Exoticism Collection (page 10)

Centaurea or Knapweed Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Centaurea or Knapweed Plant: Plate 55

Pyrethrum or Chrysanthemum Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Pyrethrum or Chrysanthemum Plant: Plate 54

Penstemon or Beardtongue Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Penstemon or Beardtongue Plant: Plate 54

Oxalis or Wood Sorrel Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Oxalis or Wood Sorrel Plant: Plate 54

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

Calliopsis or Tickseed Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Calliopsis or Tickseed Plant: Plate 55

Lathyrus or Sweet Pea and Legume Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Lathyrus or Sweet Pea and Legume Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Martynia or Catas Claw Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Martynia or Catas Claw Plant: Plate 56

Calandrinia or Purslane Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Calandrinia or Purslane Plant: Plate 55

Purslane and Tickseed Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Purslane and Tickseed Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Cheiranthus or Wallflower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Cheiranthus or Wallflower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Helichrysum or Straw Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Helichrysum or Straw Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Cheiranthus or Wallflower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Cheiranthus or Wallflower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Acrostemma and Corncockle Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Acrostemma and Corncockle Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Clarkia and Pinkfaries Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Clarkia and Pinkfaries Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 56

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 56

Salpiglossis and Trumpet Tongue Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Salpiglossis and Trumpet Tongue Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Verbena Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Verbena Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Zinnia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Zinnia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Scabiosa, Scabious and Pincusion Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Scabiosa, Scabious and Pincusion Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Pelargonium and Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Pelargonium and Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Gazania Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Gazania Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Senecio or Ragwort Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Senecio or Ragwort Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Petunia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Petunia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

VANUATU, Tanna Island, TAPAU VILLAGE. Mangoes
Vanuatu, Tanna Island, Tapau Village. Mangoes

VANUATU, Espiritu Santo Island, CHAMPAGNE BEACH. Champagne Beach, the Best on Santo
Vanuatu, Espiritu Santo Island, Champagne Beach. Champagne Beach, the Best on Santo

VANUATU, Efate Island, ERAKOR. Palms / Erakor Island
Vanuatu, Efate Island, ERAKOR. Palms / Erakor Island

Budgerigar, (Melopsittacus undulatus), adult on tree, Australia

USA, Baltimore, Vahine no te vi (Tahitian Woman with a Mango), 1892, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Vahine no te vi (Tahitian Woman with a Mango), 1892, oil on canvas

Tahitian Pastorals, 1892, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Tahitian Pastorals, 1892, oil on canvas

Tahiti Island, Matamoe (Landscape with Peacocks), 1892, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Matamoe (Landscape with Peacocks), 1892, oil on canvas

Tahiti, Nave Nave Mahana (Delightful Days)
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Nave Nave Mahana (Delightful Days), 1896, oil on canvas

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Nafea Faaipoipo (When are You Getting Marriedja), 1892, oil on canvas

USA, New York, La Orana Maria (Ave Maria), 1891-92, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), La Orana Maria (Ave Maria), 1891-92, oil on canvas

Tahiti Island, Arii Vahine (The Kings Wife), 1896, oil on canvas
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Te Arii Vahine (The Kings Wife), 1896, oil on canvas

France, Chinoiseries, A garden
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Chinoiseries. A Garden

France, Chinoiseries, The Feast of the Chinese Emperor
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Chinoiseries. The Feast of the Chinese Emperor

France, Chinoiseries, drawing of Woman nude on a bed
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Woman Nude on a Bed, drawing

France, Chinoiseries, The Audience with the Chinese Emperor painting
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Chinoiseries. The Audience with the Chinese Emperor

France, Chinoiseries, The Chinese wedding
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Chinoiseries. The Chinese Wedding

Ile Aux Cerf, most popular day trip for tourists & residents, East end of Mauritius, Africa

Malta, Comino Island, The Blue Lagoon

Woman on small traditional fishing boat, Maadugalla Island, North Huvadhoo Atoll, Southern Maldives, Indian Ocean. (MR)

Bandos Island Resort, North Male Atoll, The Maldives, Indian Ocean

View of vegetation in Bali Botanical Gardens, Bali, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

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"Exploring the Allure of Exoticism: A Victorian Botanical Journey" Step into a world where beauty knows no bounds, as we embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting realm of exoticism. In this mesmerizing collection, we are transported back to the Victorian era, where botanical illustrations served as windows into distant lands and their extraordinary flora. Our first stop takes us to the delicate petals of Campanula or Bellflower Plant, gracefully captured in a Victorian botanical illustration. Its ethereal charm evokes visions of secret gardens hidden away in far-off corners of the world. Next, we encounter the Aster or Star Plant, its vibrant blossoms bursting forth from another exquisite Victorian illustration. Like celestial bodies adorning our earthly landscapes, these stars remind us that nature's wonders can be found even in our own backyard. As we delve deeper into this tapestry of exoticism, parrots come alive before our eyes through a chromolithograph from 1896. Their vivid plumage and playful demeanor transport us to tropical rainforests teeming with life and color. The allure continues with Red Exotic Flowers showcased in yet another stunning Victorian botanical illustration. These fiery blooms ignite our senses and evoke dreams of lush paradises brimming with untamed beauty. Intriguingly named Chelone or Turtlehead Plant beckons us further along this voyage. Its peculiar shape captivates our imagination as we envision mythical creatures lurking amidst dense foliage – an invitation to explore worlds beyond what meets the eye. Butterflies flutter by delicately on fragile wings – ephemeral symbols of transformation and freedom. Their graceful dance reminds us that true beauty lies not only in stillness but also in embracing change and embracing new experiences. Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant emerges next from an intricate Victorian botanical illustration – its dainty flowers resembling tiny lungs breathing life into fantastical realms waiting to be discovered.