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Artistic depictions of various plants, showcasing historical botanical illustrations with vibrant colors and intricate details.

The scarlet oak, 1751, London, Printed for John Nourse

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Curtis's Botanical Magazine London New York etc. botanical illustration botany periodicals pictorial works plants ornamental Curtis Chrysanthemum indicum taxonomy: family= Asteraceae East Asia, A botanical illustration featuring a tall stem adorned with clusters of delicate flowers. The blooms exhibit soft pink tips that gradually transition to creamy white at the center, showcasing intricate petal formations. The flower heads are surrounded by lush green leaves that are lobed and serrated, providing a vibrant contrast to the floral display. The meticulous detailing captures the natural beauty and complexity of the plant, highlighting its importance in botanical studies. The background hints at a textured surface, adding depth to the overall presentation.

Three types of seaweed, anonymous, c. 1882 - in or before 1892 photomechanical print (31) Is Irish Mos, (32) is Irish Mos, (33) is Roodwier. FranceSaint-ÉtiennePublisher: Paris paper collotype algae, seaweed

A watercolor and cover color work by Albrecht Dürer around 1495-1500 depicting sheet-headed plant, executed on fine, smoothed parchment with brush and white highlights, retouched on upper leaves.

The botanical cabinet London John & Arthur Arch 1817-1833, The illustration features a delicate vine with slender, twisting stems adorned with lush green leaves that exhibit a glossy finish. Interspersed along the stems are small clusters of budding flowers, showcasing unique shapes and intricate details. The overall composition highlights the graceful nature of the plant, with its fluid lines creating a sense of movement. At the base of the illustration is the botanical name 'Cissus sativa,' providing a scholarly reference to this particular species. The soft, muted background enhances the natural beauty of the vine, drawing attention to its organic form and elegance.

Arbor-vitae (Thuja dolabrata): branch with leaves. Watercolour by S. Kawano.

Carduus Lanceolatus. Dated: published 1757/1764. Medium: pressed and dried plant inked and pressed between two sheets of paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Johann Hieronymus Kniphof.

Coastal tea or kustee, Cyclopia genistoides (Spotted-flowered ibbetsonia, Ibbetsonia genistoides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis' Botanical Magazine, T. Curtis, London, 1810.

Dammara Australis, also known as the New Zealand pitch tree or Cowrie. Published in London in 1837 by George White and H. Weddell. The image features engravings related to conifers and pine

Marion Gaskill, Bonnet, c 1939 Bonnet

Botanique. 1. Cordia myxa, en fruit; 2. Cordia myxa, en fleur; 3. Echium rawolfii.. Prints, Illustrations. 1817. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Plants , Egypt, Botany , Egypt

Different caterpillars and butterflies on a plant. Different caterpillars and butterflies on a plant. Leged numbered: XX.

Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum Lour., (Yakuchishi). Colour-printed woodblock engraving by Kan'en Iwasaki from "Honzo Zufu," an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884. Iwasaki (1786-1842) was a Japanese botanist, entomologist and zoologist. He was one of the first Japanese botanists to incorporate western knowledge into his studies.

JapanSE Lelie, Kazumasa Ogawa, C. 1890 -In or Before 1895 photomechanical print paper collotype flowers: lily

Olea Europæa. Olivier d'Europe. A. Olivier d'Espagne à fruits obtus. B. Olivier d'Espagne à fruits pointus.. Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840. Duhamel du Monceau, M., 1700-1782. Prints, Botanical illustrations. 1801 - 1819. Rare Book Division. Trees , France, Flowers, Botany, Shrubs , France, Cherries

Musk thistle, Carduus nutans, and spear thistle, Cirsium vulgare. Handcoloured botanical copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from "Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill," by Joshua Hamilton, London, W. Locke, 1792.

Common beech (Fagus sylvatica): stem with flowers and nut and floral segments. Coloured lithograph after M. A. Burnett, c. 1843.

Zure kers en wilde narcis; Cognoscite lilia.Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) and wild narcissus (Narcissus pseudonarcissus), numbered 37 and 38.

Leaves of different trees and plants. Stopped leaves from, among other things, linden, elm, strawberry, plane and rose. Only fragments are present from the Window Leaf. Under most leaves stands with pencil written from which plant or tree they come.

Flore médicale des Antilles, ou, Traité des plantes usuelles, Paris, Pichard, 1821-1829 botany westindies medicinal plants botany medical, A botanical illustration featuring a branch of the Mancenillier Vénéneux, showcasing its distinctive large, rounded fruit and lush green leaves. The fruit is depicted in varying stages: attached to the branch and cut in half to reveal its inner structure, characterized by a light-colored flesh surrounding a core. Additional small sketches of the plant's flower and seed are included, highlighting its intricate details. The overall composition emphasizes the natural beauty and unique characteristics of this plant.

