Swan Collection

Daredevil Diver Leslie Gadsby, Shanklin Pier, Isle of Wight and his variety of crazy dives, including a 90ft dive in a sack, a 45ft long arm balance

Royal Ediswan, Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company 1919

Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) Russian ballet dancer photographed here in Swan Lake in 1920

Marco Polo leaving Venice, 1300s
Marco Polo leaving Venice on his journey to China, 1338. Color lithograph reproductioin of a manuscript: Bod. Misc. 264

RMS Carpathia, 1903
Photograph of the Cunard Lines RMS Carpathia, launched by the Swan Hunter Shipyard, in 1902. She was the first vessel built for the Cunard Line which was exclusively for second

View of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Berwick-upon-Tweed is a town in the county of Northumberland. It is the northernmost town in England. It is located 2 1aua2 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border

Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour - Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water - Cleveland - UK Digital
ROY-517-M Mute Swans - Pair in courtship behaviour, necks creating heart shape Back-lit early morning mist rising from the water - Cleveland Cygnus olor Digitally manipulated image Roy Glen Please

Lohengrin Arrives
Lohengrin arrives in a boat drawn by Elsas brother Godfrey, who has been transformed by Ortruds witchcraft into a swan

Two swans on water

A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance, 1923
A portrait of Anna Pavlova, the worlds greatest ballerina in her Swan Dance, 1923 Date: 1923

HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective)
HOGARTH: FALSE PERSPECTIVE. Satire on False Perspective. (Whoever makes a design, without the knowledge of perspective, will be liable to such absurdities as are shown in this print)

Leda and the Swan. Private Collection

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus), flying at sunset, Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, November 2016

Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving)
XOS1448854 Panorama of London, 1616 (engraving) by Visscher, Nicolaes (Claes) Jansz (1586-1652); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London from South bank with its Tudor theatres)

Swans in front of Leeds Castle, Kent, England

Swan Fountain Pens 1932
A selection of Swan pens for you to give your friends at Christmas, knowing that the pleasing hues give added charm to fine craftsmanship

Lohengrin and the Dove of the Holy Grail who will tow his boat (replacing the swan) to Monsalvat Date: first performed 1850

Anna Pavlova (1881 - 1931), Russian ballet dancer as the Dying Swan in a performance of Swan Lake'. Date: 1912

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary Letts
Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Hugh of Lincoln (1135/40-1200), also known as Hugh of Avalon, was a French noble, Benedictine and Carthusian monk

Cygnus atratus, black swan
Watercolour 351 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection

Ireland, Claddagh. Sunrise on town and swans on Galway Bay

Winter Circle by Vernon Ward
Swans and ducks swim together in a pond, watched by gulls who stand in the snow

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried and Odette fall in love
Siegfried and Odette fall in love while the little swans dance. Because of an evil spell, they are swans by day, and only resume human shape at midnight

Whooper Swan - two Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8484 Whooper Swan - two Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Three Swans
Three swans among the rushes on the banks of a river

The Wild Swans (The Twelve Brothers Turned Into Swans), 1928. Re re-telling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Mute Swan - adult bird preening - Cleveland - UK
ROY-650 Mute Swan - adult bird preening Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mute Swans - two birds taking off from water in early morning light - UK
ROY-579 Mute Swans - two birds taking off from water in early morning light UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Windsor castle and river Thames, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Bewick's Swan - taking off Slimbridge Gloucester, UK
COS-758 Bewicks Swan- taking off Slimbridge, Gloucester Olor columbianus bewickii Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long Walk view from Claddagh Quay, Galway town, County Galway, Connacht, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Blunt / Cygnus & Lyra / Pl32
The constellation of Cygnus - a flying swan - and Lyra - that of an ancient Greek lyre

Mute swans (Cygnus olor) with cygnets swimming, New Jersey, USA

Hotel Buffalo, Buffalo, NY State, USA. To be found on the corner of Swan and Washington Streets. Renamed thus (from The Hotel Statler - built in 1907) in 1923, sadly in 1968 it was demolished

Cygnus constellation. Cygnus, the swan, is a summer constellation in the northern hemisphere, although it is far north enough to be at least partly seen year-round from many northern parts

Swans in a punt at Henley
A punt load of swans, and two cygnets, about to be transported higher up the River Thames for their safety, in preparation for the annual Henley Regatta in early July

Swan on the River Thames at Walton-on-Thames, near London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mute Swan Swimming
Mute swan swimming (Cygnus olor)

Chinese Abacus 1814
A man uses a " swan-pen" - a Chinese version of the abacus

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) adult, silhouetted on water at dusk, Martin Mere W. W. T. Lancashire, England, February
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) adult, silhouetted on water at dusk, Martin Mere W.W.T. Lancashire, England, February

The Finish of the Race for Doggetts Coat and Badge, London
Engraving showing the finish of the Race for Thames Watermen for Doggetts Coat and Badge, Chelsea, 1869. This race, held on the River Thames, between the Old Swan, London Bridge, and the White Swan

Twilight at Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swan swimming at sunset on Coniston Water in autumn, Coniston, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Swans on the River Thames with suspension bridge in the background, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, Europe

Swan, Loves Miracle
LOVEs MIRACLE (Annies Swan) He was only a clerk Devoted to work, But his life became lyrical Thanks to loves miracle

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"Graceful and Timeless: The Swan's Enchanting Journey Through History" From the ethereal beauty of Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake to the heroic rescue by RMS Carpathia in 1903, swans have captivated our hearts throughout time. These majestic creatures have left their mark on significant moments like Marco Polo's departure from Venice in the 1300s, symbolizing elegance and freedom. In a picturesque view of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, swans glide across tranquil waters, reflecting the serenity they bring wherever they go. Among them stands Cygnus atratus, the black swan, adding an air of mystery to their presence. Witnessing mute swans engaging in courtship behavior against a backdrop of back-lit early morning mist rising from the water is truly enchanting. This scene captured in Cleveland - UK showcases nature's artistry with digital manipulation emphasizing a heart shape – a testament to love found amidst tranquility. Whether it be two swans gracefully floating on water or Anna Pavlova herself embodying their essence through her iconic dance moves, these birds continue to inspire awe and admiration. A portrait immortalizes Anna Pavlova as she flawlessly performs her mesmerizing Swan Dance in 1923 – forever etching her name alongside these elegant creatures. Even centuries ago, London recognized the allure of swans as depicted in a panorama engraving from 1616. Their presence adds charm and grace to any landscape they inhabit. In contrast, William Hogarth's satirical artwork warns about false perspective but inadvertently highlights how even distorted images cannot diminish the splendor that is associated with these regal birds. Lastly, we recall Leda and the Swan – an ancient mythological tale that intertwines passion and transformation. Swans possess an undeniable allure that has inspired countless artists throughout history; their symbolism transcends time itself. The story of "swan" is one of timeless elegance, grace, and inspiration.