Geese Collection (page 2)

Advertisement for Meckumfat Sussex Ground Oats
Advertising poster for the fabulously named Meckumfat Sussex Ground Oats -...proved to be the best for making poultry plump !

Pink-footed Geese - skein in flight - October - Norfolk England
FEU-681 Pink-footed Geese - skein in flight October - Norfolk England Anser brachyrhynchus Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Stream with Geese
A picturesque stream in the English countryside, with geese on the banks and swimming, and a flock of sheep neath the spring blossom

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man's hat. An illustration of Father Christmas keeping his eye on the curious geese. Date: 1900

Afternoon near Sevenoaks, Kent, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
474167 Afternoon near Sevenoaks, Kent, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Holmes, Basil (fl.1844-50); 50.8x68.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

The Flood, from the Atrium, detail of Noah putting birds on the ark (mosaic)
XIR249421 The Flood, from the Atrium, detail of Noah putting birds on the ark (mosaic) by Veneto-Byzantine School, (13th century); Basilica di San Marco, Venice

Canadian geese (Branta canadensis) in tall grass around pond

Swans - with ducks and geese - Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Lancashire, UK
DAC-1359 Swans - with ducks and geese Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Lancashire, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Swans - feeding - with ducks and geese - Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Lancashire, UK
DAC-1362 Swans - feeding - with ducks and geese Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Lancashire, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis), Gloucestershire, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Nene / Hawaiian Goose KEL 1277 Endangered, once nearly extinct. Endemic to Hawaii
KEL-1277 Nene / Hawaiian GOOSE - side profile Endangered, once nearly extinct. Endemic to Hawaii Branta sandvicensis Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Domectic Geese - two in snow wearing Christmas hats & scarves. Digital Manipulatin: Su hats & scarves
ME-1077-M Domectic Geese - two in snow wearing Christmas hats & scarves.Digital Digitally manipulated image Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Canada Goose - In snow - New York- USA
CAN-3549 Canada Goose - In snow New York - USA Branta canadensis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pink-footed GEESE - in flight
CK-3033 Pink-footed GEESE - in flight at sunset Anser brachyrhynchus Chris Knights Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Canada Goose On calm misty water at sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-301 Canada Goose - on calm misty water at sunrise Hickling Broad, Norfolk, UK Branta canadensis Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Donkeys / Meadow 1862
Donkeys grazing in the meadow

Poster for Mother Goose, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s

Geese, detail of a panel from the Mastaba of Itet, wife of Nefermaat
LRI3598543 Geese, detail of a panel from the Mastaba of Itet, wife of Nefermaat, Meidoum (painted limestone) by Egyptian; length: 173 cm; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Mixed flock of Snow geese (Chen caerulescens atlanticus / Chen caerulescens) and Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) at wintering area at dawn, with full moon, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico, USA

Gaggle of Geese
A gaggle of five geese. Date: 1960s

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Girl and goose on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Nature Scene

Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) flock, in flight over coastal marshland habitat with hides, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, january

Bar Headed Goose - Par - Cornwall - UK
DAC-239 Bar Headed Goose Par- Cornwall - UK Anser indicus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Coach at Red Lion 1868
A coach laden with hampers and hares, geese and other game halts at the Red Lion pub at Christmas time - and a white Christmas, too !

Bar-Headed Goose - In flight - Keoladeo Ghana National Park - Bharatpur - Rajasthan - India BI017580
COS-2733 Bar-Headed Goose - In flight Keoladeo Ghana National Park - Bharatpur - Rajasthan - India Anser indicus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hawaiian Goose / Ne-ne Portrait Main Island Hawaii, USA
KAT-130 Hawaiian Goose / Ne-ne Main Island Hawaii, USA Branta sandvicensis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Illustration - Goose herding. Mr John Taylor's flock of geese, Horncastle Road, by Bargate Drain
PM-9997 Illustration - Goose herding. Mr John Taylor's flock of geese, Horncastle Road, by Bargate Drain, 1877 (from G D Rowley)