Wildflower, 1875 - 1903 print Leaf with 7 performances of field flowers, including forget-me-nots, violins and daisies. A caption under each performance. Numbered at the top right: No. 14. Haarlem paper letterpress printing flowers

A species of the genus Salsola: entire flowering plant. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1778.

The botanical cabinet London, John & Arthur Arch 1817-1833, A botanical illustration featuring the Calathea ramsbottomiana plant. The intricate depiction showcases elongated leaves with distinct patterns and textures. Prominently displayed is the unique flowering structure, including a central inflorescence that emerges from a slender stalk. Surrounding the flower are broad, curling leaves that add depth and character to the composition. The overall arrangement highlights the plant's natural beauty and detail, emphasizing its ecological significance and aesthetic appeal.

1, 2, 3, 4. Rhipsalis russellii, 5. Rhipsalis crispimarginata, 6. Rhipsalis pachyptera, Kaktus, Kakteen, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Origi...

Plant Study William Trost Richards (American, 1833-1905). Plant Study, August 1860. Graphite on beige, moderately thick, slightly textured wove paper, Sheet: 5 5/8 x 8 1/16 in. (14.3 x 20.5 cm). In their precise accuracy and close-up format, these two sheets of botanical studies exemplify William Trost Richardss commitment to the principles of John Ruskin, an English critic who promoted a “truth to nature” approach to representation. Always a prolific draftsman, Richards here delineated the forms of various plants and wild flowers with botanical exactitude. The artists concern for realism based on careful observation was in keeping with the Ruskinian notion that God is manifest in the tiniest details of the natural world. Ruskins ideas influenced the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in England, as well as its American counterpart, the Association for the Advancement of Truth in Art, of which Richards was a member. American Art August 1860

Marieteklokje and Marjolein; Marietteklokje and unidentified plant; Cognoscite Lilia. Marieteklokje and Marjolein (Thymus Mastichina L.), numbered 39 and 40.

The dragon tree. Miller, Joseph, 1668 or 1669-1748. Botanical illustrations, Prints. 1739. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Botany, Botany, Medical

Les lepidoptères de la Belgique, Bruxelles, Librairie C. Muquardt, Merzbach et Falk succ, 1874-84, Belgium, Lepidoptera, A delicate composition showcases a botanical specimen, featuring a branch with intricately shaped leaves and vibrant red clusters. Surrounding the branch are several small butterflies and moths, each detailed with unique patterns and textures, highlighting the diversity of the insect world. Among the foliage, a tiny organism rests, blending harmoniously with the natural elements. This depiction emphasizes the interconnectedness of plants and insects in their habitat, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature.

Olea Europæa = Olivier d'Europe. A. Olivier de Callas. B. Olivier pleureur.. Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840. Duhamel du Monceau, M., 1700-1782. Prints, Botanical illustrations. 1801 - 1819. Rare Book Division. Trees , France, Flowers, Botany, Shrubs , France, Olives

Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 - 1892, W.H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator and artist, born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, colour lithograph. From the Liszt Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration Collection.

Fir Club-moss and Limestone Polipody, William Catto (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1843 - 1927) 1903

Fig. 1. Abies larix = Sapin Méléze. Fig. 2. Abies microcarpa = Sapin à petits fruits. European larch-bark - Fir. Redouté, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840. Duhamel du Monceau, M., 1700-1782. Prints, Botanical illustrations. 1801 - 1819. Rare Book Division. Trees , France, Flowers, Botany, Shrubs , France

Two multi -colored tulips species, Crispijn van de Passe (II), 1617 print Print is part of a book. paper engraving flowers

Tropical plants. The plant named Oshour by Burckardt; Basillah; Suvaroe; Debbo; Egley.. Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823. Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823. Prints. 1820. General Research Division. Egypt , Antiquities, Nubia , Antiquities, Tropical plants , Egypt, Burckhardt, John Lewis, 1784-1817

Chamaeranthemum beyrichii var. rotundifolium (Chameranthemum gaudichaudi). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1867-1868.

Australian fuchsia (Correa sp.): flowering stem with floral segments. Engraving by C. M. F. Dien and J. L. Perée, c.1798, after P. J. Redouté.

Botanical Study, Samuel Colman, American, 1832-1920, Brush and watercolor, graphite on light cardboard, Study of a leafy plant., USA, 1869, nature studies, Drawing, Drawing

Monkey puzzle tree or Chilean pine, Araucaria araucana, Araucaria imbricata, Araucaria imbrique. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871.

Salad vegetables, plantes pour salades. Varieties of lettuce, Lactuca sativa. Handcoloured steel engraving by Corbie after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Horticulture: Jardin Potager et Jardin Fruitier, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871.

