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Auricula Collection

"Auricula: A Group of Exquisite Primulas" Discover the enchanting world of auriculas, a captivating group of flowers known for their vibrant colors and delicate beauty

Background imageAuricula Collection: A Group of Auriculas

A Group of Auriculas, engraved by Lewis & Hopwood after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807

Background imageAuricula Collection: Primula Auricula Hardy Amies

Primula Auricula Hardy Amies - formally number AE84 in The Gordon Collection. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageAuricula Collection: Primula auricula, primrose

Primula auricula, primrose
Folio 78 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAuricula Collection: Plants / Primula Auricula

Plants / Primula Auricula
BEARs EAR (from the shape of its leaves) variants Gem and King of the crimsons

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula Purpurea

Auricula Purpurea
Double headed Auricula Purpurea

Background imageAuricula Collection: A Group of Auriculas, from The Temple of Flora, 1803. Creator: Frederick Christian Lewis

A Group of Auriculas, from The Temple of Flora, 1803. Creator: Frederick Christian Lewis
A Group of Auriculas, from The Temple of Flora, 1803

Background imageAuricula Collection: A Blue Auricula (Auricula Fille Amoureuse), 1757 (pencil, w / c & bodycolour on vellum)

A Blue Auricula (Auricula Fille Amoureuse), 1757 (pencil, w / c & bodycolour on vellum)
3706810 A Blue Auricula (Auricula Fille Amoureuse), 1757 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on vellum) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); 48.9x34.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

Background imageAuricula Collection: A Bunch of Flowers including Roses, Parrot Tulips, Forget-me-not, Snowflakes

A Bunch of Flowers including Roses, Parrot Tulips, Forget-me-not, Snowflakes
615623 A Bunch of Flowers including Roses, Parrot Tulips, Forget-me-not, Snowflakes, Auricula and Ipomoea with an Imaginary Butterfly

Background imageAuricula Collection: Red Primula Auricula, 1830 (w / c & bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground)

Red Primula Auricula, 1830 (w / c & bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground)
615558 Red Primula Auricula, 1830 (w/c & bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 16x12.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula in a Pot, c. 1840s (hand coloured engraving)

Auricula in a Pot, c. 1840s (hand coloured engraving)
1275235 Auricula in a Pot, c.1840s (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageAuricula Collection: Vase of flowers (oil on canvas)

Vase of flowers (oil on canvas)
FIT86002 Vase of flowers (oil on canvas) by Comolera, Melanie de (1789-1854); 87.6x69.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Background imageAuricula Collection: Roses, a Tulip, an Iris, Dahlias, Lamium, Forget-me-nots, Convolvulus

Roses, a Tulip, an Iris, Dahlias, Lamium, Forget-me-nots, Convolvulus
659610 Roses, a Tulip, an Iris, Dahlias, Lamium, Forget-me-nots, Convolvulus, Auricula and Delphiniums in a Vase with Grapes and Peaches on a Stone Ledge

Background imageAuricula Collection: Midass ear shell, Ellobium aurismidae

Midass ear shell, Ellobium aurismidae (Midas auricula, Auricula midae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Background imageAuricula Collection: Glory of Chilton (gouache on vellum)

Glory of Chilton (gouache on vellum)
STC172319 Glory of Chilton (gouache on vellum) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageAuricula Collection: Primrose or Primula varieties

Primrose or Primula varieties
Burnards formosa, Primula elatior polyanthus, Conqueror of Europe auricula, Primula auricula, and common primrose, Primula vulgaris

Background imageAuricula Collection: Primrose or Primula species

Primrose or Primula species
Chinese primrose, Primula praenitens, purple Caucasian primrose, Primula amoena, Siberian primrose, Primula sibirica, and fringed auricula, Primula ciliata

Background imageAuricula Collection: Mouse-ear hawkweed and meadow salsify

Mouse-ear hawkweed and meadow salsify
Mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella, and meadow salsify or goats beard, Tragopogon pratensis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch

