Exoticism Collection (page 3)

Dance of the Flamingos, 1885 (oil on canvas)
476653 Dance of the Flamingos, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Weguelin, John Reinhard (1849-1927); 92x61.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

African King, 1920 (oil on canvas)
5615149 African King, 1920 (oil on canvas) by AIapek, Josef (1887-1945); 110x77.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Czech, out of copyright

Montenegrin Madonna, 1865 (oil on canvas)
5615454 Montenegrin Madonna, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Cermak, Jaroslav (1831-78); 122x89 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Captives (Captive Montenegrin Women), 1870 (oil on canvas)
5615398 Captives (Captive Montenegrin Women), 1870 (oil on canvas) by Cermak, Jaroslav (1831-78); 162x116 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

An allegory of Music, 1625 (oil on panel)
5888700 An allegory of Music, 1625 (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627) (attr. to); 50.2x66.7 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch

Odalisque, 1871-73 (oil on canvas)
3956055 Odalisque, 1871-73 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 50.7 x 61.2 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

Young woman reading in a day dress with an elaborate hairstyle and bonnet
CHT177284 Young woman reading in a day dress with an elaborate hairstyle and bonnet, plate 20 from Galerie des Modes et Costumes Francais

Scene in the Jewish Quarter of Contantine, 1851 (oil on canvas)
3613987 Scene in the Jewish Quarter of Contantine, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); 56.8x47 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1880 (oil on canvas)
5667147 Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Frere, Charles Theodore (Bey) (1814-88); 74.9 x 110.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Woodcutter of the Basque Provinces, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6200829 A Woodcutter of the Basque Provinces, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Pelham, Thomas Kent (c.1831-1907); 43.8x21 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; British

Bashi-Bazouk, 1868-69 (oil on canvas)
3493150 Bashi-Bazouk, 1868-69 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 80.6x66 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Young woman reading in a day dress with an elaborate hairstyle and bonnet
STC94413 Young woman reading in a day dress with an elaborate hairstyle and bonnet, plate 20 from Galerie des Modes et Costumes Francais

A la Place Clichy, c. 1891 (colour lithograph on paper)
3086906 A la Place Clichy, c.1891 (colour lithograph on paper) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Berries Lithograph 1895
Berries Chromolithograph

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Common Peony
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Common Peony from The American Flora

Narcissus or Jonquil Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Narcissus or Jonquil Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 58

Campanula or Bellflower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Campanula or Bellflower Plant: Plate 53

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 56

Dianthus or Carnation Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Dianthus or Carnation Plant, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Calandrinia or Purslane Plant and Calliopsis or Tickseed Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Calandrinia or Purslane Plant and Calliopsis or Tickseed Plant, Published in 1886

Lychnis or Catchfly Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Lychnis or Catchfly Plant, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Korah Hottentots of the Cape on the move, Vol II, c1820-40. Creator: Sir John Barrow (1764-1848)
Korah Hottentots of the Cape on the move, Vol II Pl. 55. from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, c.1820-40 (colour lithograph). From the collection by Giulio Ferrario (1767-1847) of Costumi dei

Chinese Female Fly Catcher
Original hand painted, Chinese female fly catcher painted on speckled paper and is one of three such paintings in my personal collection

Chinese Small Garden Tree Quail
Original hand painted, Chinese small Garden Tree quai painted on speckled paper and is one of three such paintings in my personal collection

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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.