Apple Tree Collection (#10)

Malus communis, apple tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw

Malus sp. apple tree and wren
Bodycolour and watercolour by William King, c. 1750 s. Size: 410 x 325 mm. Original artwork held by the Natural History Museum, London

Honey bee on an apple blossom in Idaho

Apple blossom in an orchard near Parma, Idaho, USA

Honey bee and apple blossoms in Idaho

USA, Colorado, Grand Mesa. Red apples hang ready for harvest in Grand Mesa, Colorado

Snow covered Apple Trees and Barn near Hood River, Oregon, USA (RF)

USA, Oregon, Bend. Hoar frost accentuates the dendritic branch pattern of an apple tree in central Oregon

Yellow Wagtail, Motacilla flava, male on apple tree, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Apple orchard. Apple trees (Malus sp.) blossoming in an apple orchard

Wild Apple (Malus orientalis), also known as Oriental Apple, probable ancestor of modern apples, growing wild in the Great Caucasus, Georgia, USA

Apple (Malus sylvestris) blossom on an apple tree in Spring

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Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Mary the Virgin, Queen of Heaven, presiding over an assembly of saints. 19th-century color lithograph reproduction of a 15th-century painting

Orchard in winter Kent

Northern Oriole - Male, in Apple tree Ontario, Canada _TPL7774
TOM-992 Northern Oriole - Male, in Apple tree Ontario, Canada Icterus galbula Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Male Northern Oriole or Baltimore Oriole
TOM-1130 Northern / Baltimore Oriole - Male North America. Icterus galbula Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fortified house surrounded by apple orchards, Coldrano, Venosta valley, Western Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Barn and apple trees in winter, Weigheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Frequin Rouge cider apples, Normandie, France, Europe

Ontario apples, Potager du Roi, Chateau de Versailles, France, Europe

Sheep and lambs beneath apple trees in blossom in spring in a cider orchard in Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cider apple trees in blossom in spring in an orchard in Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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In the enchanting world of art and history, the apple tree has long been a symbol of temptation, beauty, and abundance. From Charles-Joseph Natoire's captivating painting "The Rebuke of Adam and Eve" to the intricate design for a fan titled "The pea stakers, " this humble tree has captured the imagination of artists throughout centuries. Travel back in time to 1861 in Devonshire, where apple trees were wassailed with hot cider on twelfth eve. The warmth of this tradition still lingers today, reminding us of the deep-rooted connection between humans and nature. Delve further into history with Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee from around 1501. This ancient text showcases how apples have been intertwined with religious narratives since time immemorial. Nature's bounty is beautifully displayed in Red Cider Apples hanging gracefully on branches at Gloster 69, Potager du Roi in Chateau de Versailles. These vibrant fruits tell tales of harvests past and promise future delights. Imagine yourself strolling through picturesque orchards during springtime in Normandy, France. Apple trees burst into magnificent blossoms that paint landscapes with delicate hues - a breathtaking sight that evokes feelings of renewal and hope. But it is not just artistic interpretations that make apples special; they are also woven into mythological stories like "The Woman And The Apple Tree" or depicted as objects causing great disputes like in "Judgement of Paris. " Even tapestries such as Park au Cerfs' masterpiece made around 1500 celebrate the allure and mystique surrounding these beloved trees. Woolen threads intricately weave together scenes depicting apple-laden branches against lush backgrounds - an ode to their timeless charm.