Swan Collection (#7)

Swan Lake
Atsushi Kaneko

Swan lake
Ruiqing P

Pier Paolo

Swan Lake
Alexandr Pobat

The Parade
P.J.M.Willington

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Hilde Ghesquiere

Forever
Monika Schwager

The ephemerality of distant love
Alexandr Kukrinov

USA, Washington State. Skagit Valley, tundra swans flying, winter storm clouds

USA, Oregon, Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, trumpeter swans, territory dispute

Two whooper swans, Cygnus cygnus, on snowy and icy Ostadvatnet Lake. Ostadvatnet Lake, Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway

The First Sunrise of 2023
Jay Wang

Floral and swan
Justyna Jaszke

Become a swan
Monika Vanhercke

Love Dance
Fion Wong

Waking up
Hilde Ghesquiere

Shark attack
Jo Beerens

The Harrogate Hydro, spa and hotel in the Yorkshire town of Harrogate with accommodation for 300 guests and the very latests in hydropathic treatments

Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas)
990320 Allegories of Love - Cupid with a Torch and Arrow, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 50.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Yellowstone National Park, trumpeter swan flaps its wings after preening

Mute swan (cygnus olor) family, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, June

Leda and the Swan, 1840-1850. Creator: Mussini, Luigi (1813-1888)
Leda and the Swan, 1840-1850. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) on the edge of the Upper Yellowstone River. Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. January

Picture No. 12479561
Mute swan - cygnet on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

Picture No. 12479560
Mute swan - female with cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

Leda and the Swan, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Leda and the Swan, 1735. Found in the Collection of Muse e des beaux-arts, Troyes

RF - Mute swan (Cygnus olor) taking off from a pond Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands June

RF - Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) pair with chicks on water La Pampa, Argentina

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on a misty morning, with wings raised up in aggressive stance, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. December

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) and cygnet, Vaala, Finland, July

Swan swimming in Vltava River near Charles bridge against snowy sky in winter, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans

England, Berkshire, Windsor, Windsor Castle and River Thames

Poland, Lublin Voivodeship, Parczew County, Swan(Cygnus olor) with cygnet on the coast of the Czarne Lake

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Swans on a river, with cattle in a snow covered field beyond. Possibly near Gaddesden. Hertfordshire. Photographed by John Gay in the 1950s or 1960s

Portrait of a swan on a white background
Portrait of swan near the village of Reach, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Park landscape with ruins (wall field). Creator: Johan Pasch
Park landscape with ruins (wall field), Unknown date

Garden landscape with exotic birds. Creator: Johan Pasch
Garden landscape with exotic birds

Still life with dead swan, a peacock and a dog by a garden fountain, 1684. Creator: Jan Weenix
Still life with dead swan, a peacock and a dog by a garden fountain, 1684

Heemstede Manor, 1766. Creator: Johannes Janson
Heemstede Manor, 1766. Castle with fence and a moat. On the left a carriage leaves via the gatehouse

Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Creator: C.R
Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Annual rowing race on the River Thames in London. The Crews Returning; Off Chiswick Eyot; Clearing the Course

The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860. Creator: Unknown. The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860....an elegant yacht, the very similitude of a gigantic white swan...constructed from drawings and sections by the owner

The New Lion-House, Zoological Society's Gardens, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The New Lion-House, Zoological Society's Gardens, [London], 1876....large new building...for the more commodious lodging of the grand species of feline carnivorous animals...The interior is very

Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest, 1740. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest, 1740

View of Luxemburg House at Maarssen on the Vecht, 1757-1822. Creator: Hermanus Petrus Schouten
View of Luxemburg House at Maarssen on the Vecht, 1757-1822

First audience of a British minister with the Tycoon of Japan at Jeddo... 1860. Creator: Unknown
First audience of a British minister with the Tycoon of Japan at Jeddo [ie Eddo] - from a sketch by S. J. Gower, 1860. Mr

Noli me tangere, 1914. Creator: Girieud, Pierre Paul (1876-1948)
Noli me tangere, 1914. Private Collection

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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.