Tawny Collection (page 5)

Statue of lion, probably Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty (Egypt) (c. 2325-2175 BC) (clay)
7394094 Statue of lion, probably Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty (Egypt) (c. 2325-2175 BC) (clay) by Egyptian 6th Dynasty (c.2350-2200 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Sculptue of a lion holding bridge ropes in its chops, Berlin, Germany 1984
7099032 Sculptue of a lion holding bridge ropes in its chops, Berlin, Germany 1984 by Hesse, Ludwig Ferdinand (1795-1876); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

The Creation of Animals, 1356-67 (fresco)
885800 The Creation of Animals, 1356-67 (fresco) by Bartolo di Fredi, also Manfredi de Battilori (1330-1410); Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano

Six-fold screen depicting a roaring tiger, 1749-1838 (ink, light colour, and gold on paper)
7394153 Six-fold screen depicting a roaring tiger, 1749-1838 (ink, light colour, and gold on paper) by Ganku, Kishi (c.1749-1838); 170.1x376.6x1.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Thorwaldsen lion in Lucerne in 1907
XEE4404095 Thorwaldsen lion in Lucerne in 1907 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thorwaldsen lion in Lucerne in 1907); Stefano Bianchetti

The bestiary (man fighting against a lion). Stone sculpture by Louis Mathieu Verdilhan (Louis-Mathieu Verdilhan)
JEB4911687 The bestiary (man fighting against a lion). Stone sculpture by Louis Mathieu Verdilhan (Louis-Mathieu Verdilhan, 1875-1928). Dim: 47x40x63cm

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904498 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Lion and lioness- " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving)
DUV4213202 Lion and lioness- " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tigers - " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving)
DUV4213356 Tigers - " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jaguar- " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving)
DUV4213170 Jaguar- " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (engraving) by Travies, Edouard (1809-1876); Private Collection; (add.info)

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4909233 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 149x257 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926998 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 151x247 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Letter L: Unicorn, Lion, Lancer, Rabbit, Lantern, Lamp, Lievre; M: Mamluk, Muletier, Musician, Marchand
DUV4209815 Letter L: Unicorn, Lion, Lancer, Rabbit, Lantern, Lamp, Lievre; M: Mamluk, Muletier, Musician, Marchand. engraving in " Alphabet"

Temple of Chnum, wall relief, part of the temple complex in the city of Esna, Egypt, Africa
7281633 Temple of Chnum, wall relief, part of the temple complex in the city of Esna, Egypt, Africa by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Esna, Egypt; (add.info.: Temple of Chnum)

Leyli and Majnoun, 19th century (textile)
PCT4296210 Leyli and Majnoun, 19th century (textile) by Persian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iran, art of qalamkar: detail of an Iranian textile piece from Isfahan)

The main altar, equipped with two tables, surmounted by a grandiose marble tabernacle, 1669 (marble)
7292489 The main altar, equipped with two tables, surmounted by a grandiose marble tabernacle, 1669 (marble) by Corbarelli, Francesco Antonio (d.1718) ; Chiesa di Santa Corona, Vicenza

Lion dancer from the Nō play Shakkyō, 1845-48 (nishiki-e woodblock print, with bokashi)
7299849 Lion dancer from the Nō play Shakkyō, 1845-48 (nishiki-e woodblock print, with bokashi) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); 55.5x40.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Various cats, European wild cat (Felis silvestris), snow leopard or ounce, cheetah, serval
7279442 Various cats, European wild cat (Felis silvestris), snow leopard or ounce, cheetah, serval by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various cats)

Assyrian King Kills a Lion, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown
7280023 Assyrian King Kills a Lion, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown by Unknown Artist

Circe, c. 1650-60 (oil on canvas)
7300626 Circe, c.1650-60 (oil on canvas) by Regnier, Nicolas (1590-1667); 112x135 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Circe was a goddess of Greek mythology whose name became synonymous with a witch)

