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Background imagePrimrose Collection: Mr. Cannells Chinese primrose variety, Primula sinensis var

Mr. Cannells Chinese primrose variety, Primula sinensis var. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Morrens Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula

Morrens Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula sinensis var. Edmond Morren. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Roses of the Spring, Twelfth Night

Roses of the Spring, Twelfth Night
Roses of the Spring (primrose or cowslip), Twelfth Night. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Primrose, Hare-bell, Eglantine and Moss (Cymbeline)

Primrose, Hare-bell, Eglantine and Moss (Cymbeline). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London, 1845

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Cape primrose, Streptocarpus saundersii

Cape primrose, Streptocarpus saundersii. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Cortusa primrose, Primula cortusoides

Cortusa primrose, Primula cortusoides
Cortusa primrose variety, Primula cortusoides grandiflora. Brought from Japan by John Gould Vietch. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula sinensis

Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula sinensis fimbriata flore-pleno. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Evening primrose, Oenothera acaulis

Evening primrose, Oenothera acaulis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Soft-leaved primrose, Primula mollis

Soft-leaved primrose, Primula mollis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Cape primrose, Streptocarpus polyanthus

Cape primrose, Streptocarpus polyanthus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Primrose variety, Primula erosa

Primrose variety, Primula erosa. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Scabious flower, Tetrandria, 1, 2, and primrose

Scabious flower, Tetrandria, 1, 2, and primrose
Scabious flower, Scabiosa atropurpurea, Tetrandria, 1, 2, and primrose flower, Primula vulgaris, Pentandria, 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Evening primrose or suncup, Oenothera corymbosa

Evening primrose or suncup, Oenothera corymbosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1818

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis

Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis
L Onagre en Arbre. Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata

Tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata (Captain Munros primrose, Primula munroi). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Ruffed or tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata

Ruffed or tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Drumstick primrose, Primula denticulata

Drumstick primrose, Primula denticulata
Drumstick primrose or tooth-letted primrose, Primula denticulata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Evening primrose, Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca

Evening primrose, Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca (Glaucous oenothera, Oenothera glauca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Background imagePrimrose Collection: White upright evening primrose, Oenothera anisoloba

White upright evening primrose, Oenothera anisoloba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Double lilac primrose, Primula vulgaris

Double lilac primrose, Primula vulgaris (Primula acaulis fl. pleno carneo). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Comely auricula, Primula decora

Comely auricula, Primula decora. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Background imagePrimrose Collection: A Limner who travelled the country, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

A Limner who travelled the country, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617073 A Limner who travelled the country, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: The Squire introduces himself, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

The Squire introduces himself, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617056 The Squire introduces himself, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: White Primroses and Early Hybrid Crocuses, 1830 (w / c with some bodycolour on vellum)

White Primroses and Early Hybrid Crocuses, 1830 (w / c with some bodycolour on vellum)
615553 White Primroses and Early Hybrid Crocuses, 1830 (w/c with some bodycolour on vellum) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 23.9x19.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Primrose (chromolitho)

Primrose (chromolitho)
2802864 Primrose (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primrose. Illustration for Familiar Wild Flowers by F Edward Hulme (Cassell)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Biting Stonecrop or Wall Pepper, Cowslip, Rockrose, Primrose, 1951 (colour litho)

Biting Stonecrop or Wall Pepper, Cowslip, Rockrose, Primrose, 1951 (colour litho)
2919969 Biting Stonecrop or Wall Pepper, Cowslip, Rockrose, Primrose, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Primroses, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Primroses, 1893 (oil on canvas)
3506238 Primroses, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Clare, Oliver (1853-1927); 23x18.1 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry; English, out of copyright

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Welcome given in Melbourne, Australia, to a Primrose from England (engraving)

Welcome given in Melbourne, Australia, to a Primrose from England (engraving)
1619365 Welcome given in Melbourne, Australia, to a Primrose from England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welcome given in Melbourne, Australia)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Yellow primroses on a Christmas and New Year card

Yellow primroses on a Christmas and New Year card with decorative edging. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Miss Ruth Primrose

Miss Ruth Primrose
Ruth Alice Hannah Mary Wood (nee Primrose), Countess of Halifax (1916-1989) on the front cover of The Tatler. Her engagement with Hon. Charles Wood is announced in the caption. 1936

