Swag Collection

A SWAGMAN
A Swagsman

Venus, sculpture by Vincenzo Danti (1530-76) 1572 (bronze)
BEN82520 Venus, sculpture by Vincenzo Danti (1530-76) 1572 (bronze); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Figs 1-7: Silk from Specimens in the Royal Museum at Stuttgart...The silk industry

Madonna surrounded by a Garland of Flowers (oil on panel)
471258 Madonna surrounded by a Garland of Flowers (oil on panel) by Schut, Cornelius I (1597-1655); 76.2x52.4 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Dining room window curtains, Regency style
6338608 Dining room window curtains, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dining room window curtains, Regency style)

Venetian window and curtain, Regency style
6338610 Venetian window and curtain, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Venetian window and curtain, Regency style)

A large historiated initial P, depicting a Nativity scene, c
985974 A large historiated initial P, depicting a Nativity scene, c.1490 (tempera & gold on vellum) by Crema, Giovanni Pietro Medici Da (fl.c.1490); 18.5x18.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Basket of Fruit (oil on copper)
1217493 Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Basket of Fruit (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 14x20 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Old Clothes, from Description of the Plates, Representing the Itinerant Traders of
XYC281540 Old Clothes, from Description of the Plates, Representing the Itinerant Traders of London... (coloured engraving) by Craig

The Grand Hosanna, or Ceremony on the Eighth Day of the Feast of Tabernacles in
CHT207499 The Grand Hosanna, or Ceremony on the Eighth Day of the Feast of Tabernacles in the Temple of Jerusalem (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Capitalism from L Assiette Au Beurre magazine, pub
CSM74185 Capitalism from L Assiette Au Beurre magazine, pub. June 1907 (litho) (see also 75319) by Galantara, Gabriele (Rata Langa) (1865-1937); Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design

The Wonders of the Deep: an Idyll (oil on canvas)
1763732 The Wonders of the Deep: an Idyll (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 97.8x138.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Swag of Roses, Tulips, Dahlias and other Flowers (oil on panel)
CH401841 A Swag of Roses, Tulips, Dahlias and other Flowers (oil on panel) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Swag of grapes, peaches, plums and cherries with a snail in a stone niche with a bunch of
CH448344 Swag of grapes, peaches, plums and cherries with a snail in a stone niche with a bunch of apricots and bee on a ledge, 1666 (oil on canvas) by Gelder

Sarcophagus of St. Helena depicting Roman cavaliers and Barbarian prisoners (porphyry) (b / w photo)
ALI375364 Sarcophagus of St. Helena depicting Roman cavaliers and Barbarian prisoners (porphyry) (b/w photo) by Paleo-Christian, (4th century); Vatican Museums and Galleries

BIG BOSS
Democracy - Depicting a vulture over looking workers while sitting upon a human skull 1941

Sarcophagus of St. Helena depicting Roman cavaliers and Barbarian prisoners (porphyry)
ALI172873 Sarcophagus of St. Helena depicting Roman cavaliers and Barbarian prisoners (porphyry) by Paleo-Christian, (4th century); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Down on his luck (b / w photo)
2813622 Down on his luck (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down on his luck)

Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes
488399 Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

Monument to Carlo Gesualdo (c. 1561-1613) (marble)
ALI145697 Monument to Carlo Gesualdo (c.1561-1613) (marble) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples, Campania, Italy; Alinari

Tomb of Ilaria del Carretto (d. 1405) (marble)
VLS60489 Tomb of Ilaria del Carretto (d.1405) (marble) by Quercia, Jacopo della (c.1372-1438); Lucca Cathedral, Italy; (add.info)

Festoon of flowers, before 1661 (oil on canvas)
5938210 Festoon of flowers, before 1661 (oil on canvas) by Seghers, Daniel (1590-1661); 35.2x39.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

An Oval Portrait of a Woman in Profile with a Decorative Border of Grotesques and Swags
659220 An Oval Portrait of a Woman in Profile with a Decorative Border of Grotesques and Swags, with Flanking Allegorical Figures of Fame and Victory Holding a Coronet, (red and black chalk)

