Chestnut Tree Collection

Nut and Fruit Trees of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Nut and Fruti Trees of the Garden: Plate 49

Fruit, Vegetables and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Fruit, Vegetables and Berries of the Garden: Plate 49

Fishermans Bastion and Matthias Church

Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut, conker tree)
Illustration of a Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut, conker tree)

Large old chestnut tree in the village center of Spiekeroog, East Frisian Islands, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

The Hundred-Horse Chestnut , 1882
7125198 The Hundred-Horse Chestnut , 1882; (add.info.: The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2,000 to 4,000 years old)

The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864, Creator: Mason Jackson
The Return, (see "The Roundhead's Parole") - drawn by Samuel Read, 1864. Illustration to a short story. 'The barges went heavily back to Chillington with the returning tide

Chestnut leaf, 1887-1924. Creator: Julie de Graag
Chestnut leaf, 1887-1924

View of the Rossmarkt in Frankfurt am Main, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the RossMarkt in Frankfurt am Main, 1745-1775. An avenue with chestnut trees and on the right the St. Katharinen-Kirche

View of the RossMarkt in Frankfurt am Main, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the RossMarkt in Frankfurt am Main, 1700-1799. In the middle an avenue with chestnut trees and on the left the St. Katharinen-Kirche

View of the RossMarkt in Frankfurt am Main, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the RossMarkt in Frankfurt am Main, 1700-1799. In the middle an avenue with chestnut trees and on the left the St. Katharinen-Kirche

Sweet chestnuts on a branch, 1800-1900. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan
Sweet chestnuts on a branch, 1800-1900

Chestnut Trees above a River, c.1900. Creator: Auguste Lepere
Chestnut Trees above a River, c.1900

Ches[t]nut in Greenwich Park, n.d. Creator: Thomas Creswick
Ches[t]nut in Greenwich Park, n.d

Queen Marys Tree, a veteran Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) over 600 years old, Cumbernauld, Scotland, UK, July

Chestnut tree with blossoming spring flowers. Vilar de Perdizes, Montalegre. Tras-os-Montes, Portugal

Panorama of Marciana Marina, on the slopes of Monte Capanne on the island of Elba. In the foreground chestnut trees, typical of the woods of the area Marciana Marina. Date of Photograph:1955-1965 ca

Barberino di Mugello. Estate of Panna. Chestnut tree dating to the times of the Medici Barberino di Mugello Estate of Panna. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Chestnut wood on the Panna estate, an annex of the Medici Villa of Cafaggiolo Barberino di Mugello Panna. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

Snow-covered solitary horse chestnut on field, blue sky, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Sun shines through snow-covered solitary horse chestnut on field, blue sky, Vogtland, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Chestnut tree. Vila Cha da Braciosa, Tras os Montes. Portugal

A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit (Castanea sativa) lying on the woodland floor, with a tree trunk covered in Textured lungwort (Lobaria scrobiculata) lichen, UK. October

Ms 3054 fol. 31 Harvesting and cooking chestnuts, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
XIR240928 Ms 3054 fol.31 Harvesting and cooking chestnuts, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

"Le mois d octobre"(October) Les travaux des champs. Les paysans plantent des arbres
FIA5358307 " Le mois d octobre" (October) Les travaux des champs. Les paysans plantent des arbres. Symbole du signe du scorpion dans le ciel

Chestnut tree in farm yard, 1910 (oil on canvas)
3706901 Chestnut tree in farm yard, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Scheel, Signe (1860-1940); 60x49 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Spanish Chestnut, n. d. Creator: John Ruskin
Spanish Chestnut, n.d

Study of a tree trunk, 1598-1608 (pen and ink on paper)
6620737 Study of a tree trunk, 1598-1608 (pen and ink on paper) by Gheyn, Jacob II de (1565-1625); 36.3A--25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Dying Chestnut, 1919. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
The Dying Chestnut, 1919. A work made of gelatin silver print

The Dying Chestnut Tree—My Teacher, 1927. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
The Dying Chestnut Tree--My Teacher, 1927. A work made of gelatin silver print

