Stork Collection (page 8)

Hieroglyphics, from the Tomb of Seti I, New Kingdom (wall painting)
XIR173153 Hieroglyphics, from the Tomb of Seti I, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt; Egyptian, out of copyright

Black-necked stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus (Australasian jabiru, Mycteria australis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Jabiru mycteria, Galbula ruficauda and Jacamaralcyon
Stork, Jabiru mycteria, rufous-tailed jacamar, Galbula ruficauda and three-toed jacamar, Jacamaralcyon tridactyla. Handcoloured steel engraving drawn

Devaki, Mother of Krishna (tempera and gold paint on paper laid on board)
MHW314677 Devaki, Mother of Krishna (tempera and gold paint on paper laid on board) by Stokes, Marianne (1855-1927); 70.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Coconut palm tree, jackal, snakes and birds of India
Coconut palm tree, jackal, adjutant stork, vulture, cobra, kite, and centipede of India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns from Giulio Ferrarios

View of the village of Nikali, Thessaly, Greece, 1821
View of the village of Nikali, near Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, Greece. Villagers draw water from a well, a man plays a lute, women spin and weave. Copied from Edward Dodwells Views of Greece

A young child riding on the back of a stork (colour litho)
732498 A young child riding on the back of a stork (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young child riding on the back of a stork)

Christmas card with stork (chromolitho)
731663 Christmas card with stork (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with stork)

Girl with Stork, Mexico City, c. 1926 (b / w photo)
472707 Girl with Stork, Mexico City, c.1926 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Spoonbill, flamingo and storke, c. 1915 (w / c & bodycolour over pencil on paper)
3473549 Spoonbill, flamingo and storke, c.1915 (w/c & bodycolour over pencil on paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A Shoebill preening its feathers at London Zoo in 1926 (b / w photo)
3500049 A Shoebill preening its feathers at London Zoo in 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Frontispiece, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504373 Frontispiece, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Gasolier, detail, c. 1845 (bronzed & gilt brass)
2972983 Gasolier, detail, c.1845 (bronzed & gilt brass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

A Grateful Stork (engraving)
2796514 A Grateful Stork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Grateful Stork. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897)

The naval training ship Stork at her moorings off Chiswick Mall (b / w photo)
3637494 The naval training ship Stork at her moorings off Chiswick Mall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Storks (colour litho)
3622338 The Storks (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storks. Illustration for The Anne Anderson Picture Book (Collins)

The husbandman and the stork (engraving)
3624909 The husbandman and the stork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The husbandman and the stork. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

Edwardian postcard of a stork holding a doll in its beak
3604880 Edwardian postcard of a stork holding a doll in its beak and two children reaching for it, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Edwardian postcard of a stork with a baby girl on its back, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3604876 Edwardian postcard of a stork with a baby girl on itAs back, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Unclean Water Birds - Judaism
Engraving of unclean or non - kosher water birds. In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher)

Fish-Destroying Birds (engraving)
1616463 Fish-Destroying Birds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish-Destroying Birds)

Stork with baby in blue ribbons on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Stork with baby in pink on its back on a greetings postcard
Stork with baby in pink bonnet on its back on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Stork with baby riding on its back on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Stork with two babies on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Stork with baby in pram on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Marabou Stork, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999378 Marabou Stork, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Saddle-billed Stork (Xenorhynchus senegalensis), 1856-67 (w / c on paper)
1065170 Saddle-billed Stork (Xenorhynchus senegalensis), 1856-67 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Stork bringing a baby - A stork flies over a house carrying a newborn baby. (German). Date: circa 1900

Heartiest Congratulation (colour litho)
981970 Heartiest Congratulation (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heartiest Congratulation.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Fantastic large oak tree with a storks nest (etching)
996334 Fantastic large oak tree with a storks nest (etching) by Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm (1759-1835); 47x62.6 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

