Flying Kite Collection

Illustration for David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664385 Illustration for David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Dick with his kite)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330609 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330608 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330607 Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis Star')

Kite (colour litho)
8650201 Kite (colour litho) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kite. Illustration for British Birds written and illustrated by Archibald Thorburn (Longmans, Green)

The torn kite (colour litho)
8650957 The torn kite (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The torn kite. Illustration for The Children's Treasure (Simpkin, Marshall)

Kite, c.1880 (print)
7293418 Kite, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. Boys flying a kite. Imagery, France, ca 1880); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Chinese seller of paper kites, Qing Dynasty. Kites in the shape of winged men, birds, snakes and a great bell
FLO4590437 Chinese seller of paper kites, Qing Dynasty. Kites in the shape of winged men, birds, snakes and a great bell. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Milton after Antoine Cardon

A kite bearing off a cooked fowl (engraving)
8658517 A kite bearing off a cooked fowl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A kite bearing off a cooked fowl)

K : kite, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225081 K : kite, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Aesop's Fables, The Kite, the Frog and the Mouse (colour litho)
8644916 Aesop's Fables, The Kite, the Frog and the Mouse (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesop's Fables, The Kite, the Frog and the Mouse)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3359114 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330610 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving)
8649999 Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob)

The duck is playing with a kite, 1936 (illustration)
7309645 The duck is playing with a kite, 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrious points for school children)

Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
7279713 Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting by Unknown Artist

Actor on Kite, 1865 (colour woodblock print; surimono)
5860915 Actor on Kite, 1865 (colour woodblock print; surimono) by Hodai (fl.1866); 24.7x18.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Sato Hodai (fl.1866))

Folded Surimono with Kite, 1850s (colour woodblock print; surimono)
5860921 Folded Surimono with Kite, 1850s (colour woodblock print; surimono) by Raishō, Nakajima (1796-1871); 25.5x18.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Pigeons: Almond Tumbler Sub-Varieties, Almond Splash, Yellow Agate, Red Agate Splash or Mottle, Kite (colour litho)
7183898 Pigeons: Almond Tumbler Sub-Varieties, Almond Splash, Yellow Agate, Red Agate Splash or Mottle, Kite (colour litho) by Ludlow, J. W

Before soaring into the air, followed by envious looks of apprentice flying-men (colour litho)
7181002 Before soaring into the air, followed by envious looks of apprentice flying-men (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

But we have good reasons to believe that the airplane was already known in prehistoric eras (colour litho)
7180994 But we have good reasons to believe that the airplane was already known in prehistoric eras (colour litho) by Echau

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cerf-volant; Kite; Papierdrache (engraving)
7195244 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cerf-volant; Kite; Papierdrache (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cerf-volant; Kite; Papierdrache)

The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print)
7212206 The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print) by Belin & Bethmont (19th century); (add.info.: The production of paper and its uses. Captions in French language)

Napoleon; Sailor; Fish (engraving)
7186845 Napoleon; Sailor; Fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon; Sailor; Fish)

"Come along, Topsy;you shall go, too"(colour litho)
7181970 " Come along, Topsy; you shall go, too" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Come along, Topsy; you shall go)

The news of sport (colour litho)
2809283 The news of sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The news of sport. In Norway, a skidding competition with... following kites)

Boys Flying Kite In Trouble (chromolitho)
733376 Boys Flying Kite In Trouble (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Flying Kite In Trouble.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Children Flying Kite in Countryside (chromolitho)
733361 Children Flying Kite in Countryside (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl flying a kite, kiteflying, Hitzacker, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

View of Utrecht from the west (plate III), Herman Saftleven, Reinier & Josua Ottens, 1725 - 1751

Children flying a kite, kiteflying, Hitzacker, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

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"Captivating the Skies: A Glimpse into the World of Flying Kites" In 1936, an enchanting illustration captures a playful scene as a duck joyfully engages with a soaring kite. The innocence and delight in this moment remind us of the simple pleasures that can be found in nature. Transporting us back to 1886, a digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting reveals carriage horses shying away from a toy dragon. This whimsical encounter between majestic creatures and fantastical toys sparks our imagination and reminds us of the power of make-believe. An actor takes center stage on a vibrant surimono print from 1865. With colorful woodblock artistry, this piece showcases not only the beauty of kites but also highlights their cultural significance during that era. Delving further into history, we discover another exquisite surimono print from the 1850s featuring folded paper kites. These intricate designs showcase both craftsmanship and creativity, reminding us that kites have been cherished for centuries as both playthings and works of art. Pigeons take flight in a captivating color lithograph showcasing various sub-varieties such as Almond Splash or Red Agate Splash. Among these avian beauties is also depicted one unique species - the kite - emphasizing its distinctiveness even among its feathered counterparts. As apprentice flying-men gaze enviously at soaring airplanes in another lithograph, we are reminded that human fascination with flight has existed since time immemorial. The desire to conquer gravity's hold on us has driven innovation throughout history. Even ancient civilizations seemed to possess knowledge about aviation, as suggested by prehistoric-era lithographs depicting early aircrafts. These remarkable illustrations hint at humanity's innate curiosity and ingenuity when it comes to conquering new frontiers. Le Vocabulaire Illustre engraving presents "Cerf-volant; Kite; Papierdrache, " showcasing the global nature of kite-flying traditions.