Sparrow Collection (page 8)

A Good Shot!, c1820, (1922). Artist: Abraham Cooper
A Good Shot!, c1820, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Ware Washing!, c1860, (1922). Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Ware Washing!, c1860, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Over the Stream, c1800, (1922). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Over the Stream, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Plate V: Grand Leicestershire Steeplechase, 1829, 1830, (1922). Artist: Charles Bentley
Plate V: Grand Leicestershire Steeplechase, 1829, 1830, (1922).After Henry Thomas Alken(1785?1851). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring

Full Cry - And A Fall, c1790, (1922). Artist: George Morland
Full Cry - And A Fall, c1790, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

The Village Hunt, c1800, (1922). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Village Hunt, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Now, Contract, Says Dick, By Jove Those D--d Quornites Shall Now See The Trick, 1790, (1922). Artist: Francis Jukes
Now, Contract, Says Dick, By Jove Those D--d Quornites Shall Now See The Trick, 1790, (1922). After Charles Loraine Smith (1751-1835)

Brood Mares and Foals, late 18th century, (1922). Artist: George Townley Stubbs
Brood Mares and Foals, late 18th century, (1922). After George Stubbs (1724-1806). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited

The Bibury Meeting, early 19th century, (1922). Artist: C Turner
The Bibury Meeting, early 19th century, (1922). After Henry Bernard Chalon (1770?1849). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head

The Hunter Taking A Flying Leap Over A Rivulet, c1740, (1922). Artist: James Seymour
The Hunter Taking A Flying Leap Over A Rivulet, c1740, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Shooting: 1769, (1922). Artist: George Stubbs
Shooting: 1769, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Hedge Sparrow, (Prunella modularis), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Rye House, Hertfordshire, 1784. Artist: Sparrow
Rye House, Hertfordshire, 1784. Rye House, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England. The remaining gatehouse of Rye House is a Grade I listed building

An Ancient Water Tower, in Hampshire, 1786. Artist: Sparrow
An Antient Water Tower, in Hampshire, 1786. From The Antiquities of England and Wales, by Henry Boswell. [Alex Hogg, London]

Charlton House, Wiltshire, 1808. Artist:s Sparrow
Charlton House, Wiltshire, 1808. The seat of the Earl of Suffolk

Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London, c19th century (1907). Artist: Sparrow
Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London, c19th century (1907). The residence of the Marquess of Lansdowne, designed by Robert Adam

Children feeding the sparrows in Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. A print from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, Amalgamated Press, London, 1926-1927

Hedgesparrow - Accen tor modula ris, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Hedgesparrow - Accen tor modula ris, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

House-Sparrow -- Pas ser domes ticus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
House-Sparrow -- Pas ser domes ticus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

The Manner of Travelling in Winter in Kamtschatka, 19th century. Artist: Sparrow
The Manner of Travelling in Winter in Kamtschatka, 19th century. Sleigh pulled by huskies in Russias Far East

A bird charmer, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A bird charmer, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Lady with a Bird, 18th century. Artist: Louis Michel van Loo
Lady with a Bird, 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Swallow and Sparrow, Roman wall painting from Boscoreale near Pompeii, 1st century. There are at least four Roman villas that have been excavated in Boscoreale, Italy

Picture No. 12010796
Greenfinch and Tree Sparrow - at a feeding station in winter - Germany Date:

Picture No. 12010795
Greenfinch and Tree Sparrow - at a feeding station in winter - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992502
Eastern Bluebird - Sialia sialis - This nest destroyed by HoUSe Sparrows - Eastern Blue, birds, bird live in meadows and openings surrounded by trees that offer suitable nest holes - Connecticut

Dodo bird
illustration of a dodo bird in black and white

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)

Jugend front cover, naked woman feeding birds
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting a naked woman feeding birds. She holds food in her hands, and the birds swoop down. Date: 1898

Tree Sparrows - 3 young birds perched on cherry tree branch, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4044 Tree Sparrows - 3 young birds perched on cherry tree branch Lower Saxony, Germany Passer montanus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

John Sparrow, 1615-1670. English barrister best known as a translator

Birds and Plants, by Japanese artist Ohara Koson, 1877 - 1945. Ohara Koson was part of the shin-hanga, or new prints movement

Dark-Eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) perched on a branch in a conifer tree; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Spotted Towhee, Arizona, USA
Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) perched on a stump in the foothills of the Chiricahua Mountains near Portal; Arizona, United States of America

sparrow shell Suzumegai title object comparison
The sparrow shell Suzumegai (title on object) A comparison of Genroku poems and shells (series title) Genroku kasen kaiawase (series title on object)

House Sparrow, Haussperling, Passer domesticus ssp domesticus, juvenile, Croatia, Passer domesticus

A Small Bird Clings To A Pine Cone; Alaska, United States Of America

A Song Sparrow (Melospiza Melodia) Sings; Newport, Oregon, United States Of America

Song Sparrow (Melospiza Melodia) Perches On A Plant; Hoquiam, Washington, United States Of America

A White-Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia Leucophrys) Perches In A Tree; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Savannah Sparrow Singing While Perch On A Lupine Blossom In Portage, Southcentral Alaska During Summer

A Sparrow Perched On A Small Branch; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Large-flowered Flat Bill and Sparrow, ca. 1833. ca. 1833. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Large-flowered Flat Bill and Sparrow, ca. 1833

Bamboo and Sparrows, ca. 1840. ca. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Bamboo and Sparrows, ca. 1840

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) at nest box entrance, Bursfelde, Lower Saxony, Germany

Rufous-winged Sparrow (Peucaea carpalis), Arizona

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) male taking a dustbath, Bursfelde, Lower Saxony, Germany

White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) calling during breeding season, Canada

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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.