Sappho Collection

Portrait of young girl, Sappho, from Pompeii, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Sappho - House of Muses
Atthis, Telesippa, Megara, Anactoria and Euneica sitting at the feet of the poetess Sappho as she recites some of her work. No

SAPPHO (612-545 BC). Greek poet. Womans portrait with a tablet and stylus identified as Sappho. Roman art. Fresco. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: ITALY. Pompeii

Trochilidae hummingbirds: ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris, horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, crimson topaz, Topaza pella, red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura, tufted coquette

Womens Rights / Ancient
The first feminists of the classical period: Lysistrata, Hippolyta, Posthumia and Sappho

Sappho on the Lefkadas Cliff, 1889. Artist: Izmailov, Alexander (1869-?)
Sappho on the Lefkadas Cliff, 1889. From a private collection

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2915285 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

Greek poet Sappho (612-545BC), 1st century AD (bronze)
AIS5379442 Greek poet Sappho (612-545BC), 1st century AD (bronze); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; © Iberfoto.

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2968380 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

Sappho, ancient Greek poet (engraving)
8635015 Sappho, ancient Greek poet (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho (c630-c570 BC), ancient Greek poet. Illustration from Hellas

Sapho, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Regnault
Sapho, late 18th-early 19th century

La Mort de Sappho, 1843. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Mort de Sappho, 1843. The death of Sappho. Jeunes filles, voyez ou nous conduit l'Amour! Sous nos pieds si mignons, le gueux creuse un abime Ou l'on tombe aisement

The Greek Poet Sappho and the Girl from Mytilene, 1809. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
The Greek Poet Sappho and the Girl from Mytilene, 1809

Sappho, . Creator: Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911)
Sappho. Private Collection

Sapho, 1894. Creator: Ernest Cornelis Ary Renan
Sapho, 1894

Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Creator: Taillasson, Jean-Joseph (1745-1809)
Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Found in the Collection of Musee des beaux-arts, Brest

Sappho throwing herself into the sea (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Sappho, Phaon and Cupid, 1809. Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Sappho, Phaon and Cupid, 1809. According to Greek legend, the poet Sappho fell in love with Phaon, a ferryman from the island of Lesbos, and when he rejected her

Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362170 Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Sappho. Portrait, 16th century (engraving)
7315198 Sappho. Portrait, 16th century (engraving) by Boyvin, Rene (1525-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho, c. 630 - 612 BC to c. 570 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet)

Sappho and Pegasus
FIA5346107 Sappho and Pegasus by Millioti, Vasili Dmitrievich (1875-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho (vers 630-vers 580 avant JC) et Pegase (Sappho and Pegasus)

Sappho (vers 630-580 avant JC) - Oeuvre de Vasili Dmitrievich Millioti (1875-1943), aquarelle
FIA5346094 Sappho (vers 630-580 avant JC) - Oeuvre de Vasili Dmitrievich Millioti (1875-1943), aquarelle, gouache et encre sur papier, 1929 - Art russe, 20e siecle

Sappho, from the statue by W Theed in the Collection of the Queen (engraving)
5198904 Sappho, from the statue by W Theed in the Collection of the Queen (engraving) by Roffe, F. (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho)

Sappho and Alcaeus (engraving)
7193872 Sappho and Alcaeus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho and Alcaeus)

Sappho, poet of ancient Greece (woodcut)
7186014 Sappho, poet of ancient Greece (woodcut) by European School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho (c630-c570 BC0, lyric poet of ancient Greece)

The Leucadian Rock, the legendary spot where Sappho leaped to death (litho)
7170999 The Leucadian Rock, the legendary spot where Sappho leaped to death (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leucadian Rock)

"La poetesse grecque Sapho (Sappho) au sommet de la falaise de Leucade" (Sappho on the Leucadian Cliff)
FIA5368732 "La poetesse grecque Sapho (Sappho) au sommet de la falaise de Leucade" (Sappho on the Leucadian Cliff) Peinture de Pierre Narcisse (Pierre-Narcisse) Guerin (1774-1833)

Lines of Sappho, one of the defenders of 1871 (litho)
7160310 Lines of Sappho, one of the defenders of 1871 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lines of Sappho, one of the defenders of 1871)

Sappho, Queen of the Seas (b / w photo)
7160305 Sappho, Queen of the Seas (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho, Queen of the Seas. One of the defenders against Livonia in 1871)