Cinerary Chest, c. 25-50 AD (marble)
FIT278747 Cinerary Chest, c.25-50 AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height:46 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Figure group of Two Bacchantes Adorning Pan, Derby, c. 1780 (porcelain)
HMP250976 Figure group of Two Bacchantes Adorning Pan, Derby, c.1780 (porcelain) by Stephan, Pierre (fl. 1770-95); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Christ enthroned with angels, bas relief (tin glazed earthenware)
VLS76952 Christ enthroned with angels, bas relief (tin glazed earthenware) by Della Robbia (15th century) (workshop of); Duomo, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Garland of Flowers (oil on copper)
1217494 Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Garland of Flowers (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 14x20 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mural design for the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, c. 1840 (w / c on paper)
CHT173071 Mural design for the Hermitage, St. Petersburg, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Klenze, Leo von (1784-1864); Archives des Tsars, St

Shelter Pets Project - Loki
We are happy to announce the addition of Master Pet Couturier Anthony Rubio to our Shelter Pets Project family. Anthony's designs are legendary

Two angels supporting a cartouche or shield, 1568-77. 1568-77
Two angels supporting a cartouche or shield, 1568-77

Metal fittings, France and Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Metal fittings, France and Germany, 18th century, (1898). Figs 1-15: Metal mountings from casts in the collection of plaster casts in the Royal Technical Institute

Floral swag flowers fruits birds
Floral with a swag of flowers, fruits and birds

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1916. The First Step. Cartoon from an American newspaper, 1916, promoting the learning of English as the immigrants first step to productive and successful citizenship

Decorative border designs. circa 1900

Elegant dresses for dining 1912
Four women wearing fashionable high waist tunic dining dresses. Date: 1912

Paris fashion plate 1878
Silk Christmas and New Years party dresses. Hair arranged high, the front parted and waved, or the ends curved forward in crescent shape on the forehead, chignon on the nape of the neck. Date: 1878

Frieze Grotesques Mask Wearing Whimple Crown
Artokoloro

The Baptism of Vajk (oil on canvas)
BAL47789 The Baptism of Vajk (oil on canvas) by Benczur, Gyula (or Julius de) (1844-1920); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; (add.info.: Stephen (c.970-1038)

The Virgin and Child encircled by a garland of flowers held aloft by cherubs, c. 1624
BAL416653 The Virgin and Child encircled by a garland of flowers held aloft by cherubs, c.1624 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) & Balen

Design for printed textile. Pencil on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1959

NÜCKEL: EMIGRANTS. Lead engraving, c1930, by Otto Nückel
NÜCKEL: EMIGRANTS. Lead engraving, c1930, by Otto Nückel

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. / nNewly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving
IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. /nNewly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving dinner in the United States at Castle Garden, New York, 1884. Contemporary American wood engraving

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Newly landed European immigrants leaving Castle Garden in New York City after having been admitted into the United States, c1885. Line engraving, American, 1892

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Newly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving dinner in the United States at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1884

Fulness of Joy Plate 2
Floral accompaniment to Psalm 16.11: a garland or swag, in the shape of a horseshoe, composed of daisies & grass. Date: circa 1880

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"Unveiling the Swag: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into a world where swag takes on various forms, from a swagman roaming the Australian outback to a vibrant parrot flaunting its colorful feathers. Explore the intricate silk-weaving techniques of 18th and 19th-century Germany, as an unknown creator masterfully crafts beauty in every thread. Intrigue surrounds Madonna as she finds herself encircled by a garland of flowers, symbolizing purity and grace. Regency-style dining room window curtains add elegance to any space, while Venetian windows with flowing curtains transport us to another era. A large historiated initial "P" captures our attention with its depiction of a Nativity scene, reminding us of the timeless story that continues to inspire hope. Meanwhile, a decorative still-life composition showcases nature's bounty through an exquisite basket of fruit painted delicately on copper. Travel back in time as we encounter old clothes worn by itinerant traders in days gone by - each garment carrying stories untold. Witness the grandeur and spectacle of the Feast of Tabernacles unfold before your eyes in vivid detail. Capitalism is laid bare through thought-provoking illustrations from L'Assiette Au Beurre magazine; they invite contemplation on society's ever-evolving economic landscape. Dive deep into an idyllic underwater world where wonders abound - marvel at mystical creatures brought to life on canvas. Swag transcends mere material possessions; it encompasses culture, history, artistry, and human expression. Join us on this captivating journey through time and discover how swag has shaped our past and continues to influence our present.