Scotch Fir Collection

Pinus sylvestris, scotch fir
Plate 15 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Scotch fir, Pinus sylvestris. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4985492 Scotch fir, Pinus sylvestris. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Scotch Pine (colour litho)
3116882 Scotch Pine (colour litho); (add.info.: Pinus sylvestris Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Scotch Fir, from The Park and the Forest, 1841. Creator: James Duffield Harding
Scotch Fir, from The Park and the Forest, 1841

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Scotch Fir, Juniper, Yew (colour litho)
6024262 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Scotch Fir, Juniper, Yew (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotch Fir, Juniper, Yew)

The Scotch Fir (oil on canvas)
1128626 The Scotch Fir (oil on canvas) by Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (1881-1941); 45x81 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Scotch Fir
LLM457440 Scotch Fir by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotch Fir. Illustration for Familiar Trees (Cassell, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Trees: The Scotch Fir (colour litho)
6026950 Trees: The Scotch Fir (colour litho) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scotch Fir)

International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving)
1616446 International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh)

Trees and their Uses, The Scotch Fir (engraving)
2786889 Trees and their Uses, The Scotch Fir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trees and their Uses, The Scotch Fir. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

Animals and plants of the Forest of Bialowicz, Lithuania (colour litho)
3101057 Animals and plants of the Forest of Bialowicz, Lithuania (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Forest of Bialowicz)

Trees: The Scotch Fir (colour litho)
6026959 Trees: The Scotch Fir (colour litho) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scotch Fir)

SCOTCH FIR, 1581. Pinus sylvestris. Woodcut, Flemish

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). Decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Pinus sylvestris, Scots pine (bottom) & Cedrus libani, cedar
Sketch 250 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pinus sylvestris, scots pine
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a pollen grain from a scots pine. Note the air bladders that help it to float through the air (x 1500 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

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The Scotch Fir, scientifically known as Pinus sylvestris or Scots Pine, is a majestic evergreen tree that has captivated artists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. Its beauty and significance are evident in various artistic representations such as James Duffield Harding's painting titled "Scotch Fir" from The Park and the Forest in 1841. In Great Britain, this magnificent coniferous tree can be found among the flowering plants alongside Juniper and Yew, as depicted in a vibrant colour lithograph called "Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Scotch Fir, Juniper, Yew. " Artists have been inspired by its grandeur throughout history. An oil on canvas piece simply titled "The Scotch Fir" showcases the tree's striking presence. Another colour lithograph aptly named "Trees: The Scotch Fir" highlights its unique characteristics. Beyond artistry, the importance of the Scotch Fir extends to forestry exhibitions like the International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh where it was prominently featured in an engraving. This further emphasizes its significant role within ecosystems. Not only admired for its visual appeal but also recognized for its practical uses, engravings like "Trees and their Uses: The Scotch Fir" shed light on how this species contributes to human livelihoods through timber production. Even beyond British borders lies evidence of this remarkable tree's impact. In Lithuania's Forest of Bialowicz, animals and plants coexist harmoniously with stunning examples captured in a vivid colour lithograph entitled "Animals and plants of the Forest of Bialowicz. " From historical artworks to botanical illustrations showcasing both aesthetic allure and utilitarian value - these depictions remind us why the Scotch Fir holds such fascination across cultures. Its enduring presence continues to inspire awe while highlighting our interconnectedness with nature.