Hawking Collection

Silhouette of Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) flying over water, hawking for insects, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, July

Hawking Party
Artist: Flemish School - Title: Hawking Party - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 50.8 x 68.6

Falconry : Showing Off
A proud falconer shows off his falcon, holding it up in the air on his protective gauntlet glove. Date: 1930s

A woodcut engraving depicting Heron hawking, 18th century
5311051 A woodcut engraving depicting Heron hawking, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1762); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Noblemen and women hawking during a hunt, from a 19th century print
4071158 Noblemen and women hawking during a hunt, from a 19th century print.

Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving)
532727 Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558

Queen Elizabeth I hawking, 1575 (engraving)
3118568 Queen Elizabeth I hawking, 1575 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) hawking

A woodcut engraving depicting an Italian nobleman hawking, 15th century
5311053 A woodcut engraving depicting an Italian nobleman hawking, 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Queen Elizabeth I of England
1579406 Queen Elizabeth I of England; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I of England, hawking. Dated 1575.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry
1578281 Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry; (add.info.: Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry)

The Doncaster Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Doncaster Race Cup, 1864. Horse racing trophy '...from the establishment of Messrs. R. and S. Garrard and Co., of the Haymarket

"Landscape and Hawking Party" - painted by Berghem, in the Bridgewater Gallery, 1857. Creator: Unknown
"Landscape and Hawking Party" - painted by Berghem, in the Bridgewater Gallery, 1857. Engraving of a painting by...one of the most pleasing masters of the seventeenth century

Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford, 1850. A fine exhibition came off...on the [Berkshire] Downs, at about a mile and a half from the Wallingford station of the Great Western Railway

Falconer about to Disengage Falcons from Quarry, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Falconer about to Disengage Falcons from Quarry, 1850. When the falcon strikes his bird down, he immediately places one talon on the shoulder of his prey, and the other on the neck

Hawking - the Lure, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Hawking - the Lure, 1850. A fine exhibition came off...on the [Berkshire] Downs, at about a mile and a half from the Wallingford station of the Great Western Railway

Stephen Hawkings wedding, his marriage to Elaine Mason, Cambridge September 1995

A Hawking Party Setting Out from the Steps of a Country House, 1828 (oil on canvas)
990551 A Hawking Party Setting Out from the Steps of a Country House, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Francis Calcraft (1782-1846); 66x97.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990

Professor Stephen Hawking, Cambridge June 1984

Professor Stephen Hawking, Cambridge December 1990

Dancer Chita
The dancer Chita, real name Gladys Hawking, active on the West End cabaret scene. Date: circa 1931

A hawking party in Saxon times, 1920s (litho)
832985 A hawking party in Saxon times, 1920s (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, published by Hutchinson)

The Falconer (oil on canvas)
OVR395287 The Falconer (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 54x41 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

MS Hunter 229 f. 3r May, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675691 MS Hunter 229 f.3r May, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Souvenir Paintings from Otsu, Stocked in Edo (Edo shi-ire Otsu miyage) Foot-soldier with a Spear and Hawk-handler (Yari mochi yakko to taka sho), ca. 1802-3

North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers
6337715 North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers in 1816 6 by English School

An Arab Hawking Party, 1907 (oil on canvas)
658944 An Arab Hawking Party, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Washington, Georges (1827-1910); 73x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arab Hawking Party. Georges Washington (1827-1910)

Fauconnier Allemand (coloured engraving)
6016010 Fauconnier Allemand (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fauconnier Allemand)

Captain Knight with the golden eagle which he trained for hawking (b / w photo)
6013855 Captain Knight with the golden eagle which he trained for hawking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mirror Case with a Falconing Party, 1330-60 (ivory)
5903244 Mirror Case with a Falconing Party, 1330-60 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 9.5x9.5x1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

"Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus", Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings
5892466 " Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus", Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, by Abu l Qasim Firdausi, c.1525-30 (opaque w/c, ink)

