Flowerhead Collection (page 6)

Orchids and Hummingbirds in a Brazilian Jungle, c. 1871-72 (oil on canvas)
650875 Orchids and Hummingbirds in a Brazilian Jungle, c. 1871-72 (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 43.2x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Hollyhock, (bodycolour on vellum)
659211 A Hollyhock, (bodycolour on vellum) by Dietzsch, Barbara Regina (1706-83); 35.8x27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hollyhock. Barbara Regina Dietzsch (1706-1783). Bodycolour on vellum

Textile design with roses, (gouache on paper)
1195745 Textile design with roses, (gouache on paper) by Chekhonin, Sergei Vasil evich (1878-1936); 35.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

The front and back of a mirror case painted with a hyacinth and a rose respectively
1196969 The front and back of a mirror case painted with a hyacinth and a rose respectively, 17th century () by Persian School

Blumennacht Kunstlerfest, (lithograph in colours)
1195096 Blumennacht Kunstlerfest, (lithograph in colours) by Wacik, Franz (1883-1938); 83.8x52.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Australian, out of copyright

Sunflowers, 1839 (oil on canvas)
990318 Sunflowers, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Sicard, Louis-Apollinaire (1807-81); 70x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunflowers. Louis-Apollinaire Sicard (1807-1881). Oil on canvas

Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985896 Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); 54.4x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen)

Carlina Simplex (Alpine Thistle), 1799-1812 (hand-coloured engraving)
985715 Carlina Simplex (Alpine Thistle), 1799-1812 (hand-coloured engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); 46x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlina Simplex (Alpine Thistle)

Figure 18, from Collectanea ad Botanicam, Chemiam, et Historiam Naturalem spectantia
985705 Figure 18, from Collectanea ad Botanicam, Chemiam, et Historiam Naturalem spectantia, cum figuris, 1786-1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Austrian School

Anenome Simple, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits
986296 Anenome Simple, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits by Pierre Joseph Redoute, 1829 (stipple engraving) by Redoute

Various European insects and flowers (plate CLXXV), 1730 (hand-coloured engraving)
986256 Various European insects and flowers (plate CLXXV), 1730 (hand-coloured engraving) by Merian, Maria Sibylla Graff (1647-1717); 51.7x35.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration, Number 2264, from The Botanical Magazine
986224 Illustration, Number 2264, from The Botanical Magazine, 1787-1826 (hand-coloured engraving) by Curtis, William (1746-1799); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration, Number 2264)

Rosa gallica, 1796-1799 (hand-coloured engraving)
986175 Rosa gallica, 1796-1799 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 38x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosa gallica. B. versicolor. Rosa Mundi)

Bouquet Narcissus, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986019 Bouquet Narcissus, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet Narcissus; Narcisse a Bouquet)

Crewel Embroidery, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Phyllis Dorr
Crewel Embroidery, 1935/1942

Crewel Embroidery, c. 1936. Creator: Phyllis Dorr
Crewel Embroidery, c. 1936

Crewel Embroidered Panel, c. 1937. Creator: Phyllis Dorr
Crewel Embroidered Panel, c. 1937

Piece of Crewel Embroidery, c. 1936. Creator: Phyllis Dorr
Piece of Crewel Embroidery, c. 1936

(Untitled--Flower Study), ca. 1876. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
(Untitled--Flower Study), ca. 1876

(Untitled), ca. 1876. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
(Untitled), ca. 1876

Globe Thistle
Jacky Parker

Covered Jar (Albarello), Iran, second half 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Covered Jar (Albarello), Iran, second half 13th-14th century. Rare glaze type referred to as lajvardina

Yellow Rose, 1887. Creator: Florence Westwood Whitfield
Yellow Rose, 1887

Designs for Goldsmiths. n. d. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Designs for Goldsmiths.n.d. After Master ES

Rosette Brooch, Frankish, last quarter 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Rosette Brooch, Frankish, last quarter 6th century

Rosette Brooch, Frankish, 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Rosette Brooch, Frankish, 6th century

Nail Plate, German, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Nail Plate, German, 15th century

Still Life with Flowers, a Snail and Insects, 1589. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Still Life with Flowers, a Snail and Insects, 1589

A Poppy in Three Stages of Flowering, with a Caterpillar, Pupa and Butterfly, late 17th-early 18th cent

Passion Flower, 1799. Creator: Sydenham Teast Edwards
Passion Flower, 1799

Monarda didyma / Scarlet Lions Tail, ca. 1791 (?). Creator: William Booth Grey
Monarda didyma/Scarlet Lions Tail, ca. 1791 (?)

