Predatory Collection (page 4)

Hawk on Plum Branch Looking Down at Fleeing Bird, c. 1775. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Hawk on Plum Branch Looking Down at Fleeing Bird, c. 1775

The White Owl, 1856 (oil on board)
1199479 The White Owl, 1856 (oil on board) by Webbe or Webb, William J. (1831-1904); 45x26.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Webbe or Webb, William J)

Prometheus Freed by Hercules, 1781-1785 (oil on canvas)
1766412 Prometheus Freed by Hercules, 1781-1785 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 63x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus Freed by Hercules)

A Carved and Painted Spreadwing Eagle (wood & paint)
867735 A Carved and Painted Spreadwing Eagle (wood & paint) by Bellamy, John Haley (1836-1914); 19.1x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Great Eared Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986303 Great Eared Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); 67x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Eared Owl. From Illustrations of British Ornithology)

Bird of prey with snake, 1808-21 (watercolour drawing)
986239 Bird of prey with snake, 1808-21 (watercolour drawing) by Hayes, Charles (1772-1826); 27.6x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird of prey with snake. From Portraits of British Birds)

Snowy Owl, 1832-1837 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986236 Snowy Owl, 1832-1837 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 53x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowy Owl. From The Birds of Europe, by John Gould (1804-1881)

St. John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986206 St.John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 20x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Tawny Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986007 Tawny Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tawny Owl. Plate XXV from Illustrations of British Ornithology)

Imaginary Animals and Dwarfs Fighting, Drinking and Carousing (oil on canvas)
990233 Imaginary Animals and Dwarfs Fighting, Drinking and Carousing (oil on canvas) by Bocchi or Boccasi, Faustino (1659-1742) (attr.to); 87x118.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)
989748 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 31.7x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt)

An Arab Hawking Party, 1907 (oil on canvas)
658944 An Arab Hawking Party, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Washington, Georges (1827-1910); 73x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arab Hawking Party. Georges Washington (1827-1910)

55 Cats representing the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido (colur woodcut)
480867 55 Cats representing the fifty-three stations of the Tokaido (colur woodcut) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sono Mama Jiguchi Myokaiko Gojusanbiki)

Brown Owl (Strix Ulula), (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic)
651837 Brown Owl (Strix Ulula), (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic) by Atkinson, Rev. C. (18th century); 28.3x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brown Owl (Strix Ulula)

Daniel in the Lions Den, c. 1650 (pen and ink on paper)
3704030 Daniel in the Lions Den, c.1650 (pen and ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 22.2x18.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: pen and brown ink)

Lion and man, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (ivory)
704085 Lion and man, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (ivory) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Perils of the Hunt, A Lion pounces on a Hunter, c. 1615 (opaque w / c on silk)
993548 Perils of the Hunt, A Lion pounces on a Hunter, c.1615 (opaque w/c on silk) by Nanha (c.1582-1635); 24.5x37.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Indian

Stalking, 1865-70 (w / c on paper)
AKV406781 Stalking, 1865-70 (w/c on paper) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auf Dem Pirschgang; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

Predatory Megalosaurus feeding on a dinosaur corpse
Predatory Megalosaurus dinosaurs, Allosaurusgenus, feeding on the corpse of a large herbivorous animal. North America, Cretaceous

Extinct giant predatory dinosaur attacking a horned dinosaur
Extinct giant predatory dinosaur between 5m and 10m tall, attacking a horned dinosaur, North America, Cretaceous. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life

Extinct Iguanodons fleeing a predatory Megalosaurus
Extinct herbivorous Iguanodons fleeing a predatory Megalosaurus. Both about 10m. Illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer

Extinct Mosasaur, Pterosaur and sea turtle
An extinct seasnake-like Mosasaur in the Niobrara sea, North America, late Cretaceous. A pterosaur, Pteranodon, at left, and sea turtle at right

A Young Golden Eagle, 1841 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
986457 A Young Golden Eagle, 1841 (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); 65x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Golden Eagle)

Gypaetus barbatus Sonnini (Bearded vulture), 1805-1821 (hand-coloured engraving)
986425 Gypaetus barbatus Sonnini (Bearded vulture), 1805-1821 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); 50x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Eagle Owl (Bubo Ignavus), 1871-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)
986233 Eagle Owl (Bubo Ignavus), 1871-1896 (hand-coloured engraving) by Keulemans, Johan Gerard (1842-1912); 31.7x24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eagle Owl (Bubo Ignavus)

Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985893 Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 60x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985833 Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Eagle; Aquila chrysaetos)

Binding of the book The Gettysberg Speech and The Second Inaugural Address
985741 Binding of the book The Gettysberg Speech and The Second Inaugural Address, 1928 (union blue levant morocco leather, red and brown morocco leather)

