Snare Collection

Jimson weed, Datura stramonium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Pretty Lady military drummer
A lady military drummer - the slightly saucy caption reads: " I wouldn t need a drum to follow you" ! A propaganda card from WWI. Date: circa 1916

Stag hunting in the time of Xenophon (colour litho)
3621952 Stag hunting in the time of Xenophon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stag hunting in the time of Xenophon)

Henry Clay Drum Corps, 30th May 1889 (b / w photo)
HGL396721 Henry Clay Drum Corps, 30th May 1889 (b/w photo) by Gentieu, Pierre A. (1842-1930); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: Village outside Wilmington, Delaware)

Fifth bas-relief of a 12th century sarcophagus. Knights and ladies on horseback hunting deer with sword, bow, horn and hounds. Women hunting birds with hawk and snare

Jimsonweed or Devils snare, Datura stramonium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Huntsman concealing himself behind a decoy while hunting a stag
BMR224173 Huntsman concealing himself behind a decoy while hunting a stag, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus de Foix (1331-91) (vellum) by French School

Carl catching a wild boar for his supper, from The Carl of the Drab Coat
3514724 Carl catching a wild boar for his supper, from The Carl of the Drab Coat in Irish Fairy Tales by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drum Kit
HSC207109 Drum Kit by English School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Plate 87. Vulpes Fulvus, Desm. American Red Fox, 1846 (hand coloured & colour printed
3954362 Plate 87. Vulpes Fulvus, Desm. American Red Fox, 1846 (hand coloured & colour printed litho on wove paper) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 53.3x68.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Snare and Fang (litho)
979093 Snare and Fang (litho) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snare and Fang. From Henry IV Part II, by William Shakespeare)

Koryak peoples method of hunting bear in the Russian Far East
6337410 Koryak peoples method of hunting bear in the Russian Far East by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Koryak peoples method of hunting bear in the Russian Far East)

The Birdcatcher, 1869 (oil on panel)
BAL91231 The Birdcatcher, 1869 (oil on panel) by Frere, Pierre Edouard (1819-86); 33x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; French, out of copyright

Fatal Curiosity, pub. by Robert Sayer & J. Bennett, 1784 (mezzotint engraving)
NP125556 Fatal Curiosity, pub. by Robert Sayer & J. Bennett, 1784 (mezzotint engraving) by English School, (18th century); 33x24.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Snare for the Boers, an Indispensable Feature at a Blockhouse on the Transvaal Railway, Humours of the War
1037434 A Snare for the Boers, an Indispensable Feature at a Blockhouse on the Transvaal Railway, Humours of the War, Boers trying newly captured Mounts (litho) by Maud, William T

The Cat, Caught in a Snare, is Mistreated by the People from the House, 1650-75
The Cat, Caught in a Snare, is Mistreated by the People from the House. From Hendrick van Alcmars Renard The Fox, 1650-75. Fourth state of five

Russian Desman - caught in a snare (Desmana moschata). Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia, 50 km East from Ryazan town

Cat Caught Snare Mistreated People House Hendrick van Alcmar
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The Lion and the Mouse, illustration to Aesops Fables, 1687 (etching)
XJF618935 The Lion and the Mouse, illustration to Aesops Fables, 1687 (etching) by Barlow, Francis (1626-1702); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mouse frees the lion from a hunters net.); English

The Gin Shop, 1829 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF208324 The Gin Shop, 1829 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Agricultural Machinery : A poachers trap and an old Kent plough. Some of these ploughs were still in use in the 1940 s, this one was in use in about 1652

Picture No. 10760657
Namibia - Kung Bushman / San prepares a snare for catching an ostrich. Date:

Picture No. 10870688
Siberian shaman / sorcerer / wizard / healer / medicine man / foreteller puts up a snare. Date:

Picture No. 10866108
Russian Desman - caught in a snare (Desmana moschata) Date:

Picture No. 10866109
Russian Desman - caught in a snare (Desmana moschata) Date:

Noose trap set in woodland used for pheasant rearing, Dorset, England, May

Digital composite illustration of hands making snare with wire and sticks

CIVIL WAR DRUM. Snare drum, 1861, used in the American Civil War by a Union regiment from Maine

Decorative Bird
Decorative bird on the bough of a fruit tree

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Snare: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Drumming" Step into a world where the snare captivates minds and entangles souls. Explore its diverse tapestry, from Jimson weed's mystical allure to the resounding beats of a Pretty Lady military drummer. Witness the ancient art of stag hunting in Xenophon's time, immortalized in a vibrant color lithograph. Transporting us back to 1889, an evocative black and white photograph reveals the spirited Henry Clay Drum Corps marching proudly on May 30th. Delving further into history, we encounter the mesmerizing fifth bas-relief adorning a 12th-century sarcophagus - an enigmatic depiction that hints at hidden meanings. Venturing into nature's realm, we encounter Jimsonweed or Devil's snare (Datura stramonium), its delicate yet dangerous beauty captivating our senses. A huntsman conceals himself behind a decoy while pursuing his noble prey - an age-old practice captured in vivid detail. Intriguingly, Carl finds sustenance by catching a wild boar for his supper; The Carl of the Drab Coat transports us to survival amidst untamed landscapes. And then there is the drum kit – an instrument that unleashes rhythmic magic with every beat. Nature intertwines with art once more as Plate 87 showcases Desmarest’s hand-colored print of Vulpes Fulvus -the American Red Fox- rendering it alive before our eyes. Yet amidst this harmony lies danger; "Snare and Fang" lithograph reminds us of life’s precarious balance. Finally, journeying eastward brings us face-to-face with Koryak peoples' unique bear hunting method in Russia’s Far East – their mastery over snares and fangs revealing ancestral wisdom passed down through generations. The snare beckons us with its multifaceted allure.