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Damsel Collection (page 4)

In the enchanting world of dragonflies and damselflies, a delicate damsel gracefully flutters her wings

Background imageDamsel Collection: Neon Damselfish (Pomacentrus coelestis) adult, swimming, Gili Lawa Laut Island

Neon Damselfish (Pomacentrus coelestis) adult, swimming, Gili Lawa Laut Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N. P
Neon Damselfish (Pomacentrus coelestis) adult, swimming, Gili Lawa Laut Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageDamsel Collection: Goldbelly Damsel (Pomacentrus auriventris) adult, swimming in reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Goldbelly Damsel (Pomacentrus auriventris) adult, swimming in reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Background imageDamsel Collection: Reids Damsel (Pomacentrus reidi) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Reids Damsel (Pomacentrus reidi) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageDamsel Collection: Reids Damsel (Pomacentrus reidi) juvenile, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Reids Damsel (Pomacentrus reidi) juvenile, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageDamsel Collection: Ternate Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis) adult, Sansapor Raru

Ternate Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis) adult, Sansapor Raru, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageDamsel Collection: Reticulated Dascyllus (Dascyllus reticulatus) adult, swimming amongst coral, Seraya, Bali

Reticulated Dascyllus (Dascyllus reticulatus) adult, swimming amongst coral, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Background imageDamsel Collection: Springers Damselfish (Chrysiptera springeri) adult, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings)

Springers Damselfish (Chrysiptera springeri) adult, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageDamsel Collection: Talbots Damselfish (Chrysiptera talboti) adult, swimming over reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Talbots Damselfish (Chrysiptera talboti) adult, swimming over reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Background imageDamsel Collection: Black-axil Chromis (Chromis atripectoralis) adult, swimming, Nyata Island, Barat Daya Islands

Black-axil Chromis (Chromis atripectoralis) adult, swimming, Nyata Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Background imageDamsel Collection: Demoiselle and crane designs

Demoiselle and crane designs
Drawing 27 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Background imageDamsel Collection: Chromis chromis, damselfish

Chromis chromis, damselfish
Ff. 29b Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Background imageDamsel Collection: Abudefduf sexfasciatus, scissortail sergeant

Abudefduf sexfasciatus, scissortail sergeant
Ff. 31b Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cook's first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Background imageDamsel Collection: LS Plate 113 from the John Reeves Collection

LS Plate 113 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Background imageDamsel Collection: Calopteryx splendens, banded demoiselle

Calopteryx splendens, banded demoiselle. Illustration taken from Moses Harris, An Exposition of English Insects, 1776-1780

Background imageDamsel Collection: Damselfly wings in amber

Damselfly wings in amber
A pair of overlapping Damsel fly wings preserved in Baltic amber. Dating from the Upper Eocene

Background imageDamsel Collection: Coenagrion puella, azure damselfly

Coenagrion puella, azure damselfly
Azure dameselflies (Coenagrion puella) are often seen in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. May 2003

Background imageDamsel Collection: Southern Damselfly

Southern Damselfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum

Background imageDamsel Collection: Pyrrhosoma nymphula, large red damselfly

Pyrrhosoma nymphula, large red damselfly
A close-up of a large red damselfly perched on a leaf. This species of damselfly is among the first to be seen each Spring

Background imageDamsel Collection: Brackish Damsel (Pomacentrus taeniometopon) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Brackish Damsel (Pomacentrus taeniometopon) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Yellowtail Damsel (Neoglyphidodon nigroris) juvenile, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Yellowtail Damsel (Neoglyphidodon nigroris) juvenile, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: By the Stream

By the Stream. From Once Upon a Time no. 135 (11 September 1971)

Background imageDamsel Collection: Azure Demoiselle (Chrysiptera hemicyanea) adult, swimming in reef, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago

Azure Demoiselle (Chrysiptera hemicyanea) adult, swimming in reef, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Lemon Damsel (Pomacentrus moluccensis) adult, with parasite attached, swimming in reef, Wetar Island

Lemon Damsel (Pomacentrus moluccensis) adult, with parasite attached, swimming in reef, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Staghorn Damsel (Amblyglyphidodon curacao) adult, in reef at night, Bandaneira, near Ambon Island

Staghorn Damsel (Amblyglyphidodon curacao) adult, in reef at night, Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) adult, swimming in reef, Wayilbatan

Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) adult, swimming in reef, Wayilbatan, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Black-margined Damsel (Pomacentrus nigromarginatus) adult, swimming in reef, Uhak Reef, Wetar Island

Black-margined Damsel (Pomacentrus nigromarginatus) adult, swimming in reef, Uhak Reef, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Scissor-tail sergeant fish

Scissor-tail sergeant fish (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) spawning on coral rocks. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Damselfish on a reef

Damselfish on a reef. School of damselfish (family Pomacentridae) by a gorgonian sea fan (pink) on a coral reef. Photographed off Misool, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageDamsel Collection: Balfour Rescues Erin

Balfour Rescues Erin
Balfour depicted as the modern Perseus rescuing the distressed Erin (as Andromeda) as she perishes on the rocks

Background imageDamsel Collection: Ww1 Cartoon / Usa Rescue

Ww1 Cartoon / Usa Rescue
America comes to the rescue of Justice and Liberty

Background imageDamsel Collection: Vizir who was Punished

Vizir who was Punished
Fish, fish, are you doing your duty ? - the mysterious damsel upsets the frying-pan in which the magic fish are about to be fried for the Sultans supper

Background imageDamsel Collection: Alftruda Kisses Hereward

Alftruda Kisses Hereward
HEREWARD THE WAKE Hereward slays a bear and recues Alftruda, who smothers him with kisses



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In the enchanting world of dragonflies and damselflies, a delicate damsel gracefully flutters her wings. Like a character straight out of Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere's tale, she captivates with her ethereal beauty. A coloured illustration from the book "The Gateway to Tennyson" transports us back to 1910, where this timeless image seeks sanctuary in our hearts. Amidst the pages of history, we find a study for "The Blessed Damozel, " drawn in graphite on paper circa 1876. The damsel's longing gaze speaks volumes as she hides and seeks solace within her own dreams. As time passes, generations change, yet the spirit of a damsel remains eternal. From Mursi Girl to Fille Fleur, their vibrant essence shines through diverse cultures and lands. Just like Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere depicted in another coloured illustration from "The Gateway to Tennyson, " published over a century ago. But not all tales are filled with romance; some depict darker moments like "The Abduction of Jennie. " Litho captures the distress felt by an innocent damsel caught in unfortunate circumstances. Yet amidst adversity, there is always room for laughter and light-heartedness. In works such as "A Damsel in Distress" by Ian Hay and P. G. Wodehouse, comedic relief reminds us that even they can have agency and wit. And let us not forget about fashion. Adorned with a pointy medieval hat fit for royalty or adventure-seeking maidens alike – it completes any ensemble while adding an air of mystery. Whether portrayed as fragile or fierce, damsels continue to inspire artists across time. Their stories remind us that strength lies within vulnerability; they embody resilience beyond measure. So let these captivating damsels guide you into realms unknown – where imagination reigns supreme.