Winged Collection (page 16)

Detail from Plate 20 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3329337 Detail from Plate 20 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Plate 7 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3328033 Plate 7 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Pamphagus elephas. Algerie; 2. Tropidacris dux. Amerique du Sud; 3)

Plate 6 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print)
3328032 Plate 6 from Insectes, pub. 1930s (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Pepsis limbata. Amerique du Sud; 2. Chlorion lobatum)

Dove lamp, late 4th century (cast bronze)
1216409 Dove lamp, late 4th century (cast bronze) by Sudanese School; length: 14.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731
2384732 Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731 by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-1577) (attr.to); Rocca dei Rossi

Love in Idleness (oil on canvas)
CH402322 Love in Idleness (oil on canvas) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); 87.6x106 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Two cherubim. Two angels
7177158 Two cherubim. Two angels. by Bruyn, Nicolaes de (1571-1656) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two angels. After a 16th century work by Nicolaes de Bruyn.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Bat and Full Moon (colour woodblock print)
UCL284113 Bat and Full Moon (colour woodblock print) by Biho Takashi or Takahashi (Yoshikuni) (b. 1873. fl 1890-1930); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; © UCL Art Museum

Swallows Nest, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho)
IL281013 Swallows Nest, illustration from Country Ways and Country Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Winged Ibex Horse Bit, 800-600 BC (bronze, cast and incised)
499943 Winged Ibex Horse Bit, 800-600 BC (bronze, cast and incised) by Iranian School; w:23.60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; Iranian, out of copyright

Design with insect motif, 1930s (colour litho)
STC439556 Design with insect motif, 1930s (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

A Choir of Angels, fragment, probably of the Nativity (oil on gold panel)
7085088 A Choir of Angels, fragment, probably of the Nativity (oil on gold panel) by Master of the Lindau Lamentation (fl.1400-24); Private Collection

Scarlet Ibis with an Egg, 1699-1701 (w / c on vellum)
6620735 Scarlet Ibis with an Egg, 1699-1701 (w/c on vellum) by Graff, Dorothea Maria Henrietta (1678-1743) (attr.to); 42.1--30.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ancient Etruscan chimera
6339946 Ancient Etruscan chimera by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Etruscan chimera. A winged marine demon with fish tail limbs tormenting a man and woman 1)

Time discovers Truth, 1734 (fresco)
5949100 Time discovers Truth, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Ingenuity, 1734 (fresco)
5949097 Ingenuity, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Detail from Plate 17, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3468042 Detail from Plate 17, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Detail from Plate 18, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3468038 Detail from Plate 18, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Plate 5, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3468026 Plate 5, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Smyrna blomfildia. Mexique; 2. Papilio policenes. Guinee; 4)

Plate 8, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3468025 Plate 8, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. Eriboea athamas. Inde; 2. Adelpha melanippe. Venezuela; 3)

Plate 19, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3467987 Plate 19, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Detail from Plate 18, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3467977 Detail from Plate 18, from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Diquis culture avian pendant, 700-1550 (gold)
833859 Diquis culture avian pendant, 700-1550 (gold) by Costa Rican School; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

Relief of winged genius facing left, 9th century BC (marble)
1216473 Relief of winged genius facing left, 9th century BC (marble) by Iraqi School; 223.5x157.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ashur-nasir-pal II)

Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731
2384733 Death of Adonis from the ceiling of the Room of Adonis, Rocca dei Rossi, San Secondo, Parma, Italy, detail of 2384731 by Samacchini, Orazio (1532-1577) (attr.to); Rocca dei Rossi

Madonna with Infant Jesus and St George and St Michael Archangel, c. 1518 (oil on panel)
2384618 Madonna with Infant Jesus and St George and St Michael Archangel, c.1518 (oil on panel) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena)

The Lion of St. Mark (oil on panel)
FTB60634 The Lion of St. Mark (oil on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Angel of the Annunciation (oil on panel)
XIR181975 The Angel of the Annunciation (oil on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); Musee Jeanne d Aboville, La Fere, France; (add.info.: Medallion of the Angel of the Annunciation; )

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449819 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c. 1775 (soft-paste porcelain)
449816 Time Clipping the Wings of Love, Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory, c.1775 (soft-paste porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Grouse in Flight, 1903 (w / c)
6448733 Grouse in Flight, 1903 (w/c) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 45.5x64.5 cm; Private Collection