Plants, Flowers, Hydrangea, Close up pink coloured flowerhead

Ornamental onion, Allium, single purple flower on a stem isolated in shallow focus against green leaves

African lily, Agapanthus, purple flowers with prominent yellow stamen against a white background

African lily, Agapanthus, a flower bud against a green background

African lily, Agapanthus, purple flowers on an umbel shaped flowerhead against a white background

African lily, Agapanthus, purple flowers in shallow focus emerging on an umbel shaped flowerhead against a green background

African lily, Agapanthus, white flowers emerging on an umbel shaped flowerhead

African lily, Agapanthus, purple flowers emerging on an umbel shaped flowerhead

Ornamental onion, Allium, single purple spherical flower on a stem isolated in shallow focus against green leaves

Asclepias curassavica Orange Perennial Annual
Butterfly feeding on Bloodflower, Asclepias curassavica

Bloodflower Asclepias curassavica Orange Perennial
Glass winged butterfly, Greta Oto feeding on Bloodflower, Asclepias curassavica. This butterfly is so called because its wings lack coloured scales and give the impression of glass

Lantana Lantana camara White Evergreen Shrub
Heliconius hecale zuleika butterfly feeding on clustered white flowers of Lantana camara

Asclepias, Asclepias curassavica
Glass winged butterfly, Greta Oto feeding on Bloodflower, Asclepias curassavica. This butterfly is so called because its wings lack coloured scales and give the impression of glass

Sea lavender, Limonium sinuatum. Close cropped view of flower head with clustered, small purple, blue flowers

Shrub Deciduous Flowering season Spring Fruiting season Summer
Viburnum burkwoodii. Rounded flower head of tubular, pale pink flowers on woody stem with oval, green leaves

Honeysucklle, Lonicera periclymenum. Studio shot of two flower heads of Honeysuckle or Woodbine arranged in card tray

Hydrangea macrophylla Niedersachsen. Close up of part of pink flower head of mophead Hydrangea filling camera frame

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"Captivating Flowerheads: A Kaleidoscope of Nature's Beauty" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of flowerheads, where vibrant colors and delicate petals come alive. In the fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, Cornflowers sway gracefully, their vivid blue hues painting a picturesque scene in June. Transporting us back to the early 19th century is the German Iris (Iris Germanica), captured beautifully in a stipple-engraving printed in colors from 1805-1816. Its regal presence exudes elegance and timeless charm. Nature never ceases to amaze with its intricate relationships. The Darwin's Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) beckons long-tongued moths for pollination, showcasing an extraordinary adaptation between plant and insect. At Mayfield Lavender Farm, witness the industrious Honey bee (Apis mellifera) as it delicately feeds on Lavender flowers. Their symbiotic dance ensures both beauty and sustenance for these remarkable creatures. Umbria reveals yet another floral treasure - the Madonna lily (Lilium candidum). Two majestic flowerheads stand tall against Italy's backdrop in June, radiating purity and grace. The Star-of-Bethlehem Ornithogalum thyrsoides enchants with its pure white blooms that illuminate any garden or landscape. Its ethereal beauty captivates all who encounter it. Delving into coastal realms brings forth Limonium sinuatum - Sea lavender. This perennial displays stunning shades of purple and green, adding a touch of whimsy to seaside vistas. Cyprus boasts the White Asphodelus albus flowerhead adorning its landscapes every April. Symbolizing resurrection and immortality since ancient times, this bloom holds deep cultural significance.