Snap Dragon Collection

Christmas Pictures (engraving)
1096284 Christmas Pictures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Pictures)

Reform Snap-Dragon, 1859. This shows (clockwise from left) Lord Derby, John Bright, Disraeli and Lord Russell. All of them are playing a popular party game in which they run the risk of getting their

Studies of Summer Flowers (oil on canvas)
XYC182351 Studies of Summer Flowers (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 37.5x45.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Swiss, out of copyright

North America, Florida, Lake Wales, Bok Sanctuary

CJ3 8463 Snap Dragon, Antirrhinum
Snap Dragon, Antirrhinum, Flowers, blooms, Exmoor June 2013

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. The Snap-dragon-fly discovered by Alice, whose body is made of plum pudding, its wings of holly leaves and head is a raisin burning in brandy

Autumn garden. The plants on display include flowering Snapdragons (Antirrhinums, lower centre), an orange-leafed Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum Dissectum Viridis)

Snapdragon flower petal, SEM
Snapdragon petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a snapdragon petal (Antirrhinum majus). The petal is covered in tiny epidermal hairs (trichomes)

Flower bud of the snapdragon
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a flower bud of the snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus. The sepals of the flower have been removed to show the compact structure of the bud early in its

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum Bells )
Snapdragon flowers (Antirrhinum majus Bells ). This variety of snapdragon has open flowers

Pelargonium x domesticum
Regal pelargonimus (Pelargonium x domesticum) and snapdragon flowers (Antirrhinum sp.) in a garden border

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
Flowers of Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus). Photographed in the French Alps

Snapdragon, 1874
Children and grown-ups play at snapdragon

Snapdragon, 1850
Sixteen children - and two grown-ups - play at snapdragon

The Wassail Bowl, Ancient
A dwarf stirs the punchbowl at a lively Christmas party, while other guests amuse themselves with snapdragon, a jester jests, musicians play, and the host presides as Father Xmas

SNAPDRAGON
Mama presides over the snapdragon bowl while the children snatch the raisins from the burning brandy & try to eat them before they stop flaming

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"Captivating Snap Dragon: A Festive Delight in Engravings and Gardens" Step into the enchanting world of snap dragons, where Christmas pictures come alive through intricate engravings. In 1859, the Reform Snap-Dragon mesmerized viewers with its vibrant colors and delicate petals, as depicted in the Norwich Illustrated engraving. These summer flowers, captured on canvas in Studies of Summer Flowers, exude a timeless beauty that captivates all who behold them. Venturing to North America's Florida region, we find ourselves amidst the breathtaking Bok Sanctuary in Lake Wales. Here, nature showcases its artistic prowess with stunning displays of snap dragons adorning every corner. CJ3 8463 Snap Dragon or Antirrhinum steals the show with its majestic presence. Delving into literature's imagination, Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass introduces us to an extraordinary creature - The Snap-dragon-fly. Its body is crafted from plum pudding while holly leaves form its ethereal wings; a raisin burns brightly as its head within brandy flames. This whimsical portrayal by Sir John Tenniel comes alive through a wood engraving for Carroll's first edition masterpiece. As we turn our attention to Plate 28 and Plate 21, we witness Mother Nature at her finest during autumn gardens adorned with these exquisite flowers. Their vibrant hues create a tapestry of warmth and joy that embraces us wholeheartedly. Zooming closer than ever before under a microscope lens reveals the intricate details of a Snapdragon flower petal in SEM imagery. Each delicate vein tells tales of resilience and grace that make this blossom truly remarkable. Snapdragons have bewitched artists throughout history – from ancient engravings to modern-day photographs – their allure remains unmatched.