Bees Collection (#6)

Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving)
7157505 Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving) by Alexander, R. M. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course)

Apiary, bee hives on edge of a flowering meadow, specially planted for honey bees and insects, Hessen, Germany

Bumble Bee, feeding on Cone Flower, in Garden, Hessen, Germany Date: 20-Sep-19

Honeybee - feeding on Helenium flower Apis mellifera Essex, UK IN001299 Date: 14-Aug-19

Chrysanthemums and Bee, from an untitled series of Large Flowers, Japan, c. 1831-33

Fireplace Surround, Norwich, c. 1875. Creators: Thomas Jeckyll, Barnard
Fireplace Surround, Norwich, c. 1875

Goat and Bee Cream Jug, Coalport, c. 1830. Creator: Coalport Porcelain Factory
Goat and Bee Cream Jug, Coalport, c. 1830

The Bee Pendant, 1800-1700 BC
7145271 The Bee Pendant, 1800-1700 BC by Minoan; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: The Bee Pendant. Gold ornament from Malia)

Goat and Bee Cream Jug, Chelsea, c. 1745. Creator: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
Goat and Bee Cream Jug, Chelsea, c. 1745

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Bamboo, frog, and insects, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Bamboo, frog, and insects, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Traditionally attributed to Cui Bai

After, in came the body of guards armed with terrible stings from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Bees hovering over flowers, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Bees hovering over flowers, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Formerly attributed to Zhao Boju

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees
6336997 Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1846) (after); (add.info.: Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees)

Insects and other invertebrates (chromolitho)
5226759 Insects and other invertebrates (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects and other invertebrates)

The homes of the bees (engraving)
3635067 The homes of the bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The homes of the bees. Illustration for Cassells Pictorial Scrap Book (1889)

The "Humane"Bee-Hive (engraving)
6008127 The " Humane" Bee-Hive (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Humane" Bee-Hive)

Selection of jewellery and weapons from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet
694817 Selection of jewellery and weapons from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230, 161328 and 672314) by Merovingian (5th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Iris and bumblebees (chromolitho)
968708 Iris and bumblebees (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris and bumblebees)

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

Banded Krait, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999100 Banded Krait, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving)
731571 Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owen, engraver, trade card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Unidentified European artist (engraving)
815615 Unidentified European artist (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unidentified European artist)

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

Comic postcard, Boy and girl, birds and bees Date: 20th century

Insects (chromolitho)
3104676 Insects (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects. Victorian scrap.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

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

They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting
IL274554 They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting, illustration from The Mischievious Mousie Book, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1920s (colour litho) by Anderson

Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers

Calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees
Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Les Insectes, The Insects, Louis Janet, Paris, 1820

A bee Date: 1920

Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161125 Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Bees, mainly for the beginner, 1941
Bees, mainly for the beginner, by Apis, 1941. Beekeeping advice. Date: 1941

Silhouette, Girl and Beehive. 1926

Dreadful-Hot Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190133 Dreadful-Hot Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

At the Hives (engraving)
6010556 At the Hives (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Hives. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1877).); © Look and Learn

The bees that bought the pig (engraving)
5998380 The bees that bought the pig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bees that bought the pig)

The Insect: The Bees, a Tomb at Pere-Lachaise (engraving)
6028706 The Insect: The Bees, a Tomb at Pere-Lachaise (engraving) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bees, a Tomb at Pere-Lachaise)

Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho)
6013936 Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are the Bees Alive)

Yes!! (colour litho)
6013932 Yes!! (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yes!! Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

The honey bees (engraving)
6007179 The honey bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honey bees. Illustration for Our Picture Book (S W Partridge)

A basket of flowers with fruit, 1805 (oil on canvas)
5938243 A basket of flowers with fruit, 1805 (oil on canvas) by Drechsler, Johann Baptist (1756-1811); 71.5x55.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Austrian

And golden honey from the hive, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Nova 2644 fol. 94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142937 Nova 2644 fol.94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

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"Buzzing with Art and Football: A Celebration of Bees" In the world of football, two stadiums stand as masterpieces of fine art. Griffin Park Stadium, home to Brentford Football Club, and Underhill Stadium, where Barnet Football Club once played, have captured the hearts of fans with their architectural beauty. But beyond the pitch lies a deeper connection between these clubs and nature's tiny wonders - bees. Both Brentford Community Stadium and Underhill Stadium have become sanctuaries for honey bees, who diligently work on their honeycombs amidst the cheers from passionate supporters. Just like the players on match day, these busy bodies are always in motion. The vibrant artwork adorning Griffin Park Stadium captures this energy perfectly – an ode to both football and nature's tireless workers. Meanwhile, at Underhill Stadium Art in Barnet, a different kind of bee-themed masterpiece takes center stage – "Shakespeare's Bees" by Pauline Baynes – showcasing how even literature has been inspired by these remarkable creatures. The intricate dance performed by honey bees is truly mesmerizing. Witnessing their queen alongside her dedicated workers on a comb is akin to watching a well-coordinated team scoring goals effortlessly. Florence Mary Anderson's enchanting painting "Whither Away" encapsulates this harmony beautifully. Springtime brings new life not only to football pitches but also to buzzing meadows filled with blooming flowers that attract swarms seeking nectar. These industrious insects remind us that every season holds its own magic - just like each game played under those stadium lights. And sometimes, even unexpected places become temporary homes for our striped friends. A swarm settling at Victoria Street's bomb site serves as a reminder that nature finds resilience even amidst chaos and destruction. So let us celebrate these marvelous creatures who bring joy both on and off the field - from artistic tributes within stadiums' walls to their vital role in pollination across the world.