Fanning Collection

Tenderly flirting, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451387 Tenderly flirting, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

Ladies Football, 1894
The lady footballers: an anticipation. The Sketch anticipates the brave new world of women footballers: a good looking goalkeeper recieves much attention

Advert for Cussons Imperial Leather soap, one of a series of ads utilising the language of the fan. Date: 1954

REGULATORS REVOLT, 1771. Attempt to Pacify the Regulators. Edmund Fanning (far right)
REGULATORS REVOLT, 1771. Attempt to Pacify the Regulators. Edmund Fanning (far right, on opposite shore) attempting to pacify the Regulators, led by Ninian Bell Hamilton

The ladies gave me a gale with their fans. From Gulliver's voyage to Brobdingnag
2963131 The ladies gave me a gale with their fans. From Gulliver's voyage to Brobdingnag. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Fanning gas, 6 June 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Fanning gas, 6 June 1918 (date created or published later). American soldiers being trained to use Ayrton or trench fan to clear poisonous gases during World War I, Camp Kearny, California.

The Corner of the Balcony, c. 1877. Creator: Alfred Stevens
The Corner of the Balcony, c. 1877

Aholibah - painted by E. Armitage, 1850. Creator: Smith & Cheltnam. Aholibah - painted by E. Armitage, 1850
Aholibah - painted by E. Armitage, 1850. Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London. Mr. Armitage's Picture...is an embodiment of a passage in Ezekiel

MICK FANNING ANNOUNCEMENT
Three time world champion surfer Mick Fanning poses for a portrait after announcing his retirement from professional surfing in Sydney, Thursday, March 1, 2018. (aP Image/Dean Lewins)

Advert showcasing a hairdresser's short cut and perm
London hairdresser T. Vasco is advertising a scientific short cut and perm, using a steam-point-winding perming invention. Date: circa 1939

Advert for Imperial Leather Soap, featuring a Louis XV Vernis Martin fan once owned by Catherine the Great. Date: 1954

The Phoenix in its nest of spices, fanning the flames with its wings

Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from branch looking down with wing extended, Yarra Bend Park, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Cleopatra Testing Out Poison on Condemned Prisoners, 1887 (oil on canvas)
3470265 Cleopatra Testing Out Poison on Condemned Prisoners, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 165x290 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Woman in a rocking chair in front of the window, circa 1900

Rising Cross Ridden By Joe Fanning May Festival Meeting York 2007 The Knavesmire, York Racecorse, York, England 18 May 2007 Date: 18 May 2007

Caracara Ridden By J.Fanning St Leger Festival Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 11 September 2003 Date: 11 September 2003

Greta D Argent Ridden By J.Fanning York Racecourse May Meeting 20 York Racecourse, York, England 14 May 2003 Date: 14 May 2003

Tom Tun Ridden By J.Fanning Lincoln Meeting Doncaster Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 31 March 2005 Date: 31 March 2005

Maroussies Wings Ridden By Joe Fanning The May Festival York The Knavesmire, York Racecorse, England 17 May 2007 Date: 17 May 2007

Joe Fanning Jockey Doncaster Raceday, Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, England 06 July 2012 DONCASTER RACEDAY, DONCASTER RACECOURSE, ENGLAND, JULY 2012 Date: 06 July 2012

Joseph Fanning Jockey 30 March 1999 Date: 30 March 1999

Yang Guifei, Japan, 1765. Creator: Komatsuya Hyakki
Yang Guifei, Japan, 1765

Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) taking off from its branch, Costa Rica

Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) male resting on branch, Costa Rica

Plate 141. Descending Stairs and Flirting Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950454 Plate 141. Descending Stairs and Flirting Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 29.7x24.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 46. Walking, Flirting a Fan, and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950130 Plate 46. Walking, Flirting a Fan, and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x33.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 41. Walking, Flirting a Fan, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950363 Plate 41. Walking, Flirting a Fan, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 54. Walking, Two Models / One Flirting A Fan, Arm in Arm
3950133 Plate 54. Walking, Two Models/One Flirting A Fan, Arm in Arm, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x40 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Hindol Ragini of Malkos, c. 1675 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
3505436 Hindol Ragini of Malkos, c.1675 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 38.4x28.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Sticklebacks and Their Nests (colour litho)
5210951 Sticklebacks and Their Nests (colour litho) by Fitchew, E.H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sticklebacks and Their Nests)

