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Burd Collection

"Burd: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of "Burd" as Sylvie Demers takes you on a captivating adventure

Background imageBurd Collection: Pour Cette Vie Et Celle D Apres Sylvie Demers

Pour Cette Vie Et Celle D Apres Sylvie Demers
Sylvie Demers

Background imageBurd Collection: Big Surf Board

Big Surf Board
circa 1930: A young woman carrying a surf board on her back. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBurd Collection: Medieval falconry

Medieval falconry
FALCONRY in October Date: 9th Century

Background imageBurd Collection: Young girl with a book

Young girl with a book. Easter card. Girl in white dress & straw bonnet, seated with book. Artist: Clara Burd Date: 1912

Background imageBurd Collection: Young girl in a bonnet

Young girl in a bonnet. Easter card. Girl in white dress & straw bonnet. Artist: Clara Burd Date: 1912

Background imageBurd Collection: Young girl with flowers

Young girl with flowers. Birthday card. Young girl with flowers watching a butterfly. Artist: Clars Burd Date: 1912

Background imageBurd Collection: Boy with hands in pockets

Boy with hands in pockets. Birthday card. Young boy standing with hands in pockets in front of a grape vine. Artist: Clars Burd Date: 1912

Background imageBurd Collection: Young girl at a window

Young girl at a window. Birthday card. Young girl at a window watching a bird. Artist: Clars Burd Date: 1912

Background imageBurd Collection: Boy & girl at Thanksgiving

Boy & girl at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving scene with boy & girl carrying turkey & pudding. USA. Artist Clara Burd Date: circa 1910

Background imageBurd Collection: HANS BRINKER, 1865. The people of Amsterdam flock to the site of the iceskating

HANS BRINKER, 1865. The people of Amsterdam flock to the site of the iceskating race in Hans Brinker, Or, The Silver Skates by Mabel Mapes Dodge, 1865: watercolor by Clara M. Burd, 1925

Background imageBurd Collection: HANS BRINKER, 1865. Hans Brinker and Gretel the Goose-girl from Hans Brinker, Or

HANS BRINKER, 1865. Hans Brinker and Gretel the Goose-girl from Hans Brinker, Or, The Silver Skates by Mabel Mapes Dodge, 1865. Watercolor by Clara M. Burd, 1925

Background imageBurd Collection: Ballad / Young Bekie 2

Ballad / Young Bekie 2
YOUNG BEKIE Young Bekie, thrown into prison for daring to love the kings daughter, Burd Isbel, shares it with mice and rats, but she will rescue him. Date: traditional

Background imageBurd Collection: Ballad / Young Bekie

Ballad / Young Bekie
YOUNG BEKIE The Billy Blind tells Burd Isbel that Young Bekie is getting married that day - to another girl. She quickly dresses and all ends well. Date: traditional

Background imageBurd Collection: HANS BRINKER, 1865. Hans Brinker, Or, The Silver Skates by Mabel Mapes Dodge (1831-1905)

HANS BRINKER, 1865. Hans Brinker, Or, The Silver Skates by Mabel Mapes Dodge (1831-1905). Cover illustration by Clara M. Burd, 1925

Background imageBurd Collection: Landscape at Burd, Mongolia

Landscape at Burd, Mongolia, with domestic animals


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"Burd: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of "Burd" as Sylvie Demers takes you on a captivating adventure. Pour Cette Vie Et Celle D Apres, her brush strokes bring to life scenes that transcend time. Imagine yourself riding the waves on a Big Surf Board, feeling the exhilaration of conquering nature's power. Or immerse yourself in the medieval art of falconry, where majestic birds soar through ancient skies. In one painting, a young girl engrossed in a book transports us to distant lands and magical realms. In another, she dons a bonnet adorned with flowers, radiating innocence and beauty. A boy stands confidently with hands in pockets; his gaze filled with curiosity and determination. Meanwhile, a young girl gazes out from behind an old windowpane, contemplating dreams yet to be realized. As Thanksgiving approaches, we witness heartwarming moments shared by boys and girls alike. Laughter fills the air as they gather around tables laden with delicious food - cherishing family bonds that withstand the test of time. And finally, inspired by HANS BRINKER's tale from 1865 set in Amsterdam during winter - we see people flocking to witness ice skating on frozen canals. The joyous atmosphere captures the essence of community coming together for shared experiences. Through "Burd, " Sylvie Demers invites us to embrace nostalgia while celebrating our present moment. Each stroke tells its own story; each scene evokes emotions deep within our souls. Let your imagination take flight as you explore this enchanting collection - where past meets present and dreams become reality.