Leaf Collection (page 9)

Unfinished Bird and Vine wood block design for wallpaper
WMA143169 Unfinished Bird and Vine wood block design for wallpaper, 1878 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Still Life with Tulips and Iona, 1920s (oil on panel)
1197121 Still Life with Tulips and Iona, 1920s (oil on panel) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 44.5x36.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Aurantium Crispo Folio, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881018 Aurantium Crispo Folio, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.5x20.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Red leaf palm, Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Red leaf palm or flamethrower palm tree, Chambeyronia macrocarpa (Kentia luciani). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1882

The signature of Anne Boleyn with the Tudor Rose during her imprisonment in the Tower of
STC425570 The signature of Anne Boleyn with the Tudor Rose during her imprisonment in the Tower of London and another prisoners carving of a cross, 1815 (engraving) by English School

A Good Book, (oil on board)
651199 A Good Book, (oil on board) by Firle, Walther (1859-1929); 49.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Book. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on board

Aurantium Virgatum, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881020 Aurantium Virgatum, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 27.6x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Design for New Silk Cloth, May 1901 (w / c and pencil on paper)
WMA143178 Design for New Silk Cloth, May 1901 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Voysey, Charles Francis Annesley (1857-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

Strawberry Bush-"Hearts Bustin with Love"(Euonymus Americanus), 1930
Strawberry Bush-" Hearts Bustin with Love" (Euonymus Americanus), 1930

Diosma Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Diosma Plant, Gods Fragrant: Plate 52

Seeds and Aleurites Cordata (?): Page from The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting (Jieziyuan huazhuan), 1782, 2nd edition

Cladostephus spongiosus, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Cladostephus spongiosus, ca. 1853

Senecio Jacobaea or Ragwort
Senecio Jacobaea, Ragwort, or St Jamess Wort, or Stagger-Wort, or Stammer-Wort. Date: circa 1909

The Dukes of Santo Stefanos Palace, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Waterfall in autumn forest in Blackwater Falls State Park, Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, USA. The centerpiece of the Park is Blackwater Falls

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bittersweet and Blue Succory
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Bittersweet and Wild or Blue Succory from The American Flora

Willow, White Willow, Yellow Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Willow, White Willow, Yellow Osier, Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants: Plate 48

Cover design, Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, XIII
Cover design, Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, Part XIII, edited by C W Alcock. With a portrait of Lord Hawke, and a photograph of Essex County Cricket Ground, Leyton. Date: 1895

Chinese paper cuts, or Jianzhi, a folk art dating back many centuries. Seen here is a colourful landscape with trees, mountains, a temple, and a bridge across a river. Date: late 19th century

German design, Summer and Winter, after watercolours by H Schmidt. Date: circa 1910s

Aloe vera and asafoetida, Ferula assafoetida.. Aloe vera 1, with flower and leaf, and asafoetida 2, Ferula assafoetida, with flower, leaf, root rhizome and seed

USA, Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Cauliflower
Illustration of a cauliflower

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

The hazel (Corylus)
Antique illustration engraving of The hazel (Corylus)

Black and white illustration of plants growing on riverbank in countryside and birds flying above

Illustration of Quercus petraea, syn Quercus sessiliflora (Sessile Oak) tree with green foliage

Waxwing bird on branch

Autumn Ivy (ink, color and gold on paper) after 1732
XBP341895 Autumn Ivy (ink, color and gold on paper) after 1732 by Kenzan, Ogata (1663-1743); 21.3x 27.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Puerto Rico - Filtered sunlight is shining down on a tropical forest stream. Vertical
Puerto Rico - Filtered sunlight is shining down on a tropical forest stream

Illustration of Morus nigraa (Black mulberry), a small deciduous tree showing summer leaves and bare winter branches

Lettuce and cabbage growing in garden

Winfrith Heath, Dorset, UK
Winfrith Heath. Aerial view over trees growing on Winfrith Heath, Dorset, UK, in October

Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island), Ao Phang-Nga National Marine Park, Phuket Island, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Carpinus betulus, hornbeam
Sketch 244 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mancenillier tree
Plate 31 from Le Regne Vegetal Plantes agricoles, Vol 9. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Yellow-Flowered Rhododendron Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Yellow-Flowered Rhododendron from The American Flora

Shuttered window, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Goldilocks and Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears which originally appeared on a Christmas card with a sliding front and a pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

Dog carrying basket of flowers on a birthday card
Large dog carrying a basket of flowers on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

USA, Oregon, Bend, Fall at Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex). Mabamba Swamp, Uganda, Africa

Arachis hypogaea, the peanut or groundnu
Illustration of a Arachis hypogaea, the peanut or groundnu

Illustration of Cerinthe glabra (Smooth honeywort), tubular yellow flowers on single stem

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

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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.