Birdnests Collection

Termite nests on the coast of Africa. 1807 (aquatint)
7237473 Termite nests on the coast of Africa. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Termite nests on the coast of Africa)

A group of sociable weaver birds and their communal nest. 1807 (aquatint)
7237468 A group of sociable weaver birds and their communal nest. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of sociable weaver birds)

A group of weaverbirds and their hanging nests. 1807 (aquatint)
7237457 A group of weaverbirds and their hanging nests. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info)

Are they nice!, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho)
829073 Are they nice!, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho) by Barbier

Birds Nest (chromolitho)
7164759 Birds Nest (chromolitho) by Nisbet, Ethel C. (active 1882-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Nest. Illustration for Flower Painting for Beginners by Ethel Nisbet (Blackie)

The Birds Nest (engraving)
1604757 The Birds Nest (engraving) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birds Nest. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 May 1894)

In the Nest, c. 1922 (etching and drypoint)
991014 In the Nest, c.1922 (etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 49.5x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Nest. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Etching and drypoint

The foster mother: young woman feeding orphaned bird chicks in a nest (colour litho)
7157304 The foster mother: young woman feeding orphaned bird chicks in a nest (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The foster mother)

Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card (chromolitho)
7153528 Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card)

L aire de l aigle (engraving)
7194483 L aire de l aigle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L aire de l aigle)

Baltimore orioles in Central Park, New York City, USA (chromolitho)
7157096 Baltimore orioles in Central Park, New York City, USA (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baltimore orioles in Central Park, New York City, USA)

Pelopaeus Wasp building nest (engraving)
7188714 Pelopaeus Wasp building nest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelopaeus Wasp building nest)

Buche de bois creusee au ciseau (engraving)
7197982 Buche de bois creusee au ciseau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buche de bois creusee au ciseau)

Gatherings Eggs in the Faroe Islands (engraving)
7188941 Gatherings Eggs in the Faroe Islands (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gatherings Eggs in the Faroe Islands)

Falkland Islands: Cliff with Birdnests (b / w photo)
7189962 Falkland Islands: Cliff with Birdnests (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cliff with Birdnests)

Birds feeding their young in a nest (colour litho)
7157303 Birds feeding their young in a nest (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds feeding their young in a nest)

Grey gen and nest (colour litho)
7200535 Grey gen and nest (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grey gen and nest. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Nest of the Esculent Swallow (engraving)
7188917 Nest of the Esculent Swallow (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nest of the Esculent Swallow)

Pot a fleurs, applique contre un mur (engraving)
7197983 Pot a fleurs, applique contre un mur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pot a fleurs, applique contre un mur)

Bird feeding its young in the nest (coloured engraving)
7201032 Bird feeding its young in the nest (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird feeding its young in the nest)

Modeles de nids artificiels (engraving)
7197988 Modeles de nids artificiels (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modeles de nids artificiels)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Denicheur; Birds nester; Nestausnehmer (engraving)
7195715 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Denicheur; Birds nester; Nestausnehmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denicheur; Birds nester; Nestausnehmer)

The Linnets Nest in the Hanging-Basket (engraving)
6003577 The Linnets Nest in the Hanging-Basket (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Linnets Nest in the Hanging-Basket)

The First Scare (litho)
5997022 The First Scare (litho) by Schmidt, Emil (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Scare. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

Spring (engraving)
3646725 Spring (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Girl with flowers (colour photo)
3094700 Girl with flowers (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with flowers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Baby in a nest (colour photo)
3095544 Baby in a nest (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby in a nest. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"A Wren Built its Nest in the Pocket"(engraving)
3092278 " A Wren Built its Nest in the Pocket" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploration of the Kalahari Desert (engraving)
1061852 Exploration of the Kalahari Desert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration of the Kalahari Desert)

Fantastic large oak tree with a storks nest (etching)
996334 Fantastic large oak tree with a storks nest (etching) by Kolbe, Carl Wilhelm (1759-1835); 47x62.6 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

The Pretty Bird Quadrille, by Charles Coote Junior (colour litho)
5995827 The Pretty Bird Quadrille, by Charles Coote Junior (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pretty Bird Quadrille, by Charles Coote Junior)

While the enemy hides or undermines, the ships of Italy freely sail the seas (colour litho)
2808690 While the enemy hides or undermines, the ships of Italy freely sail the seas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gamekeeper who in Varese Ligure attacks an eagles nest and is surprised during... (colour litho)
2815660 Gamekeeper who in Varese Ligure attacks an eagles nest and is surprised during... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest (b / w photo)
3091206 Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Pierrette in a nest)

Couple with babies in a birds nest (colour photo)
3091167 Couple with babies in a birds nest (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple with babies in a birds nest. Postcard, early 20th century)

Robbing an eagles nest in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974591 Robbing an eagles nest in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robbing an eagles nest in the year 2000)

The Dove of Amsterdam (engraving)
5991016 The Dove of Amsterdam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dove of Amsterdam)

Looking at the linnets nest (engraving)
6007141 Looking at the linnets nest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking at the linnets nest)

The Nest (coloured engraving)
5999562 The Nest (coloured engraving) by Scalbert, Jules (1851-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nest. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten (Richard Bong, Berlin)

Birds nest (colour litho)
3092845 Birds nest (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds nest. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

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Birdnests come in all shapes and sizes, each one a testament to the incredible ingenuity of nature. From termite nests on the coast of Africa to communal nests built by sociable weaver birds, these architectural marvels never cease to amaze. In 1807, an aquatint captured the beauty of a group of weaverbirds and their hanging nests, showcasing their intricate craftsmanship. But it's not just the structure that captivates us; it's also the vibrant colors that adorn some birdnests. A litho from 1924 titled "Are they nice. " depicts a colorful nest from Falbalas & Fanfreluches Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures. Another chromolitho simply titled "Birds Nest" showcases nature's palette at its finest. Nest life is a fascinating world unto itself. An engraving aptly named "The Birds Nest" transports us into this miniature universe where tiny creatures find shelter and raise their young ones with utmost care. In another artwork called "In the Nest, " created around 1922 using etching and drypoint techniques, we witness tender moments between parent birds and their precious hatchlings. Sometimes even humans become part of this nurturing cycle. A touching scene depicted in a color litho shows a young woman feeding orphaned bird chicks in a nest - proof that compassion knows no bounds and can not limited to avian residents alone; other species find solace within them too. Greetings cards often feature robins and other feathered friends nestled together in harmony, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all living beings. From engravings capturing majestic eagles' lairs to chromolithos showcasing Baltimore orioles in Central Park, New York City - they have inspired artists throughout history across various mediums. Even wasps contribute to this architectural wonderland as shown in an engraving titled "Pelopaeus Wasp building nest.