Leucas Collection

Sappho on the Lefkadas Cliff, 1889. Artist: Izmailov, Alexander (1869-?)
Sappho on the Lefkadas Cliff, 1889. From a private collection

Sappho, . Creator: Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911)
Sappho. Private Collection

Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Creator: Taillasson, Jean-Joseph (1745-1809)
Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Found in the Collection of Musee des beaux-arts, Brest

Beluga / White Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) near sea surface. Canadian Arctic, summer. Captive

Sappho throwing herself into the sea (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Van Keulenfjord, Ahlstrandodden. Beluga whale bones piled up and left on a beach by Norwegian whalers from the early 1900s. Date: 14/05/2009

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) Churchill River. Prince of Whales Fort in the distance. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) Hudson's Bay. Prince of Whales Fort in the distance. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Adult mature beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) outside the Churchill River Estuary in Hudson's Bay. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, wild beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Head close up with blow hole. Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, wild beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, wild beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) close to zodiac boat. Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of mature adult beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) with smaller gray baby whale in center. (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). Mature adult and smaller gray baby whale. Date: 17/02/2010

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Canada, Manitoba, Churchill. Churchill River Estuary, pod of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas). (Large format sizes available) Date: 17/02/2010

Sowerbys beaked whale, beluga whale
Sowerbys beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and South Asian river dolphin, Platanista gangetica (endangered)

Harbour porpoise, beluga and northern bottlenose whale
Harbour porpoise, Phocaena phocaena 1, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas 2, and northern bottlenose whale, Hyperoodon ampullatus 3

Sappho, 1862. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Sappho, 1862. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Sappho, 1849. Creator: Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-1856)
Sappho, 1849. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

animals, aquatic, beluga, daylight, daytime, delphinapterus, exterior, exteriors
Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), Kareliya, Russia, White Sea, Arctic, Europe

Head of Beluga / White Whale (Delphinapterus leucas) in profile. Canada, summer. Captive

Sappho. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

A look at the front end of a Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), Bequ Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji. This species is known for its ability to survive in fresh water where it gives birth to its young; Viti

Fiji, Bequ Lagoon, Bull Shark (Carcharhinus Leucas)

Fiji, Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) among school of fish; Bequ Lagoon

Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) group underwater

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Bull shark - feeding with divers in background (Carcharhinus leucas) Date:

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Watching Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

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Beluga / White Whale - with trainer (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

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Beluga Whale - being fed by handler (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

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Beluga Whale - with handler (Delphinapterus leucas) Date:

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Bull Shark - diver shark feeder in background (Carcharhinus leucas.) Date:

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Bull Shark - with divers - other sharks in background (Carcharhinus leucas) Date:

Beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas
Beluga whale. A Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), also known as a white whale or simply a beluga. The Beluga whale is a species found in Arctic waters

Lady of Lefkada, Greece, wearing traditional costume for the region

Porpoise and Beluga
A porpoise and an adult beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) - these whales turn fully white at about 6 years old

Curious Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Curious Beluga mother and calf (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater (blowing bubbles) in the Churchill River
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Curious Beluga pod (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Curious Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Captivating Leucas: A Tale of Sappho, Whales, and Artistic Expressions" In the realm of art and mythology, Leucas takes center stage as a captivating subject. From the stunning cliffs of Lefkadas to the tragic tales of Sappho's despair, this enigmatic place has inspired artists throughout history. One such depiction is Izmailov's masterpiece from 1889 titled "Sappho on the Lefkadas Cliff. " With meticulous brushstrokes, he transports us to a precipice where we can almost feel the poetess' emotions echoing through time. Another poignant portrayal comes from Taillasson in 1791. His work "Sappho throwing herself into the sea" captures her anguish with raw intensity. The waves crashing against her figure symbolize both her inner turmoil and eternal connection to nature. Speaking of nature's wonders, Delphinapterus leucas or Beluga/White Whale graces our narrative too. In Canadian Arctic waters during summer, these majestic creatures emerge near the sea surface. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to Leucas' mystique. Majorana's illustration for Ovid's "The Heroides" further immerses us in Sappho's world. Created between 1485-1499, it depicts her fateful act once again but with a unique artistic flair that speaks volumes about Majorana's talent. As we delve deeper into Leucas' allure, let us not forget those cryptic codes like DDE-90034034 or DDE-90028176 that hint at hidden treasures yet to be discovered within its realms. These numbers hold secrets waiting for intrepid explorers willing to unravel their mysteries. Leucas beckons with its rich tapestry woven by artistry and mythos alike—a place where ancient legends intertwine with natural beauty. It invites us all to immerse ourselves in its enigma and find our own stories within its timeless embrace.