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The Bee, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
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The Bee, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Bee, c1851. The central image shows bee skeps and plants on which bees forage, and Indian, American and South European bees. The skep on the right has section cut away showing a piece of honeycomb which has been stood on edge. The bell-shaped object hanging in front of the comb is a new Queen cell. A European worker bee is approaching the entry to the hive, the Queen bee is by the bottom of the cut away section and the drone at the top of it. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left): eating bread and honey, bee skeps in the garden in the background; taking a swarm of bees, a bee shelter with four skeps in the centre, hives on the right; a wax chandler selling candles and blocks of wax; beeswax candles in a chandelier; a mother and child buying honey, prized for its medicinal properties, from the apothecary; a honey guide bird and ratels indicating to Africans the whereabouts of wild honey; defending a town by placing bee skeps in breach in walls; waxworks; wax flowers. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man published by Thomas Varty. (London, c1850)
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The Bee, c1850
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is a captivating print that showcases the intricate world of bees and their significance to human life. Created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, this artwork beautifully captures various aspects of beekeeping and the relationship between bees and humans. In the central image, we are presented with a mesmerizing scene of bee skeps surrounded by lush plants that serve as forage for these industrious insects. The attention to detail is remarkable, as Hawkins includes Indian, American, and South European bees in this composition. A section cut away from one skep reveals a piece of honeycomb standing on edge, while a new Queen cell hangs gracefully in front of it. The surrounding vignettes further highlight the multifaceted nature of beekeeping. We witness people enjoying bread and honey, capturing swarms of bees, purchasing honey from an apothecary for its medicinal properties, and even defending towns using strategically placed bee skeps. Wax chandlers selling candles and blocks of wax add another layer to this narrative. Hawkins' work not only celebrates the beauty and complexity of bees but also emphasizes their utility to mankind. This print serves as both an educational tool and a visual delight for those who appreciate nature's wonders.
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