Cover Design to Sappho, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design to Sappho, 1895. Lyre motif, illustration for " Sappho: Memoir, Text, Selected Renderings and a Literal Translation", by Henry Thornton Wharton

Sappho (engraving)
5988948 Sappho (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho. From the statue by W Theed, in the collection of the Queen)

The Sappho rounding the Vectis, and setting her Balloon-Canvas (engraving)
1057221 The Sappho rounding the Vectis, and setting her Balloon-Canvas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sappho rounding the Vectis)

Sappho (etching)
974123 Sappho (etching) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sappho. After the painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema.); © Look and Learn

Sapho
LLM454581 Sapho by Dodge, William de Leftwich (1867-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sapho. Illustration for The Great Operas edited by James W Buel (Societe Universelle Lyrique)

The Parnassus, copy after Raphael (pen and brown ink over black chalk on white paper)
1216736 The Parnassus, copy after Raphael (pen and brown ink over black chalk on white paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); 292x458 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
ALI168790 Parnassus, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Portrait of a Lady as Sappho, (oil on canvas)
990117 Portrait of a Lady as Sappho, (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (attr. to); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady as Sappho)

Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, 1871 (oil on wood)
4073418 Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds, 1871 (oil on wood) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 34.8X45.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

Gounod, Sapho (chromolitho)
667153 Gounod, Sapho (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gounod, Sapho. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganurus, and rufous-collared kingfisher, Actenoides concretus.Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Poplar admiral, common glider, and Hungarian glider
Poplar admiral, Limenitis populi, common glider, Neptis sappho, and Hungarian glider, Neptis rivularis. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas

Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura
Red-tailed comet or sapho comet-tail, Sappho sparganura (Bar-tailed hummingbird, Trochilus sparganus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Tiger, daggerwing, satyr and sapho butterflies
Harmonia tiger wing, Tithorea harmonia 1, sunset daggerwing, Marpesia furcula 2, andromeda satyr, Cithaerias andromeda 3, and sapho longwing, Heliconius sapho 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Citharist with garland of ivy, possibly Sappho
Citharist or citharede, lyre player. Her garland of ivy identifies her as possibly Sappho or another poetess. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

International Yacht-Races, Triangular Match between the Sappho and Cambria
2772224 International Yacht-Races, Triangular Match between the Sappho and Cambria, the Yachts rounding the Umpires Boat (engraving) by Tozer

The Crisis in South Africa, British Fleet on the Cape of Good Hope Station (litho)
1604984 The Crisis in South Africa, British Fleet on the Cape of Good Hope Station (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in South Africa)

The International Yacht-Race, the Cambria weathering the Sappho off Bonchurch (engraving)
1099563 The International Yacht-Race, the Cambria weathering the Sappho off Bonchurch (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Yacht-Race)

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Sappho, the Greek poet who lived from 612-545 BC, continues to captivate us with her timeless words and enigmatic persona. In the Portrait of a young girl, Sappho from Pompeii at the National Archaeological Museum, we catch a glimpse of her youthful beauty and allure. Known as the "Tenth Muse, " Sappho's House of Muses stands as a testament to her poetic genius. As we explore Sappho's life and work, we cannot ignore the significance she holds in women's rights throughout history. Even in ancient times, she challenged societal norms by expressing herself freely through her poetry. Her voice resonates across centuries, reminding us that women have always possessed strength and intellect. Just like Trochilidae hummingbirds fluttering around delicate flowers, Sappho's verses delicately touch our hearts with their lyrical grace. Artists like Izmailov capture this essence in their depictions on Lefkadas Cliff or alongside Pegasus - symbols of inspiration and creativity. In Jean-Joseph Taillasson's painting depicting Sappho throwing herself into the sea, we witness both tragedy and resilience intertwined within her story. This act becomes an emblematic representation of unrequited love but also serves as a reminder that even great poets experience heartbreak. From Cristoforo Majorana's illustration for The Heroides by Ovid to Vasili Dmitrievich Millioti’s watercolor portrait from 1929 – artists throughout history have sought to immortalize this extraordinary woman whose influence transcends time. As we gaze upon these various artworks showcasing different aspects of Sappho’s life and legacy - whether it be frescoes on Parnassus or intricate engravings - let us remember that she remains an eternal symbol of courage, passion, and artistic brilliance.