Feather Collection (page 16)

Golden pheasant, them, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Golden pheasant, hen, 1759-1842

Penelope, on the ground, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Penelope, on the ground, 1759-1842

Penelope marail (Marailsjakohoenl), 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Penelope marail (Marailsjakohoenl), 1759-1842

Partridge, 1759-1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Partridge, 1759-1842

Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778

Bird with black feathers and a red crop, standing, left, c.1699-c.1719. Creator: Nicolaas Struyk
Bird with black feathers and a red crop, standing, left, c.1699-c.1719

Bird with grey tail feathers, black head with red spot, to the left, 1699-1719. Creator: Nicolaas Struyk
Bird with grey tail feathers, black head with red spot, to the left, 1699-1719

Parrot, 1879. Creator: Louis Charles Bombled
Parrot, 1879. This parrot may well have been the pet of the fabulously wealthy banker and art lover Daniel Franken. The French artist Louis-Charles Bombled drew the animal for its owner

Six hats, c.1859. Creator: Laure Noel
Six hats, c.1859

Dutch cuckoo, 1770-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Dutch cuckoo, 1770-1787. Dutch cuckoo on a tree stump. The inscription refers to a similar animal that Brandes shot in Batavia. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 205

Cape pigeon, 1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cape pigeon, 1787. Amakoea pigeon that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 115

Plucking the Geese, 1904. Creator: Anna Kirstine Ancher
Plucking the Geese, 1904

Master of the Horse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Master of the Horse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Bird of Paradise, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Bird of Paradise, 1785

Crowned Pigeon, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Crowned Pigeon, 1786. Alcedo cristata

Sitting man with a glass in his hand, 1758. Creator: C.J. Boers
Seated man with glass in hand, 1758

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, ccc.298: The beautiful and tender Lyonnais... 1782. Creator: Dupin
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1785, ccc.298:, 1782. La belle et tendre Lyonnaise, oubliant tout pour ne songer qu'a son amant

Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Creator: Anon
Gallery of Fashion, 1798. Standing woman in checkered dress with fan

Cartoon of Reynier Pauw, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Reynier Pauw, 1710-1720. Reynier Pauw was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Peacock with spread tail, in wreath of flowers and leaves

Portrait of a Woman, c.1650. Creator: Jan van Bijlert
Portrait of a Woman, c.1650

Supplement au No. The "La Mode National" Paris, Nos. 3 and 4, c.1908-c.1910. Creator: Anon. Supplement au No
Supplement au No. The "La Mode National" Paris, Nos. 3 and 4, c.1908-c.1910

Four pheasants, 1864-1936. Creator: Johannes Cornelis van Essen
Four pheasants, 1864-1936

Woman in brown dress, 1913-1914, 1913-1914. Creator: Jan van Brock
Woman in brown dress, 1913-1914

Design for a mirror, 1887-1911. Creator: Gustaaf Frederik van de Wall Perné
Design for a mirror, 1887-1911. Peacock feathers on either side, monogram with bird

Selling the loot, 1859. Creator: Herman Frederik Carel Ten Kate
Selling the loot, 1859

Printseller, c.1850-c.1900. Creator: Henri Adan
Printseller, c.1850-c.1900. Mieux vaut tard qua jamais! (Better late than never!). A print dealer stands in front of his stall, a feather duster tucked under his arm. Copy after Karl Girardet

Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, No. 760, pl. 15, April 1865. Creator: Heloise Leloir
Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, No. 760, pl. 15, April 1865. Five hats. Design for a print in a fashion magazine

Black walking bird with short thick red beak, 1763-1824. Creator: Circle of François Le Vaillant
Black walking bird with short thick red beak, 1763-1824

(St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam...conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Creator: Francesco Tozelli
Schuttersmalijd in De Voetboog (St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam, to celebrate the conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Militiamen's meal

Female rider with sword, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Female rider with sword, 1696. Woman in plumed hat riding side-saddle on a prancing horse

Manakin, the Surinamese bird Pipra Aureola, 1681-1743. Creator: Karel Borchaert Voet
Manakin, the Surinamese bird Pipra Aureola, 1681-1743

Pheasants in a pen, 1749-1848. Creator: Unknown
Pheasants in a pen, 1749-1848

Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786. Creators: Robert Jacob Gordon, Johannes Schumacher
Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786

Dead Wildfowl, 1674. Creator: Jacob Biltius
Dead Wildfowl, 1674

Dead Birds, 1670. Creator: Jacob Biltius
Dead Birds, 1670

A Hunter's Bag, 1660-1695. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hunter's Bag, 1660-1695

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.34. (?). London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.34. (?). London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine hats and bonnets

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 15: London Head Dresses, May, 1799, 1799. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 15: London Head Dresses, May, 1799, 1799. Fashionable English headwear for women

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, April 1800, London Head Dresses, 1800. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, April 1800, London Head Dresses, 1800. Nine bonnets and caps

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.28: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.28: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine different English hats and bonnets

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 5, May 1798: French Full Dress, 1798. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 5, May 1798: French Full Dress, 1798. Woman in French Galajapon, headdress with two large feathers, a closed fan in hand

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. ?: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. ?: London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine bonnets and caps

Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.31.2, London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Creator: Unknown
Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No.31.2, London Head Dresses, 1798-1806. Nine different bonnets and caps

Portrait of a Girl Dressed in Blue, 1641. Creator: Jan Verspronck
Portrait of a Girl Dressed in Blue, 1641. What made this such a popular portrait? That it shows a pretty child dressed in her finest clothes

The Arms of the Family Kress von Kressenstein, after 1530. Creator: Unknown
The Arms of the Family Kress von Kressenstein, after 1530

Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710. Creator: Charles Emanuel Biset
Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710

Wildfowl on a Wooden Table, 1648-1681. Creator: Jacob Biltius
Wildfowl on a Wooden Table, 1648-1681

Larder with Circular Meat Rack, 1640-1649. Creator: Frans Snyders
Larder with Circular Meat Rack, 1640-1649

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"Feathers: A Symbol of Majesty, Power, and Beauty" Feathers have long held a significant place in history and culture. Just like the majestic Haile Selassie, who adorned his regal attire with plumes symbolizing power and authority. Similarly, Mary, Queen of Scots captivated all in her vibrant red costume embellished with feathers that exuded elegance. In Native American traditions, feathers were revered as sacred objects. The portrait of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull showcases his profound connection to nature's wisdom and strength embodied by the feather he wears proudly on his head. Nature itself presents us with breathtaking scenes; imagine two Curlew sandpipers gracefully wading through water while pecking for sustenance - a mesmerizing sight captured in Picture No. 10859244. Birds too find solace in their plumage. Cockatiel birds perched on a branch exhibit their colorful feathers as if they were wearing an artist's palette upon themselves. The Great crested grebe at Valkenhorst nature reserve demonstrates parental care by feeding one of its chicks a precious feather - an act recognized by Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 under the highly commended category for bird behavior. Even amidst avian rivalries, such as those witnessed between Jays fighting mid-air while another observes from afar in Norway or Tawny owl silhouetted against the moonlit sky in the UK – feathers remain central to these captivating moments frozen forever through photography. Delving into history reveals exquisite engravings like that of Dipper bird from 1896 or Red kites perching on branches together - one looking over its shoulder - showcasing how these magnificent creatures have fascinated artists across time. Feathers hold stories untold; they embody gracefulness, resilience, and freedom, and are not just mere adornments but symbols connecting us to our past and reminding us of nature's wonders that surround us every day.