Siren Collection

Winston Churchill in his Siren Suit at Chartwell, Kent

Metropolitan Police air raid siren
A Metropolitan Police air raid siren, as used in wartime

British Ballad, The Mermaid
THE MERMAID. British ballad by Dr. John Leyden. The Gaelic story bears that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid

Italy - Naples - Palace of Donn Anna
Villa Donn Anna, Naples - The building is on the site of the so-called " Rocks of the Siren" and was originally called " La Villa Sirena"

Winston Churchill posing in the garden of the White House
Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, posing hte the grounds of the White House, Washington, dressed in his siren suit. Churchill was in the USA for a meeting with Franklin D

THE SIREN
A siren or mermaid sits on a rock in the middle of the sea gazing wistfully after a galleon ship sailing off into the distance

Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, 3rd century
Roman mosaic from Tunisia of Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, tied to the mast, 3rd century

SIREN SONG
The Siren sings her song, luring sailors to destruction

Mermaid, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
7081798 Mermaid, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederick Stuart (1842-1924); 139.7x53.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American, out of copyright

Scene from Heinrich Heines poem Lorelei (chromolitho)
1093921 Scene from Heinrich Heines poem Lorelei (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Heinrich Heines poem Lorelei)

Siren or greater siren, Siren lacertina Eel-like
Siren or greater siren, Siren lacertina. Eel-like amphibian native to America.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Siren, salamander and axolotl
Greater siren, Siren lacertina, three-toed amphiuma, Amphiuma tridactylum, olm, Proteus anguinus (vulnerable), axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum (critically endangered), dwarf waterdog

Plate, 1710-20 (earthenware)
7340687 Plate, 1710-20 (earthenware) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Earthenware plate)

Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb
MMM5475286 Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb and the inscription 'Leith', c.1800 (pottery); National Maritime Museum

Double crowned mermaid. Engraving of a 15th century treaty
FGL5484123 Double crowned mermaid. Engraving of a 15th century treaty; Fototeca Gilardi.

Representation of a mermaid and an elf, imaginary creatures. Illustration by William de Morgan (1839-1917), 1877
FGL5484103 Representation of a mermaid and an elf, imaginary creatures. Illustration by William de Morgan (1839-1917), 1877; Fototeca Gilardi.

A mermaid playing harp to attract sailors. Engraving of the late 18th century
FGL5484095 A mermaid playing harp to attract sailors. Engraving of the late 18th century; Fototeca Gilardi.

The Mermaid (engraving)
8632542 The Mermaid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mermaid. Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

Mermaid - Aden (coloured photo)
8655851 Mermaid - Aden (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mermaid - Aden. Two men with a manatee at Aden, Yemen)

Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing)
LSE4091908 Letter U (Undine), mermaid under the sea, c.1908 (drawing) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Little Mermaid (lithograph)
GIA4761826 The Little Mermaid (lithograph) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Edmund Dulac , ed)

Mermaids playing (colour litho)
3642229 Mermaids playing (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mermaids playing. Illustration for Peter Pan's ABC illustrated in colour by Flora White (OUP)

Triton and mermaid, 1895 (illustration)
8698403 Triton and mermaid, 1895 (illustration) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); (add.info.: Paranormal. Mythology. Triton and Mermaid)

Sea monster, 1491 (engraving)
1950833 Sea monster, 1491 (engraving); (add.info.: Sea monsters (mermaid, monkey and old man), engraving from Hortus Sanitatis by Johannes de Cuba 1491); Photo © CCI.

Sea Monster Effigies : Triton, Siren, and Monarch sea creatures. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse
UIG5327182 Sea Monster Effigies : Triton, Siren, and Monarch sea creatures. From the 1642 book Monstrorum Historia by Ulisse Aldrovandi (Bologna, 1522-1605)

Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of a siren mosaic in Rome, 12th century (mosaic)
JEB4853819 Symbolic representation of the Universe. Detail of a siren mosaic in Rome, 12th century (mosaic); 360x440 cm; (add.info.: Romanesque mosaic of the four rivers, 12th century)

A mermaid. Engraving of a 15th century treaty
FGL5484128 A mermaid. Engraving of a 15th century treaty; Fototeca Gilardi.

