Cornucopia Collection (page 8)

Girandole mirror, 1810-30 (glass, gold leaf & gesso on pine)
1069410 Girandole mirror, 1810-30 (glass, gold leaf & gesso on pine) by American School, (19th century); 121.3x80x21 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Faith P. and Charles L

Portrait of a Woman as Cybele, c. 50 AD (marble)
1077635 Portrait of a Woman as Cybele, c.50 AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); 162x70x64.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; out of copyright

The Prince of Wales at Oxford, His Royal Highness laying the Memorial Stone of the Indian Institute (engraving)
1044145 The Prince of Wales at Oxford, His Royal Highness laying the Memorial Stone of the Indian Institute (engraving) by English School

Landscape, Fruit and Flowers, 1862 (lithograph)
3614081 Landscape, Fruit and Flowers, 1862 (lithograph) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Portrait of Ottavio Strada, 1567 (oil on canvas)
3619739 Portrait of Ottavio Strada, 1567 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 128x101 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Grand National Democratic banner. Peace! Union! and victory!, 1864 (colour lithograph)
3710019 Grand National Democratic banner. Peace! Union! and victory!, 1864 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

The Siege of San Leo (fresco)
BAT254005 The Siege of San Leo (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Fortuna (bronze)
HSC257664 Fortuna (bronze) by Roman, (2nd century AD); height: 13 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Tapestry of the coat of arms of the French Royal Family with a Louis XIV frame (tapestry
XIR345912 Tapestry of the coat of arms of the French Royal Family with a Louis XIV frame (tapestry) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Allegory, Bonaparte bringing peace to the Netherlands in 1800 (litho)
616911 Allegory, Bonaparte bringing peace to the Netherlands in 1800 (litho) by Kok, G. (18th-19th century); 56.8x43.6 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

The Resistance of Paris, ceiling painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165394 The Resistance of Paris, ceiling painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Ambassadors Arriving from all Corners of the Earth, ceiling painting from the Galerie des
XIR165389 Ambassadors Arriving from all Corners of the Earth, ceiling painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Napoleon I (1769-1821) between War and Peace, c. 1815 (coloured engraving)
CHT163824 Napoleon I (1769-1821) between War and Peace, c. 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silverwork design depicting a cherub with acanthus leaves, c
CHT218769 Silverwork design depicting a cherub with acanthus leaves, c.1800 (pen & ink and wash heightened with white on paper) by Prieur, (fl.1800); Galerie Daniel Greiner, Paris

Project for the pediment of the Castle of Vaux-Le-Vicomte
XIR414666 Project for the pediment of the Castle of Vaux-Le-Vicomte (pen & brown ink & pierre noire & brown wash on beige paper) by Le Brun

Figure with Cornucopia, 1st century AD (bronze sculpture)
AIS5338551 Figure with Cornucopia, 1st century AD (bronze sculpture) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid

The Burgomasters Dessert, 1860 (oil on panel)
1249195 The Burgomasters Dessert, 1860 (oil on panel) by Lance, George (1802-64); 76.2x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil, 19th century (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207835 Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil, 19th century (litho) (b/w photo) by Brazilian School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Common species of seaweed (litho)
6013652 Common species of seaweed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common species of seaweed)

Spring, maiden gathering flowers, from the villa of Varano in Stabiae, c
ALG20046 Spring, maiden gathering flowers, from the villa of Varano in Stabiae, c.15 BC-60 AD (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 30 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519)
XAM78025 Triumphal Arch of Emperor Maximilian I of Germany (1459-1519): detail of a deer-skin bearing an inscription lauding the Emperors family connections, with a floppy-eared goat

Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet
2966877 Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet. - a new Dramatic Peace now Rehearsing, pub

Charity, panel C of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze)
BEN130928 Charity, panel C of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); 50x43 cm; Baptistery, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Medallions and Woman holding a Cornucopia, Pompei, Italy (stucco)
886569 Medallions and Woman holding a Cornucopia, Pompei, Italy (stucco) by Roman, (1st century BC); out of copyright

Maquette for a Figure of Abundance, 1753 (terracotta) (see also 876056-8)
876055 Maquette for a Figure of Abundance, 1753 (terracotta) (see also 876056-8) by Scheemakers, Peter (1691-1781); 49.5x18x12 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum)

