Beehives Collection (#2)

The Soldier and the Bees (coloured engraving)
979151 The Soldier and the Bees (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soldier and the Bees.); © Look and Learn

Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (see also 746839)
746836 Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c.1770 (engraving) (see also 746839) by Diderot, Denis (1713-84); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Hubers beehive, 1792 (wood)
2648323 Hubers beehive, 1792 (wood) by Swiss School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the 18th century, noted Swiss naturalist FranAzois Huber (1750-1831)

Beehive with an image of St. Ambrose (wood)
2648318 Beehive with an image of St. Ambrose (wood) by German School; height: 150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Ambrose (c.340-397) Bishop of Milan

How Doth the Little Busy Bee by John Hassall
A Study of Young Life by John Hassall. The picture, signed Dallinghoo, 1904, pictures his three eldest children, Dorothy, Ian and Isabel, watching beehives at the rectory of Dallinghoo, Suffolk

A Queensland Apiary (engraving)
1594929 A Queensland Apiary (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queensland Apiary)

Cover of Traite des Abeilles, ou Mouches a Miel... printed in French and German
STC259839 Cover of Traite des Abeilles, ou Mouches a Miel... printed in French and German, engraved by G.V.Eckhout, Amsterdam 1670 (engraving) by Dutch School

Beehives (wood)
2648330 Beehives (wood) by Slovenian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Long wooden boxes.); out of copyright

Szarkas beehive (wood)
2648329 Szarkas beehive (wood) by Hungarian School; height: 40 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving)
1625064 Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alberts Apiary, Sholls New Bee-Hive)

Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)
2778271 Killed by Bees (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by bees. For having impacted absently against a hive, overthrowing it)

The Home of Evangeline, In the Acadian Land, pub
3471051 The Home of Evangeline, In the Acadian Land, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood)
2648317 Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood) by German School; height: 50 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Rare massive Masonic punchbowl, c. 1790 (porcelain) (see also 615085)
615084 Rare massive Masonic punchbowl, c.1790 (porcelain) (see also 615085) by English School, (18th century); diam: 52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Autumn: Swarm of Bees, c. 1780 (w / c and pen & ink on paper)
CEC44188 Autumn: Swarm of Bees, c.1780 (w/c and pen & ink on paper) by Robertson, George (1742-88); 30.3x41.6 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (detail of 746836)
746839 Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c.1770 (engraving) (detail of 746836) by Diderot, Denis (1713-84); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Beehive (wood)
2648324 Beehive (wood) by Italian School; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Beehives with a bishop and a queen (reeds & wood)
2648321 Beehives with a bishop and a queen (reeds & wood) by German School; height: 150 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Beehive with a carved woman, Haute Savoie (reeds & wood)
2648320 Beehive with a carved woman, Haute Savoie (reeds & wood) by French School; height: 50 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Happy husbandsmen tending bees, illustration from the Georgics by Virgil
STC173854 Happy husbandsmen tending bees, illustration from the Georgics by Virgil, book IV, from Sebastian Brants (1457-1521) edition, published 1502 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School

Master Mason (litho)
1123844 Master Mason (litho) by Sickels, Charles E. (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Beehives
Ahmed Thabet

Busy Bee Date: 1865

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GREECE Ionian Islands Kefalonia Blue beehives on side of cliff

The Beekeepers, 1565, (1943). Creator: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Beekeepers, 1565, (1943). Figures wearing long coats with hoods and basket-work masks. Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett, Staatlichen Museen, Berlin

The Bee Farmer, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

The Home of Evangeline, In the Acadian Land, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Beehives on acacia tree, Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, Ethiopia

Repeating Pattern - Beehives. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Honey Bee Brood comb with well developed larvae
JLM-11220 Honey BEE - brood comb with well-developed larvae John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Monkeys meddling beehives
Monkeys meddling with beehives

Rural Beekeeping In The Early Twentieth Century. From Windfalls By Alpha Of The Plough, Published 1921

Balbriggan, Co Dublin, Ireland; Clochans (Beehive Huts)

Beehive Hut, Fahan, Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland; Clochan (Beehive Hut)

Beehive Huts, Fahan, Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland; Clochans (Beehive Huts)

Death's-head Hawk Moth USH 349 In Bee-hive Acherontia atropos © Duncan Usher / ardea. com
USH-349 Death s-head HAWK-MOTH - showing skull-like marking on thorax on honeycomb Acherontia atropos Distribution: Africa and Asia

Beehives in the Holy Land. Date: 1920s

Beehives, by Neighbour and Son

Map of Buckinghamshire (colour litho)
XCF306036 Map of Buckinghamshire (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Month of June, detail of collecting honey, c. 1400 (fresco)
XIR239959 The Month of June, detail of collecting honey, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

field, Jan Luyken, 1695 - 1705

Miss Sylvia Caine, the cinema star, tending her bee hives at her home at Worcester Park. 1st October 1922

Bee keeping, Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) hives, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Picture No. 10756699
Bee-keeper among his hives in the old saxon village Date:

Picture No. 10756700
Bee-keeper among his hives in the old saxon village Date:

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"Beehives: A Fascinating World of Honey Bees and Their Kingdom" Step into the mesmerizing world of beehives, where honey bees tirelessly work to create nature's golden treasure. In these intricate structures, the queen bee reigns supreme, surrounded by her loyal workers on a comb adorned with sweet nectar. Witness the bustling activity within the hive as honey bees delicately tend to their brood cells, nurturing future generations, and is here that life unfolds in perfect harmony, with each cell housing precious larvae waiting to emerge and contribute to the hive's thriving community. In some corners of the world like the UK, even queens have clipped wings for better management. This practice ensures their presence remains confined within specific hives while they continue their vital role in sustaining colonies. As winter blankets forests in its icy embrace, beehives stand resilient amidst snow-covered landscapes. These humble abodes provide shelter and protection for our buzzing friends during harsh winters when resources are scarce. Travel back in time to 1936 at Dungeness, Kent, where beehives stood as silent witnesses to history unfolding around them. They served as timeless symbols of human connection with nature and our reliance on these incredible pollinators. Imagine a picturesque village from centuries ago blanketed under a thick layer of snow on a frosty February day. The serenity captured by Paul Limbourg's artistry transports us back through time while reminding us of how essential bees are for maintaining biodiversity. From Buckfast Abbey and Apiary nestled amid Dartmoor's breathtaking beauty in Devon emerges an enchanting sight—a worker bee meticulously tending honeycomb with utmost care. Their dedication ensures every drop of honey is crafted flawlessly for our enjoyment. Intriguingly titled "Putting Bee-Hives Into Mourning" from 1856 evokes curiosity about this unique tradition surrounding beekeeping practices—an ode perhaps to honor fallen comrades or signify transitions within the hive.