Scarecrows Collection

Raptor model birdscarer on pole, in arable field at dusk, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Journey into the unknown
Dragan Ristic

Scarecrow being attacked by a pack of dogs as a boy and girl watch (colour litho)
960233 Scarecrow being attacked by a pack of dogs as a boy and girl watch (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scarecrow)

Scarecrow in a rice field, 1862 (colour woodblock print)
880995 Scarecrow in a rice field, 1862 (colour woodblock print) by Unrei (19th century); 18.4x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

The Agricultural Lock-out, "Anxious Moments"(engraving)
1058595 The Agricultural Lock-out, " Anxious Moments" (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agricultural Lock-out)

Does Make Cowards Of Us All (engraving)
1595939 Does Make Cowards Of Us All (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Does Make Cowards Of Us All)

Holding the Mirror up to Nature (engraving)
1107043 Holding the Mirror up to Nature (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holding the Mirror up to Nature)

s c a r e c r o w
Sebastian Gryszpanowicz

Pumpkin
Sergey Spoyalov

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Raised Shelters - Boy Scarecrows warding off birds in the rice fields. Date: circa 1910s

Illustration - Scarecrow, woodcut by Thomas Bewick
PM-9975 Illustration - Scarecrow, woodcut by Thomas Bewick Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scarecrow in blue coat and yellow hat standing in a field

Rus-Jap War / Trenches
Russian troops entrenched in Manchuria - with scarecrows to distract the Japanese ! Date: December 1904

Scarecrow on a Farm
Farmland, with its stacks and a scarecrow, near Everdon, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1950s

Falstaff Hancock his Ragged Regiment. Falstaff
FALSTAFF HANCOCK HIS RAGGED REGIMENT. FALSTAFF. If I be not ashamed my soldiers, I am soused gurnet. No eye hath seen such scarecrows ! Engraving 1880, US, USA

Picture No. 10877082
Scarecrow on public allotments vegetable plots Date:

Picture No. 10877081
Scarecrow on public allotments vegetable plots Date:

Picture No. 10900680
Scarecrow Date:

Falstaff Hancock His Ragged Regiment. Falstaff. If I Be Not Ashamed My Soldiers, I Am Soused Gurnet. No Eye Hath Seen Such Scarecrows ! Engraving 1880, US, USA

Birdscarer, rotating ball with reflective panels and raptors face attached to post, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Birdscarer, rotating ball with reflective panels and raptors face attached to post, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Floriculture, Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field with scarecrow, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Scarecrow in organic walled garden at Dean's Court, Wimborne, Dorset UK
ROG-13384 Scarecrow in organic walled garden at Dean's Court Wimborne, Dorset UK Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Kite birdscarer on pole, in cultivated arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Gas-gun, gas powered bird scarer at edge of arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, march

Raptor model birdscarer on pole, in arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, march

Scarecrow in garden vegetable plot, Gressenhall, Norfolk, England, july

Woman & Scarecrow 1920
Far from the dance halls of Paris, this young lady asks a kindly scarecrow for directions

Scarecrows - in Allotment / Vegetable Garden / Kitchen Garden
LA-2456 Scarecrows - as a wildlife deterrent in Allotment / Vegetable Garden / Kitchen Garden Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Traditional symbolic scarecrows, Kangwon county highlands, South Korea, Asia

Scarecrows outside a house near Ramsau, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bike Riding into hay bail
JZ-2890 Bike Riding into hay bail Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Strawdolls or scarecrows on a farm, Vermont, New England, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Figure and pumpkins, set up to commemorate Hallowe'en. Cannonville, Utah
ROG-12256 Figure and pumpkins, set up to commemorate Hallowe'en Cannonville, Utah, USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lady and Scarecrow
A lady chats up a scarecrow who fails to admire the creation Molyneux she is wearing

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Scarecrows: Guardians of the Fields As the sun sets over Bacton, Suffolk in October, a peculiar sight emerges amidst the arable fields. A Raptor model birdscarer perched on a pole stands tall and vigilant, its presence warding off any feathered intruders that threaten to devour the crops, and is a scene that epitomizes both practicality and artistry. In another corner of imagination, a vivid lithograph captures an unexpected twist. A pack of dogs launches an audacious attack on a hapless scarecrow while two curious children observe from afar. The clash between nature's creatures and man's creation adds an element of excitement to this timeless rural setting. Traveling back in time to 1862, we find ourselves immersed in rice fields adorned with yet another scarecrow. This color woodblock print transports us to distant lands where farmers employ creative methods to protect their precious harvests from avian invaders. But not all depictions are as idyllic or serene. An engraving titled "The Agricultural Lock-out" portrays anxious moments for farmers facing adversity during challenging times. Yet even amidst turmoil, scarecrows remain steadfast symbols of resilience and hope. Shakespeare once wrote that "Does Make Cowards Of Us All, " but it seems he forgot about scarecrows. These guardians stand tall against fear itself, holding their ground with unwavering determination. Artists have long recognized the symbolic power held by these straw-filled sentinels. Through engravings such as "Holding the Mirror up to Nature, " they remind us how scarecrows reflect our own struggles and triumphs within society's ever-changing landscape. With each letter forming its name like puzzle pieces falling into place – s c a r e c r o w – we unravel their mystery further still. They embody more than mere protection; they represent ingenuity born out of necessity.