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of roses and forget-me-nots in a wicker cornucopi
3605560 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of roses and forget-me-nots in a wicker cornucopi, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Fragment of a Floor Mosaic with a Personification of Ktisis, 500-550 (marble and glass)
3615973 Fragment of a Floor Mosaic with a Personification of Ktisis, 500-550 (marble and glass) by Byzantine School, (6th century); 199.7 wide cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Medal commemorating James I signing the peace treaty with Spain, 1604 (metal)
2959891 Medal commemorating James I signing the peace treaty with Spain, 1604 (metal) by English School, (17th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Allegory of the City of London with Sword of the State and City Charta (litho)
2962664 Allegory of the City of London with Sword of the State and City Charta (litho) by English School, (18th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Allegory of Fruitfulness
AGN49624 Allegory of Fruitfulness by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (follower of); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Flemish, out of copyright

The Four Elements
GG16946 The Four Elements by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Peace and Plenty Binding the Arrows of War, 1614 (oil on panel)
WAG13372 Peace and Plenty Binding the Arrows of War, 1614 (oil on panel) by Janssens van Nuyssen, Abraham (1575-1632); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Monument to Rosa Palmer of Rose Hall, 1790 (marble)
LLW402731 Monument to Rosa Palmer of Rose Hall, 1790 (marble) by Bacon, John (1740-99); St. James Church, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Photo: eLucinda Lambton; English, out of copyright

Monument to the Earl of Effingham, 1796 (marble) (detail of 402716)
LLW402717 Monument to the Earl of Effingham, 1796 (marble) (detail of 402716) by Bacon, John (1740-99); Spanish Town Cathedral

Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period (30 BC - 500 AD) (marble)
KW260427 Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period (30 BC - 500 AD) (marble) by Roman; height: 175 cm; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Roman goddess of good fortune; ); out of copyright

The Siege of San Leo (fresco) (see 139094)
BAT139095 The Siege of San Leo (fresco) (see 139094) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Prosperity, Valentine card, c. 1870 (colour litho on paper)
REV133960 Prosperity, Valentine card, c.1870 (colour litho on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Acquisition of Dunkirk in 1662, ceiling painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165388 The Acquisition of Dunkirk in 1662, ceiling painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Peace (gilded bronze)
XIR27640 Peace (gilded bronze) by Chaudet, Antoine Denis (1763-1810); 170x108 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: from the Salle de la Paix, Palais des Tuileries; ); French, out of copyright

Abundance and the Four Elements, c. 1606 (oil on copper)
SCP36839 Abundance and the Four Elements, c.1606 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) & Clerk, H. (1570-1629); 51x64 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Dutch, out of copyright

Coat of Arms of Italy, design for a tapestry, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR180485 Coat of Arms of Italy, design for a tapestry, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Ange-Desmaisons, Louis (1780-1831) (after); Mobilier National, Paris

Pucks greeting to the New Year, 1898 (chromolithograph)
5672333 Pucks greeting to the New Year, 1898 (chromolithograph) by Ehrhart, Samuel D. (c.1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a magnificent suit of brown cut velvet, comprising coat
1767236 Detail of a magnificent suit of brown cut velvet, comprising coat, breeches & waist of ivory satin embroidered en suite, c.1760 (velvet, satin) by French School

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"Exploring the Cornucopia: A Journey through Art and History" Step into a world where art intertwines with history, as we delve into the captivating concept of cornucopia. From political ravishment to colonial seals, this symbol has left its mark throughout time. In 1797, artist James Gillray depicted "Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger. " This satirical artwork highlighted the power struggles and turmoil surrounding wealth and influence. The poster "Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality, " published by Retail, reminds us that cornucopia represents abundance and prosperity. It encourages us to embrace nature's bounty for our well-being. A wood engraving from the 19th century showcases Thanksgiving's iconic image – a cornucopia overflowing with harvest delights. It symbolizes gratitude for an abundant harvest season and blessings received. Traveling across continents, we encounter Georgia's colonial seal from around 1750. This contemporary American wood engraving captures the essence of early settlement days when colonists sought fortune in new lands. Fast forward to 1899 when Sears Catalog Cover featured a vibrant depiction of cornucopia. The company recognized its significance as a representation of plenty during an era marked by industrialization and consumerism. Artistic masterpieces also embraced this timeless motif. Rembrandt van Rhijn's painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" (1627) serves as a cautionary tale about greed overshadowing true wealth found in relationships and generosity. Love takes center stage in Firs Sergeevich Zhuravlev's painting "After the Marriage" (1874), where newlyweds are showered with gifts resembling a bountiful cornucopia – symbolic of their promising future together. Religious narratives often incorporate cornucopias too.