Long Neck Collection

Tsuru, fromaMomoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol II, pub. 1909 (colour block woodcut)
3506744 Tsuru, fromAMomoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol II, pub.1909 (colour block woodcut) by Sekka, Kamisaka (1866-1942); (add.info)

Giraffe
Hanna Lee Tidd

Captive Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus Ruber Roseus) at Zoo Hluboka, Hluboka nad Vltavou, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Lake Nakuru Park, Kenya, Africa Three giraffes filming in park Lake Nakuru in Kenya

My pride
Mieke Suharini

Diplodocus
Florent Bodart

Baga Standing Female Figure from Guinea (wood)
HSC186372 Baga Standing Female Figure from Guinea (wood) by African School; height:83 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Copper Vase
Catherine W

Page 88. The Common Crane, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670033 Page 88. The Common Crane, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Mademoiselle B (oil on canvas)
XIR19868 Mademoiselle B (oil on canvas) by Desvallieres, Georges (1861-1950); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France

Great Egret, Casmerodius Albus, from "The Birds of America"by John J
4071373 Great Egret, Casmerodius Albus, from " The Birds of America" by John J. Audubon, pub. 1827-38 (hand coloured engraving) by Audubon

Bust of a Pensive Woman, 1913-14 (processed stone)
873776 Bust of a Pensive Woman, 1913-14 (processed stone) by Lehmbruck, Wilhelm (1881-1919); 44.45 x34 x19 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Tumboora, musical instrument played by the higher castes
STC439581 A Tumboora, musical instrument played by the higher castes, from Costumes of India by E. Orme, 1804 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

Head, 1926 (oil on panel)
HEH372406 Head, 1926 (oil on panel) by Maurer, Alfred Henry (1868-1932); 13.7x9.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Self Portrait, 1915 (oil on canvas)
XKH149535 Self Portrait, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Ree, Anita (1885-1933); 28.5x25.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Black-Billed Darter, from Birds of America, engraved by Robert Havell
BBC195913 Black-Billed Darter, from Birds of America, engraved by Robert Havell (1793-1878) 1836 (coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; American

The artists wife Elizabeth with their daughter Mary Edith (oil on canvas)
1074666 The artists wife Elizabeth with their daughter Mary Edith (oil on canvas) by Sant, James (1820-1916); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Dantes Dream at the Time of the Death of Beatrice (study for Beatrice)
3703522 Dantes Dream at the Time of the Death of Beatrice (study for Beatrice), 1871 (chalk on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 57.2x50.8 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums

Alice grows Taller, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
2657677 Alice grows Taller, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), published 1891 (engraving) by Tenniel

Curtis British Entomology Plate 37
Raphidioptera: Raphidia ophiopsis (Spotted Snake-fly Long-neck), = Phaeostigma notata Fabr. [Plant: Veronica chamaedrys (Wild Germander)] Date: 1824-39

The Red Necklace, 1918 (oil on canvas)
NUL407621 The Red Necklace, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 92.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Jeanne Hebuterne wearing a hat, 1917 (oil on canvas)
NUL407612 Jeanne Hebuterne wearing a hat, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 164.5x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

American Flamingo, 1834 (colour litho)
MIA437354 American Flamingo, 1834 (colour litho) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Alices neck stretches after eating more mushroom, illustration from Alice
2657666 Alices neck stretches after eating more mushroom, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson

Stork standing in water, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731298 Stork standing in water, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stork standing in water)

Bust of Donna Maria Chiapelli, c. 1932 (bronze) (see also 440294 & 440296)
LMG440295 Bust of Donna Maria Chiapelli, c.1932 (bronze) (see also 440294 & 440296) by Andreotti, Libero (1875-1933); 54x26x26 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Red Dog Statuette (colour litho)
3094553 Red Dog Statuette (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Dog Statuette. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ostrich Running, Plate 772 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (b / w photo)
3075765 Ostrich Running, Plate 772 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Jean Cocteau, 1917 (oil on canvas)
NUL407604 Jean Cocteau, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), French author and poet; ); Italian, out of copyright

Bust of Donna Maria Chiapelli, c. 1932 (bronze) (see also 440294-95)
LMG440296 Bust of Donna Maria Chiapelli, c.1932 (bronze) (see also 440294-95) by Andreotti, Libero (1875-1933); 54x26x26 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Curiouser and Curiouser, illustration from Alice
2657651 Curiouser and Curiouser, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Copy of a thermoscope invented by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) (photo)
XIR160127 Copy of a thermoscope invented by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) (photo) by Italian School; CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Page 7. NewaHolland Cassowary. Now known as an Emu, c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669943 Page 7. NewAHolland Cassowary. Now known as an Emu, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

Great Egret, Casmerodius Albus, 1845
Great Egret, Casmerodius Albus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Ostrich Running, Plate 772 from Animal Locomotion, 1887 (photograph)

Tsuru, from Momoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol II, pub.1909 (colour block woodcut). Cranes;

Sepia close-up of giraffe with black background, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a southern giraffes head and neck (Giraffa giraffa) dramatically sidelit by the early morning light against a pure black background at the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

Male common ostrich walking through the long grass at the Gabus Game Ranch, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Portrait of a male, common ostrich (Struthio camelus) lowering head and walking through the long grass at the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Globular Vase Long Neck 1661-1722 China Qing dynasty
Globular Vase with Long Neck, 1661-1722. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1661-1722). Porcelain; overall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)

Peacocks Head

Model of a Diplodocus dinosaur, side view

Horizontal Panel Design Man Snake Female Fantastical Creatures Interspersed
Artokoloro

A tired camel, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

2 Male Giraffes Engaging in Necking
The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant

Monsters from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, published 1493
XJF444347 Monsters from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, published 1493 (woodcut) by Wolgemut or Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519) (workshop of); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fourteen egrets, from the The Vallardi Album (pen, ink & w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR242768 Fourteen egrets, from the The Vallardi Album (pen, ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); 13.3x27.1 cm; Louvre, Paris

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"The Elegance of Long Necks: From Tsuru to Giraffes, a Celebration of Grace and Beauty" In the enchanting world of art and nature, long necks have always captivated our imagination. From ancient woodcarvings like the Baga Standing Female Figure from Guinea to modern-day masterpieces like "Mademoiselle B, " these elongated features symbolize grace and elegance. One cannot help but marvel at the intricate details captured in the colour block woodcut titled "Tsuru" fromaMomoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol II, pub. 1909. The delicate lines depict a crane gracefully extending its slender neck, showcasing its majestic presence. Moving on to prehistoric times, we encounter Diplodocus - an iconic dinosaur known for its remarkable elongated neck. This magnificent creature roamed the Earth millions of years ago, leaving us in awe with its colossal size and graceful movements. Venturing into Africa's wilderness brings us face-to-face with giraffes roaming freely in Lake Nakuru Park. These gentle giants effortlessly reach for leaves high up in trees using their long necks as natural ladders. Their beauty against Kenya's breathtaking landscapes is truly a sight to behold. Not limited to animals alone, even man-made objects embrace this fascination with long necks. A Copper Vase stands tall with an elegantly extended spout that adds both functionality and aesthetic appeal to any space it graces. Nature continues to inspire artists throughout history; John J Audubon's depiction of a Great Egret in his renowned book "The Birds of America" showcases this bird's ethereal white plumage flowing seamlessly into its slender neck – a true masterpiece capturing nature's wonders. But it is not only birds or dinosaurs that possess such captivating features; humans too can embody the allure of long necks as seen in Bust of a Pensive Woman carved meticulously out of processed stone.