King Henry IV, full-length, a trophy of the Ottoman Arms at his Feet
827561 King Henry IV, full-length, a trophy of the Ottoman Arms at his Feet, Raising a Scroll in Front of an Eagle (black chalk)

A Tempting Treat, 1900 (oil on panel)
884533 A Tempting Treat, 1900 (oil on panel) by Schwar, Wilhelm (1860-1943); 38.5x50 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Owl, 1733-1763 (hand-coloured engraving)
986465 Owl, 1733-1763 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 36x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Owl)

The Falconers, 1924 (oil on canvas)
1769833 The Falconers, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri Emilien (1875-1933); 50.8x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Falconers. Henri Emilien Rousseau (1875-1933). Oil on canvas

Arula (stone)
938034 Arula (stone) by Roman; Private Collection; eGiuliano Valsecchi; out of copyright

An African Food-Chain, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho)
IL283081 An African Food-Chain, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho) by Brightwell, Leonard Robert (b.1889); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tiger in a Jungle Landscape (sand-picture on board)
711037 Tiger in a Jungle Landscape (sand-picture on board) by Zobel, Benjamin (1762-1831); 30.5x38.1 cm; Private Collection; James Harvey British Art, London; German, out of copyright

Modern Peeping Toms who deserve to be sent to Coventry, c
740547 Modern Peeping Toms who deserve to be sent to Coventry, c.1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Wolves Attacking Sheep (Rein de Trop II) 1732 (pen & ink with wash and gouache on paper)
3079348 Wolves Attacking Sheep (Rein de Trop II) 1732 (pen & ink with wash and gouache on paper) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 31.3x26.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Tabarin, or Cabaret in Paris, 1888-89 (oil on canvas)
492465 The Tabarin, or Cabaret in Paris, 1888-89 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 27x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Tabarin)

Predatory birds (chromolitho)
3621786 Predatory birds (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Predatory birds. Illustration from Franz Hoffmanns Deutscher Jugendfreund)

The Sleeping Gypsy, 1897 (oil on canvas)
3526143 The Sleeping Gypsy, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 129.5x20.7 cm; French, out of copyright

A Lion in a Jungle Landscape (sand-picture on board)
711036 A Lion in a Jungle Landscape (sand-picture on board) by Zobel, Benjamin (1762-1831); 30.5x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After George Stubbs (1724-1806).); James Harvey British Art

Mallards chased by a hawk, illustration from Wildfowl anf Waders (colour litho)
IL288859 Mallards chased by a hawk, illustration from Wildfowl anf Waders (colour litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Cat and her kittens came tumbling in, illustration from
616473 The Cat and her kittens came tumbling in, illustration from The Frog would a Wooing Go, by Charles H. Bennett, 1916 (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; American

An ishizuri-e depicting a falcon perched on a nanten branch
1766583 An ishizuri-e depicting a falcon perched on a nanten branch, set against a blue background (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unleashing the Predatory Power: From Red Kites to Megalodons, Nature's Hunters Reign" Embark on a journey through time and witness the relentless pursuit of prey. As we delve into historical artworks and captivating glimpses of nature's predators, prepare to be enthralled by their predatory prowess. In the skies above, a majestic red kite soars with unmatched grace, its keen eyes scanning for any sign of vulnerability. Meanwhile, in an ancient world long gone, Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs engage in a primal dance of mating - a display both fierce and mesmerizing. On land, two brothers from the regal lion pride patrol their territorial boundary with unwavering determination. Their powerful presence serves as a reminder that even kings must defend what is rightfully theirs. A barn owl depicted in stunning artwork captivates us with its silent flight and razor-sharp focus. Its haunting beauty conceals an efficient hunter capable of seizing unsuspecting prey under cover of darkness. Moving further north, we encounter the elusive Eurasian lynx - an embodiment of stealth and agility. With piercing eyes locked onto its target, it epitomizes nature's ability to adapt and thrive amidst adversity. Traveling back in time once more through historical artwork reveals a tawny owl perched upon an ancient branch. This nocturnal predator symbolizes wisdom entwined with lethal precision – forever watching over its domain. Venturing beneath the waves unveils another realm ruled by predators; here lies evidence preserved within X-rayed skeletons like that of triggerfish – showcasing intricate structures designed for survival against all odds. Behold the mighty Mosasaurus marine reptile gliding effortlessly through prehistoric waters – jaws poised to snatch unsuspecting prey into oblivion. And lurking deep below awaits the colossal megalodon shark - unrivaled apex predator reigning supreme over ancient seas.