Sparrow Collection

The Darley Arabian, c1720, (1922). After John Wootton (c 1682?1764). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Edith Piaf Photo
(born Edith Giovanna Gassion) changed name to Piaf (= slang for sparrow): popular French singer

Birds / Tree Sparrow
TREE SPARROW (Passer montanus)

House Sparrow Male in flight, wings down, side view
BB-661 House Sparrow - Male in flight, wings down, side view Passer domesticus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Victorian Greeting Card - The Pickpocket
Two penguins out for a stroll whilst a sparrow picks a pocket. Date: circa 1890

Lansdowne House in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, 1808

Renard the Fox, c1800, (1922). Artist: Philip Reinagle
Renard the Fox, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Titmouse and Camellias (right), Sparrow and Wild Roses (center), and Black-naped Oriol... ca. 1833
Titmouse and Camellias (right), Sparrow and Wild Roses (center), and Black-naped Oriole and Cherry Blossoms (left), ca. 1833

Picture No. 11980703
Nelson's Sparrow during fall migration in Connecticut Date:

Goldfinch Pine Finch bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

Java Sparrow - front view, captive, wild in Java, Bali and introduced into the tropics Bedfordshire UK
BB-755 Java Sparrow - front view, captive Bedfordshire UK Padda oryzivora Found wild in Java, Bali and introduced into the tropics Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display

House Sparrows - 2 Males fighting on garden fence Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1798 House Sparrows - 2 Males fighting on garden fence Lower Saxony, Germany Passer domesticus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Invited guests at the bird-table by Neave Parker
A variety of British birds at a bird-table on a snowy winters day. 1. Robin, 2. starlings, 3. Redwing, 4. Chaffinch, 5. Nuthatch, 6. sparrow, 7. great spotted woodpecker, 8. blackbird, 8, thrush, 10

Herbarium : Quercus robur (oak leaf) Parus Caeruleus (blue tit)
BAT5470791 Herbarium : Quercus robur (oak leaf) Parus Caeruleus (blue tit), Motacilla Trogcodytes (Troglodyte in the centre) and Fringilla Coelebs (chaffin) in the bottom of the image by Ligozzi

Picture No. 11807386
Small Songbird tracks in snow March in Connecticut bird tracks in snow Date:

Wilsons Warbler Perched in Wild Mustard
Male Wilsons Warbler perches on delicate branch of Wild Mustard wildflowers at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Spanish sparrows – in flight Cyrpus 003998
BB-1263 Spanish sparrows - in flight Cyprus Passer hispaniolenis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tree Sparrow - at entrance of nest box - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4783 Tree Sparrow - at entrance of nest box Lower Saxony - Germany Passer montanus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

House Sparrow-juvenile on blossoming blackthorn branch, Northumberland UK
USH-2163 House Sparrow - juvenile on blossoming blackthorn branch Northumberland, UK Passer domesticus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

John Sparrow, translator
6117709 John Sparrow, translator; (add.info.: John Sparrow, 1615-1670. English barrister best known as a translator.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630790 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Snow-man, Snow-shoes, Snow-storm, Snuffers, Sofa, Soldier, Spaniel, Spanworm, Sparrow, Spearman, Spider
8650074 Snow-man, Snow-shoes, Snow-storm, Snuffers, Sofa, Soldier, Spaniel, Spanworm, Sparrow, Spearman, Spider, Spittoon (engraving) by German School

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White throated sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis (Passe pennsylvanica). Illustration copied from George Edwards after Mr
FLO4641269 White throated sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis (Passe pennsylvanica). Illustration copied from George Edwards after Mr. William Bartram of Philadelphia

Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra, and house sparrow, Passe domesticus
FLO4598031 Hawfinch, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra, and house sparrow, Passe domesticus, on a flowerpot

A child feeding a robin from the window, 1850
3478001 A child feeding a robin from the window, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a child feeding a robin from the window. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lesser Antillean bullfinch (Black sparrow), Loxigilla noctis (Muscicapa olivacea)
FLO4641301 Lesser Antillean bullfinch (Black sparrow), Loxigilla noctis (Muscicapa olivacea). Illustration copied from George Edwards

A boy with his pet nightingale, 1850
3477999 A boy with his pet nightingale, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boy with his pet nightingale in a cage, from Thomas Bewick's 'Select Fables')

Reed Bunting
Adrian Błaszczyk

A boy listening to a robin, 1850
3478005 A boy listening to a robin, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a boy listening to a robin. Illustrated by Francis Arthur Fraser (1846-1924) Scottish

Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879764 Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Germain (1845-93); 46x55.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Rock Sparrow
Wesam Sharaf

Northern Mockingbird
Xiao Cai

Doron Braunstein

USA, Washington State. Olympic National Park, dark-eyed Junco (Oregon Race)

USA, Colorado, North Park, dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

USA, Washington State. Titlow Park, dark-eyed Junco (Oregon Race), winter snow

American tree sparrow, Alaskan spring

Sparrows, Printed 1762. Creator: Miyazaki Yuzen
Sparrows, Printed 1762

Sparrow-Nests in Philadelphia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sparrow-Nests in Philadelphia, 1876....those diminutive houses in the trees for sparrows are to be seen all about town. They were placed there by the inhabitants for the birds that were imported

Sparrows in a Cherry Tree. Five studies in one frame, NM 2223-2227, 1885. Creator: Bruno Liljefors
Sparrows in a Cherry Tree. Five studies in one frame, NM 2223-2227, 1885

The Greedy Old Woman Leaving the Three Sparrows, c1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Greedy Old Woman Leaving the Three Sparrows, c1886. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892

Stylized Sparrow, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Stylized Sparrow, 19th century

Passer melanurus (Cape sparrow or mossie), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Passer melanurus (Cape sparrow or mossie), 1778

House sparrow, 1650-1719. Creator: Jan Weenix
House sparrow, 1650-1719

Crested Tit
Jeke Haenen

Le Dénicheur de moineaux. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Pater
Le Denicheur de moineaux

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The sparrow, a creature of diverse beauty and intrigue, has captivated artists and photographers throughout history. From the elegant strokes of The Darley Arabian in 1720 to the timeless charm captured in Edith Piaf's photo, sparrows have been immortalized in various art forms. In nature, we witness their delicate presence as they perch on branches, like the Tree Sparrow blending seamlessly with its surroundings. And when House Sparrows take flight with wings gracefully down, it's a sight that mesmerizes even the most casual observer. Artists like Ando Hiroshige masterfully depicted these birds alongside other elements of nature - Titmouse and Camellias on one hand or Sparrow and Wild Roses at center stage. Their works transport us back to ca. 1833 when such scenes were commonplace. Even Victorian Greeting Cards found inspiration from sparrows; The Pickpocket card reminds us of their cleverness while Renard the Fox showcases Philip Reinagle's artistic prowess combined with this avian marvel. Invited guests flocking around bird-tables by Neave Parker show how sparrows bring joy not only through visual appeal but also by enlivening our surroundings. Picture No. 11807386 and Picture No. 11980703 capture these moments perfectly. For those interested in ornithology, lithographs like Goldfinch Pine Finch bird lithograph from 1890 offer detailed insights into different species' characteristics - including that of the Java Sparrow seen front view - whether captive or wild across Java, Bali or introduced into Bedfordshire UK tropics. The sparrow is more than just a small bird; it represents an enduring symbol of grace and adaptability in both art and nature alike. Its presence brings life to canvases, photographs, greeting cards, and scientific studies – reminding us all to appreciate the beauty found within our feathered friends.