"The Mermaid of Amboine, a sea monster that would have been found near the capital of the Moluccan Islands near
FGL5489070 "The Mermaid of Amboine, a sea monster that would have been found near the capital of the Moluccan Islands near Borneo in Indonesia

A siren raises a laurel wreath in front of the hull of a ship rising from the ecomme - vignette
LEG4339178 A siren raises a laurel wreath in front of the hull of a ship rising from the ecomme - vignette, claims for the launch of the royal ship Roma (Italy), April 21

Siren, invented by Charles Cagniard de la Tour, 1874 (engraving)
1574790 Siren, invented by Charles Cagniard de la Tour, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Siren, invented by Charles Cagniard de la Tour (1777-1859), French engineer and physicist

Merchant ship, 15th Century (woodcut)
8672865 Merchant ship, 15th Century (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant ship, 15th Century)

Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8646514 Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mattock, Mattress, Maul-stick, Meadow, Medal, Melon, Mermaid, Meter, Mile-post, Milk-can, Milkmaid
8650060 Mattock, Mattress, Maul-stick, Meadow, Medal, Melon, Mermaid, Meter, Mile-post, Milk-can, Milkmaid, Mill-dam (engraving) by German School

Line of kids paddling in the sea (colour litho)
8649518 Line of kids paddling in the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Line of kids paddling in the sea. Postcard, early 20th century)

Figures from Children's Books: Mermaid (colour litho)
8651824 Figures from Children's Books: Mermaid (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mermaid)

Francois Fradin, 1535 (two-color print)
7273661 Francois Fradin, 1535 (two-color print); 13.8x10.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Printer seal of the French printer and bookseller Francois Fradin (fl)

One mermaid wearing a turban and another with a monkey's body and face. Engraving of a 15th century treaty
FGL5484137 One mermaid wearing a turban and another with a monkey's body and face. Engraving of a 15th century treaty; Fototeca Gilardi.

Seascape people of mermaid and sea monsters, (monk fish...) Engraving taken from " Hortus Sanitatis ", 1491
FGL5484082 Seascape people of mermaid and sea monsters, (monk fish...) Engraving taken from " Hortus Sanitatis ", 1491; Fototeca Gilardi.

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666599 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sirens)

You should've seen the one that got away! (colour litho)
8656557 You should've seen the one that got away! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "You should've seen the one that got away)

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912629 A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: A mermaid or siren in German women's costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight)

Fables: "The Little Mermaid". Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875)
FGL5466493 Fables: "The Little Mermaid". Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The little mermaid became a woman near her Prince Charming. 19th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Statue of a Greek muse in chiton and sandals, with siren's feathers in her hair
FLO4997309 Statue of a Greek muse in chiton and sandals, with siren's feathers in her hair. In the house of Francesco Lisca in Parione. Copperplate engraving by G

La petite sirene - in " Contes" by Hans Christian Andersen, ill. by Edmund (Edmond) Dulac (1882-1953), ed
LSE4108196 La petite sirene - in " Contes" by Hans Christian Andersen, ill. by Edmund (Edmond) Dulac (1882-1953), ed

Hagen and the Mermaids (engraving)
8646915 Hagen and the Mermaids (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hagen and the Mermaids)

Stained glass windows representing merrenes, Grand Theatre du Liceu (stained glass)
AIS5341993 Stained glass windows representing merrenes, Grand Theatre du Liceu (stained glass); © Iberfoto.

Mermaid, 15th century (engraving)
1950836 Mermaid, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: Mermaid with a double tail (Melusine), german engraving, 15th century); Photo © CCI.

Mermaid on the beach looking at a can of soap - advertising for the brand "Pears", 1904 (watercolour)
LSE4093582 Mermaid on the beach looking at a can of soap - advertising for the brand "Pears", 1904 (watercolour); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Siren: A Captivating Tale of Myths, Music, and History" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of sirens as we explore their diverse presence throughout history. From Winston Churchill donning his iconic Siren Suit at Chartwell, Kent to the haunting British Ballad, "The Mermaid, " these mythical creatures have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. In times of peril during World War II, the Metropolitan Police air raid siren pierced through the darkness, warning citizens of impending danger. Meanwhile, David Wright's captivating artwork titled "The Siren" invites us to delve into a realm where beauty and danger intertwine. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Italy's Naples - standing before the majestic Palace of Donn Anna, and is here that legends whisper tales of seductive sirens luring sailors with their irresistible songs. Even Winston Churchill couldn't resist striking a pose amidst the White House garden's tranquility. Delving deeper into mythology and artistry, we encounter mesmerizing depictions such as "SIREN SONG, " an alluring melody that bewitches all who hear it. The oil painting "Mermaid" from 1889 captures both grace and mystery while Heinrich Heine's poem Lorelei transports us to a scene brimming with chromolitho magic. Beyond folklore lies fascinating biology – meet the eel-like creature known as the greater siren or Siren lacertina alongside its amphibian counterparts: salamanders and axolotls. These real-life wonders remind us that truth can be just as captivating as fiction. "The Siren" beckons you to immerse yourself in this captivating journey through time and imagination. Discover how these mythical beings continue to captivate hearts and minds across cultures – forever leaving their melodious imprint upon our souls.