Blossoming Collection (page 2)

Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Alpine Edelweiss -Leontopodium nivale-, Carinthia, Austria

Sweet Cicely -Myrrhis odorata-, Europe

Red Hibiscus flower -Hibiscus-, Windhoek, Namibia

Wood Sorrel -Oxalis acetosella-, growing on dead wood, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Nationalpark Hainich, Thuringia, Germany

Stormont, Belfast, Ireland, Northern Ireland Assembly

Rose, Sweetbriar and Rose Bush, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Rose, Sweetbriar and Rose Bush, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Vicia, Black Bitter Vetch and Pea Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Vicia, Yellow Vetch Black Bitter Vetch and Pea, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Speedwell, Thyme, Veronica, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Speedwell, Thyme, Veronica, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Orchid, Ophrys, Bee Ophrys, Ladyas Slipper Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Orchid, Ophrys, Bee Ophrys, Ladyas Slipper Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Nettle, Weasel Snout, Nettle, Stinging Nettle, Snapdragon, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Nettle, Weasel Snout, Misopates orontium, Nettle, Urtica dioica, Stinging Nettle, Snapdragon, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Orchid, Marsh Orchid, Military Orchid Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Orchid, Marsh Orchid, Military Orchid Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Rose, Guelder Rose, Viburnum, Berry, Rose Hips
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Rose, Guelder Rose, Viburnum, Berry, Rose Hips, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Double English Primrose, Common Primrose, English Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Fox-and-cubs or Orange Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum)

Clifden Bay, Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Cherry trees in full bloom at Lake Lucerne, view of Mount Pilatus, Greppen, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Lacewing -Cethosia- drinking nectar from a flower, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cyclamen -Cyclamen cilicium- in white and red lines in a flower bed

Bromeliad -Aechmea zebrina-, native to Ecuador, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Common Ice Plant or Crystalline Iceplant -Mesembryanthemum crystallinum-, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, La Gomera, Valle Gran Rey, Canary Islands, Spain

Scarlet Pimpernel, Red Pimpernel or Red Chickweed -Anagallis arvensis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Jeffreys Shooting Star or Sierra Shooting Star -Dodecatheon jeffreyi-, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

Spring Gentian -Gentiana verna-, flowers

The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3501978 The Annunciation, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 85x54 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Seasons: Spring, 1896 (colour litho)
2634669 The Seasons: Spring, 1896 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Little girl riding a chick (chromolitho)
6032476 Little girl riding a chick (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl riding a chick, Easter greetings card)

Sunflower, Southernwood, Mugwort, Wormwood, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Sunflower, Southernwood, Mugwort, Wormwood, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Cushion spurge -Euphorbia epithymoides-

Sunflowers -Helianthus annuus-, flowering, Ellerstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Snowdrops -Galanthus nivalis-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Frangipani flowers -Plumeria-, Ko Samui, Thailand

Kahili ginger, Ginger lily -Hedychium gardnerianum-, invasive plant, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Osorno volcano, at the front a Chilean Firebush, also Notro or Ciruelillo -Embothrium coccineum-, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Bleeding Heart -Lamprocapnos spectabili-, Germany

Yellow and orange Marigold -Calendula- and other flowers in summer, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Fynbos heathland in the Walkerbay with dramatic clouds, Grootbos, Gansbay, Western Cape, South Africa

Bugleweed -Ajuga reptans Atropurpurea-

Apple blossom (Malus Arthur Turner )
Apple tree blossom and foliage (Malus Arthur Turner ) in the spring

Garden outside Lower Town Wall with Oleviste Church in background, Tallinn, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata)
Japanese cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata)

The Four Seasons: Spring, c. 1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51)
745550 The Four Seasons: Spring, c.1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 24x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French

A Wall, Nassau, 1898 (w / c and graphite on paper)
3928786 A Wall, Nassau, 1898 (w/c and graphite on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 37.8 x 54.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sheep and cattle in a landscape (oil on canvas)
GG80962 Sheep and cattle in a landscape (oil on canvas) by Redgate, Arthur Walker (fl.1880-1906); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

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"Blossoming: A Tapestry of Nature's Beauty" In the enchanting land of Scotland, amidst rolling hills and ancient castles, the thistle reigns as a symbol of resilience. Its prickly exterior belies its delicate purple blooms, captured in exquisite Victorian botanical illustrations. Venturing further east to Thuringia, Germany, we encounter the sweet mock-orange or English dogwood. This ornamental shrub graces gardens with its fragrant flowers, evoking a sense of tranquility in this picturesque region. Nature's pharmacy unfolds before our eyes as we delve into herbs and spices depicted in another set of Victorian botanical illustrations. From milk thistle to musk thistle, these plants have long been valued for their medicinal properties and culinary uses. Ascending to the majestic peaks near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany, we discover the alpenrose - a snow-kissed beauty known for its rusty leaves. Against all odds, it thrives on Mt. Kramer's slopes and adds a touch of vibrant color to this Alpine landscape. However beautiful nature may be, caution is necessary when encountering poisonous and toxic plants showcased in yet another captivating Victorian botanical illustration collection. Their allure lies not only in their striking appearance but also serves as a reminder that Mother Earth can be both nurturing and treacherous. Delving deeper into plant anatomy through intricate Victorian drawings unveils the intricacies hidden beneath petals and leaves. These illustrations remind us that even within simplicity lies complexity waiting to be explored. Journeying across continents brings us to Ecuador's Andean cloud forest where the redvein abutilon flourishes amidst mist-laden air. Its vibrant blossoms stand out against lush green foliage like tiny flames igniting hope within this mystical realm. Returning closer to home soil takes us on an exploration of plum trees intertwined with cherry blossoms while sloes and bullace add depth to Victorian botanical illustrations.