Swan Collection (page 2)

Flying swans DP174915
Two swans in flight

Photograph of Swan With Two Necks PH, Whetstone, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in landscape of Landmannalaugar, Iceland, June

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) three coming into land, Hokkaido, Japan, February

FALL / K. C. SPANIEL / 1941
BARHAMs CHAMPION ASHTONMORE LOVESONG Owned by Swan. Date: 1941

The River Thames with Richmond Bridge and Richmond Hill in the distance, London, 1867. View showing boats and barges on the water. Richmond is now in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames

Andresey Bridge and Bass Old Brewery DES01_04_0882
Swans on the River Trent beside Andresey Bridge and the Malthouses of the Bass Old Brewery, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. Date range: 1960-1974. Photographed by Eileen Deste

Orpheus, 1896. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Orpheus, 1896. Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

Leda and the Swan, 1585. Artist: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
Leda and the Swan, 1585. Found in the collection of the Musee Fesch, Ajaccio

Title page, Grimm Brothers, collected tales
Title page, Childrens and Household Tales, collected by the Grimm Brothers. 19th century

Shakespeare Royal Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon a98_05226
SHAKESPEARE ROYAL THEATRE, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. A view of the Shakespeare Royal Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon looking across the river, with swans in the foreground

River Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon K991548
RIVER AVON, Stratford upon Avon. View of river with swans & moored narrowboats and Holy Trinity Church visible in the background

The Brayford Pool and Lincoln Cathedral
USH57208 The Brayford Pool and Lincoln Cathedral by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Lincolnshire County Council, Usher Gallery, Lincoln, UK; eUsher Gallery; English, out of copyright

Wales, Gwynedd, Conwy, Conwy Castle

On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). Artist: John MacAllan Swan
On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Scene at a petrol station, with an attendant filling up a car

Flemish Beguinages

A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
A Fountain Pen Repair Shop - The Pen Shop - at 112 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Date: 1940

Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
A Policeman and two smartly-dressed messanger boys stand in the street at Lockwood, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The Huddersfield Industrial Society Building is on the left (still standing)

Swans - with ducks and geese - Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Lancashire, UK
DAC-1358 Swans - with ducks and geese Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Lancashire, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

UK, England, Berkshire, Windsor, Windsor Castle and River Thames

Mute Swan, Cygnus olor, UK, autumn

Marble relief of Leda and the Swan 3rd century AD

Black Swan
A very stylised airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith depicting a mysterious-looking Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) serenly swimming across dark, still waters, dark

Mute Swan - In flight - Native to Eurasia - Introduced to North America and elsewhere - Can weigh up to over 20 pounds
CAN-2243 Mute Swan - in flight. Wings produce loud hum in flight unlike other swans Found on ponds, lakes and slow moving rivers. France Cygnus olor Native to Eurasia

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in early morning light removing its own feathers, during moulting, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. August

Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver
Gertrude Hermes (1901-1983) - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver 1940

Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy
500329 Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 275x235 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Leda and the Swan, 1770. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Leda and the Swan, 1770

Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann as Prince Siegfried
Ballet dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) in the role of Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes) at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (Sadlers Wells Ballet). Date: 1946

RF- Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water in winter dawn mist. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland UK, December

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) two in flight, during snowfall, Lake Kussharo, Japan, February

Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840 from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical

Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, in Swan Lake. circa 1920s

The railway viaduct at Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Royal Border Bridge: 19th Century railway viaduct reflected in the river Tweed, Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK

Bruges canal, swans, bridge and Belfry Cathedral

Stokesay Castle K011754
STOKESAY CASTLE, Shropshire. A 13th century fortified manor house. View of the castle from the south west with swans and pond in the foreground

Brechin Swan Street early 1900s

Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire
Memorial Theatre (Swan Theatre) and Theatre Garden, RSC, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, England. Devastated by fire in 1926 Date: circa 1920

Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece from Thuison-les-Abbeville: Saint Hugh of Lincoln, 1490/1500

Swan Hotel, High Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, with horse-drawn carriages and a car outside. Date: circa 1910

Ireland, Galway. Birds in Galway Bay. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Lone tree with swans, Milarrochy Bay, Loch Lomond, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Anna Pavlova in The Swan, 20th century
Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, in The Swan, early 20th century. Pavlova (1881-1931) was the most famous classical ballerina of her era

Harborne Road, Chad Valley, Birmingham, West Midlands, with The White Swan public house. Date: circa 1910s

Black swan, Cygnus stratus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

HMS Monarch, British cable ship
The HMS Monarch, a British cable-laying ship. There were three cable ships of this name -- this is probably the third one, built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson in 1916. Date: 20th century

Picture No. 11071589
Whooper Swan in flight - Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary, Hokkaido Island, Japan. Date:

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"Graceful and Timeless: The Swan's Enchanting Journey Through History" From the ethereal beauty of Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake to the heroic rescue by RMS Carpathia in 1903, swans have captivated our hearts throughout time. These majestic creatures have left their mark on significant moments like Marco Polo's departure from Venice in the 1300s, symbolizing elegance and freedom. In a picturesque view of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, swans glide across tranquil waters, reflecting the serenity they bring wherever they go. Among them stands Cygnus atratus, the black swan, adding an air of mystery to their presence. Witnessing mute swans engaging in courtship behavior against a backdrop of back-lit early morning mist rising from the water is truly enchanting. This scene captured in Cleveland - UK showcases nature's artistry with digital manipulation emphasizing a heart shape – a testament to love found amidst tranquility. Whether it be two swans gracefully floating on water or Anna Pavlova herself embodying their essence through her iconic dance moves, these birds continue to inspire awe and admiration. A portrait immortalizes Anna Pavlova as she flawlessly performs her mesmerizing Swan Dance in 1923 – forever etching her name alongside these elegant creatures. Even centuries ago, London recognized the allure of swans as depicted in a panorama engraving from 1616. Their presence adds charm and grace to any landscape they inhabit. In contrast, William Hogarth's satirical artwork warns about false perspective but inadvertently highlights how even distorted images cannot diminish the splendor that is associated with these regal birds. Lastly, we recall Leda and the Swan – an ancient mythological tale that intertwines passion and transformation. Swans possess an undeniable allure that has inspired countless artists throughout history; their symbolism transcends time itself. The story of "swan" is one of timeless elegance, grace, and inspiration.