Antique Swift

“The love of the almost primitive wilderness which appears in many of Homer’s landscapes and the swift, sure touch with which he suggests rather than describes–these also characteriz...

Stamped "Poison". Marked Swift's Dry Arsenate of Lead. Hudson Bay piece ex.

The vessel, a classical galley with oars and sails, swiftly leaves the shores of Naxos, emphasizing the finality of her abandonment.

She is seated outside of her home, where she has brought her yarn swift to take in the sun and fresh air while she works.

Sarri's exceptional talent swiftly earned recognition, with his painting "The Apotheosis of Madonna" exhibited at the Alinari competition in 1900.

This unique representation is associated with Jupiter Dolichenus, a Roman military mystery cult that emerged in Southeastern Turkey and swiftly gained traction among the legions, spr...

Gullivers Reise is an original modern rare book written by Jonathan Swift (Dublin, 1667 – Dublin, 1745) and illustrated by Lovis Corinth (21 July 1858 – 17 July 1925) in 1922.

Antique bird print depicting the chimney swallow, house martin, common swift and esculent swallow. This print originates from 'Museum of Natural History' by Sir John Richardson.

He became very successful, and illustrated books for authors such as Jonathan Swift, William Thackeray, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and George Eliot.

With the works of such important writers as Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, John Hawkesworth, Philip Stanhope 4th Earl of Chesterfield, Jonathan Swift, Richard Cumberland and Alexand...

Great was his indignation. He swiftly altered the words and then read the poem to me, remarking that it was the germ from which all the poetry of his group had sprung. … The sheet wa...

The SMS Hela, with its role in early WWI and its swift loss to submarine action, remains a reminder of the changing face of naval warfare in the early 20th century.

Propping the oval canvas up are three volumes of authors who influenced him; Shakespeare, Swift and Milton appealed to Hogarth’s dramatic and satirical leanings.

English, circa 1850 Founded in 1803 by Stephen Taprell and William Holland, a relation of the architect Henry Holland, Holland & Sons swiftly emerged as a preeminent furniture manu...

In a New York Evening Post review of King's first one-man show at the Ferargil Galleries in 1923, an unidentified critic observed how, "the broad handling of his themes gives vigor t...

19th Century French cold painted bronze on onyx ~ tortoise & hare is a charming depiction of the classic Aesop's fable of the swift rabbit racing the slow but determined tortoise.

Despite his father’s strong influence, though, Jac developed a technique that was uniquely his own: paint is applied in swift and short brushstrokes of opaque color, at times overlap...

Private use of the national flag rose swiftly during the patriotism that accompanied the Civil War, then exploded in 1876 during the centennial of American independence.

Together, they crafted opulent furniture and art pieces, blending onyx marble and bronze, occasionally incorporating enamel—a pioneering fusion that swiftly captivated affluent colle...

He studied there under the guidance of the master Alexandre Cabanel and swiftly made a name for himself. He exhibited at the Salon in Paris in 1869 and at London's Royal Academy.

The 145 portraits depict a broad range of the poet Samuel Rogers' contemporaries, friends and literary influences, and include Lord Byron, Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, Percy Byssh...

He illustrated several classics such as La Fontaine's Fables, Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Cervantes's Don Quixote.

He illustrated several classics such as La Fontaine's Fables, Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Cervantes's Don Quixote.

He illustrated several classics such as La Fontaine's Fables, Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Cervantes's Don Quixote.

Imagine the allure this painting will bring to your home or office – a timeless representation of an era when these swift vessels symbolized adventure, trade, and the pioneering spir...

They won a patent for ‘improvements in lamps’ the following year and swiftly launched the ‘Patent Duplex Lamp’, which using two wicks instead of one, gave out twice the light.

The scene depicts two elegantly dressed women strolling along a canal, their figures rendered with swift, expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and life.

François-Xavier de Beukelaer founded his liqueur distillery at Paardenmarkt in Antwerp but swiftly had to move to larger premises at 22 Bredastraat, with offices at 77 Kipdorp, and b...

This majestic bird is one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere and is notable for its size, powerful build, and swift flight. Both illustrations display the bi...

