Other Animals Art Prints

The Japanese word for monkey, “saru’” is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel” or “push away”. This has ...

These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. Image from a woodblock print ...

Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of living in the present mome...

The waxwing bird is believed to teach selflessness and generosity. This artwork is a Japanese woodblock print by the artist Koson Ohara, who was th...

The woven containers of a basket, often in illustrations for Easter, besides being a useful tool for carefully collecting during Easter egg hunts, ...

It is said that the concept of the Easter bunny giving candies and eggs originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. The first written mention of ...

The first Fabergé Egg was commissioned by the Czar Alexander III to Carl Fabergé as an Easter gift for his wife, giving full freedom on the design...

Although Easter is a religious holiday, Easter eggs originated from pagan traditions. As a symbol of new life, the egg was associated to Spring in ...

The most famously slow animal, the sloth, is known for its love of naps and always sleeping. However, this is a bit of a misconception. Research ha...

The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation and teamwork. From a woodblock pr...

A woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). Linked to wisdom and intuitive knowledge and the ability to navigate ...

The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. The crow is also associate...

The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combination of the character for ...

The canary is a beautiful symbol of delicacy and sweetness, whilst the peony, also known as the “King of Flowers”, is a symbol of good fortune, bra...

An engraving by the Dutch artist Cornelis Bloemaert II (1603-1692). The text below in Dutch reads "Wat baet keers off bril, als den WL niet sien en...

Honey represents prosperity, as well as immortality and rebirth. Due to their sweet flavour, it is also associated to delight. Bees have always bee...

Native American tribes saw the owl as a symbol of protection. Linked to wisdom and knowledge, they are also associated with magic and mystery, with...

The image based on an antique tile by Minton Hollins & Co. Birds in several ancient cultures, symbolise the human soul. Their flight is represe...

Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on the planet, where at their peak, they can expand an inch every two days.

Flamingos are in fact monogamous. Great to also know, that thanks to stable habitat and healthy breeding grounds, they are not endangered and are c...

Did you know that flamingos are born grey? Zoo flamingos will actually turn white without eating live shrimp or flamingo chow containing the carote...

Show jumping began on July 28, 1868. At the inaugural Dublin Horse Show, where the competition went on for four days, the sport was then known as L...

American black-and-white science fiction giant monster film from Universal-International, directed by Jack Arnold who said "We decided to do this f...

Llamas are said to have originated from the central plains of North America around 40 million years ago. It is only around 3 million years ago that...

As domesticated livestock, llamas can be found throughout the Americas, Europe and Australia, but the first domesticated ones were by the Incas som...

Most likely to help with the insulating properties of their fur, polar bears love to stay clean by taking a swim and rolling in the snow. With thei...

The feathers under the wings of a flamingo (their flight feathers) are in fact black. People often don’t know this, as you only see them when the b...

During the colder times of the year, many of the Great Flamingos in Asia migrate to warmer climates. The migration only happens when the weather tu...

According to Greek mythology, the peacock was a physical representation of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. Mainly found in Asia, the peacock are among...

Parrots are well known for being chatty. With an impressive recognised set of 1,728 words, a cheery blue parakeet, Puck, got into the 1995 Guinness...

In Greco-Roman mythology, the peacock tail was said to have the "eyes" of the stars. Peacocks, their graceful beauty, symbolise watchfulness, visio...

Many cultures honour the butterfly as a symbol of transformation, and to keep our faith with any transition, development or growth in our lives. De...

The butterfly can symbolise lightness and playfulness, whilst representing the powerful meaning of transformation, growth and renewal. Design by Ja...

The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combination of the character for ...

The first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, benevolent forces that use th...

The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwork, and also the ability t...