Aconitum Collection

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 53

Medicinal Herbs
Vintage engraving of Medicinal Herbs, including, Aconite (Monkshood), Digitalis (Foxglove), Conium (Hemlock), Hyoscyamus (Henbane) and Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade)

Monk's hood, Aconitum napellus
5855155 Monk's hood, Aconitum napellus; (add.info.: Monk's hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Northern wolfsbane, Aconitum lycoctonum
5855934 Northern wolfsbane, Aconitum lycoctonum; (add.info.: Northern wolfsbane, Aconitum lycoctonum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Yellow Aconite (Aconitum vulparia), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Yellow Aconite (Aconitum vulparia), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Aconite (Aconitum napellus), Monkshood, or Wolfsbane, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Aconite (Aconitum napellus), Monkshood, or Wolfsbane, 1856. Mr. Maciver [of Dingwall in Scotland], had a private dinner party, consisting of [four gentlemen]... and several ladies. After dinner Mr

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods, Somerset, UK, a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve. May 2011

Blue flowered wolf's bane or monk's hood, Aconitum napellus
5856707 Blue flowered wolf's bane or monk's hood, Aconitum napellus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered wolf's bane or monk's hood, Aconitum napellus)

Plants, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
Plants: 1) Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna), 2) Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), 3) Monkshood (Aconitum napellus), 4) Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), 5) Black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)

Monkshood or Aconitum species
Various-leaved monkshood, Aconitum heterophyllum, yellow monkshood, A. anthora, pale yellow monkshood, A. ochroleucum, Carpathian purple wolfsbane, panicled monkshood, A. paniculatum, A

Northern wolfsbane species, Aconitum lycoctonum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Monks hood or wolfsbane, Aconitum napellus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Monkshood or Indian aconite, Aconitum ferox. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Monk s-hood, aconite or wolfsbane, Aconitum napellus, Aconit napel. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Wolfs bane or wolfsbane, Aconitum lycoctonum, Aconit tue-loup. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Wolfs bane, Aconitum moldavicum (Aconitum septentrionale var. carpaticum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Moldavian monkshood, Aconitum moldavicum (Carpathian wolfsbane, Aconitum septentrionale carpaticum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis

Monkshood and datura
Monkshood, Aconitum napellus 1, jimson weed or datura, Datura stramonium 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Atis or atees, Aconitum heterophyllum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Monk s-hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Indian aconite or Nepal aconite, Aconitum ferox. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Monks hood, Aconitum napellus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 731
Lepidoptera: Plusia illustris = Euchalcia variabilis (Purple Shades, Purple Shaded Gem) [Plant: Aconitum napellus (Monk?s Hood)] Date: 1824-39

Yellow monkshood (Aconitum anthora) (colour litho)
2638935 Yellow monkshood (Aconitum anthora) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monkshood (Acontium Napellus) (colour litho)
2638934 Monkshood (Acontium Napellus) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Harmful plants (colour litho)
971870 Harmful plants (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful plants. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 14 March 1897.); © Look and Learn

Polypetalous Plants, Irregular (colour litho)
6004530 Polypetalous Plants, Irregular (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polypetalous Plants, Irregular)

Aconitum. Seventeenth-century engraving in Bibliotheca Pharmaceutica-Medica by J. Jacobi Mangeti. Published in Genoa. Italy. Engraving

Aconitum deadly poisonous flower
Photo of an original Fine Lithograph from the Favourite Flowers of Garden & Greenhouse by Edward Step published in 1897 in London

Monk s-Hood, c1922. Artist: Harriet Sibyl Meugen
Monk s-Hood, c1922. From The Studio Volume 83. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1922]

Monkshood -Aconitum napellus-, region of the Kanisfluh massif, Mellau, Austria, Europe

Monks hood, Aconitum napellus.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by Ant

Aconitum
Botanical illustration of Aconitum, also known as monkshood Date: 1896

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus)
Aconitum napellus (monkshood, aconite, wolfsbane, fuzi)

Northern Wolfsbane -Aconitum lycoctonum-, Switzerland, Europe

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Aconitum. Seventeenth-century engraving in Bibliotheca Pharmaceutica-Medica by J. Jacobi Mangeti. Published in Genoa. Italy. Colored engraving

Nectarium of the aconite 1, 3, columbine 2, 4, snowdrop 5, hellebore 6 and willow 7.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures

Aconitum. Seventeenth-century engraving in Bibliotheca Pharmaceutica-Medica by J. Jacobi Mangeti. Published in Genoa, Italy. Colored engraving

Aconitum or Monkshood Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Aconitum or Monkshood Plant: Plate 53

Northern Wolfsbane (Aconitum lycoctonum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Northern Wolfsbane (Aconitum lycoctonum)

Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus) C016 / 5572
Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus). Illustration (Plate 12) by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Monkshood (Aconitum sp. ) C013 / 5391
Monkshood (Aconitum sp.) flowering in summer

Aconitum napellus, monkshood
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Aconitumm napellus, monk s-hood
Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 12

Aconitum variegatum, monkshood
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 30 July 1906

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"Aconitum: Exotic Flowers of the Garden and Victorian Botanical Illustration" Step into a world of enchantment with Aconitum, a mesmerizing genus of exotic flowers that captivate both nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike. These stunning blooms have been immortalized in intricate Victorian botanical illustrations, showcasing their delicate beauty for generations to admire. But there's more to Aconitum than meets the eye. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value as well. Known as Monkshood or Aconitum napellus, it can be found growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods. Its vibrant blue petals are reminiscent of a monk's hood, hence its intriguing name. In fact, it has long been used in herbal medicine due to its potent properties. The Northern wolfsbane species (Aconitum lycoctonum) and Indian aconite (Aconitum ferox) are just some examples that have been utilized for their healing benefits throughout history. Transport yourself back to 1880 through hand-colored lithographs featuring these exquisite plants. Published during an era when botanical illustration was at its peak, these prints capture every intricate detail with precision and elegance. Monkshood or wolfsbane (Aconitum napellus) stands out among other members of this diverse family with its striking blue flowered wolf's bane appearance. Its allure is undeniable; one cannot help but be drawn towards its mysterious charm. Whether you're an avid gardener seeking unique additions or simply appreciate the wonders of nature depicted through art, Aconitum is sure to leave you spellbound. From Monk s-hood to Indian aconite and everything in between, explore the vast variety within this captivating genus – each species offering something truly extraordinary.