Kites Collection (page 2)

"It was as much as we could do to hold them in"(colour litho)
6013972 " It was as much as we could do to hold them in" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black kite in flight
Black and white image of a Black kite (Milvus migrans) in flight with blurred wingtips; Tanzania

Kasumigaseki, from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Uchikake, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Uchikake, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), c. 1880

The Kite
Stuart Williams

A projected Invasion of England, reproduction of French print from 1803 (print)
3869778 A projected Invasion of England, reproduction of French print from 1803 (print) by French School, (19th century) (after); (add.info.: Hypothetical battle scene and invasion in which ships)

"Things attempted yet", Milton, detail from frontispiece from "
3467986 " Things attempted yet", Milton, detail from frontispiece from " The Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, by the Use of Kites, or Buoyant Sails, pub

A Kite Flying at Home at Malta (litho)
1615748 A Kite Flying at Home at Malta (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kite Flying at Home at Malta)

Repairing the Kite, 1895 (oil on canvas)
476701 Repairing the Kite, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Igler, Gustav (1842-1908); 79.4x120 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Le ballon (colour litho)
5205026 Le ballon (colour litho) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-after 1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le ballon. Illustration for Le Vocabulaire des Petits by M Fournier with designs by G[ustave])

New Years kite, January 1868 (colour woodblock print)
880992 New Years kite, January 1868 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 18.4x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr

Kite, January 1864 (colour woodblock print)
880872 Kite, January 1864 (colour woodblock print) by ShAcryA, Kawada (fl.1864); 18.7x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H

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

Japanese children flying kites (colour litho)
2794656 Japanese children flying kites (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese children flying kites)

Girl with a Kite, Vanity Fair Cover, May 1917, pub. 1917 (colour litho)
2646233 Girl with a Kite, Vanity Fair Cover, May 1917, pub. 1917 (colour litho) by Plummer, Ethel McClellan (1888-1936); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Transatlantic Wireless Telegraphy, Marconis Successful Experiment (b / w photo)
1629215 Transatlantic Wireless Telegraphy, Marconis Successful Experiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transatlantic Wireless Telegraphy)

A Windfall (engraving)
1626340 A Windfall (engraving) by Reichert, Carl (1836-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Windfall. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 March 1889)

Children with tangled kites - Silhouette depicting children with tangled kites. From The Book of Games published by Ward Lock. Date: 1920

Flying kites - Children flying kites in the fields on a breezy day. Artist: Enid Warne Browne Date: circa 1930

A Rival to the Balloon, the Kite in Warfare (litho)
1601326 A Rival to the Balloon, the Kite in Warfare (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rival to the Balloon, the Kite in Warfare)

"Taught them to fly kites. ", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub
3100389 " Taught them to fly kites.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Boy who wouldn t leave go! (colour litho)
2814661 The Boy who wouldn t leave go! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boy who wouldn t leave go)

Chervolents travelling in various directions with the same wind
3467992 Chervolents travelling in various directions with the same wind, from " The Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, by the Use of Kites, or Buoyant Sails, pub

Patent Kite and Chervolant from "The Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air
3467990 Patent Kite and Chervolant from " The Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, by the Use of Kites, or Buoyant Sails, pub

A Boat Race, from "The Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air
3467988 A Boat Race, from " The Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, by the Use of Kites, or Buoyant Sails, pub

Kite-flying in China (engraving)
2792829 Kite-flying in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kite-flying in China. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893)

The Ching-Yaong, or Kite-Flying Festival, in China (engraving)
1054141 The Ching-Yaong, or Kite-Flying Festival, in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ching-Yaong, or Kite-Flying Festival, in China)

Projected invasion of England by the French (engraving)
669470 Projected invasion of England by the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Projected invasion of England by the French)

Dickens character: Mr Dick (litho)
6009284 Dickens character: Mr Dick (litho) by Handley-Read, Captain Edward Henry (1869-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Dick)

"Things attempted yet", Milton, frontispiece from "The Aeropleustic Art
3467985 " Things attempted yet", Milton, frontispiece from " The Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, by the Use of Kites, or Buoyant Sails, pub

The Sick Kite, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504399 The Sick Kite, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

A Red Kite perching on a branch at London Zoo in 1924 (b / w photo)
2967820 A Red Kite perching on a branch at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

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)

A Tale of a Kite (engraving)
2786907 A Tale of a Kite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of a Kite. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

Boys of Long Ago (engraving)
2781084 Boys of Long Ago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys of Long Ago. Illustration for Chatterbox (1892).); © Look and Learn

The Head of a Kite, from Life, 30 August-1 September 1870
6263800 The Head of a Kite, from Life, 30 August-1 September 1870 (w/c and bodycolour over graphite on pale brown wove paper) by Ruskin

Kite flying festival in the imperial gardens, China (chromolitho)
968428 Kite flying festival in the imperial gardens, China (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kite flying festival in the imperial gardens, China)

Kite display, 1904 (gelatin silver photo)
3698127 Kite display, 1904 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Kite display in Transportation Building)

fray
Zhecho Planinski

tethered
Jeffrey Hummel

The Three Masketiars
MONOJIT MONDAL

Windy beach
Marc Huybrighs

Kite manoeuvre
Ray Cooper

Red kite portrait
Santiago Pascual Buye

Ready for take off-these youngsters were among a group of some 25 children flying home made kites at Castle Hill as part of a play scheme organized by the National Childrens Centre of Longroyd

A participant in the annual kite festival at Washington in July 1996. A Sunderland shirt and football

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Witness the majestic beauty of the Red Kite as it soars through the skies of Powys, Wales. In this breathtaking image, an adult Red Kite gracefully glides above the picturesque landscape. Known for its distinctive reddish-brown plumage and impressive wingspan, this magnificent bird captivates all who encounter it. At Gigrin Farm in Rhayader, Powys, a remarkable sight awaits nature enthusiasts. This RSPB site attracts up to 300 Red Kites daily with their feeding rituals. As these elegant creatures take flight against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush greenery, one can't help but marvel at their sheer numbers and synchronized movements. Even amidst snow-covered terrain in February, the resilient Red Kite continues to dominate the skies of Wales. Against this wintry backdrop, its vibrant feathers stand out vividly as it navigates effortlessly through icy winds. Protected and thriving in the UK's conservation efforts, these captivating birds are predominantly found in Wales while also inhabiting western Europe and extreme northern Africa. Their preferred habitat includes open wooded lands where they establish nest territories during April. Not limited to Welsh borders alone, Lower Saxony in Germany is another destination where you can witness these awe-inspiring aerial displays by Red Kites. Soaring high above their nesting grounds during springtime evokes a sense of wonderment at nature's wonders. Whether observed at Gigrin Farm or other RSPB sites across Wales like Rhayader Powys or even within UK territory itself - each sighting offers a unique glimpse into their world. Some individuals sport wing tags that aid researchers' efforts to monitor population growth and migration patterns. Throughout different seasons such as November when autumn colors paint the landscape or any time throughout the year - witnessing a Red Kite mid-flight is an experience that leaves onlookers spellbound by its gracefulness and power combined. So next time you find yourself gazing towards the heavens, keep an eye out for these magnificent creatures.