"The Stork carried him up into the air. "from
3614739 A" The Stork carried him up into the air.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Plate 777. Storks; etc, A, B, C, D, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950753 Plate 777. Storks; etc, A, B, C, D, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.4x43.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 774. Adjutant; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950750 Plate 774. Adjutant; Walking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.8x31.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Marsh Kings Daughter (colour litho)
3622335 The Marsh Kings Daughter (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marsh Kings Daughter)

Audible Victorian greeting card of a stork with a basket, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603293 Audible Victorian greeting card of a stork with a basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Edwardian postcard of a baby boy on the back of a stork on a moonlit night, c
3604875 Edwardian postcard of a baby boy on the back of a stork on a moonlit night, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Birds on Fan, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731295 Birds on Fan, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds on Fan, Christmas Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Young Girl holding on to Stork, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730787 Young Girl holding on to Stork, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Girl holding on to Stork)

Circles, plate 27 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279413 Circles, plate 27 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

A Shoebill or Whale-headed Stork at London Zoo, June 1914 (b / w photo)
1772323 A Shoebill or Whale-headed Stork at London Zoo, June 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: The Societys last specimen, a female)

Art coreen: vase detail "branch of plum"(vase a prunus)
JLJ4565476 Art coreen: vase detail " branch of plum" (vase a prunus). Koryo period, late 12th century. Hyung pil chun Collection by Korean School (12th century)

The fox and the stork Illustration for the fable by Jean de la Fontaine
JLJ4683438 The fox and the stork Illustration for the fable by Jean de la Fontaine. painting by Jean Baptiste Oudry (1686-1755) 1751

Menu for a baptismal meal. Germany, 8 / 07 / 1900
GIA4752928 Menu for a baptismal meal. Germany, 8/07/1900. by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menu for a baptism meal)

April. Top: the Triumph of Venus (Aphrodite) with the Three Graces and couples kissing
GIA4816549 April. Top: the Triumph of Venus (Aphrodite) with the Three Graces and couples kissing. In the middle: representation of the zodiacal sign of the bull

The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519)
XAM77574 The Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519): detail of portal column base bearing a carved relief of a male figure carrying a standard and a crowned coat of arms, pub

A stork flying over a North African village, 1909 (engraving)
5669774 A stork flying over a North African village, 1909 (engraving) by Lunois, Alexandre (1863-1916); Universal History Archive/UIG; French, out of copyright

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"The Majestic Stork: A Symbol of Grace and Parenthood" In the vast Papyrus Swamplands of East and Central Africa, a remarkable creature known as the Shoebill stands tall. With its distinctive beak resembling an old-fashioned shoe, this bird captivates all who encounter it. Its presence has been immortalized in various forms, from captivating photographs to stunning illustrations. One such depiction can be found in Picture No. 10856402, where a Stork gracefully carries a precious bundle - a symbol of new life and hope. This image brings to mind the timeless connection between storks and babies, often portrayed in children's stories like Allers Jrnl or even on vintage Messageries Maritimes posters. But beyond folklore lies the true essence of these magnificent birds. Take for instance the Digital illustration of Marabou Stork with its pink gular sack; it showcases their unique features that set them apart from other wading birds. The Shoebill itself, also known as Balaeniceps rex or Shoe-Billed Stork, commands attention with its regal stature and enigmatic aura. Not limited to African landscapes alone, storks have made their mark across continents. In North Hesse, Germany, one can witness the ethereal flight of Great Egrets or Great White Herons against the backdrop of nature's beauty at dawn or dusk – truly a sight to behold. Venturing further into Brazil's rich avian diversity reveals another member of this majestic family: Jabiru mycteria or Jabiru storks soaring through vibrant skies during evening hours. Their full-length wingspan evokes awe as they navigate effortlessly through time and space. These incredible creatures have long captured our imagination; their significance extends beyond mere symbolism. As depicted by Arthur Rackham in his enchanting illustration for Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare, " storks embody grace, wisdom, and the importance of patience.