Angel Presenting a Soul, c. 1348-54 (oil on panel)
ALG176191 Angel Presenting a Soul, c.1348-54 (oil on panel) by Guariento, Ridolfo di Arpo (c.1310-c.1370); Museo Civico, Padua, Italy

Woman dressed as a dragonfly (colour litho)
7150579 Woman dressed as a dragonfly (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman dressed as a dragonfly)

Fairy trying to drive off a squirrel (colour litho)
7156958 Fairy trying to drive off a squirrel (colour litho) by Hardy, M. Dorothy (fl.1891-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairy trying to drive off a squirrel)

Triumphia, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154133 Triumphia, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumphia, cigar label)

The Mirror of Time, 1628 (oil on copper)
3937505 The Mirror of Time, 1628 (oil on copper) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); 29x38 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print)
7212201 Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835) (after); (add.info.: L Amitie reste, or Friendship Remains)

Daedalus and Icarus, c. 1645 (oil on canvas)
5984008 Daedalus and Icarus, c.1645 (oil on canvas) by Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661); 135.6x98.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661) In Greek mythology

The Love Swing, 1902 (oil on canvas mounted on wood)
6431746 The Love Swing, 1902 (oil on canvas mounted on wood) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 56x78 cm; Private Collection

An Allegory of the Choice of Hercules (oil on canvas)
147381 An Allegory of the Choice of Hercules (oil on canvas) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629) (circle of); 141x118.4 cm; Private Collection

Sarcophagus called Harvest Loves (detail) - early 3rd century (marble)
7196233 Sarcophagus called Harvest Loves (detail) - early 3rd century (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Sarcophagus called Harvesting Loves)

The Resurrection, c. 1475 (oil on wood)
FIA5388043 The Resurrection, c.1475 (oil on wood) by Bermejo, (Bartolome de Cardenas) (c.1435/40-1500); 90x69 cm; Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Photo © Fine Art Images

A Crested Lark, British Birds, 1915-18 (colour litho)
5895261 A Crested Lark, British Birds, 1915-18 (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935))

The Life of Cupid (engraving)
6431754 The Life of Cupid (engraving) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807) (after); 27x27 cm; Private Collection

Christs agony in the garden of Gethsemene (colour litho)
7153787 Christs agony in the garden of Gethsemene (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs agony in the garden of Gethsemene)

The flight of Daedalus and Icarus (woodcut)
7157539 The flight of Daedalus and Icarus (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flight of Daedalus and Icarus)

Sutton Place, Guildford (litho)
7151896 Sutton Place, Guildford (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutton Place, Guildford)

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"Winged: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology" Immerse yourself in the world of wings as we explore the captivating realm of flight. From ancient Greek mythology to stunning alpine landscapes, this 150 caption takes you on a visual odyssey through various interpretations creatures. Let's start with "Hermes" by Jonnard in 1886, an exquisite portrayal of the messenger god donning his iconic winged sandals. The artwork beautifully captures Hermes' swift movement and divine grace. Moving forward, we encounter the majestic "Winged Victory of Samothrace, " also known as Nike of Samothrace. This Hellenistic masterpiece stands proudly atop a grand staircase at the Louvre Museum, symbolizing triumph and power. Venturing into a different artistic realm, imagine gazing up at a ceiling adorned with intricate depictions of 80 Ethiopian cherubs with delicate wings. Each brushstroke brings these heavenly beings to life in ethereal beauty. Transitioning from art to nature's canvas, picture yourself standing amidst Wengen's breathtaking landscape in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region. At an elevation of 1274m above sea level, you can almost feel the crisp mountain air as you marvel at snow-capped peaks and soaring winged birds gliding effortlessly across the sky. Speaking of birds, let us not forget about our vibrant insect friends like the Red Admiral butterfly perched delicately on sun-kissed plants. Its elegant wings display striking patterns that mesmerize observers lucky enough to witness its sunbathing ritual. Shifting gears towards ancient civilizations, we encounter the imposing Winged Assyrian Bull—a symbol representing strength and protection throughout Mesopotamian history. These colossal statues evoke awe-inspiring wonder even after centuries have passed. Stepping back into more recent times brings us to Illustrated London News' Christmas number cover from 1904—an enchanting illustration capturing festive cheer with winged cherubs spreading joy and merriment.