Background imageAuricula Collection: Varieties of mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella

Varieties of mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageAuricula Collection: Staurozoa or stalked jellyfish

Staurozoa or stalked jellyfish: Tesserantha connectens 1, 2, Haliclystus auricula 3, 4, 5, Lucernaria bathyphila 6 and Lucernaria quadricornis 7

Background imageAuricula Collection: Comely auricula, Primula decora

Comely auricula, Primula decora. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Background imageAuricula Collection: Hybrid Auricula, 1830 (bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground)

Hybrid Auricula, 1830 (bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground)
615557 Hybrid Auricula, 1830 (bodycolour on paper with a prepared ground) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 26.8x16.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageAuricula Collection: Willowherb hawkmoth on a black auricula flower

Willowherb hawkmoth on a black auricula flower
Willowherb hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Background imageAuricula Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 668

Curtis British Entomology Plate 668
Hymenoptera: Cryptus bellosus Curtis = Aritranis bellosus (Odynerus Ichneumon) [Plant: Valerianella rimosa (Valeriana or Fedia auricula, Broad-fruited Cornsalad)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageAuricula Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 215

Curtis British Entomology Plate 215
Coleoptera: Telephorus cyaneus = Cantharis abdominalis var. cyanea [Plant: Primula farinosa (Mountain Auricula)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula (engraving)

Auricula (engraving)
2805438 Auricula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auricula. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imageAuricula Collection: Hybrid Auricula (w / c on vellum)

Hybrid Auricula (w / c on vellum)
615562 Hybrid Auricula (w/c on vellum) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 25.3x19.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: watercolour on vellum, height 253mm, width 195mm)

Background imageAuricula Collection: A Pink Variegated Auricula, (watercolour and bodycolour, on vellum)

A Pink Variegated Auricula, (watercolour and bodycolour, on vellum)
651803 A Pink Variegated Auricula, (watercolour and bodycolour, on vellum) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); 46.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pink Variegated Auricula)

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula, c. 1690 (gouache on paper)

Auricula, c. 1690 (gouache on paper)
1631603 Auricula, c.1690 (gouache on paper) by Aubriet, Claude (1651/65-1742); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageAuricula Collection: A Cockchafer, Beetle, Woodlice and other Insects, with a Sprig of Auricula

A Cockchafer, Beetle, Woodlice and other Insects, with a Sprig of Auricula
1217490 A Cockchafer, Beetle, Woodlice and other Insects, with a Sprig of Auricula, early 1650s (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van (1626-79); 8.3x12.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageAuricula Collection: Periwinkle, Auricula and Grape Hyacinths on a Marble Ledge, 1882 (oil on panel)

Periwinkle, Auricula and Grape Hyacinths on a Marble Ledge, 1882 (oil on panel)
659027 Periwinkle, Auricula and Grape Hyacinths on a Marble Ledge, 1882 (oil on panel) by Jensen, Johan Laurents (1800-56); 15.2x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Periwinkle)

Background imageAuricula Collection: Still Life of Flowers and a Birds Nest on a Pedestal (oil on panel)

Still Life of Flowers and a Birds Nest on a Pedestal (oil on panel)
MHB90655 Still Life of Flowers and a Birds Nest on a Pedestal (oil on panel) by Huysum, Jan van (1682-1749); 80.5x61 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAuricula Collection: April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, by Robert Furber (c

April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, by Robert Furber (c
STC11109 April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756), engraved by Henry Fletcher (fl.c.1729), published 1730 (colour aquatint) (see also 125934) by Casteels

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula (Primula Auricula) (colour litho)

Auricula (Primula Auricula) (colour litho)
2639303 Auricula (Primula Auricula) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora" (Atlas der Alpenflora)

Background imageAuricula Collection: Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, c. 1715. Creator: Jan van Huysum

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, c. 1715. Creator: Jan van Huysum
Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, c. 1715

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula, Primula auricula Sirius