Rudyard Kipling "The Jungle Book", 1934 (drawing)
GIA4702040 Rudyard Kipling " The Jungle Book", 1934 (drawing) by Falke, Pierre (1884-1947); Private Collection; © Giancarlo Costa

A rare bronze axe, 11th century BC
7296343 A rare bronze axe, 11th century BC by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: The circular axe head, cast on each side with a whorl-star motif)

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, c. 1475 (tempera on poplar panel)
7295178 Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, c.1475 (tempera on poplar panel) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506) (follower of); 78.4 x 53 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Roman wolf and the British lion sing in chorus Come Chicken, Come, 1903 (print)
LSE4327726 The Roman wolf and the British lion sing in chorus Come Chicken, Come, 1903 (print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon about love: "Man as there are so many or the true portrait"
LSE4078317 Cartoon about love: " Man as there are so many or the true portrait" by Charon, Louis-Francois (1783-after 1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon about love)

Saint Blandine is a Christian of Levantine origin or more probably Micrasiate origin from the first Christian community
PCT4274666 Saint Blandine is a Christian of Levantine origin or more probably Micrasiate origin from the first Christian community of Lugdunum

Tiger hunting in the woods of Meudon, the animal escaped from a nearby menagerie was shot dead by a regiment of
LSE4326595 Tiger hunting in the woods of Meudon, the animal escaped from a nearby menagerie was shot dead by a regiment of soldiers of the genie

Roman art: scene of combat of gladiators against beasts or venatio. 1st century BC. Geneva, Museum of Art and History
JLJ4662658 Roman art: scene of combat of gladiators against beasts or venatio. 1st century BC. Geneva, Museum of Art and History by Roman, (1st century BC); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva

La chasse au lion - The Lion Hunt, by Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863). Oil on canvas, 1855. Dimension : 57x74 cm
FIA5408935 La chasse au lion - The Lion Hunt, by Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863). Oil on canvas, 1855. Dimension : 57x74 cm

Works of Hercules: "Hercules killing the lion of Nemee"(First labor of Heracles)
XEE4417373 Works of Hercules: " Hercules killing the lion of Nemee" (First labor of Heracles, Hercules slaying the Nemean lion)

Foreigners devoured by lions in Samaria - Old Testament. People devoured by lions in Samaria - engraving in "The
XEE4161056 Foreigners devoured by lions in Samaria - Old Testament. People devoured by lions in Samaria - engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

The dangers of cinema: German actor Harry Piel (1892-1963) is attacked by a tiger on a set set. Engraving
XEE4183883 The dangers of cinema: German actor Harry Piel (1892-1963) is attacked by a tiger on a set set. Engraving. One of " The Little Journal Illustrates", 1927. Private collection

Menelik II (1844-1913), sovereign of Ethiopia, marvellous by the address of a tame tamer, offered him his 16 lions
LSE4326780 Menelik II (1844-1913), sovereign of Ethiopia, marvellous by the address of a tame tamer, offered him his 16 lions, which he submitted his entry into the pit

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Daniel in the Lions pit. Daniel is put into the Lions pit
XEE4138530 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Daniel in the Lions pit. Daniel is put into the Lions pit, and miraculously is drunk. Illustration from 1811

Sogdia - Sogdiana- Sogdian Art : Wall painting from the Red Hall of the Palace in Varakhsha. Fragment
FIA5405108 Sogdia - Sogdiana- Sogdian Art : Wall painting from the Red Hall of the Palace in Varakhsha. Fragment. Fresco, 7th-8th century, State Hermitage, St

Rider Attacked by a Jaguar - Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863) - 1855 - Oil on canvas - 23, 5x28, 5 - National Gallery
FIA5399346 Rider Attacked by a Jaguar - Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863) - 1855 - Oil on canvas - 23, 5x28, 5 - National Gallery, Prague by Delacroix

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst... !, 1898-4-9 - The lion
ICA4894381 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst...!, 1898-4-9 - The lion, the raven and the lice - Antisemitism, Dreyfus Case, Justice Proces - Zola Emile, Insects

