Phaeton Collection

Phaeton, from The Four Disgracers, 1588. 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Phaeton, from The Four Disgracers, 1588

Tropic Bird, by John James Audubon
Tropic Bird, Phaeton Aethereus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Cord 812SC Supercharged Phaeton

STEAM TRICYCLE, 1888. Inventor Lucius D. Copeland demonstrating his steam tricycle, known as the Phaeton Moto-Cycle, outside the north entrance of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C

English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century
English gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon

Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton 1931 Red 2-tone

Light Phaeton 1819
A light phaeton : the cover is an unusual feature

An engraving depicting a Phaeton by Silk & Brown, Longacre - exhibited at the Great Exhibition, 19th century
5311398 An engraving depicting a Phaeton by Silk & Brown, Longacre - exhibited at the Great Exhibition, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a Phaeton by Silk & Brown, Longacre - exhibited at the Great Exhibition, 19th century
5311395 An engraving depicting a Phaeton by Silk & Brown, Longacre - exhibited at the Great Exhibition, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Apollo and Phaëthon, c1731. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo and Phaethon, c1731

Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 11

Phaeton Asking for the Chariot, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Phaeton Asking for the Chariot, published 1590. From Ovid's Metamorphoses, book II, plate 1, title page

Phaeton Driving the Chariot to the Sun, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Phaeton Driving the Chariot to the Sun, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 3

The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 12

The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup, 1860. The fashion of furnishing splendid vases for race plate is gradually extending, and our art manufacturers have "improved the occasion" by throwing as

Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; Starting for a Drive over the... 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Sketches of Life on an Estancia in the Argentine Republic; Starting for a Drive over the Pampas in a Mail-Phaeton, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Fall of Phaeton, c. 1591. Creator: Joseph Heintz the Elder
The Fall of Phaeton, c. 1591

The Fall of Phaeton, 1745/1750. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
The Fall of Phaeton, 1745/1750

A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton, c. 1787. Creator: Felice Giani
A Coffered Dome with Apollo and Phaeton, c. 1787

Apollo giving his chariot to Phaeton, after Poussin, between 1600 and 1699. Creator: Unknown
Apollo giving his chariot to Phaeton, after Poussin, between 1600 and 1699. (Apollon accordant son char a Phaeton, d'apres Poussin)

The Fall of Phaeton. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Fall of Phaeton

Phaeton au Palais du Soleil... 1766. Creator: Jean-Michel Moreau
Phaeton au Palais du Soleil... 1766

The New Fashion Phaeton, February 22, 1776. Creator: Philip Dawe
The New Fashion Phaeton, February 22, 1776. Sic Itur ad Astra, (Thus one goes to the stars). Attributed to Philip Dawe

Goodwood Race Prize - Phaeton and Apollo, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Race Prize - Phaeton and Apollo, 1854. Horse racing trophy. Cup...from the establishment of Messrs. Hunt and Roskell; it has been designed and modelled by Mr. H. H

Phaeton, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Phaeton, c. 1936

Kaiser Wilhelm II - travelling by car
German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II - travelling by car (a very early Mercedes Simplex Phaeton). Date: 1906

The fall of Phaeton. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Belluno

1935 Ford Model 48 Phaeton 4-door cabriolet, regn 1088, in the desert, somewhere in a Middle Eastern desert. (Note: less than 1% of model 48 production was of the 4-door Phaeton cabriolet marque)

Early English Post Phaeton Carriage. From the collection of the City of Nottingham Art Museum. Date: 1698

Phaeton, cargo ship

Dalgety Essex Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Dalgety & Company Limited, promoting a black Essex standard touring phaeton with five cord tyres

THE TOMB OF PHAETON
After his fatal drive, Phaeton's tomb is flanked by his sisters, changed into poplars, while his friend Cygnus, bitterly mourning his death, becomes a swan. Date:

Ladies drive in Hyde Park, London, in their appropriately named PARK PHAETON. Date: 1872

Single-harness phaeton driven by Mr Charles Baynes. Date: 1872

The Fall of the Phaethon, 1750-60 (fresco)
5949128 The Fall of the Phaethon, 1750-60 (fresco) by Galliari, Bernardino (1707-1794) and Galliari, Fabrizio (1709-1790); Villa Crivelli, Bollate, Lombardy