The blue and white hand-painted and glazed porcelain dial depicts allegories of night and day within a floral and foliate design, Night appearing as a women in sleep with a bat flyin...

The helmet's crest is marked with lightning bolt-like patterns, possibly signifying swiftness or ferocity. Below, on the left, stands an ornate helmet with a striking red crest spir...

The initial letter is a capital A written in a swift, fluid style, followed by a clear l-b-a-n.

The Palace was gutted by fire in 1871 and its ruins swiftly demolished.[9] He also undertook decorating work in the Salon de l’Hémicycle of the Palais de l’Elysée.

The impressionist style comes alive through Genberg's swift brushstrokes, reminiscent of the masterful techniques employed by Rembrandt, with branches delicately etched using the opp...

Garuda is generally a protector with power to swiftly go anywhere, ever watchful and an enemy of the serpent.

As the Navy replaced its wooden Ships of the Line with ironclads, the swift frigates and cruisers remained wooden so they could keep their speed and maneuverability for their sneak, ...

In France, official recognition came swiftly; it peaked at the Salon of 1843 when he received the Legion of Honor at the age of 37.

In France, official recognition came swiftly; it peaked at the Salon of 1843 when he received the Legion of Honor at the age of 37.

Glackens’ artistic style, characterized by swift, intuitive strokes, excellently captures the animated, unruly scene of Charles Paul de Kock’s story.

It was at the dawn of a fine day, when a dense flock of the northern Curlews passed to the southward, near enough to enable us to ascertain the species, but so swiftly, that in a few...

Garuda is generally a protector with power to swiftly go anywhere, ever watchful and an enemy of the serpent.

Garuda is generally a protector with power to swiftly go anywhere, ever watchful and an enemy of the serpent.

Curtains of cypress trees flank a Roman bridge. The brushstrokes are swift and sketchy, and the palette is dominated by the soft, elegant tones characteristic of the Cadiz painter.

The brightness of the colors and the swiftness of the lines make this artwork stand out and hightlight the artist's expert technical skills.

French, circa 1860 Maison Vedder (fl. 1842-1876) Maison Vedder was first established by Jean-Frédéric Vedder in 1842 and swiftly attracted the well-to do Parisian clientele fol...

Garuda is generally a protector with power to swiftly go anywhere, ever watchful and an enemy of the serpent.

The publication jokingly suggested that if a new country were discovered in the center of the earth, Wyld would swiftly create a "Grand Map of that delightful spot, the Centre of the...

Of a similar kind were his letters between Swift and "Stella". He also wrote the letterpress for various illustrated books, and was a general hack.

"In 1851 a radical looking schooner ghosted out of the afternoon mist and swiftly sailed past the Royal Yacht stationed in the Solent, between the Isle of Wight and the south coast o...

This adaptation, combined with their swift, pigeon-like flight, made them a subject of fascination for naturalists in the 19th century.

Rendering the scene with swift and intuitive strokes, Glackens skillfully drew out the comical energy of the episode.

It is gorgeous, drawn with a swift stroke in a style that could be defined Expressionist for the strength and intensity of the sign even when it is just sketched on the surface of th...

Moreover, the nuts themselves are food, and a very swift drink is also made from them. From this tree, the Indians also obtain the material needed to make the necessary items, such a...

Of a similar kind were his letters between Swift and "Stella". He also wrote the letterpress for various illustrated books, and was a general hack.

Private use of the national flag rose swiftly during the patriotism that accompanied the Civil War, then exploded in 1876 during the centennial of American independence.

With its renewed allure, international compatibility, secure shipping, and swift delivery, it stands as a treasure for collectors and enthusiasts.

This is a beautiful and rare plate representing a female portrait in profile, realized with a very swift and fluid line and with some color additions on some details.

The next time you are at a dimly lit restaurant and your dinner companions reach for mass-produced plastic "readers," you can casually present this platinum masterpiece. With a swift...

There, she introduced women's apparel to her offerings and transformed the stately mansion into one of America's most exquisite fashion destinations. Hoyt swiftly established hersel...

Indeed, from his youth he made swift sketches, such as this study, that appeared effortless in contrast to his carefully crafted paintings and allowed him to work out ideas and refin...