Columbines Collection

Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Blue Columbine - Rustler's Gulch, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Crested Butte, The Rockies, Colorado, USA
ROG-13780 Blue Columbine Rustler's Gulch, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Crested Butte, The Rockies, Colorado, USA Aquilegia coerulea Colorado state plant

Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633701 Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Flowers in a glass vase, 1663 (oil on canvas)
MAN370302 Flowers in a glass vase, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Baren, Johannes Antonius van der (c.1615-86); 56.4x41.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Columbines, Aquilegia species
5893804 Columbines, Aquilegia species. by Bois, Desire Georges Jean Marie (1856-1946); (add.info.: Columbines, Aquilegia vulgaris, Aquilegia chrysantha, Aquilegia formosa)

Flowers in a Basket and a Vase, 1615 (oil on panel)
3617962 Flowers in a Basket and a Vase, 1615 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 55.2x89.1 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Paeonies, with Columbines, Yellow Irises, and Thermopsis (colour litho)
6007304 Paeonies, with Columbines, Yellow Irises, and Thermopsis (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonies, with Columbines, Yellow Irises, and Thermopsis)

Columbines, Aquilegia species
Columbines, Aquilegia vulgaris, Aquilegia chrysantha, Aquilegia formosa. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Painted tongue or velvet trumpet flower, Salpiglossis sinuata. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Playing cards from the 15th century
Ancient playing cards including the Queen of Rabbits, the King of Columbines, the Ace of Roses, and the Knave of Pink, 15th century

A Basket of Flowers, c. 1625 (oil on wood)
3617964 A Basket of Flowers, c.1625 (oil on wood) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 47x68.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

MS Widener 6 f. 29r, Annunciation, from a Book of Hours, use of Paris
3703383 MS Widener 6 f.29r, Annunciation, from a Book of Hours, use of Paris, 1415-20 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (see also 3703384-6) by French School

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Ryan Dyar

Wild columbines growing in a valley
Wild columbine flowers (Aquilegia coerulea) in purple and white blooming in a meadow in the American Basin of Colorado; Colorado, United States of America

Yellow Columbine
A yellow columbine (Aquilegia) blossom stands out in an Oregon flower garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Ophelia, fennel, columbines, Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 5, William Wynne Ryland
Ophelia: " Theres fennel for you, and columbines" (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 5), William Wynne Ryland (British, baptized London 1732-1783 London)

studio shot of blue flowers

columbine flowers

close-up of blue columbine

Studies of Flowers Signed and dated, lower left: J
Studies of Flowers Signed and dated, lower left: " J.L.A. 48.", Jacques-Laurent Agasse, 1767-1849, Swiss

Blue Columbine (Aquilegia)

Picture No. 10756345
Masses of alpine flowers including Blue Columbine Date:

Dark Columbine (Aquilegia atrata) close-up of flower, growing in alpine meadow, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Bertoloni's Columbine (Aquilegia bertolonii) flowering, Italy

Aquilegia caerulea Red Hobbit
Flowers of Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea Red Hobbit )

Rocky Mountain red columbine (Aquilegia elegantula), Gunnison National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Blue columbine (Aquilegia coerulea), Weston Pass, Pike and San Isabel National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Alpine Columbine, at about 11, 000 ft. Introgressive hybridisation with crimson columbine A
ROG-11940 Alpine Columbine, at about 11, 000 ft. Introgressive hybridisation with crimson columbine A. formosa to produce attractive hybrid "alpine pink columbine" Odell Lake

Dark Columbine French Alps
DAD-690 Dark Columbine French Alps. Aquilegia atrata David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crimson columbine - in flower. In aspen forest, Sierra Nevada, USA
ROG-11903 Crimson columbine - in flower In aspen forest, Sierra Nevada, California, USA Aquilegia formosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Columbines: A Colorful Delight in the Heart of the Rockies" Nestled in the breathtaking Rustler's Gulch, within the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Crested Butte, Colorado, lies a mesmerizing sight - blue columbines dancing in the gentle breeze. These delicate flowers paint a picturesque scene against the majestic backdrop of The Rockies. Dating back centuries, these enchanting blooms have captured artists' imaginations throughout history. In 1663, an oil painting titled "Flowers in a Glass Vase" immortalized their beauty on canvas. Similarly, "Flowers in a Basket and a Vase" from 1615 showcased their vibrant presence. Columbines belong to the Aquilegia species and come in various colors and shapes. They often share space with other captivating blossoms like paeonies, yellow irises, thermopsis, delphiniums – as depicted by color lithographs or oil paintings such as "Delphinums and Columbine. " These exquisite flowers also find themselves intertwined with cultural artifacts from different eras. Playing cards from the 15th century feature intricate designs that include columbines among other motifs. Even ancient manuscripts like MS Widener 6 f. 29r's Annunciation incorporate them into religious illustrations. In gardens around North America today, columbines continue to charm with their elegance alongside companions like painted tongue or velvet trumpet flower (Salpiglossis). Their presence adds vibrancy to arrangements featuring rosemary, pansies, fennel or rue. As time passes by and artistic expressions evolve through diverse mediums like oils on wood or canvas; one thing remains constant – columbines remain nature's gift that captivates hearts across generations. So next time you find yourself amidst Colorado's wilderness or admiring masterpieces depicting floral beauty remember to cherish these timeless symbols of grace and wonderment - columbines.