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Delivrance of Daniel. Daniel, in the den of lions, is miraculously drunk
XEE4138566 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Delivrance of Daniel. Daniel, in the den of lions, is miraculously drunk. Illustration from 1811

Sainte Blandine in the arena, the lions lying at his feet (Christian persecutions in Lyon)
XEE4412864 Sainte Blandine in the arena, the lions lying at his feet (Christian persecutions in Lyon) - in " Histoire des popes" by Maurice Lachatre, 19th century by Unknown Artist

Miscellaneous: an accident during a show in a menagerie, a lioness seriously injures the tamer
XEE4189594 Miscellaneous: an accident during a show in a menagerie, a lioness seriously injures the tamer. Illustration taken from " Le petit journal" from 15/05/1921 Collection privee by

Drama about the French liner "Saint Etienne": gorillas, tiger, lion
XEE4183826 Drama about the French liner " Saint Etienne" : gorillas, tiger, lion and snake destined for English zoological gardens escaped from their cage and attacked the crew members

The whims of a lion in the circus of Paris in 1900
XEE4408296 The whims of a lion in the circus of Paris in 1900. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Various facts: a taxi driver gets his arm torn by a lion in a circus cage in Boulogne sur Mer
XEE4187965 Various facts: a taxi driver gets his arm torn by a lion in a circus cage in Boulogne sur Mer. Engraving from " Le petit journal illustrious", 1931

Lion attacking a bull Page of a Kalila and Dimna
LRI4667626 Lion attacking a bull Page of a Kalila and Dimna by Persian School, (15th century); Topkapi Sarayi Muzesi Kutuphanesi (Library), Istanbul

Wildlife Hunting Scene Hunters get bitten by animals. Painting of the Sienese school
LRI4664581 Wildlife Hunting Scene Hunters get bitten by animals. Painting of the Sienese school. 15th century Florence, Museo Nazionale del Bargello by Italian School

The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702513 The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Acroterial disc with the depiction of Heracles and the lion of Nemea, from Fratte di Salerno, Scigliato district
LRI741093 Acroterial disc with the depiction of Heracles and the lion of Nemea, from Fratte di Salerno, Scigliato district by Greek School, (4th century BC); 78x81 cm; Luisa Ricciarini

Ancient Rome: Criminals being attacked by wild animals, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702500 Ancient Rome: Criminals being attacked by wild animals, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

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In the cold pale light through the trees, a Tawny Owl perches gracefully, its feathers blending seamlessly with the surrounding branches. Its piercing eyes glow like ancient Rome's triumphal procession in the Roman Forum, as depicted in a beautifully colored engraving from 1866. The Tawny Owl symbolizes strength and wisdom, much like the majestic lion - one of the signs of the Zodiac. In a fresco dating back to around 1520, Artemis of Ephese is portrayed alongside this regal creature. Franz Marc's painting "Le tigre" captures another magnificent feline: The Tiger. Its tawny fur radiates power and beauty as it prowls through an imaginary landscape. Amongst a selection of Player's Tobacco and Cigar Packets lies an image of a Tawny Owl once again. This time, its presence adds an air of mystery and intrigue to these everyday objects. San Girolamo appears twice in different artistic forms - once carved from marble in 1580 and then painted on canvas in 1626-27. Both depictions show him deep in thought while surrounded by earthly elements that echo his contemplative nature. A duel takes place on Champion Stone captured delicately with watercolors between 1843-50. The stone itself bears witness to countless battles fought by courageous warriors throughout history; their valor shining brightly even under its tawny surface. Lastly, San Girolamo returns yet again but this time sculpted from marble in 1566. His serene expression reflects years spent meditating on life's mysteries while his tawny robe adds warmth to his austere figure. From owls to lions, tobacco packets to saints' sculptures – all share a touch of tawniness that evokes both elegance and resilience across various art forms throughout history.