"Picture of the Lower Class", 1794-95 (colour woodblock print)
880250 " Picture of the Lower Class", 1794-95 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 14 7/8 x 9 15/16 in)

Relief depicting the chariot of King Assurbanipal and Elamite prisoners
XIR346617 Relief depicting the chariot of King Assurbanipal and Elamite prisoners, episodes of the Elam canpaign, from the Palace of Assurbanipal in Nineveh

Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c. 1830 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040527 Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c.1830 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Mussavir, Yechu (19th century); 39.2x52.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A prince and princess play with sparklers by a lotus pool, c
6040500 A prince and princess play with sparklers by a lotus pool, c.1760 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.5x14.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Plate 242. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950397 Plate 242. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x42.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 240. Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950474 Plate 240. Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.4x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

An Indian Prince on a White Elephant, illustration of the musical mode
CHT177478 An Indian Prince on a White Elephant, illustration of the musical mode Deepak Raga, early 19th century (gouache on paper) by Deccani School

Damatanti Choosing a Husband, illustration from Indian Myth and Legend
KW342893 Damatanti Choosing a Husband, illustration from Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie, published in 1913 (colour litho) by Goble

Maharani Jindan, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs
NAM310602 Maharani Jindan, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs, volume I, a volume of 27 watercolour studies by an unidentified Indian artist

Wife of a Rajah, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478532 Wife of a Rajah, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme de RAdja, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Bahadur Shah with his four sons and a grandson, c. 1710 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
3505415 Bahadur Shah with his four sons and a grandson, c.1710 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 31.4x23.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian
955443 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian, from Razmnama (book of war) c. 1598- 1599 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by American Photographer

Plate 518. Sitting Down, Rising, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950504 Plate 518. Sitting Down, Rising, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

A gentlewoman in evening dress, the wife of a dignitary (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XOT320570 A gentlewoman in evening dress, the wife of a dignitary (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

Summer, 1877 (oil on canvas)
CLK339874 Summer, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 118.4x59.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Belgian, out of copyright

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"Fanning: A Delicate Art of Tender Flirting and Timeless Elegance" In the world of romance, it has long been a subtle language of flirtation. Just like Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, ladies would delicately fan themselves to send secret messages to their suitors. With a flicker or flutter, they could convey interest or disinterest, all while maintaining an air of grace and sophistication. But fanning wasn't limited to matters of the heart alone. In 1894, women broke barriers by forming their own football teams – a bold move that challenged societal norms. These pioneering ladies fearlessly took to the field, fanning away stereotypes with every kick and goal. However, not all instances involving fans were as lighthearted. In 1771 during the Regulators revolt in North Carolina, Edmund Fanning attempted to pacify the rebellious group led by Ninian Bell Hamilton along the Eno River. This wood engraving from the 19th century captures this tense moment when Fanning sought resolution amidst chaos. Moving forward in time brings us to advertisements showcasing various products using fans as symbols of allure and luxury. From hairdressers' short cuts and perms promising transformational beauty to Cussons Imperial Leather soap ads invoking sensuality through fan-inspired imagery – these campaigns tapped into society's fascination with elegance and refinement. One particular advert from 1954 featured Imperial Leather Soap alongside a Louis XV Vernis Martin fan once owned by Catherine the Great herself. The fusion of history and indulgence created an irresistible allure for consumers seeking opulence in their everyday lives. Beyond human interactions lies nature's own interpretation – embodied by none other than the majestic Grey-headed flying-fox bat hanging upside down with its wings extended in Yarra Bend Park, Australia. Its graceful display reminds us that even creatures can find solace in gentle breezes and the rhythmic motion of their wings.