Tendril Collection

fritillaria meleagris, fritillary, snakes head fritillary
2339 Fritillary - Snakes head fritillary Fritillaria meleagris

Grape tendril, SEM
Grape tendril. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a curled grape (Vitis sp.) tendril. Tendrils are specialised thread-like stems or leaves that are used by climbing plants for support

gloriosa superba rothschildiana, gloriosa lily
0943 Gloriosa lily Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana

Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882

Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) leaves unfurling. Cultivated species, occurs in Australia and New Zealand

Field and garden pea, 1893. Botanical illustration of Pisum sativum, the pea plant, from an atlas of the plants of France

L'amant d'Une Autre
This illustration, titled Another's Lover, shows a large gentleman gracefully blowing a tendril of smoke, which trails up into the air space between himself and a finely dressed young woman

a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746697 a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nepenthes)

F. 23 Jasminum volubile;Peperomia urvilleana;Passiflora adiantum, c. 1790-95 (w / c & ink on paper)
5671322 F.23 Jasminum volubile; Peperomia urvilleana; Passiflora adiantum, c.1790-95 (w/c & ink on paper) by Doody, John (fl.1790-99) (attr)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vrille; Tendril; Wickelranke (engraving)
7197959 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vrille; Tendril; Wickelranke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vrille; Tendril; Wickelranke)

Gourd-Shaped Snuff Bottle with a Butterfly, Trailing Tendrils, and Fruit Branches, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1750-1800

Melon-Shaped Ewer with Triple-Strand Handle and Floral Tendrils, Liao dynasty (907-1124), 11th century

Covered Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Foliate Scrolls and Leafy Tendrils, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

The Climax, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Climax, 1893. The floating figure of Salome holds the severed head of John the Baptist (Jokanaan). The head has writhing snake-like hair

Border, Italy, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Border, Italy, 1675/1700

Border (From a Cover), Italy, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Border (From a Cover), Italy, 1701/50

Fragment (Insertion), Italy, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Insertion), Italy, 1701/50

Chasuble, Italy, 1740 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Chasuble, Italy, 1740/50

L Honesto Essempio (The Accurate Example), Venice, 1556. Creator: Matteo Pagani
L Honesto Essempio (The Accurate Example), Venice, 1556

Border, Northern Italy, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Border, Northern Italy, 1701/50

Flounce, Italy, 1650 / 1775. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1650/1775

Flounce, Milan, 1701 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Milan, 1701/25

Fragments (Flounce), Italy, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragments (Flounce), Italy, 1701/50

Flounce, Milan, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Milan, 1701/50

Border, Italy, 1725 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Border, Italy, 1725/50

Border, Milan, 1650 / 1775. Creator: Unknown
Border, Milan, 1650/1775

Border, Milan, 1701 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Border, Milan, 1701/50

Oil Bottle with Scrolling Leaves, South Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), 12th century

Dalmatic, Italy, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dalmatic, Italy, 18th century

Altar Frontal, Italy, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Frontal, Italy, 19th century

Cover, Italy, . Creator: Unknown
Cover, Italy

Fern and Daisy Perfume Bottle No. 2661, 1870 / 75. Creator: Tiffany & Co
Fern and Daisy Perfume Bottle No. 2661, 1870/75

Sauceboat, Staffordshire, c. 1750. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Sauceboat, Staffordshire, c. 1750

Teapot, Staffordshire, 1760 / 70. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Teapot, Staffordshire, 1760/70

Wine Glass, Bohemia, Mid to late 19th century. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Wine Glass, Bohemia, Mid to late 19th century

Glazed Chintz, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Miller
Glazed Chintz, c. 1937

Pitcher plant

Scammonee - Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia, with flower, leaf, stalk and climbing tendril
FLO4604435 Scammonee - Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia, with flower, leaf, stalk and climbing tendril. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre

Page 81. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671121 Page 81. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Magnified natural size)

Page 182. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671222 Page 182. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Page 53. A Creeper runs to the length of seven or eight yards
5671091 Page 53. A Creeper runs to the length of seven or eight yards and mostly found entwined round plants shrubs &c (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Salsepareille or Mountain Granon, Spiny Bindweed, Spiny Liset - Rough bindweed or sarsaparille, Smilax aspera
FLO4604380 Salsepareille or Mountain Granon, Spiny Bindweed, Spiny Liset - Rough bindweed or sarsaparille, Smilax aspera, with flower, stem, tendril, leaf and seed

Melon Flowers - Melon flower, Cucumis melo, with flower, leaf and tendril
FLO4603757 Melon Flowers - Melon flower, Cucumis melo, with flower, leaf and tendril. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin

An Iznik pottery tile, c. 1580 (ceramic)
3431752 An Iznik pottery tile, c.1580 (ceramic) by Turkish School, (16th century); 21.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish, out of copyright

Page 63. Convolvulus (w / c)
5671102 Page 63. Convolvulus (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 168. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671208 Page 168. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural Size)

Page 52. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671090 Page 52. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Hop plant (collage on paper)
XKH156618 Hop plant (collage on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); 33.5x18.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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"Tendril: Nature's Delicate Embrace" In the enchanting world of flora, the tendril emerges as a captivating thread that weaves through various species, connecting them in their unique beauty. From the fritillaria meleagris, also known as the fritillary or snakes head fritillary, to the grape tendril observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), these tendrils showcase nature's artistic prowess. Like a lover entwined in an eternal dance, L'amant d'Une Autre depicts gloriosa superba rothschildiana, commonly known as the gloriosa lily. Its vibrant petals curl and twist like tendrils reaching out for affection. Similarly mesmerizing are Shibata Zeshin's Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects; his Grasshopper on Gourd Vine showcases intricate tendrils that seem to come alive with every brushstroke. Venturing into carnivorous territory, we encounter Drosera bipinata's fork-leaved sundew leaves unfurling gracefully. This cultivated Australian species exhibits tendrils adorned with glistening droplets that lure unsuspecting prey into their clutches. Moving beyond reality and into artistry lies Kunstformen der Natur's collection of Nepenthaceae. The lithograph captures vividly colored tendrils spiraling around pitcher plants—a testament to both nature's elegance and man's ability to appreciate it. Jasminum volubile intertwines effortlessly with Peperomia urvilleana and Passiflora adiantum in F. 23—watercolor and ink on paper from 1790-95—an exquisite depiction of botanical harmony where each plant embraces its surroundings using delicate tendrils. Le Vocabulaire Illustre engraving illustrates how human language has embraced this natural phenomenon by defining "vrille, " "tendril, " and "wickelranke. " These words encapsulate our fascination with these slender appendages that nature has bestowed upon us.