Bowen Collection

ELIZABETH BOWEN (1899-1973). Irish writer. Canvas, 1969, by Andr

Rhode Island, Newport, Seafood at the Bowens Wharf with Claiborne Pell Bridge in the background

Rhode Island, Newport, historical home near Bowens Wharf

Cornwall (Road From Exeter To Truro)

WW2 - Dave Dawson With The R. A. F
An illustration for a WW2 story book, Dave Dawson With The R.A.F. written by R. Sidney Bowen. The image shows a British airman gunner firing in an aerial conflict. Date: circa 1940s

A Franciscan Cardinal
A portrait painting of a seated Franciscan cardinal, reading a book, wearing the traditional red robes, which are representative of the blood of Christ. Date: circa 1916

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King's Beach from Flagstaff Hill, Bowen, Whitsunday Coast, Queensland, Australia Date: 14/10/2005

Mark Bowen. Nottinghamshire CCC 09 May 1999 Date: 09 May 1999

Peter Bowen Race Horse Trainer Doncaster Races Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 12 January 2003 Date: 12 January 2003

P. Bowen
P.Bowen Race Horse Trainer 07 March 1996 Date: 07 March 1996

Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Gordonia lasianthus, 1840-44. Creator: John T. Bowen
Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Gordonia lasianthus, 1840-44. From The Birds of America from Drawings Made in the United States

Swansea Rugby Union Team: Poole, Jenkin, Grey, Williams, Jackson, Smith, Evans, Bowen, Gordon, Crocker, Oldham, Jenkin, Crocker, Thomas, Messer, Prescott, Rice, Morgans. 1890s

Bowen and its Neighbourhood, Northern Queensland (engraving)
1054753 Bowen and its Neighbourhood, Northern Queensland (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowen and its Neighbourhood)

For Auld Lang Syne (engraving)
1041022 For Auld Lang Syne (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Auld Lang Syne)

Hunting the Buffalo, 1837. Creator: E. C. Biddle (American); John T. Bowen (British, c
Hunting the Buffalo, 1837

Parliament House, Brisbane, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Parliament House, Brisbane, 1901. Following controversy and indecision, plans by Charles Tiffin were selected, on 14 July 1865 the foundation stone was laid by Sir George Bowen

Galbula cyanicollis. Cassin, 1850s. Creators: John T. Bowen, William E. Hitchcock
Galbula cyanicollis. Cassin, 1850s. The Blue-necked Jacamar, found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland rainforests in the Amazon in Brazil, the far north of Bolivia and eastern Peru

Prince William of Orange In His Thirteenth Year, c1662, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Prince William of Orange In His Thirteenth Year, c1662, (1928). Portrait of Willihellimus Henricus ye IIId Prince of Oringe, the future King William III of England (1650-1702) as a teenager

The Visit to the Mad Woman After The Interrupted Marriage, c1870, (1942). Creator: Fred Walker
The Visit to the Mad Woman After The Interrupted Marriage, 1942. Scene from Jane Eyre, Artist Fred Walker. circa 1870 From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]

William Makepeace Thackeray 1811-1863, c1850, (1942). Creator: Sir John Gilbert
William Makepeace Thackeray 1811-1863, c1850, (1942). From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]

Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832, 1820-1826, (1942). Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Sir Walter Scott 1771-1832, 1942. From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]

Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). Creator: Adam Buck
Yorik, the Monk and Madame L- in the Inn Courtyard at Calais, c1760s, (1942). A Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne. Illustration by Adam Buck

Title-Page of John Lylys Euphues or The Anatomy of Wit, First Edition, 1579, (1942). From " English Novelists", by Elizabeth Bowen. [Collins, London, 1942]

New and accurate map of Persia, with the Safavid and Mughal Empire. Artist: Bowen, Emanuel (c. 1714-1767)
New and accurate map of Persia, with the Safavid and Mughal Empire. Private Collection

Marjorie Bowen, 1937
Marjorie Bowen, pseudonym of Mrs Gabrielle Margaret Vere Long nee Campbell (1885-1952), British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography, 1937

The Unicorns, 1906. Artist: Arthur Bowen Davies
The Unicorns, 1906. Arthur Bowen Davies was an avant-garde American artist and member of the Ashcan School, known for ethereal figure paintings

