John Macallan Collection

Orpheus, 1896. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Orpheus, 1896. Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). Artist: John MacAllan Swan
On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, c1878-1910, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Indian Leopards, late 19th-early 20th century, (c1930). Creator: John MacAllan Swan
Indian Leopards, late 19th-early 20th century, (c1930). Painting in the Cartwright Hall art gallery, Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Polar Bears watching for Seals at an Ice Hole, c1867-1910. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Polar Bears watching for Seals at an Ice Hole, c1867-1910

Wreckage, c1867-1910. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Wreckage, c1867-1910. Painting of two polar bears clinging to a tree trunk in the water

A Lioness, c1867-1910. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
A Lioness, c1867-1910

The Goatherd, 1895. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
The Goatherd, 1895. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Jaguar and Macaw, late 19th century. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Jaguar and Macaw, late 19th century

A Jaguar, c1900. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
A Jaguar, c1900. From The Studio Volume 22. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1901]

Study of a Polar Bears Head, c1901. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Study of a Polar Bears Head, c1901. From The Studio Volume 22. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1901]

Head of a Tiger, c1910. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Head of a Tiger, c1910. Study held in the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 50. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Pastel Study of a Lion, c1900. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Pastel Study of a Lion, c1900. From The Studio Volume 49. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

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John MacAllan Swan: A Master of Capturing Wildlife in Art Step into the captivating world Swan, a renowned artist whose talent for depicting wildlife is truly exceptional. With each brushstroke, he brings to life the untamed beauty and raw power of nature's most majestic creatures. In his masterpiece "On the Alert - Lioness and Cubs, " created between 1878 and 1910, Swan transports us to the African savannah, where a vigilant lioness guards her precious cubs. The intensity in their eyes reflects both strength and vulnerability. Moving on to "Indian Leopards" from the late 19th to early 20th century, we find ourselves immersed in the lush jungles of India. Here, Swan captures these elusive felines with such precision that we can almost hear their stealthy footsteps as they navigate through dense foliage. "Polar Bears watching for Seals at an Ice Hole" takes us to icy Arctic waters. Created between 1867 and 1910, this artwork showcases polar bears patiently waiting for their next meal amidst frozen landscapes. Their anticipation is palpable as they peer intently into an ice hole, ready to pounce on unsuspecting seals. Swan's versatility shines through in "Wreckage. " This piece evokes a sense of mystery as it depicts scattered debris washed ashore by unforgiving waves. Through his skillful use of colors and textures, Swan invites viewers to ponder the stories behind this wreckage. In "The Goatherd, " painted in 1895, Swan explores human-animal interactions. We witness a goatherd tending to his flock while surrounded by curious goats who seem captivated by his presence, and is a testament to our interconnectedness with animals that transcends language barriers. With "Orpheus" from 1896, Swan delves into mythology.