Hot House Collection

Tea-time, England, 1880s
Upperclass family enjoying afternoon tea in a hothouse, England, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Joseph Chamberlain in his orchid-house
Mr Chamberlains favourite hobby: Joseph Chamberlain in his orchid-house at Highbury, with his head orchid gardener, 1903 1903

The Orangery, Heveningham Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306342 The Orangery, Heveningham Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Serre chaude; Hot-house; Treibhaus (engraving)
7197553 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Serre chaude; Hot-house; Treibhaus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serre chaude; Hot-house; Treibhaus)

Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema pictum. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1882

A view of the hot-house and a small pool from the gravel walk at 14 St Jamess Square
2831218 A view of the hot-house and a small pool from the gravel walk at 14 St Jamess Square, c.1806 (w/c & over pencil on paper) by Pole, Thomas Dr (1753-1829); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

A greenhouse for John Elliott at Pimlico, London, 1806 (colour litho)
STC255286 A greenhouse for John Elliott at Pimlico, London, 1806 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Plans, Elevations and sections of Hothouses)

A greenhouse with gothic detailing attached to a neo-classical style house for Richard
STC255290 A greenhouse with gothic detailing attached to a neo-classical style house for Richard Dickinson Esq at Hendon, Middlesex, 1806 (colour litho) by English School

Oscarshal Hot-houses, 1852 (colour litho)
699657 Oscarshal Hot-houses, 1852 (colour litho) by Hanno, Wilhelm von (1826-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chromolithograph depiction of the hot-houses at Oscarshal summer palace)

In the Conservatory, 1894
IPS72936 In the Conservatory, 1894 by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); 65x47 cm; Ipswich Borough Council Museums and Galleries, Suffolk, UK; eColchester & Ipswich Museums Service; Scottish

Hong Kong Park Aviary in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Young Lady in a Conservatory
BAL7735 Young Lady in a Conservatory by Bowkett, Jane Maria (1839-91); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Orangery, Kew Gardens, plate 11 from Kew Gardens: A Series of Twenty-Four Drawings
XYC173903 Orangery, Kew Gardens, plate 11 from Kew Gardens: A Series of Twenty-Four Drawings on Stone, engraved by Charles Hullmandel (1789-1850) published 1820 (hand-coloured litho) by Papendiek

The Orangerie at the Chateau de Versailles (oil on canvas)
XIR174842 The Orangerie at the Chateau de Versailles (oil on canvas) by Allegrain, Etienne (1644-1736); 115x165 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Palm House in Kew Gardens in winter, Royal Botanic Gardens, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Palm House in Kew Gardens in summer, Royal Botanic Gardens, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The flower harvest in the Scillies. At Tresco the flower developing house where daffodils and narcissi are placed in racks above water to have their natural colour intensified by the action of

Tomato Hothouse
Tomatoes growing in a greenhouse, four weeks after planting. Date: 1950s

Nursery Greenhouses
A fine row of nursery greenhouses near Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, England, with the well-wooded ground of the Bow Brickhill district in the background. Date: early 1960s

Banana Nursery
A banana seedling nursery. Young banana plants are bred in pots in this hothouse before transferring them outdoors. Israel, Jordan Valley, Kibbutz Ashdot Yaacov

Interior of a greenhouse
Israel, Aravah Desert plants in a greenhouse

Exterior of a greenhouse
Israel, Aravah Desert Exterior of a tomato greenhouse

Tropical conservatory, Kew Gardens
Tropical conservatory. At bottom centre is a Agave ferox plant. Photographed at Kew Gardens, London, UK

Hothouse
Flower seedlings being planted by a horticulturalist. Photographed in the Trest Zelenogo Khozyaistva hothouse, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

The Botanist Who Plucked A Blossom on Kew Gardens by Leslie
A homage to H.M. Bateman showing a young and bespectacled botanist, blissfully unaware of the shock and horror provoked by his actions

Harvesting Grapes
Men cutting grapes from a fine Royal vine in a hothouse at Hampton Court, England. Date: 1930s

THE HOTHOUSE PLANET (Arthur K Barnes) Space travellers from Earth encounter the wildlife of Venus - and find that it is very wild indeed !

Spraying tomato plants in a hothouse of Pursey Sovchose, a state farm, Bratsk, Siberia, Russia, Europe

Winter Flowers 1866
Cultivated & Wild: Hyacinthus (Hyacinths); Narcissus; Galanthus (Snowdrops); Polyanthus Primula; Euphorbia Pulcherrima (Poinsettia); Correa; Salvia

Autumn Flowers 1866
Cultivated Autumn flowers including: Lantana; Petunia; Phlox Drummondi; Calceolaria; Penstemon; Verbena; Fuschia & Solanum Jasminoides

Summer Flowers 1866
Orchids (Dendorbium Devonianum & Cattleya Leopoldi); Stephantis; Begonia; Rondeletia Odorata; Melastoma (Dedinella Magnifica); Cissus Discolor

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Step back in time to the enchanting world of tea-time in England during the 1880s. The air is filled with the delicate aroma of freshly brewed tea, as guests gather in The Orangery at Heveningham Hall. This magnificent structure, captured beautifully in a black and white photograph from "The English Country House, " exudes elegance and grandeur. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on a journey through different cultures, showcasing the beauty of hot-houses around the world. From Serre chaude to Hot-house to Treibhaus, these engravings depict structures that nurture nature's wonders. Transport yourself further into history with colorful lithographs depicting designs for Pinery and Orangery at Teddington, Green House and Peach Houses. These architectural marvels were created in 1806, showcasing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Amidst this lush green oasis lies an Aglaonema pictum or Chinese evergreen - a testament to nature's diversity within these glass walls. As you stroll along the gravel walk at 14 St James's Square, take a moment to admire the view of the hot-house alongside a serene pool. Joseph Chamberlain finds solace amidst his orchid-house - an intimate space where he can immerse himself in nature's beauty. In bustling London, John Elliott embraces modernity with his greenhouse at Pimlico - a vibrant hub for plant enthusiasts. Continuing our exploration of lithographs from 1806, we discover designs for Peach House, Green House, Pinery executed for various patrons like G. Farrant and The Marquis of Blandford at Whiteknights. Each design showcases innovation while preserving horticultural traditions. As we delve into these captivating images and stories surrounding hot houses throughout history, it becomes evident that they are not merely structures but gateways into botanical wonderlands – places where time stands still as flora flourishes under the watchful eyes of passionate gardeners.