Collection Dutch Heidematschappij. drawing. undated

Tak Myrtle Tarentina Anonymous, 1696 print A branch of the type of Myrtus Tarentina. In the background a landscape with a rider, among others. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: Utrechtpublisher: Leiden paper etching / engraving shrubs: myrtle

Spruce apples on a branch, draughtsman: Sientje Mesdag-van Houten, 1844 - 1909, paper, brush, h 325 mm × w 318 mm

a sprig of mistletoe Date: circa 1880

Nicolas Cochin after Balthasar Moncornet, Flower Print no6, 1645 Flower Print no.6

Black pine or Austrian pine, Pinus nigra subsp. laricio, Pinus laricio, Pin laricio. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871.

A plant with two children growing out of the buds., woodcut,

Botanique. 1. Nayas muricata; 2. Parietaria alsinefolia; 3. Nayas graminea; 4.4'. Marsilea ægyptiaca.. Prints, Illustrations. 1817. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Plants , Egypt, Botany , Egypt

British, seaweeds, London, Bell and Daldy, 1872, algae, Great Britain, marine, algae, The illustration showcases various species of marine algae, specifically from the genus Delesseria. In the top left corner, Delesseria sanguinea is depicted with delicate, feathery fronds, characterized by its vibrant coloration. Adjacent to it, Delesseria sinuosa exhibits a more intricately curled structure, displaying subtle variations in texture and hue. The bottom left features Delesseria alata, distinguished by its broader, flatter leaves that spread out gracefully. Finally, in the bottom right, Delesseria hypoglossum is illustrated with branching formations that resemble coral, showcasing the diversity and beauty of these seaweeds. Each entry is clearly labeled with its corresponding species number, contributing to

Centella, Indian pennywort or gotu kola, Centella asiatica (Hydrocotyle asiatica). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London, 1880.

Sketchbook Page: Elm Leaf, Kenyon Cox, American, 1856-1919, Graphite on paper, Sketch of an elm leaf., USA, 1874, albums (bound) & books, Sketchbook folio, Sketchbook folio

Common butcher's broom, Ruscus aculeatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript.

Farquhar's catalogue of seeds 1901 Boston, Mass. R. & J. Farquhar, 1901 Flowers Boston Gardening Massachusetts Begonias Catalogs Perennials Acidanthera Bedding plants Nursery stock Equipment and supplies Nurseries Horticulture Bulbs Plants R. J. Farquhar Company Garden stories In bloom, The page features a vintage catalog entry showcasing various flowering plants suitable for garden enthusiasts. Prominently displayed is the 'Aciandthera Bicolor,' described as a suitable bulbous plant with appealing blossoms in vibrant two-tone colors. Accompanying this, there are illustrations of the plant alongside descriptions of its growth characteristics and care recommendations. Additionally, the catalog highlights 'New Double-Flowered Bedding Begonias,' emphasizing their ornamental value and versatility in garden arrangements. The text provides specific details on different begonia varieties, including their flowering features and expected growth habits, catering to both novice and experienced ga

Great globe thistle, Echinops sphaerocephalus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816.

Pear and Creeping Forget-Me-Not.

Autumn leaves and fruits of bramble (Rubus species). Watercolour drawings.

Two peaches and a flower, draughtsman: Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os, 1792 - 1861, paper, brush, h 175 mm × w 256 mm

Fifteen plant leaves with different types of venation, stalk and autumn colour. Chromolithograph, c. 1850.

Collection of the Dutch Heidematschappij. Softwood, Sciadopitys, Libocedrus Decurreus. undated

trailing azalea (loiseleuria procumbens), William Catto (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1843 - 1927) 1914

The best homes in America plant my flowers, why not you Springfield, Ohio Baines, 1899 Flowers, seeds, catalogs, plants ornamental, bulbs plants, trade catalogs, seed industry and trade, garden stories, in bloom, This vintage botanical advertisement showcases various ornamental plants, featuring detailed illustrations and descriptions. At the top, the Weeping Lantana is highlighted, noted for its abundant clusters of small flowers, ideal for adding beauty to gardens. Below, the Royal Purple plant is presented, characterized by its rich foliage and attractive features. The advertisement also includes the Chinese Lantern Plant, depicted in a pot, emphasizing its unique lantern-shaped husks. Each plant is accompanied by a brief description and pricing details, inviting gardening enthusiasts to explore these lovely varieties.

The Amazon of the Seine / N ° 20.

Garden parsley (Petroselinum hortense) karafs bustânî, fol. 143v, Mîrzâ Bâqir (fl. 19th c.), 1889 - 1890, Tehran or Mashhad, 19.6 x 11.5 cm

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