Tanagra Collection

Red-breasted blackbird, Sturnella militaris. (Shirley or greater bullfinch)
FLO4641040 Red-breasted blackbird, Sturnella militaris. (Shirley or greater bullfinch, Tanagra militaris) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Paradise tanager, Tangara chilensis. (Tanagra tatao) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William
FLO4643325 Paradise tanager, Tangara chilensis. (Tanagra tatao) Handcoloured copperplate engraving of an illustration by William Hayes from Portraits of Rare

Torso From a Doll, late 5th-4th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Torso From a Doll, late 5th-4th century BCE

Tanagra, (marble and bronze)
989440 Tanagra, (marble and bronze) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanagra. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Marble and Bronze

Crested malimbe, Malimbus malimbicus (Malimbic tanager Tanagra malimbica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Red-necked tanager, Tangara cyanocephala (Collared tanager, Tanagra festiva). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Black-headed bunting, Emberiza melanocephala (Black-crowned tanager, Tanagra melanictera). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Black-headed yellow-collared weaver, Ploceus melanocephalus capitalis (Capital tanager, Tanagra capitalis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Summer tanager, Piranga rubra, perhaps a young adult with patches of buff plumage. (Variegated tanager, Tanagra variegata)

Statuette of a Female Figure (clay) (for reverse see 427629)
FIT427628 Statuette of a Female Figure (clay) (for reverse see 427629) by Greek, (2nd century BC); height: 26 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Greek

Brazilian tanager, Ramphocelus bresilius, and paradise tanager, Tangara chilensis. Tanaisie, Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Corinna of Tanagra, c. 1893 (oil on canvas)
1631763 Corinna of Tanagra, c.1893 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK; eLeighton House; English, out of copyright

Gerome and Tanagra, (oil on canvas)
989439 Gerome and Tanagra, (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 17.6x17.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerome and Tanagra. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas

Statuette of a Female Figure (clay) (for front see 427628)
FIT427629 Statuette of a Female Figure (clay) (for front see 427628) by Greek, (2nd century BC); height: 26 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Greek

Homers Odyssey (engraving)
961857 Homers Odyssey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Pictorial Atlas to Homers Iliad and Odyssey (Grevel, 1892)

Birds, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109818 Birds, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Greek terracotta figure of a man seated on three cheese on top of a mule, Corinthian
Greek terracotta figure of a man seated on three cheese on top of a mule, Corinthia, Greece, c390BC - 370BC. Said to be from Tanagra, Boeotia, Greece.From the British Museums collection

Greek terracotta figure of a boy, said to be from Tanagra, Boeotia, Greece, c300BC- 250BC
Greek terracotta figure of a small boy wearing a long mantle, said to be from Tanagra, Boeotia, Greece, c300BC- 250BC. From the British Museums collection

Female Figurine 400-200 BC Greece Tanagra Boeotia
Female Figurine, 400-200 BC. Greece, Tanagra (Boeotia), 4th-3rd Century BC. Molded terracotta, painted; overall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)

American Ornithology by Alexander Wilson, 1824
Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

Late Hellenistic period. Female statuette. From Rome. Terracotte. Tanagra style. 196-156 a.C. Epicopal Museum of Vic. Catalonia. Spain

Greece / Tanagra
Tanagra woman wearing a regional hat. Date: circa 500 BC

Summer red-bird, Tanagra aestiva.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802)

Paradise tanager, Tangara chilensis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Statuette of Aphrodite Leaning on a Pillar; Unknown; Tanagra, Greece, Europe; 250 - 200 B.C.; Terracotta with polychromy; Object: H: 27.1 cm (H: 10 11/16 in.)

Votive relief, Boeotian marble, from Boeotia
Votive relief. Boeotian marble. Found in Tanagra, Boeotia. A cuirassed hero is depicted leading his horse towards a woman who holds a bowl and a jug

Grave stele, Boeotian poros, from Tanagra in Boeotia
Greek grave stele. Boeotian poros. Found at Tanagra in Boeotia. This unusual stele, one of the earliest known funerary monuments was erected by Amphalkes on the grave of Dermys and Kitylos

Terracotta female statuettes, from Tanagra, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Terracotta female statuettes. From Tanagra, Greece

Terracotta statuettes depicting daily life scenes, from Tanagra, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Terracotta statuettes depicting daily life scenes. From Tanagra, Greece

Turnagra tanagra, North island piopio
Photograph of Turnagra tanagra specimen. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2009. This species is now considered to be extinct

Statuettes from Tanagra depicting Greek comic actors. Sculpture on rock. Proc: GREECE. Tanagra

ANCIENT GREEK WOMAN. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a terracotta statuette from Tanagra, c300 B. C
ANCIENT GREEK WOMAN. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a terracotta statuette from Tanagra, c300 B.C

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Tanagra: From Ancient Art to Exquisite Birds" Step into a world where art and nature intertwine, as we delve into the captivating realm of Tanagra. First mentioned in Alexander Wilson's "American Ornithology" in 1824, this term has since become synonymous with beauty and elegance. Let us begin our journey by admiring the Paradise tanager, scientifically known as Tangara chilensis. Its vibrant plumage is reminiscent of a handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Hayes' "Portraits of Rare and Curious Birds. " This masterpiece was created back in 1794, showcasing the intricate details that make these creatures so enchanting. But Tanagra is not limited to avian wonders alone; it extends its influence to various forms of art throughout history. A late 5th-4th century BCE Torso From a Doll serves as evidence of ancient craftsmanship, highlighting the skillful hands behind its creation – an unknown artist who left their mark on time. Moving forward through centuries, we find ourselves immersed in daily life scenes depicted on terracotta figurines from Tanagra itself. These delicate sculptures offer glimpses into ancient society's customs and traditions, preserving moments frozen in clay for eternity. As our exploration continues, we encounter statues made from marble and bronze bearing the name Tanagra. Each piece tells a unique story through its form and material choice – an ode to human creativity transcending time. Returning to nature's canvas once more, let us marvel at birds like the Crested malimbe or Red-necked tanager – both members of the Tangara family that have captivated observers with their striking colors for centuries. Their presence echoes through history alongside other feathered beauties such as Black-headed bunting or Brazilian tanager. Finally, our journey concludes with a statuette depicting a female figure crafted from clay—a testament to the versatility of Tanagra's artistic expression.