Leaf Collection

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) adult, close-up of head, feeding on leaves in eucalyptus tree, Australia

USA, South Carolina, Charleston, Angel Oak

Monkey puzzle tree (araucaria imbricata)
Illustration of a monkey puzzle tree (araucaria imbricata)

Bluebells in woodland
Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) under Beech (Fagus) Trees in the spring. Photographed in Micheldever Wood in Hampshire, UK

Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by J Mulder, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Geishas in a Garden
This print shows two Geishas tending to plants in a garden. There are several pots of different shapes and sizes. The Geisha kneeling appears to be tending to Marigolds.Utagawa Toyokuni (1769)

Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Herbs anb Spice, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Forage Herbs anb Spice: Plate 11, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood -Philadelphus coronary-, flowers, ornamental shrub, Thuringia, Germany

Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden: Plate 50

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by P Sluyter, from a visit to Suriname, South America

CAMELLIA, 1833. Red camellia (Camelia japonica). Engraving after a painting by Pierre-Joseph Redout

Fresh loquat (Eriobotrya) fruits and green leaves

A Group of Auriculas, engraved by Lewis & Hopwood after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807

Durio zibethinus, durian fruit
Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Common Frog - on lily pad - with reflection - Bedfordshire UK 007667
BB-1843 Common Frog - on lily pad - with reflection Bedfordshire UK Rana temporaria Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Study of Moss, Fern and Wood -Sorrel, upon a Rocky River Bank, 1875-79 (pen, ink, w/c and bodycolour on paper)
7387225 Study of Moss, Fern and Wood -Sorrel, upon a Rocky River Bank, 1875-79 (pen, ink, w/c and bodycolour on paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Poisonous and Toxic Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Poisonous and Toxic Plants: Plate 24

Plant Anatomy, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Plant Anatomy: Plate 1, from Lehrbuch der praktischen Pflanzenkunde in Wort und Bild

Illustration of Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle) tree

Norman Keep, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Quercus suber, cork oak
Plate 35 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871. Originally called Chene liege in this publication the Cork Oak tree is now know by the name (Quercus suber)

Hellebore flowers (Helleborus sp.). This plant is poisonous, but preparations made from it have been used in herbal medicine for centuries

Meerkat or (suricate) (Suricata suricatta) sitting while watching, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

4-Leaf Clover - Barde
Clover plant with several four-leaf clusters

View of Curbar Edge from Baslow Edge, Baslow, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

hydrangea macrophylla diamond blue, hydrangea
4400 Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla Diamond Blue

Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century. Creator: Yi Jeong (Korean, 1541-1626)
Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century

Statue of Nike by Paionios - Olympia, Greece
Reconstruction of a Statue of Nike (Goddess of Victory), originally by Paionios - Olympia, Greece (425420 BC). The statue originally stood near the temple of Zeus on a triangular 6-metre high pillar

Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK. The second largest Beech tree in England. November 2015

Lily of the valley 19 century illustration
A digitally restored image of an original antique litho by Julius Hoeppner (1839-1893) from Schule der Blumenmalerei published in 1890

Medicinal and Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Plate 26

The famous Podrace Beach near Brela and Makarska, Croatia, Europe

Pinus cembra, Arolla pine - Coloured copper engraving by Warner based on a watercolour by Ferdinand Bauer. A.B. Lambert, A description of the genus Pinus, London, 1803, t. 23 Date: 1803

Central America, Costa Rica. Red-eyed tree frog close-up
Costa Rica. Red-eyed tree frog close-up. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Lophophora williamsii (Peyote) cactus woth pink flowers illustration
Illustration of Lophophora williamsii (Peyote) cactus woth pink flowers

Ostrich Fern or Shuttlecock Fern -Matteuccia struthiopteris-, Stein, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Aster or Star Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Aster or Star Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Orangier des Gcnes, Arancio di Genova
Tab. 8 from Histoire naturelle des Orangers 1818-1820, by Antoine Risso (1777-1845)

Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair tree
Plate 41 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871

River Wye and Bridge, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries
An autumnal folklore scene with a fairy, dressed in blue, sat amid the visible roots of a silver birch tree, holding a delicious-looking blackberry

Plum, Cherry, Sloe and Bullace Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Plum, Cherry, Sloe and Bullace, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Heath, Heather, Ling, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Heath, Heather, Ling, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

England cricket team of 1885
Cricketers of the England eleven of 1885, with W G Grace at the centre, surrounded by Barnes, Lyttelton, Shrewsbury, Gunn, Bates, Steel, Read, Peate, Barlow and Ulyett. 1885

Canada thistle botanical engraving 1843
A Flora of the State of New York by John Torrey Vol. 1 - Carroll and Cook Printers Albany, NY 1843

Dream Falls - Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Fall Color. Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 50, 000 acres stretching over 13 miles

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"Nature's Artistry: A Kaleidoscope of Leafy Delights" Step into the enchanting world of leaves, where each one tells a unique story. From the majestic Monkey puzzle tree with its intricate patterns (araucaria imbricata) to the delicate petals of Hortensia, these foliage wonders never cease to amaze. In Scotland, the Thistle stands tall and proud, symbolizing resilience and strength. Its prickly exterior hides a remarkable beauty that is captured in Victorian Botanical Illustrations. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in South Carolina's Charleston, Angel Oak spreads its sprawling branches adorned with vibrant green leaves that whisper tales of ancient wisdom. Venturing into woodlands brings us face-to-face with a breathtaking carpet of Bluebells. These dainty flowers dance beneath canopies formed by an array of leaves, creating a symphony of colors and textures that captivate our senses. A Group of Auriculas gathers together like old friends sharing secrets amidst their velvety foliage. Their vibrant hues add splashes of joy to any garden or floral arrangement. And let us not forget the Lilac; its fragrant blossoms are accompanied by heart-shaped leaves that exude elegance and grace. Returning to Scotland once more, we encounter another rendition of Thistle through Victorian Botanical Illustration on Plate 113 - an homage to nature's diverse creations. Nearby lies an assortment of Herbs and Spices depicted in yet another exquisite illustration from this era; reminding us how plants have long been intertwined with culinary delights. Traveling further eastward takes us to Germany's Thuringia region where Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood (Philadelphus coronary) reigns supreme as an ornamental shrub. Its lush greenery provides a stunning backdrop for clusters of beautiful white flowers that attract butterflies like those illustrated by Maria Sibylla Merian - showcasing nature's harmonious collaboration between flora and fauna.