Rocky Granite Coastline, Rose Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Granite Coast in Summer, Grays Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Beach, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Granite Boulders on Coast, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Granite Boulders on Coast with Sun, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Stone Coast, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Granite Coastline in the Morning, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Sandy beach with Granite Stones, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Sun Shining in Morning on Stone Coast, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Granite Coast in Morning, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Models Mrs Bowen Model vendor cloth Muslim woman
Models taken for Mrs. Bowen. Model of vendor of cloth to Muslim woman. 1934

Models Mrs Bowen Model Bedouin tent Needle work
Models taken for Mrs. Bowen. Model of Bedouin tent. Needle work. 1934, Middle East

Hunting Buffalo 1837 E C Biddle American John T
Hunting the Buffalo, 1837. E. C. Biddle (American), John T. Bowen (British, c. 1801-1856), after Peter Rindisbacher (Swiss), E.C. Biddle. Lithograph, hand colored

Hong Kong - View from Bowen Road - View over Swimming pool towards houses and hills. Part of Box 138 Boswell Collection - Hong Kong. Date: circa 1900

Talk of the North posters advertising entertainments, including Jim Bowen, Stan Boardman and Susan Maughan. At a Monday disco, beer prices are dramatically slashed. Date: 1970s

Group photo of wolf cubs, Hong Kong, China
Group photo of wolf cubs and leaders, Peak School Wolf Cub Pack, Hong Kong, China. Date: circa 1915

LFB firefighters in whaler race, River Thames
LFB firefighters crew in a whaler race for the Fishmongers Cup, posing for their photo on the River Thames, 27 September 1958

Marjorie Bowen in a Belle Alliance dress
MARJORIE BOWEN alias GABRIELLE MARGARET LONG English novelist (1888 - 1952), pictured in a " Belle Alliance" dress, designed by a group of women-artists who, according to The Sketch

The Rt Hon Sir C. S. C. Bowen, Vanity Fair, Spy
CHARLES SYNGE CHRISTOPHER BOWEN, Baron Bowen (1835-1894) English judge. Date: 1818-1889

Francis Bicknell Carpenter, Lucy Tappan Bowen (Mrs. Henry C. Bowen), American, 1830 - 1900, 1859, oil on canvas

John T. Bowen after John James Audubon, Boat-tailed Grackle, American, c. 1810 - probably 1856, hand-colored lithograph

Hayne-Hudjihini, the Eagle of Delight / A.H.; drawn, printed & coloured at I.T. Bowens Lithographic Establishment No. 94 Walnut St.; Bowen, John T

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"Elizabeth Bowen: An Irish Literary Icon and her Canvas of Words" Step into the world of Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973), an esteemed Irish writer whose words painted vivid pictures on the canvas of literature. Just like a masterpiece by Andr, her writing captured hearts and minds. Born in Cornwall, Bowen's journey from Exeter to Truro was marked by resilience and determination. Even during World War II, she stood strong alongside Dave Dawson with the R. A. F. , showcasing her unwavering spirit. Bowen's literary prowess extended beyond war narratives; she delved into diverse themes. Like a Franciscan Cardinal, she explored spirituality and human nature through her thought-provoking works. In between crafting literary gems, even washing day couldn't deter Bowen's creativity. With each stroke of her pen or typewriter (DDE-90026286), she breathed life into characters that resonated with readers worldwide. While there are other Bowens who have made their mark in different fields - Mark Bowen, Peter Bowen, P. Bowen - it is Elizabeth who shines brightest among them all. Her name stands tall as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring writers everywhere. Just as John T. Bowen created the Fork-tailed Flycatcher Gordonia lasianthus in 1840-44, Elizabeth crafted stories that fluttered gracefully through time and space. Each word carefully chosen to captivate readers' imaginations. Yet not everything was smooth sailing for this remarkable woman. The disastrous cyclone at Bowen in North Queensland left its mark on both land and people alike – much like how life's trials shape us all. And just as teamwork defines success on the rugby field, Swansea Rugby Union Team exemplifies unity amidst diversity – something that can be found within the pages of Elizabeth's work too. Elizabeth Bowen remains an enigmatic figure whose legacy continues to inspire generations after generations. Through her words on paper or canvas-like prose, she immortalized emotions and experiences that transcend time.