Exoticism Collection (page 5)

White pelican, (Pelecanus onocrotalus), adult portrait, Luisenpark Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany

Keel-billed toucan, (Ramphastos sulfuratus), Roatan, Honduras, South America, adult portrait

Kalalau Valley Lookout
Late sunset light warms the foliage overlooking Kalalau Valley, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Street in the souk of blacksmiths in Marrakech. The souk of Marrakech is a maze of narrow streets lined with stalls and stalls where Moroccans they shop

Felucca on the Nile
EGYPT - CIRCA 1930s: Tradition Egyptian felucca boat on River Nile, Cairo on horizon. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

USA, Florida, Florida Keys, Conch shell on sandy beach; Key West

Micronesia, Coral reef; Pohnpei

USA, Hawaii, Maui, Secret Beach of Kahoolawe and Molokini Islands; Makena

USA, Hawaii, Molokini and Kaho olawe; Maui

Shipwrecked fishing boat on beach; Papua New Guinea

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, Two hammocks hanging between palm trees on sandy tropical beach; Hanalei Bay Princeville

USA, Hawaii, Maui, Green leafy vines on Keawakapu Beach; Kihei

USA, Hawaii, Ocean in background; Lanai, View of palm on Hulopoe Beach

USA, Hawaii, Maui, Rainbow over palm trees and Keawakapu Beach; Kihei

USA, Hawaii, Maui, Green leafy vines with pink flowers on Keawakapu Beach; Kihei

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Plumeria Lei floating in crystal clear ocean; North Shore

USA, Hawaii, Ocean and silhouetted palm trees at sunset in Mauna Lani Resort; Big Island

Barbados, Caribbean, Landscape of tropical white sand beach; Bottom Bay

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Silhouette of woman in hammock and man standing next to her in Kapiolani Park; Waikiki

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Surfboards lined up at Waikiki Beach; Honolulu

Sloth bear (Ursus ursinus)
Illustration engraving of a Sloth bear (Ursus ursinus)

Paradise in the Caribbean
An old Indian cave located on a remote Caribbean Island. Beautiful Caribbean sea glowing and warm sunlight bathing some remote coconut palm trees on a deserted island

Pinel Island Pinel Bay Saint Martin Sint Maarten Caribbean
A dramatic view of the Pinel Bay, Pinel Island, ilet de Pinel, Petite Clef, Rue de Grande Caye as seen from a high vantage point. Island of Saint Martin Sint Maarten, Caribbean

Floating Lotus Blossom -Nelumbo nucifera-

Purple Mangosteen -Garcinia mangostana-, market in the market halls, Singaraja, North Bali, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Kowloon docks
CHINA - CIRCA 1930s: Shipping docks, Kowloon, Hong Kong. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Illicium or Star Anise Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Illicium or Star Anise Plant: Plate 53

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

Paenoia or Peony Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Paenoia or Peony Plant: Plate 54, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

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

Sable rose (pink sand) beach in the lagoon of Tikehau, French Polynesia

Panoramic of Mount Otemanu in the lagoon of Bora Bora at sunrise, French Polynesia

France, Chinoiseries, The Chinese fair
Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Chinoiseries. The Chinese Fair

Arctostaphylos tomentosa Victorian Botanical Illustration, Downy Bearberry, Bearberry, 1835
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Downy Bearberry, Bearberry, Arctostaphylos tomentosa Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1835

Diadelphia Decandria Victorian Botanical Illustration, Kennedya Marryattae, Kennedya, 1835
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Kennedya Marryattae, Kennedya, Diadelphia Decandria Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1835

Aerial of Namotu island and Malolo reef, Fiji
Aerial view of Namotu island, Tavarua island and surrounding reef, with Viti Levu visible in the distance. Mamanucas islands, Fiji

Aerial view of Mamanucas islands, Fiji
Aerial view of Wadigi and Malolo islands, Malolo reef, Mamanucas islands, Fiji

Aerial of Malolo reef with motorboat passing, Fiji
Aerial view of Malolo barrier reef, Mamanucas islands, Fiji

Aerial view of Malolo reef and Cloud 9 bar, Fiji
Aerial view of Cloud 9 (two level floating platform with a restaurant), Malolo barrier reef, Mamanucas islands, Fiji

Aerial of island with tourist resort, Fiji
Aerial view of Wadigi and Malolo islands, Malolo reef, Mamanucas islands, Fiji

Cairo at His Majestys Theatre, London - Hast thou been to Mecca? Musical by Oscar Asche, music by Percy Fletcher, first produced October 1921. In America the show was renamed Mecca

Zhu Shouchang Edo period 1615-1868 19th century
Artokoloro

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

360 Little Planet of Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Komodo National Park covers entire region of Komodo Island in Indonesia. Check out its exclusive 360 aerial view from the sky

Orchid flower engraving 1874
The New Practical Gardener, and Modern Horticulturist

Bird of Paradise 1882
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Zweite Abtheilung - VAogel. by A. Brehm, 1882

Weaver birds illustration 1882
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Zweite Abtheilung - VAogel. by A. Brehm, 1882

Bunting birds illustration 1882
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Zweite Abtheilung - VAogel. by A. Brehm, 1882

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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.