Feather Collection (page 17)

William George Frederick, Prince of Orange-Nassau, as a Child, c.1775. Creator: Anon
William George Frederick, Prince of Orange-Nassau, as a Child, c.1775

Allegory of Peace, 1652. Creator: Jan Lievens
Allegory of Peace, 1652. Alternative title: Triumph of Peace. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, crowns Pax, the goddess of peace - allegory alluding to the 1648 Treaty of Munster

The Poultry Stall, c.1830. Creator: Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts
The Poultry Stall, c.1830

Christian IV, 1638-1641. Creator: Karel van Mander III
Christian IV, 1638-1641. Danish king wearing lace-trimmed suit of gold silk

Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B. "The Hero of Kars" - from a photograph by John W Creator
Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, K.C.B. "The Hero of Kars" - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1856. British army officer who fought in the Crimean War

A Musical Company, 1730-1757. Creator: Melchior Brassauw
A Musical Company, 1730-1757

A Musical Company, 1651. Creator: Gerard van Kuijl
A Musical Company, 1651

A Rooster with Hens and Chicks, 1855. Creator: Albertus Verhoesen
A Rooster with Hens and Chicks, 1855

Portrait of Elisabeth van Oosten (1660-1714), as a Child, 1663. Creator: Willem Jansz. Ploy (attributed to)
Portrait of Elisabeth van Oosten (1660-1714), as a Child, 1663. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Girl, perhaps of the van Riebeeck Family

The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. Creator: Johannes van Wijckersloot
The Card Game on the Cradle: Allegory, 1643-1683. An adult man the size of an infant lies in the cradle, rocked by a woman, as a game of cards goes on around them

A Writer Trimming his Pen, 1784. Creator: Jan Ekels the Younger
A Writer Trimming his Pen, 1784

The Threatened Swan, c.1650. Creator: Jan Asselijin
The Threatened Swan, c.1650. Interpreted later as an Allegory on Johan de Witt. With its wings stretched and its neck poised, the swan protects her eggs against a dog swimming nearby

New Uniforms of the British Cavalry, 1856. Creator: Charles William Sheeres
New Uniforms of the British Cavalry, 1856. 17th Lancers, Royal Horse Guards Blue, 1st Life Guards, 16th Lancers, 3rd Light Dragoons, 6th Dragoon Guards, 2nd Life Guards, Royal Horse Artillery

Guardroom, c.1740. Creator: Jacques Ignatius de Roore
Guardroom, c.1740. Possibly by Jacques Ignatius de Roore

"The Stricken Mallard" - painted by George Lance - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1856. Our...Illustration...is by a well known favourite with the public, Mr. G

Soldiers in a Stable, c.1655. Creator: Jacob Duck
Soldiers in a Stable, c.1655

The Letter Writer, 1680. Creator: Frans van Mieris I
The Letter Writer, 1680

Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680

Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Odysseus and Calypso, c.1680. Other Title(s): Mars and Venus

A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather, c.1680. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as The Floating Feather, c.1680. Melchior d'Hondecoeter specialised in depicting birds

Dead Wildfowl and a Huntsman's Net. Trompe l'oeil, 1670. Creator: Jacob Biltius
Dead Wildfowl and a Huntsman's Net. Trompe l'oeil, 1670

Time, 1810. Creator: Pieter Christoffel Wonder
Time, 1810

Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14

Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 14

Birmingham, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 July 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Birmingham, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 July 10

Astor, John J. Mrs. (Ava Willing), portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Astor, John J. Mrs. (Ava Willing), portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 8

Princess White Deer, or Princess Deer Foot, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Princess White Deer, or Princess Deer Foot, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 14. Esther Louise Georgette Deer, Native American woman of the Mohawk tribe who performed under the name Princess White Deer

Mary Boyle O'Reilly, Writer, Lecturer On Sociology, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Mary Boyle O'Reilly, Writer, Lecturer On Sociology, 1913

Design for an Emblem of the United States of America, c. 1860. Creator: Christian Schussele
Design for an Emblem of the United States of America, c. 1860

Dr. Angelica Singleton, Mrs. Abraham Van Buren, 1842, (1913). Creator: Unknown
Angelica Singleton, Mrs. Abraham Van Buren, 1842, (1913). Heiress and the daughter-in-law of Martin Van Buren, president of the United States

Miss Mary Cunningham, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Mary Cunningham, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 18

Unidentified Woman at Mrs. W. Wilson, 1st Breakfast, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Unidentified Woman at Mrs. Woodrow. Wilson, 1st Breakfast, 1913

Unidentified Woman at Mrs. W. Wilson, 1st Breakfast, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Unidentified Woman at Mrs. W. Wilson, 1st Breakfast, 1913

Rice, Loly, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rice, Loly, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Rambeau, Marjorie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rambeau, Marjorie, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Mrs. E.C. Brown, portrait photograph, 1918 July 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. E.C. Brown, portrait photograph, 1918 July 2

N.R. Wood of Smithsonian Institution - Mounting Birds, 1916. Creator: Unknown
N.R. Wood of Smithsonian Institution - Mounting Birds, 1916

Mrs. Anderson, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Anderson, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 1

Masquerade. Intermedium; Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1813

Game. A Pheasant and an Eider, 1846. Creator: Johan Laurentz Jensen
Game. A Pheasant and an Eider, 1846

Portrait of Mrs. Pauline Hagen, 1825. Creator: Christian Albrecht Jensen
Portrait of Mrs. Pauline Hagen, 1825

Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. American actor

Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Holbrook Blinn, in costume, 1919 Mar. 6. American actor

Leslie, Marguerite L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 Apr. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Leslie, Marguerite L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 Apr. 6

Mrs. John Hays Hammond with Miss White, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. John Hays Hammond with Miss White, 1913
Mrs. John Hays Hammond with Miss White, 1913. US author Natalie Harris Hammond, wife of mining engineer John Hays Hammond

Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Countess De La Greze, 1918. From 1920: Countess Jean de la Greze, daughter of Charles Steele, member of the firm of J.P. Morgan & Co...is reported to have won a divorce from her husband in the French

Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Countess De La Greze, 1918. From 1920: Countess Jean de la Greze, daughter of Charles Steele, member of the firm of J.P. Morgan & Co...is reported to have won a divorce from her husband in the French

Hunter, C. Miss, portrait photograph, between 1906 and 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hunter, C. Miss, portrait photograph, between 1906 and 1913

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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.