Swan Collection (page 8)

Sketch for the reception hall at the town hall of Vincennes: Views of Vincennes, 1898. Creator: Paul Leon Felix Schmitt
Sketch for the reception hall at the town hall of Vincennes: Views of Vincennes, 1898

Le sacrifice à l'autel de l'Amour, between 1765 and 1770. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Le sacrifice a l'autel de l'Amour, between 1765 and 1770

Amour aux raisins, between 1765 and 1770. Creator: Francois Boucher
Amour aux raisins, between 1765 and 1770

Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans. Creator: Robert Caney
Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans

The Villa Torlonia, from the original painting by Joseph Castiglione in the collec... 19th century. Creator: Anon
The Villa Torlonia, from the original painting by Joseph Castiglione in the collection of Mrs. A. T. Stewart, New York, 19th century

Sketch for the town hall of Joinville-le-Pont: Lac d'Amour - the weeping willow, c1918

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XXIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XXIV, c. 1575/1580

Decorative panel, sign of the goldsmith Passerieux, c1825. Creator: Charles Hubert
Decorative panel, sign of the goldsmith Passerieux, c1825

Moulin de la Folie-Beaujon, 1827. Creator: Antoine Guyot
Moulin de la Folie-Beaujon, 1827

Lake in Villa Borghese, 1793. Creator: Albert Christoph Dies
Lake in Villa Borghese, 1793

An April Shower: A View from Binsey Ferry Near Oxford, Looking Towards Port... 1842. Creator: William Turner
An April Shower: A View from Binsey Ferry Near Oxford, Looking Towards Port Meadow and Godstow, 1842

The Alarm, 1895. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Alarm, 1895

La Marchande d'Amour (The Merchant of Love) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1815/17. Designed by Louis-Hippolyte LeBas, after Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet

Hose Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Hose Holder, c. 1937

Swan, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Swan, n.d

La Marchande d'Amour (The Merchant of Love) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1815/17. Designed by Louis-Hippolyte LeBas, after Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet

A Penny for Her Thoughts, 1878. Creator: John Everett Millais
A Penny for Her Thoughts, 1878

Woodland with a Pond and Swans, 1897. Creator: Jan Toorop
Woodland with a Pond and Swans, 1897

Her True Knight, from Puck, 1887. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Her True Knight, from Puck, 1887

Summer Residence of the Kara...Family, in Tambov, 1150 Versts from St. Petersburgh, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Summer Residence of the Kara...Family, in Tambov, 1150 Versts from St. Petersburgh, [Russia], 1850....the flag hoisted on the tower on the right...shows the mistress of the mansion is at home

A Wild Swan Attacked by a Dog, c. 1740. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
A Wild Swan Attacked by a Dog, c. 1740

Biography Page from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Biography Page from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

Capriccio with Fountain and Frolicking Swans, 1772. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Capriccio with Fountain and Frolicking Swans, 1772

Economy Pie Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Economy Pie Plate, c. 1937

Back Light Magic
Fabien BRAVIN

Love Story
Monique van Velzen

Draped in softness...
Yvette Depaepe

Swan Lake in Fog
Dianne Mao

Elegant Shape
ANNA AN

The conductor
Marco Redaelli

Taking off on fire
Marco Redaelli

Stardust
Marco Redaelli

Line up
Judy Tseng

Swan Lake
April Xie

So Lonely
Nikki Georgieva V E G A N I K

Discovery Tour
Fabien BRAVIN

Love surrounds
Jacky Parker

The Harrogate Hydro, spa and hotel in the Yorkshire town of Harrogate with accommodation for 300 guests and the very latests in hydropathic treatments

Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas)
990320 Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 50.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Yellowstone National Park, trumpeter swan flaps its wings after preening

Mute swan (cygnus olor) family, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, June

Leda and the Swan, 1840-1850. Creator: Mussini, Luigi (1813-1888)
Leda and the Swan, 1840-1850. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) on the edge of the Upper Yellowstone River. Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. January

Picture No. 12479561
Mute swan - cygnet on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

Picture No. 12479560
Mute swan - female with cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

Leda and the Swan, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Leda and the Swan, 1735. Found in the Collection of Muse e des beaux-arts, Troyes

RF - Mute swan (Cygnus olor) taking off from a pond Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands June

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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.