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 316

Curtis British Entomology Plate 316
Lepidoptera: Hamearis lucina (Duke-of-Burgundy Fritillary) [Plant: Primula vulgaris (Common Primrose)] Date: 1824-39

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian (1847 - 1929)

Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian (1847 - 1929), British Liberal politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Date: late 1890s

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Spring and the Primrose (engraving)

Spring and the Primrose (engraving)
3626003 Spring and the Primrose (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring and the Primrose. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: We set forward from the peaceful neighbourhood

We set forward from the peaceful neighbourhood
617078 We set forward from the peaceful neighbourhood, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Bid both stand up to see which was tallest, illustration from

Bid both stand up to see which was tallest, illustration from
617071 Bid both stand up to see which was tallest, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Moses goes to the fair, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

Moses goes to the fair, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617044 Moses goes to the fair, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Dark red primrose, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)

Dark red primrose, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031553 Dark red primrose, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark red primrose, Christmas greetings card)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Primula auricula, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving)

Primula auricula, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving)
618037 Primula auricula, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Flore des jardiniers)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: 'Of a starry primrose growing;Or, a brooklet, swift and bright'(chromolitho)

"Of a starry primrose growing;Or, a brooklet, swift and bright"(chromolitho)
5222053 " Of a starry primrose growing; Or, a brooklet, swift and bright" (chromolitho) by von Cramm, Helga (1840-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c
3605654 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Primroses, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Primroses, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731005 Primroses, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primroses)

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Fille Amoureuse (Blue Auricula)

Fille Amoureuse (Blue Auricula)
PHD751 Fille Amoureuse (Blue Auricula) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Primroses with Birds Nest (w / c & gouache on paper)

Primroses with Birds Nest (w / c & gouache on paper)
PNH353933 Primroses with Birds Nest (w/c & gouache on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 28x22.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Background imagePrimrose Collection: Birds nest with three blue eggs and primroses (w / c on paper)

Birds nest with three blue eggs and primroses (w / c on paper)
492608 Birds nest with three blue eggs and primroses (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 19.2x27 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imagePrimrose Collection: I found the family in no way disposed for battle

I found the family in no way disposed for battle
617070 I found the family in no way disposed for battle, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: The Gipsy tells their fortune, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

The Gipsy tells their fortune, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617064 The Gipsy tells their fortune, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: The very best dancers in the parish, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

The very best dancers in the parish, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617062 The very best dancers in the parish, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imagePrimrose Collection: In all their former splendour, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

In all their former splendour, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617054 In all their former splendour, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson



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"Exploring the Delights of Primrose: From Napoleon's Era to Vibrant Blooms" Discover the enchanting charm Hill Road in NW London, where history and nature intertwine. Step back in time with James Sant's captivating painting "Napoleon, " depicting the legendary leader during his reign from 1769-1821. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hardy Amies' Primula Auricula, a stunning flower that graces gardens with its vibrant colors. Marvel at the delicate petals of Primula auricula, commonly known as primroses, which add a touch of elegance to any landscape. Travel to Thuringia, Germany, and witness the breathtaking sight of Cowslip -Primula veris- flowers blooming against picturesque scenery. Butterflies flutter around these blossoms on a palette-shaped Christmas card, creating an idyllic scene straight out of a fairytale. Picture No. 11071261 transports you to Norfolk's roadside nature reserve adorned with Early Purple Orchids alongside cheerful primroses. The harmonious blend showcases Mother Nature's artistic prowess. Admire a cutout greetings card featuring a harp embellished with yellow flowers—a delightful surprise for any music lover or flower enthusiast alike. Oenothera grandiflora, also known as evening primrose, captivates hearts with its radiant blooms. Witness the resilience and beauty of common primroses {Primula vulgaris} near Bradworthy in Devon, UK—a testament to their adaptability and ability to thrive even in challenging environments. Lastly, Victorian Botanical Illustration presents Evening Primrose alongside other exquisite flora like Isnardia and Nightshade—an homage to botanical artistry that continues to inspire generations. Intriguing tales unfold through each aspect of "primrose, " revealing its historical significance and natural allure across different landscapes worldwide. Let this captivating flower transport you to a world of beauty and wonder.