Feather Collection (page 7)

Peacock feather design

Guests of Countess Aynard de Chabrillan
A number of guests pose in their magnificent costumes inspired by the east. The central oval portrait is of the countess herself

Party hosted by the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan
An evening of entertainment entitled A dance of a thousand and one nights held at the abode of the Countess of Aynard Chabrillan on the Rue Christophe-Columb

Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) male standing in vegitation, Bleiswijkseweg, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Advert for Debenham & Freebody lace race wraps 1912
Selection of luxurious lace jacktets, coats and wraps for racing. 1912

Edward III on a battlefield
Edward III, King of England (1312-1377, reigned 1327-1377). Seen here on a battlefield in France. Date: 1312 - 1377

Singapore, Jurong Bird Park. Colorful Australian lorikeet

Nightingale engraving 1896
A handbook to the birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe

American coot bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur), adult

KING: MENOMINEE, 1835. Chenannoquot. Menominee. Oil on wood, 1835, by Charles Bird King

USA, Florida, South Lido Beach, Royal Tern courtship behavior, Sterna maxima

Plate 327 from The Gleanings of Natural History by George Ed
Plate 328, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 3 (1764). Annotated Brasilian saw-billed roller

Dromaius novaehollandiae, emu
Drawing No. 67, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Campephilus principalis, ivory-billed woodpecker
Plate 16, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby. Size: 380 x 255 mm

Asia. Pacific Island. Expedition of Malaspina (1789-1794). Anchorage of Umatac in Guam Island. Feather drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. Madrid. Americas Museum

Fisher's Lovebird ANZ 718 Agapornis fischeri © Andrey Zvoznikov / ardea. com
ANZ-718 Fischers / Peach-faced Lovebirds - Hybrid Ekaterinburg Zoo, Russia Latin Agapornis fischeri & Agapornis rosiecollis Andrey Zvoznikov contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

USA, North America, California
USA - California - San Diego - Cedar Waxwing

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

Sister and brother with hoop and stick, walking along hand in hand. first published 1879

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula pyrrhula) Northern Bullfinch, adult male, migrant, with feathers fluffed-up, perched on branch, Norfolk, England, october

REMBRANDT van RIJN (1606-1669). Dutch painter and etcher. Self-portrait. Oil on panel, c1629

House sparrow (Passer domesticus), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

USA, Alaska, Homer. Bald eagle diving above water

Asia, China, Hong Kong. Yuen Po Street bird market, love birds

Goldfinch - on plant pots - Cornwall
DAC-12 Goldfinch - on plant pots Cornwall - UK Carduelis carduelis David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bar Headed Goose - Par - Cornwall - UK
DAC-239 Bar Headed Goose Par- Cornwall - UK Anser indicus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Moorhen - Cornwall - UK
DAC-325 Moorhen Cornwall - UK Gallinula chloropus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Music cover with Scottish harpist
An unidentified music cover depicting a female Scottish harpist wearing a tartan shawl and medieval costume. The emblem at the top contains the Latin words, Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Poster advertising Quinquina Dubonnet tonic wine, as enjoyed by a lady in a flamboyant green and white striped dress

Robert Graves / Morgan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic, with a reference to his autobiography, " Goodbye To All That"

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Patriotic Italian Girl
A young, brunette patriotic Italian girl in a feather adorned hat & a scarf whose decorative design is based on the Italian flag

Jolly Plump Cook 1640
A jolly, plump cook (surrounded by poultry and other meats) proudly holds up a freshly made pie, decorated with a feather

Victoria Crowned-Pigeon / New Guinea Wood Pigeon - Head, Papua New Guinea JPF31856
JPF-13308 Victoria Crowned-Pigeon / New Guinea Wood Pigeon Head, Papua New Guinea Goura victoria Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mallard Duck drake - preening. bd361
TOM-894 Mallard Duck drake - preening, standing on frozen pond USA Anas platyrhynchos Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey Heron Immature bird perched on floating log, preening. Cleveland. UK
ROY-153 Grey Heron - Immature bird perched on floating log, preening Cleveland. UK Ardea cinerea Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dove - in flight
JD-15541 WHITE DOVE - IN FLIGHT John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swallow - In flight with feather for nest Hirundo rustica Minsmere, Suffolk, UK BI009826
COS-2475 Swallow - In flight with feather for nest Minsmere, Suffolk, UK Hirundo rustica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lovebird - Peach faced in flight turning Distribution: Africa
BB-837 Lovebird - Peach faced in flight turning Captive, UK Agaponis roseicolli Distribution: Africa Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great grey owl - Close-up of face. Adult
VG-22983 Great grey owl - Close-up of face. Adult Strix nebulosa Distribution: Northern Europe, northern Asia and northern parts of United States and Canada

Rosy faced Lovebird - preening Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-81 Rosy faced Lovebird - preening Central Namibia, Africa Agapornis roseicollis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rosy faced Lovebird - pair preening each other on a favourite perch. Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-79 Rosy faced Lovebird - pair preening each other on a favourite perch. Central Namibia, Africa Agapornis roseicollis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Rosy faced Lovebird Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-80 Rosy faced Lovebird Central Namibia, Africa Agapornis roseicollis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rosy faced Lovebird - portrait of pair Central Namibia, Africa
KAT-78 Rosy faced Lovebird - portrait of pair Central Namibia, Africa. Agapornis roseicollis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Southern right whale, Eubalaena australis, Hermanus, South Africa

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"Feathers: A Symbol of Majesty, Power, and Beauty" Feathers have long held a significant place in history and culture. Just like the majestic Haile Selassie, who adorned his regal attire with plumes symbolizing power and authority. Similarly, Mary, Queen of Scots captivated all in her vibrant red costume embellished with feathers that exuded elegance. In Native American traditions, feathers were revered as sacred objects. The portrait of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull showcases his profound connection to nature's wisdom and strength embodied by the feather he wears proudly on his head. Nature itself presents us with breathtaking scenes; imagine two Curlew sandpipers gracefully wading through water while pecking for sustenance - a mesmerizing sight captured in Picture No. 10859244. Birds too find solace in their plumage. Cockatiel birds perched on a branch exhibit their colorful feathers as if they were wearing an artist's palette upon themselves. The Great crested grebe at Valkenhorst nature reserve demonstrates parental care by feeding one of its chicks a precious feather - an act recognized by Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 under the highly commended category for bird behavior. Even amidst avian rivalries, such as those witnessed between Jays fighting mid-air while another observes from afar in Norway or Tawny owl silhouetted against the moonlit sky in the UK – feathers remain central to these captivating moments frozen forever through photography. Delving into history reveals exquisite engravings like that of Dipper bird from 1896 or Red kites perching on branches together - one looking over its shoulder - showcasing how these magnificent creatures have fascinated artists across time. Feathers hold stories untold; they embody gracefulness, resilience, and freedom, and are not just mere adornments but symbols connecting us to our past and reminding us of nature's wonders that surround us every day.