Maharana Jagat Singh II hawking and boar hunting, c. 1740 (opaque w / c
5857964 Maharana Jagat Singh II hawking and boar hunting, c.1740 (opaque w/c, silver & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 30.2x65.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Hawking party in the eleventh century (litho)
956225 Hawking party in the eleventh century (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hawking (engraving)
970401 Hawking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawking. Illustration for The Cabinet of Modern Art and Literary Souvenir edited by A A Watts (Whittaker)

Scenes in Batavia, Island of Java (engraving)
1061176 Scenes in Batavia, Island of Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Batavia, Island of Java)

Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford (engraving)
1097051 Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawking on the Downs, near Wallingford)

Falconer about to disengage Falcons from Quarry (engraving)
1097050 Falconer about to disengage Falcons from Quarry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falconer about to disengage Falcons from Quarry)

View of street vendors selling "French mixed candy"
MNY381187 View of street vendors selling " French mixed candy" and other goods near 6th Avenue, New York, c.1895 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

View of women buying vegetables and inspecting eggs, from a peddler on Hester Street
MNY381179 View of women buying vegetables and inspecting eggs, from a peddler on Hester Street, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

View of women buying vegetables from a peddler on the street, New York
MNY381176 View of women buying vegetables from a peddler on the street, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

View of street vendors, including one who is showing photographic views of exotic places
MNY381175 View of street vendors, including one who is showing photographic views of exotic places in a viewbox, on Bayard Street, New York

The Entrance Of Galleria V E In Milan, On The Eve Of The General Administrative Elections (10 December) (colour litho)
2798253 The Entrance Of Galleria V E In Milan, On The Eve Of The General Administrative Elections (10 December) (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Hunt... to the hunter (colour litho)
2783841 The Hunt... to the hunter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hunt for the hunter)

Progress of the moustache mania! A street seller does a good job hawking pairs of moustaches to cash in on the fashion for mens facial hair. Date: 1853

Scenes of the Eastern Cape (Kaffraria), South Africa, 1820
Nguni or Bantu (Kaffir) warrior hunting antelope with spears 55, forsaking a woman drowning in a river 56, and worshipping an anchor from an East India ship 57

A Trompe l Oeil of Hawking Equipment (oil on canvas)
489038 A Trompe l Oeil of Hawking Equipment (oil on canvas) by Pierson, Christoffel (1631-1714); 49.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Colonel Thornton
PHD30286 Colonel Thornton by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Princely Hawking Party, c. 1570 (ink, opaque w / c & gold on paper)
5892467 Princely Hawking Party, c.1570 (ink, opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mirza Ali (fl.c.1525-75) (attr. to); 61x48.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Made in Iran)

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"Hawking: A Majestic Dance of Nature and Knowledge" In the ethereal glow of a setting sun, a graceful silhouette of a Barn Swallow emerges, its wings slicing through the air as it hawks for insects over glistening waters. This mesmerizing display is nature's ballet, an intricate dance that showcases the bird's agility and precision. Meanwhile, in another realm, a Hawking Party gathers to witness falconry at its finest. The majestic birds take flight, soaring high above their human companions who marvel at their prowess, and is not just a show-off; it is an ancient art form that has captivated hearts for centuries. Speaking of captivating moments, imagine being present at Professor Stephen Hawking's wedding to Elaine Mason in Cambridge back in September 1995. Love intertwines with intellect as two brilliant minds unite in matrimony. Their union symbolizes the power of love to transcend all boundaries. As we journey further into history, we stumble upon an enchanting scene from 1828—a Hawking Party setting out from the steps of a country house. Elegantly dressed individuals embark on an adventure filled with excitement and camaraderie amidst lush landscapes. Fast forward to December 1990 when Professor Stephen Hawking graces Cambridge with his presence once again. Despite physical challenges he faces daily, his determination shines through as he navigates the streets with unwavering resilience—an inspiration to us all. Transporting ourselves even further back in time reveals Saxon times where hawking parties were commonplace. These gatherings epitomize tradition and heritage while showcasing man's harmonious relationship with nature—a bond forged by respect and admiration. Artistic expressions capture this connection beautifully—like "The Falconer, " an oil painting that immortalizes both man and bird locked in mutual understanding and trust. Each stroke tells tales of partnership between humans and these magnificent creatures who share our world.