Hawaiian / Nene Goose Kilauea Point NWR, Hawaii
TOM-351 Nene / Hawaiian GEESE - X2, side view Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii Branta sandwicensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Snow Geese - Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge, New Jersey, USA
JZ-190 SNOW GEESE - in flight, v formation Anser caerulescens Latin formerly Chen caerulescens Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Barren Geese - Family groups to flocks of 100 plus. Australia
CAN-2906 Cape Barren Geese - Family groups to flocks of 100 plus Australia Cereopsis novaehollandiae John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Roman Goose
JD-18485 Roman GOOSE John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Michaelmas Goose
You are invited to admire this dead goose before it is plucked and prepared for your Michaelmas feast

Fattening Geese, France
Battery farming in 19th century France - keeping geese in mues to fatten them up to provide foie gras

White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) three adults, in flight, landing to join flock containing Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), on snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

Morning mood in the Oldenburg castle garden, Oldenburger Land, Lower Saxony, Germany

Wild geese on the salt marshes of Spiekeroog, East Frisian Islands, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Grain elevators and geese at sunrise Domremy , Saskatchewan, Canada

Group of the boy with a goose, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, luni marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps
6384484 Group of the boy with a goose, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection, luni marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

"The island on which all the birds are born" from 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' by J.M
AD10036 "The island on which all the birds are born" from 'Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens' by J.M. Barrie, 1906 by Rackham

"Turn your toes out gracefully, said the old goose, watch me" (engraving)
8639609 "Turn your toes out gracefully, said the old goose, watch me" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Turn your toes out gracefully)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638745 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

To the march to sell the geese
DUV4217136 To the march to sell the geese; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet

An older brother pushing his younger brother in a walking frame, 1850
3477991 An older brother pushing his younger brother in a walking frame, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an older brother pushing his younger brother in a walking frame)

Young boy strangling a goose
7287219 Young boy strangling a goose; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Young boy strangling a goose. Roman sculture dating on the 1st century AD. Copy from a Greek original)

Varieties of domestic water fowl
5311994 Varieties of domestic water fowl; (add.info.: Engraving depicting varieties of domestic water fowl. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The geese keeper. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437799 The geese keeper. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The geese keeper, (the little goose keeper, tale of the Brothers Grimm)

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In the vast tapestry of creation myths, the Iroquois hold a special place with their captivating tale of Sky Woman. According to this ancient legend, it was geese who played a pivotal role in shaping our world. As we delve into this narrative, let us envision the breathtaking artwork by Francois Gohier that beautifully depicts the Black Brant Goose FG 2342 leading its V formation flock across the sky. Muriel Dawson's enchanting painting, "The Goose Girl, " transports us to a realm where these majestic creatures reign supreme. Their graceful presence is echoed in St Swithin's timeless words and Dudley's insightful maxims, reminding us of nature's wisdom. Traveling further north to North Norfolk, we witness Pink-footed Geese Anser brachyrhynchus taking flight in perfect harmony within their V formation. The sight is nothing short of awe-inspiring as they navigate through the skies above picturesque landscapes. Lawson Wood humorously captures our attention with his whimsical illustration titled "Fat Geese. " These plump birds bring joy and laughter during Christmas time when Cecil Aldin paints Hills adorned with festive decorations and Santa Claus delivering gifts alongside a yule log. Yet amidst all these grand scenes lies Muriel Dawson's poignant piece called "A Little Shy. " It reminds us that even they are possess moments of vulnerability and shyness despite their commanding presence in flocks flying over serene waters. Lastly, let us not forget Toulouse geese with their distinctive dewlaps showcased alongside proud cock and hen counterparts. They symbolize diversity within nature itself - each unique yet united under one shared purpose: survival and adaptation. They have long captivated human imagination through artistry inspired by mythologies or observations made on chilly winter days. Whether they are partaking in creation stories or gracing canvases worldwide, these magnificent creatures continue to inspire wonderment among those fortunate enough to witness their grace and beauty.