The Fall of the Phaethon, 1750-60 (fresco)
5949122 The Fall of the Phaethon, 1750-60 (fresco) by Galliari, Bernardino (1707-1794) and Galliari, Fabrizio (1709-1790); Villa Crivelli, Bollate, Lombardy

Imperial sledge or sleigh used at a party in Vienna, 1815. 1816 (engraving)
5912683 Imperial sledge or sleigh used at a party in Vienna, 1815. 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info)

Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525 / 32. Creators: Unknown
Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525/32. Presumably after a design by Bernard van Orley. Top left corner and center of lower section possibly produced at the workshop of Pieter van

The Fall of Phaeton, Aubusson, after 1776. Creator: Manufacture royale d Aubusson
The Fall of Phaeton, Aubusson, after 1776. The Fall of Phaeton (Phaetontis casus) from Ovids Metamorphoses. Possibly woven at the workshop of Gabriel Babonneix at the Manufacture Royale d Aubusson

Apollo Granting Phaeton Permission to Drive the Chariot of the Sun, 1690 / 95
Apollo Granting Phaeton Permission to Drive the Chariot of the Sun, 1690/95

Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475/1500

Phaeton asking Apollo to drive the Sun chariot, 1804. Creator: West, Benjamin (1738-1820)
Phaeton asking Apollo to drive the Sun chariot, 1804. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Hudson Super-Six Seven Passenger Phaeton, 1923 (colour litho)
615490 Hudson Super-Six Seven Passenger Phaeton, 1923 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; eHagley Museum and Library; American

Her Majesty and the Duchess of Kent taking an airing in their Phaeton (engraving)
960010 Her Majesty and the Duchess of Kent taking an airing in their Phaeton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
1102308 Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Exhibition of 1851)

The Fall of Phaeton, after 1776 (wool & silk)
2972834 The Fall of Phaeton, after 1776 (wool & silk) by Tempesta, Antonio (1555-1630) (after); 351.2x286.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Regency physician riding a horse wearing a chin piece
Regency physician riding a horse wearing a protective wooden chin piece. A bewildered family of farm labourers watch him go. Dr. Cassock F.R.S. Inventor of the Noble Puzzle for Tumble Down Horses

Regency man riding a horse sliding down a hill on its hind legs, its forelegs straight. A man with a peg leg and eyepatch tumbles behind. How to Travel Upon Two Legs in a Frost

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In the 18th century, an English gentleman found himself on trial in France, a situation that captured the attention of many. Meanwhile, the Cord 812SC Supercharged Phaeton roared down the streets, showcasing its power and elegance. Back in time to 1888, inventor Lucius D. Copeland mesmerized crowds as he demonstrated his groundbreaking steam tricycle. The innovative contraption marked a significant milestone in transportation history. Amidst all this excitement, John James Audubon's masterpiece "Tropic Bird" graced art galleries with its vibrant colors and intricate details. A true testament to Audubon's talent and dedication to capturing nature's beauty. Fast forward to 1931 when Chrysler introduced their Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton in a striking red two-tone color scheme. This luxurious vehicle exuded sophistication and became a symbol of status for those fortunate enough to own one. Hendrik Goltzius' creation "Phaeton" from "The Four Disgracers" depicted a scene from ancient mythology where arrogance led to downfall. The artwork served as a reminder of the consequences that come with excessive pride. Meanwhile, another Chrysler Imperial CG Dual Cowl Phaeton turned heads on the streets with its sleek design and undeniable charm - truly an icon of automotive excellence during its time. Transporting us back even further was the Light Phaeton carriage from 1819, offering insight into early modes of transportation and reminding us how far we've come since then. A regal presence on wheels arrived in 1935 with the Ford Model 48 Phaeton cabriolet. Its four-door design combined style with practicality while turning heads wherever it went. Not limited to land vehicles alone, phaetons also took form as cargo ships like the aptly named "Phaeton. " These vessels sailed across vast oceans carrying goods between distant shores – connecting nations and cultures.