Toadstool Collection

Fairy Revels
Enchanting illustration showing fairies dancing in a ring underneath a toadstool while pixies, elves and sprites watch and hold lamps. c.1925

Poisonous Mushrooms, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Poisonous Mushrooms: Plate 9, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Fairies and toadstools, from The Dream Pedlar. 1914

Edible Mushrooms, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Edible Mushrooms: Plate 7, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, 1937 (lithograph)
2622158 Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, 1937 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of edible and poisonous mushrooms; lithograph)

Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Edible Mushrooms: Plate 3, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Bluebell in Fairyland by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss
Flyer for the revival of the musical Bluebell in Fairyland on 26th December 1927 at The Scala Theatre, by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, with music by Walter Slaughter

Cep (Boletus edulis), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Toadstool

Picture No. 10984661
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting body in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Goblins spying on witches on a Christmas card
Goblins spying on two witches with a cooking pot on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Frosty bonnet (Mycena tenerrima or Mycena adscendens), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

An elf kisses a fairy princess 'hair after serenading her on a lute by moonlight
FLO4614903 An elf kisses a fairy princess 'hair after serenading her on a lute by moonlight. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Fairy hiding from an elf behind a toadstool. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by
FLO4614870 Fairy hiding from an elf behind a toadstool. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland, a series of Pictures from the Elf World

Parade of elves and fairies in the train of the elf king. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an
FLO4614826 Parade of elves and fairies in the train of the elf king. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

The elf prince offers a crown and other precious gifts to the wayward fairy
FLO4614713 The elf prince offers a crown and other precious gifts to the wayward fairy. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Elves and fairies dancing among the toadstools in the moonlight. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an
FLO4614668 Elves and fairies dancing among the toadstools in the moonlight. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Elf sits brokenhearted on a fallen toadstool as a fairy runs away. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after
FLO4614890 Elf sits brokenhearted on a fallen toadstool as a fairy runs away. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Elf kissing a fairy over a toadstool. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard
FLO4614887 Elf kissing a fairy over a toadstool. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland, a series of Pictures from the Elf World

Triumphal march of the elf king. The elf king needs four pages to support his beard and hair
FLO4614906 Triumphal march of the elf king. The elf king needs four pages to support his beard and hair, and is followed by a train of trolls, kobolds, nixies, pixies, wood-sprites

Elf king asleep under a toadstool, attended by an elf and beetle. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an
FLO4614828 Elf king asleep under a toadstool, attended by an elf and beetle. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland

Elves sleeping under a toadstool. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle
FLO4614732 Elves sleeping under a toadstool. Handcoloured woodblock print by Edmund Evans after an illustration by Richard Doyle from In Fairyland, a series of Pictures from the Elf World, Longman

Mushrooms, 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Mushrooms, 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Okame Laughing at the Shadow of a Mushroom, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Frog on Toadstool, Mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Frog on Toadstool, Mid-19th century

Sheet of mushroom studies, the Amanita Rubescens and the Marasmius Rotula, 1824-1900. Creator: Albertus Steenbergen
Sheet of mushroom studies, the Amanita Rubescens and the Marasmius Rotula, 1824-1900

Morels (Morchella), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Morels (Morchella), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Mushrooms, 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Mushrooms, 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Serpents, Fly Agarics and Thistles, mid-17th century. Creator: Paolo Porpora
Serpents, Fly Agarics and Thistles, mid-17th century

Boletes (Boletales), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Boletes (Boletales), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Boletes (Boletales), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Boletes (Boletales), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

AI IMAGE - Alice, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alice, from "Alice in Wonderland", 2023

Man in a tree is grabbed by a snake, 1910 or earlier. Creator: Louwerse, H.C
Man in a tree is grabbed by a snake, 1910 or earlier. Two bearded men in turbans on their heads have climbed into a tree. A giant serpent attacks them

A Young Girl Preparing Chanterelles, 1892. Creator: Peter Vilhelm Ilsted
A Young Girl Preparing Chanterelles, 1892

Animals and Plants, c.1668. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Animals and Plants, c.1668

Gathering Cliff Fungus at Kumano, Kishu Province (Kishu kumano iwatake tori), from the ser... 1860
Gathering Cliff Fungus at Kumano, Kishu Province (Kishu kumano iwatake tori), from the series "One Hundred Views of Famous Views in the Various Provinces (shokoku meishi hyakkei)", 1860

Mushroom Gathering at Kumano in Kii Province (Kishu Kumano iwatake tori) from the series "... 1860
Mushroom Gathering at Kumano in Kii Province (Kishu Kumano iwatake tori) from the series "One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei)", 1860

Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England

Mushrooms growing out of a hole in a wooden slab

Tiny backlit fungi growing on a tree trunk - DuPont State Recreational Forest - Cedar Mountain, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Toadstool Hoodoo amazing mushroom shaped rock in Utah desert, USA

Scurfy twiglet mushroom (Tubaria furfuracea) growing from Beech mast (Fagus sylvatica) on mossy woodland floor, New Forest, Hampshire, UK, October

Conical brittlestem fungus (Psathyrella conopilus), Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium

Hares Foot Inkcap (Coprinus lagopus) close-up showing upturned gills. Growing on wood chips. Surrey, England, UK, September

Fairy Time - A seated fairy blows a dandelion head
Fairy Time - A seated fairy queen blowing the seeds off a dandelion seed head, whilst two sprites rest nearby under two toadstools Date: 1939

Edible Fungi
Vintage lithograph of various Edible Fungi, including Chanarelle, Truffle, Milk Agaric, Mushroom, Edible Bolete, Honey Mushroom, Yellow Clavaria, Morel, Scaly Mushroom, Spine bearing mushroom

Common frog (Rana temporaria) sheltering from rain under toadstool (Macrolepiota procera) the Netherlands

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"Toadstool: A Fascinating Dichotomy of Beauty and Danger" In the enchanting world of mushrooms, toadstools stand out as both captivating and treacherous. These poisonous fungi have long intrigued us with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, often depicted in exquisite Victorian botanical illustrations. Imagining fairy revels amidst a forest glade, one cannot help but conjure images of fairies dancing around these mystical toadstools. Legends intertwine fairies and toadstools, suggesting that these magical creatures would use them as stools or umbrellas during their whimsical gatherings. While some they are deadly if ingested, others belong to the edible variety like the Cep (Boletus edulis), found in the picturesque New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. This rare delicacy has been beautifully illustrated in antique engravings from the Victorian era. Inspiration for tales such as "Bluebell in Fairyland" by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss can be traced back to this fantastical connection between fairies and toadstools. Picture No. 10984661 captures our imagination with its depiction of goblins spying on witches against a backdrop adorned with these intriguing fungi. Delving deeper into mushroom lore, we find lithographs from 1937 showcasing both edible and poisonous varieties side by side. The allure of these prints lies not only in their scientific accuracy but also in their artistic representation of nature's wonders. To meander through a dream where little random elves frolic among mossy forests is an experience akin to stumbling upon a hidden grove filled with enchanting toadstools. Their presence adds an air of mystery and magic that transcends reality itself. So let us marvel at the beauty within each intricately designed cap while remaining cautious about their potential dangers lurking beneath. Toadstools symbolize nature's duality - alluring yet perilous, captivating yet deadly.