Roots Collection (page 7)

Commelina tuberosa, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving)
618056 Commelina tuberosa, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Flore des jardiniers)

Page 10. Pattersonia (w / c)
5671039 Page 10. Pattersonia (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 68. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671553 Page 68. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 215. Pterostylis op / viridis (w / c)
5671255 Page 215. Pterostylis op / viridis (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 201. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671241 Page 201. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural Size)

Page 165. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671205 Page 165. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

BT3. 267. 5 p. 533 Aubergine, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636163 BT3.267.5 p.533 Aubergine, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

Erodium supracanum, engraved by Francois Hubert (1744-1809), from Geraniologia
881348 Erodium supracanum, engraved by FranAzois Hubert (1744-1809), from Geraniologia, seu Erodii, Pelargonii, Monsoniae et Grieli historia iconibus illustrata

The Root of Kings Evil, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2958383 The Root of Kings Evil, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: N.B)

"The Kaatsberg or Catskill mountains have always been a region full of fable
3100408 " The Kaatsberg or Catskill mountains have always been a region full of fable.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

The Whale looking for the Stute Fish, illustration from
STC405558 The Whale looking for the Stute Fish, illustration from Just So Stories for Little Children by Rudyard Kipling, pub

Iris Germanica, 1542 (hand-coloured woodcut)
985885 Iris Germanica, 1542 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Fuchs, Leonhard (1501-66); 36.2x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris Germanica. From De historia stirpium commentarii insignes)

An illustration from the book Le Chariot de Terre Cuite by Victor Barrucand
985585 An illustration from the book Le Chariot de Terre Cuite by Victor Barrucand, 1921 (colour plate) by Carre, Leon Georges (1878-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study from Nature: Rocks and Trees in the Catskills, N. Y. 1856 (oil on canvas)
1079315 Study from Nature: Rocks and Trees in the Catskills, N.Y. 1856 (oil on canvas) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 54.6x43.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Young Angler, (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour)
659864 The Young Angler, (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 21.5x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Angler)

Beech Trees in Frederiksdal near Copenhagen, 1828 (oil on paper mounted on card)
XKH141444 Beech Trees in Frederiksdal near Copenhagen, 1828 (oil on paper mounted on card) by Morgenstern, Christian Ernst Bernhard (1805-67); 25.4x33.1 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Chairs, from Grotesque Architecture, or Rural Amusement, by William Wrighte
STC171158 Chairs, from Grotesque Architecture, or Rural Amusement, by William Wrighte, published 1768 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Sorrel, plate 230 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC176411 Sorrel, plate 230 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Amadai, Mebaru and Wasabi Root (woodcut)
2561267 Amadai, Mebaru and Wasabi Root (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection

Whiteleys Farms: A field of roots at the Rookeries (b / w photo)
6007142 Whiteleys Farms: A field of roots at the Rookeries (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A field of roots at the Rookeries)

Page 233. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671273 Page 233. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Page 220. Enochelus ? (w / c)
5671260 Page 220. Enochelus ? (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 214. Diuris elongata Saracty? Purple Donkey Orchid (w / c)
5671254 Page 214. Diuris elongata Saracty? Purple Donkey Orchid (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 207. Arethusa pilosa / wax lip orchid (w / c)
5671247 Page 207. Arethusa pilosa / wax lip orchid (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Worst drawing)

Page 202. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671242 Page 202. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size. Found in marshy ground. December)

Page 67. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671106 Page 67. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Lilio Narcissus, c. 1745 (hand-coloured engraving)
1631628 Lilio Narcissus, c.1745 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, c. 1570 (oil on panel)
3930916 Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, c.1570 (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 122x180 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Farm Buildings at Liscard, Cheshire (engraving)
1096604 Farm Buildings at Liscard, Cheshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farm Buildings at Liscard, Cheshire)

If the bad ones among the fairies happen to be out, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
3481687 If the bad ones among the fairies happen to be out, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

Justicia adhatoda (coloured engraving)
619474 Justicia adhatoda (coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adhatoda duvernoia)

Mandragora officinarum, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving)
618064 Mandragora officinarum, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Flore des jardiniers)

Caladium bicolor, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving)
618077 Caladium bicolor, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Flore des jardiniers)

Thymus [thyme], illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
660956 Thymus [thyme], illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhard Fuchs, published 1542 (coloured woodcut) by German School

A Girl in a Wood, 1882 (oil on canvas)
CH443728 A Girl in a Wood, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 34.7x47.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Nimphea Lutea, a botanical plate from the Discorsi
REV345840 Nimphea Lutea, a botanical plate from the Discorsi by Pietro Andrea Mattioli (1501-77) published in Venice, 1570 (woodcut) by Italian School

The Elephants Child having his nose pulled by the Crocodile
STC405563 The Elephants Child having his nose pulled by the Crocodile, illustration from Just So Stories for Little Children by Rudyard Kipling, pub

"The land where the Bong Tree grows", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen
2603585 " The land where the Bong Tree grows", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen and Owl and Pussy Cat pub. Charles E Graham & Co. c

Fol. 1275 Geranium (w / c on paper)
CHT170191 Fol.1275 Geranium (w/c on paper) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Page 222. Acianthus sp (w / c)
5671262 Page 222. Acianthus sp (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 221. Acianthus fornicatus Br Pixie Caps (w / c)
5671261 Page 221. Acianthus fornicatus Br Pixie Caps (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05)

Page 178. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671218 Page 178. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural Size)

Page 166. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671206 Page 166. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Page 137. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671177 Page 137. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Page 1. Philydrum lanuginosum (w / c)
5671030 Page 1. Philydrum lanuginosum (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Jala-Jala Forest (Luzon island), c. 1839-42 (oil on canvas)
990894 Jala-Jala Forest (Luzon island), c.1839-42 (oil on canvas) by Borget, Auguste (1809-77); 107.4x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Large Plantain - Plantain, Plantain major, with leaf, flower and roots. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by
FLO4604102 Large Plantain - Plantain, Plantain major, with leaf, flower and roots. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin

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"Roots: Unearthing the Essence of Life's Connections" Delve into the depths of existence with a journey through various realms, where roots intertwine and stories unfold. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, our lives are deeply rooted in intricate connections. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with skull anatomy reveals how even within ourselves, roots play a vital role. They anchor us to our past while guiding us towards growth and understanding. From Thailand's vibrant culinary scene to the Daio Wasabi Farm in Hotaka, raw wasabi roots symbolize the essence of Southeast Asian flavors. These spices not only tantalize our taste buds but also serve as reminders that cultural heritage is firmly grounded in ancestral traditions. Teeth, both adult and children's alike, remind us of our shared humanity. Tab XVII and Tab X offer glimpses into dental records that trace back generations—a testament to how roots shape our identities beyond mere genetics. In an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries, we witness nature's own interconnected web—roots reaching out to nourish life itself. Similarly, Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True) showcases how even humble vegetables draw sustenance from their hidden foundations beneath the earth. Iris Germanica enchants with its hand-colored engravings—an ode to botanical beauty rooted deep within nature's tapestry. It reminds us that artistry often finds inspiration from ancient origins. Lastly, Apollo and Daphne immortalize a tale where love takes root amidst transformation—a reminder that sometimes we must let go for new beginnings to flourish. As we explore these diverse facets of "roots, " may we embrace their significance—their ability to ground us while connecting us across time and space. Let them be a reminder that no matter where life takes us or what challenges arise—we are all intertwined by invisible threads woven through history itself.