Bows Collection

Medieval Archer
A medieval archer prepares to fire his bow

HMS Duke of York firing a broadside; Second World War
Photograph showing the Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York firing her 14-inch guns, whilst heavy seas break over her bows, sometime during the Second World War

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) playing in the waves of an oil tanker, Port Aransas, Texas, USA

Birthday Greetings postcard - A family of Cats at home, sitting and playing around the fire. Date: circa 1922

Dog - Poodles - Standard, Moyen, Minature / nain & toy wearing bows with dog bowls in studio
LA-7527 Dog - Poodles - Standard, Moyen, Minature / dwarf & toy wearing bows with dog bowls in studio Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chorkie Dog - crossbreed between Yorkshire Terrier and a Chihuahua
DEL-11 Chorkie Dog - crossbreed between Yorkshire Terrier and a Chihuahua Jeff Riedel Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

Tennis Chivalry 1930S
A chivalrous gentleman tennis player bows as he shakes the hand of his attractive female opponent over the net!

Banjo with pink flowers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Costume / Boy on Tricycle
Picturesque foppish French boy in a pleated skirt in spotted fabric, floppy striped necktie & falling collar, checked socks, pumps with large ribbon bows & long flowing hair

Illustration, string quartet, four sitting men in tuxedos playing two violins, a viola and cello, front view

Alaskan Malamute Dog - puppy with red bow
JD-15521 DOG - ALASKAN MALAMUTE puppy with red bow John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Maltese Terrier Dog
LA-252 Maltese Terrier Dog Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Diana of the Hunt, 1901 (w / c on paper)
PNH371952 Diana of the Hunt, 1901 (w/c on paper) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 76x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Deck of container ship, elevated view

Amazons of the Bow: A Sketch at an Archery Meeting (coloured engraving)
729474 Amazons of the Bow: A Sketch at an Archery Meeting (coloured engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons of the Bow: A Sketch at an Archery Meeting)

Dog - Shih-tzu / Chrysanthemum Dog - licking nose
LA-7004 Dog - Shih-tzu / Chrysanthemum Dog - licking nose Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase
LA-5381 Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Maltese on blue and white spotted material
JD-18282 Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase, lying on blue and white spotted material, wearing hair ribbon Formerly called Maltese Terrier John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display

Emperor Penguin - mutual bow Antarctica GRB00977
AUs-1549 Emperor Penguin - mutual bow Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

English Archery
Four English bowmen: 1) Brigandine archer 1554 2) Brigandine archer 1590 3) Archer of Charles I 1625 4) Archer of 1780

Advert / Lime Juice Stower
Tailor-made costume with a jacket with gored basques & gigot sleeves (leg-of-mutton) & a gored skirt, high stand- fall collar & tie, gauntlets & a hat with birds & bows

Cherubs in Clouds 18C
A trio of cherubs cupids prepare to go hunting with their bows and arrows

Woman in a crinoline dress on a greetings card
Woman in a crinoline dress in a garden on a greetings card, with verse below. Date: early 20th century

Holly with bells and red ribbon on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving)
880511 The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving) by Bervic, Charles-Clement (1756-1822); 57.8x43.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

generation of warriors
Pavol Stranak

Greatheads Lifeboat 2
In a heavy sea, Greatheads lifeboat puts out to the aid of a vessel in distress : the helmsman stands aft, the look- out in the bows, the ten oarsmen row as best they can. Date: 1791

Girl in Ballet shoes
A young girl seated on a small mat, wearing her ballet shoes and wearing her hair in bunches. Pencil sketch by Raymond Sheppard

American Indians. The Red Indian on show in London. Chief Wh
American Indian father and son with bows and arrows

Boy doing archery, Forges-les-Eaux, Seine Maritime, France, Europe

Dog - Maltese
JD-18285 Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase, wearing hair ribbon. Sitting Formerly called Maltese Terrier John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Making a Crossbow 1555
Making a crossbow

Knitted Bows 1936
A machine-knitted jumper with narrow pleat detail on the shoulders & body. Wool lace bows add a decorative touch

Archery competition, Leamington Spa, 1870
Vintage 19th century photograph: Very early image of an archery competition, competitors with bows and arrows, Leamington Spa, 1870

Sea chart of the south coast of Cuba and Jamaica, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684 - 1799

Diana, The Huntress (oil on canvas)
3588593 Diana, The Huntress (oil on canvas) by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); 56x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Perplexus
Gilbert Claes

Wishy Washy
Gilbert Claes

edge case
Gilbert Claes

The flight of arrows, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The flight of arrows, c1908. Photograph shows an Atsina dance with Natives gathered in a circle around a central figure, posed as if shooting arrows toward the sky

"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society... 1862)
"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862)

Hunters with bows and arrows, Philippines, c. 1890

Picture No. 12479911
Fox, sitting wearing bowler hat bow tie and monocle Date:

Golden Retriever dog pup, Oscar, 3 months, in play-bow, against white background

Fishing vessel Harvester powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea
Fishing vessel " Harvester" powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea. Europe, January 2009. Property released

Illustration, bow and arrow in fully-drawn position

French woman wearing the fashion of July 1792. She wears a bonnet with ribbons and bows, wig, fichu (neckerchief), fitted bodice dress with ribbon hem

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"Bows: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance, Respect, and Playfulness" From the thunderous roar of HMS Duke of York firing a broadside during the Second World War to the graceful draw of a medieval archer's bow, they have long held significance throughout history. Even in unexpected places, like a bottlenose dolphin playfully leaping through the waves alongside an oil tanker in Port Aransas or a family of cats adorned with bows on a whimsical Birthday Greetings postcard at home, these charming adornments add flair and charm. Not limited to feline friends, dogs also embrace this fashionable trend. Poodles in all sizes - Standard, Moyen, Miniature/nain & toy - proudly wear bows as they pose next to their dog bowls in a studio setting. Meanwhile, the adorable Chorkie dog showcases its unique crossbreed heritage between Yorkshire Terrier and Chihuahua breeds with an equally stylish bow. Traveling across continents to Japan reveals another facet of bow symbolism as Geisha Girls gracefully lower themselves into respectful bows before samurai warriors during New Year celebrations. This display exemplifies both tradition and reverence. In sportsmanship too can we find traces of chivalry from bygone eras; tennis players engaging in friendly rivalry while still honoring each other with courteous bows during 1930s matches. Stepping back into time once more brings us face-to-face with Victorian elegance where banjos adorned with delicate pink flowers grace scrapbooks capturing moments that transcend generations. The world of costumes is no stranger to bows either; whether it be a young boy pedaling his tricycle dressed up for adventure or musicians forming harmonious melodies as part of a string quartet – four men sitting elegantly clad in tuxedos playing two violins, one viola and cello – their unity reflected not only through music but also through synchronized movements when they incline their heads in unison. Finally, we cannot forget our furry companions.