Familiar Collection (page 2)

Nepal trumpet flower, Beaumontia grandiflora
Nepal trumpet flower or heralds trumpet, Beaumontia grandiflora. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Philippine violet, Barleria cristata
Philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested Philippine violet, Barleria cristata. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with

Flamevine, Pyrostegia venusta
Flamevine or orange trumpetvine Pyrostegia venusta (Bignonia venusta). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Crown of thorns, Euphorbia milii (Euphorbia bojeri). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Elephant creeper, Argyreia nervosa. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

White orchid-tree, Bauhinia acuminata. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Lesser bougainvillea or paperflower, Bougainvillea glabra (Bougainvillia glabra). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with

Clustervine, Jacquemontia pentanthos (Convolvulus pentanthus). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia pulcherrima). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Laurel clockvine or blue trumpet vine, Thunbergia laurifolia. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Sweet acacia, Acacia farnesiana
Sweet acacia or needle bush, Acacia farnesiana. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Golden dewdrop, Duranta erecta
Golden dewdrop, pigeon berry or skyflower, Duranta erecta (Duranta plumieri). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured

Yellow oleander, Thevetia nerifolia
Yellow oleander or lucky nut, Thevetia nerifolia (Thevetia nereifolia). Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates

Asian pigeonwings, butterfly pea or Darwin pea, Clitoria ternatea. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

An artists wanderings, at Marseilles (colour litho)
959148 An artists wanderings, at Marseilles (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An artists wanderings, at Marseilles)

Various reincarnations of the soul in animal forms, reproduced in
CHT178306 Various reincarnations of the soul in animal forms, reproduced in Recherche sur les superstitions en Chine by Father Henri Dore and published in 1911 (colour litho)

St Hugh of Lincoln (stone)
NCO368353 St Hugh of Lincoln (stone) by English School, (14th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Lifesavers March Past, A familiar scene on any Australian beach (b / w photo)
6024664 Lifesavers March Past, A familiar scene on any Australian beach (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lifesavers March Past)

Vessel in the form of a seated ruler with a pampas cat, A. D
2968486 Vessel in the form of a seated ruler with a pampas cat, A.D. 250-550 (ceramic and pigment) by Moche; 19.4x19.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: North coast)

Ducking a Scold, 1812 (etching)
HMP86628 Ducking a Scold, 1812 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Our Wandering Artist at Monte Carlo (colour litho)
1038767 Our Wandering Artist at Monte Carlo (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Wandering Artist at Monte Carlo)

An artists wanderings, at Nice (colour litho)
959164 An artists wanderings, at Nice (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An artists wanderings, at Nice)

Black Magic, the month of November for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau
CHT173753 Black Magic, the month of November for a magic calendar published in Art Nouveau review, 1896 (colour litho) by Orazi, Manuel (1860-1934); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian

Trade signs: Familiar trade-marks, emblems and badges (litho)
6026894 Trade signs: Familiar trade-marks, emblems and badges (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Familiar trade-marks, emblems and badges)

Igaunodon (b / w photo)
5995619 Igaunodon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Igaunodon. A familiar figure in Southern England when the Weald Clay was being deposited)

Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1591172 Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maruja, by Bret Harte)

Witch with her cat familiar (woodcut)
3245502 Witch with her cat familiar (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

The Witches, 1510 (woodcut)
5858420 The Witches, 1510 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38.9A--27 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: second of two states); German, out of copyright

"I do not strain at the position, it is familiar"Troilus and Cressida, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho)
969865 " I do not strain at the position, it is familiar" Troilus and Cressida, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho) by English School

Our Wandering Artist at Marseilles (colour litho)
1038722 Our Wandering Artist at Marseilles (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Wandering Artist at Marseilles)

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

An Old Beggar Man, Quite a familiar figure in Colombo (b / w photo)
3652873 An Old Beggar Man, Quite a familiar figure in Colombo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Beggar Man)

The Burden of Mans Existence; or, Ladies Luggage (engraving)
1102492 The Burden of Mans Existence; or, Ladies Luggage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burden of Mans Existence; or, Ladies Luggage)

Family of fishing tools makers
Azim Khan Ronnie

The little bridge - Familiar scene from a not so familiar viewpoint. Only the modern car on the bridge, which divides Princes Dock and Humber Dock, Hull, gives a date to this unchanging view

WOMAN & DOVES WOMAN & DOVES
Hilda & her doves: They soon became as familiar with the fairhaired Saxon girl as if she were a born sister of their brood. Date: First published: 1860

WITCHES AND A FAMILIAR
Two witches and a familiar - the traditional Black Dog Date: circa 1600

Praia da Ponta Ruiva at the Costa Vicentina. The coast of the Algarve during spring. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, March

The cliffs and sea stacks of Ponta da Piedade at the rocky coast of the Algarve in Portugal. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, March

French Lavender or Spanish Lavender, Topped Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) at the Costa Vicentina. The coast of the Algarve during spring. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, March

Beach and cliffs at Praia do Telheiro at the Costa Vicentina. The coast of the Algarve during spring. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, March

Cabo de Sao Vincente (Cape St. Vincent) with its lighthouse at the rocky coast of the Algarve in Portugal. Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, March

Capeweed or plain treasureflower, cape dandelion, cape marigold (Arcotheca calendula) at the Costa Vicentina. The coast of the Algarve during spring

Associates of the Witches of Belvoir. Anne Baker, Joanne Willimott and Ellen Greene, Leicestershire women with their pets and familiars

View of a Garden, Linkoping, 1887-1888, by Johan Krouthen
Johan Krouthen (1858-1888). Swedish painter. View of a Garden, Linkoping, 1887-1888. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

SALEM WITCH TRIALS. An old woman viewed with suspicion on the streets of Salem, Massachusetts at the time of the witch trials

Witches Wrecking Ship
Three witches, with their familiar, call up a storm to wreck a ship Date: 1931

Witches and a Familiar
Two witches and a familiar - the traditional Black Dog

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"Familiar Faces and Tales: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world of familiarity, where stories and characters intertwine across centuries. From the enchanting tales of Mother Shipton to the seaside adventures of Captain Collins of Brighton with his beloved family, these familiar figures have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Intriguingly, nature itself holds its own familiar hints. The vibrant Nerium or oleander, with its delicate blooms and toxic allure, reminds us that beauty can sometimes hide danger beneath its petals. As we delve deeper into folklore, Arthur Rackham's captivating illustration for "As I Was Going to St. Ives" transports us back to a time when Mother Goose's rhymes sparked joy in children's hearts. But not all they are whimsical creatures; some carry darker connotations. The Associates of the Witches of Belvoir stand as a chilling reminder of humanity's fascination with the occult. Matthew Hopkins, notorious English witch-finder from the 17th century, is depicted alongside two witches and their eerie familiar spirits in a haunting line engraving. Yet amidst this tapestry of history and myth lies beauty waiting to be discovered – like the Flame lily with its fiery red petals reaching towards the sky or the elegant Crape myrtle gracing gardens with bursts of color. These natural wonders remind us that even in darkness there is always room for light. Speaking of timeless tales, who could forget Sleeping Beauty? Her story continues to captivate generations as she slumbers peacefully until true love awakens her from her enchanted sleep – a testament to hope enduring through adversity. Our journey takes flight as we encounter unexpected companions along the way - an African Grey Parrot perched upon a branch mimicking human speech while empty tins rattle playfully in response. They remind us that life should never be all work and no play; after all, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.