Chestnut Trees at Jas de Bouffan, c. 1885-86 (oil on canvas)
487896 Chestnut Trees at Jas de Bouffan, c.1885-86 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 71.1x90.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Chestnut Tree (colour litho)
2638571 The Chestnut Tree (colour litho) by Martin, Anna (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Anna Martin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Allee of chestnut trees to the Celle saint Cloud by Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) 1865
JLJ4654903 Allee of chestnut trees to the Celle saint Cloud by Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) 1865 by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Landscape with Chestnut Tree; Landschaft mit Kastanienbaum, 1913 (oil on canvas)
825966 Landscape with Chestnut Tree; Landschaft mit Kastanienbaum, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 96x85.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Brasenose College, Oxford, showing the room of English clergyman and writer Reginald Heber (litho)
5996608 Brasenose College, Oxford, showing the room of English clergyman and writer Reginald Heber (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brasenose College)

Chestnuts and almonds (coloured engraving)
997546 Chestnuts and almonds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Nova 2644 fol. 17r Harvesting and cooking chestnuts, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI257162 Nova 2644 fol.17r Harvesting and cooking chestnuts, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The Skirts of a Wood, 1825 (pen and brush in sepia)
AMO101425 The Skirts of a Wood, 1825 (pen and brush in sepia) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 17.4x27.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

La Chataigneraie, 1830-40 (oil on canvas)
5059485 La ChAtaigneraie, 1830-40 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 34x48.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Oldest Tree in the World, the Chestnut-Tree of Mount Etna (engraving)
2781664 The Oldest Tree in the World, the Chestnut-Tree of Mount Etna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oldest Tree in the World)

The Chestnut Tree (colour litho)
2638569 The Chestnut Tree (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

The narrow Brasenose Lane, Oxford, showing All Souls College and Reginald Hebers chestnut tree (litho)
5996623 The narrow Brasenose Lane, Oxford, showing All Souls College and Reginald Hebers chestnut tree (litho) by Railton

Chestnut Trees at Osny, c. 1873 (oil on canvas)
938772 Chestnut Trees at Osny, c.1873 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Chestnut Trees in Moonlight, 1904. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Chestnut Trees in Moonlight, 1904

Grand Chataignier au Bord d un Chemin (Large Chestnut Tree on the Side of a Road), c.1875-1880

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1510. Creator: Gerard David
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1510

A Man Reading in a Garden (recto); Preliminary sketch for a Man Reading in a Garden (verso), ca. 1865

Le Chataignier de Neuve-Celle, au bord du lac de Geneve, after Daubigny, 1835-78. After Charles-Francois Daubigny (French, Paris 1817-1878 Paris)

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The majestic chestnut tree, with its rich history and breathtaking beauty, has captivated the hearts of many. Known for its delicious nuts and vibrant fruits, this tree holds a special place in our gardens and botanical illustrations. In Victorian times, the chestnut tree was celebrated among other nut and fruit trees as a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Its intricate details were meticulously captured in exquisite botanical illustrations that showcased its allure. One remarkable example is Queen Mary's Tree, a veteran sweet chestnut that has stood tall for over 600 years. This ancient marvel reminds us of the enduring strength and resilience found within nature. During springtime, the chestnut tree bursts into life with blossoming flowers adorning its branches. In Vilar de Perdizes, Montalegre, a picturesque scene unfolds as these delicate blooms create an enchanting display against the backdrop of lush greenery. Even in winter's embrace, the chestnut tree stands proud. A solitary horse chestnut covered in snow paints a serene picture against Saxony's blue sky in Vogtland, Germany. The sun peeking through adds an ethereal touch to this wintry wonderland. From Portugal's Vila Cha da Braciosa to woodlands in the UK adorned with textured lungwort lichen-covered trunks lying beneath fallen sweet chestnuts - these scenes remind us of nature's ever-changing tapestry throughout different seasons. Artistic depictions also pay homage to this magnificent tree. Leandro Bassano da Ponte beautifully captures October's significance as peasants plant trees under Scorpio's symbolic sign in "Le mois d'octobre. " This painting from Toula Russia transports us back to simpler times when agricultural traditions thrived alongside nature’s wonders. Whether it be harvesting and cooking chestnuts or simply admiring their splendorous presence amidst landscapes worldwide – there is no denying that the chestnut tree continues to inspire awe and admiration across cultures and generations alike.