Auricula, Primula auricula Sirius
4751 Auricula Primula auricula Sirius

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auriculas, c1802-1821, (1948). Creator: Thomas Baxter

Auriculas, c1802-1821, (1948). Creator: Thomas Baxter
Auriculas, c1802-1821, (1948). From " The Saturday Book", Eighth Year, edited by Leonard Russell. [Hutchinson, London, 1948]

Background imageAuricula Collection: Primula auricula, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)

Primula auricula, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Primula auricula, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula

Auricula Quintessence

Background imageAuricula Collection: Crocus Garden 1904

Crocus Garden 1904
A young woman, seated on a garden bench, enjoys the abundance of crocii (in white, yellow & purple) planted in large beds & in long tom pots on an Auricula theatre. Date: 1904

Background imageAuricula Collection: Indian rose, Rosa indica, and Primula auricula

Indian rose, Rosa indica, and Primula auricula.. Indian rose, Rose de Bengale, Rosa indica, and Primula auricula, oreille d ours

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula with green, black and white rosette

Auricula with green, black and white rosette flowers, Auricula Alderman Wisbey.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Background imageAuricula Collection: Auricula, Primula auricula

Auricula, Primula auricula.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth

Background imageAuricula Collection: Primula auricula (auricula, mountain cowslip)

Primula auricula (auricula, mountain cowslip)
Illustration of Primula auricula (auricula, mountain cowslip)

Background imageAuricula Collection: Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, 1827 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, 1827 (oil on canvas)
XIR91457 Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Dael, Jan Frans van (1764-1840); 63x52 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageAuricula Collection: Primula Auricula or Mountain Cowslip Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Primula Auricula or Mountain Cowslip Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Potentilla or Cinquefoil Plant: Plate 54

Background imageAuricula Collection: Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) adult male, resting on Auricula (Primula auricula) flower

Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) adult male, resting on Auricula (Primula auricula) flower, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Background imageAuricula Collection: Bear's Ear Flower - with Crab Spider - Pyrennes, Spain

Bear's Ear Flower - with Crab Spider - Pyrennes, Spain
DAC-698 Bear's Ear Flower - with Crab Spider Pyrennes, Spain David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageAuricula Collection: Pressed Auricula specimens

Pressed Auricula specimens
Specimens from the herbarium of Mary Somerset (the Duchess of Beaufort). Pressed by the Duchess herself (1630 - 1714)



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"Auricula: A Group of Exquisite Primulas" Discover the enchanting world of auriculas, a captivating group of flowers known for their vibrant colors and delicate beauty. From the resilient Primula Auricula Hardy Amies to the classic Primula auricula primrose, these plants are sure to add a touch of elegance to any garden. Immerse yourself in the allure of nature as you gaze upon an exquisite painting titled "A Blue Auricula (Auricula Fille Amoureuse), 1757. " Created with pencil, watercolor, and body color on vellum, this masterpiece showcases the intricate details and graceful charm that define these blooms. Transport yourself further into floral bliss with "A Bunch of Flowers including Roses, Parrot Tulips, Forget-me-nots, Snowflakes. " This composition highlights how auriculas effortlessly complement other blossoms while still commanding attention with their unique presence. Delve into history as you admire "Red Primula Auricula, 1830, " a stunning watercolor and body color depiction on paper. The prepared ground adds depth to this artwork's portrayal of one particular variety within the vast realm of auriculas. Experience the timeless appeal captured in "Auricula in a Pot" from the mid-1840s. This hand-colored engraving transports us back to an era where these flowers were cherished for their rarity and admired as symbols of gracefulness. Expand your appreciation beyond flora by exploring art forms inspired by nature. Behold a mesmerizing oil-on-canvas piece entitled "Vase of Flowers, " showcasing how roses intertwine harmoniously with tulips, irises, dahlias, lamiums, forget-me-nots, and convolvuluses - all enhanced by the inclusion of magnificent auriculas. Finally venture into marine wonders with Midas ear shell or Ellobium aurismidae, a fascinating creature whose spiral shape mirrors the delicate petals of auriculas.