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Buds Collection (#4)

"Buds: Nature's Promise Unfolding" In the enchanting world of buds, nature reveals its captivating artistry

Background imageBuds Collection: Bedford Park daisy pattern tile (ceramic)

Bedford Park daisy pattern tile (ceramic)
WDM429716 Bedford Park daisy pattern tile (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); 15.3x15.3 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English

Background imageBuds Collection: Basket of Flowers, c. 1622 (oil on panel)

Basket of Flowers, c. 1622 (oil on panel)
4073407 Basket of Flowers, c.1622 (oil on panel) by Ast, Balthasar van der (c.1593-1657); 17.8x23.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageBuds Collection: Bouquet of Flowers in a Glass Vase, 1621 (oil on copper)

Bouquet of Flowers in a Glass Vase, 1621 (oil on copper)
4073388 Bouquet of Flowers in a Glass Vase, 1621 (oil on copper) by Bosschaert, Ambrosius the Elder (1573-1621); 31.6x21.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: P. 59-1959 Head of Flora, engraved by Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736-93

P. 59-1959 Head of Flora, engraved by Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736-93
FIT88862 P.59-1959 Head of Flora, engraved by Louis-Marin Bonnet (1736-93) 1769 (colour etching and engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); 40.9x32.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBuds Collection: The Staircase: Note in Red, 1880 (crayon and pastel on brown paper)

The Staircase: Note in Red, 1880 (crayon and pastel on brown paper)
2968823 The Staircase: Note in Red, 1880 (crayon and pastel on brown paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 28.8x20.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageBuds Collection: Mandragora Officinarum from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)

Mandragora Officinarum from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC148929 Mandragora Officinarum from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Background imageBuds Collection: Honeysuckle Tile Panel, 1872-88 (ceramic)

Honeysuckle Tile Panel, 1872-88 (ceramic)
6269157 Honeysuckle Tile Panel, 1872-88 (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas)

Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas)
5863923 Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas) by Mignon, Abraham (1640-79); 75x63 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: Floral Still Life, c. 1800-25 (w / c and pencil on paper)

Floral Still Life, c. 1800-25 (w / c and pencil on paper)
4071443 Floral Still Life, c.1800-25 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Os, Georgius Jacobus Johannes van (1782-1861); 30.4x25.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: Chinese Primrose, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus

Chinese Primrose, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus
945305 Chinese Primrose, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. II, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Yellow Rosa Indica, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des

Yellow Rosa Indica, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des
945295 Yellow Rosa Indica, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. I, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosa Centifolia, Rosier a cent feuilles, engraved by Francois Langlois

Rosa Centifolia, Rosier a cent feuilles, engraved by Francois Langlois
881376 Rosa Centifolia, Rosier a cent feuilles, engraved by FranAzois Langlois, from Choix Des Plus Belle Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, 1827 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosa centifolia foliacea, Rosier a cent feuilles, foliace, from Les Roses

Rosa centifolia foliacea, Rosier a cent feuilles, foliace, from Les Roses
881364 Rosa centifolia foliacea, Rosier a cent feuilles, foliace, from Les Roses, engraved by FranAzois Langlois, 1817-24 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosa Indica vulgaris, Rosier des Indes commun, engraved by Bessin, from Les Roses

Rosa Indica vulgaris, Rosier des Indes commun, engraved by Bessin, from Les Roses
881363 Rosa Indica vulgaris, Rosier des Indes commun, engraved by Bessin, from Les Roses, 1817-24 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosa damascene variegata, Rosier d Yorck et de Lancastre, engraved by Bessin

Rosa damascene variegata, Rosier d Yorck et de Lancastre, engraved by Bessin
881358 Rosa damascene variegata, Rosier d Yorck et de Lancastre, engraved by Bessin, from La Couronne des Roses, 1817-24 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Botanical Dissection: Spiderwort and Senna, c. 1778-90 (w / c & graphite on paper)

Botanical Dissection: Spiderwort and Senna, c. 1778-90 (w / c & graphite on paper)
880317 Botanical Dissection: Spiderwort and Senna, c.1778-90 (w/c & graphite on paper) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageBuds Collection: Wild yellow roses and country scene, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Wild yellow roses and country scene, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731257 Wild yellow roses and country scene, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild yellow roses and country scene)

Background imageBuds Collection: Wild Roses and Bells, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Wild Roses and Bells, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731006 Wild Roses and Bells, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Roses and Bells)

Background imageBuds Collection: Damask Rose (w / c & bodycolour over graphite outline on vellum)

Damask Rose (w / c & bodycolour over graphite outline on vellum)
615608 Damask Rose (w/c & bodycolour over graphite outline on vellum) by Bucher, C. M. (19th century); 43.4x31.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageBuds Collection: Pink Rose and Buds, 1832 (w / c with some bodycolour on vellum)

Pink Rose and Buds, 1832 (w / c with some bodycolour on vellum)
615555 Pink Rose and Buds, 1832 (w/c with some bodycolour on vellum) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 29.9x22.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageBuds Collection: Marlborough pattern tile (ceramic)

Marlborough pattern tile (ceramic)
WDM429717 Marlborough pattern tile (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); 20.2x20.2 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English

Background imageBuds Collection: Flowers, plate 31 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot

Flowers, plate 31 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279416 Flowers, plate 31 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Background imageBuds Collection: Silene Chloraefolia, 1810 (w / c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum)

Silene Chloraefolia, 1810 (w / c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum)
615592 Silene Chloraefolia, 1810 (w/c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); 45.8x32.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageBuds Collection: Cactus Ambiguus, 1812 (w / c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum)

Cactus Ambiguus, 1812 (w / c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum)
615584 Cactus Ambiguus, 1812 (w/c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); 46.5x34.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageBuds Collection: Odd phases of life that attract travelers to the West Indies (b / w photo)

Odd phases of life that attract travelers to the West Indies (b / w photo)
6002618 Odd phases of life that attract travelers to the West Indies (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuds Collection: The Duchess of Orleans Rose, engraved by Langlois, from

The Duchess of Orleans Rose, engraved by Langlois, from
945296 The Duchess of Orleans Rose, engraved by Langlois, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol

Background imageBuds Collection: Lady Banks Rose, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits

Lady Banks Rose, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits
945291 Lady Banks Rose, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. I, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

Background imageBuds Collection: Hundred-Leaved Rose, engraved by Langlois, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des

Hundred-Leaved Rose, engraved by Langlois, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des
945290 Hundred-Leaved Rose, engraved by Langlois, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. I, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosa Indica, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux

Rosa Indica, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux
945289 Rosa Indica, engraved by Bessin, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. I, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosa Pomponia, engraved by Victor, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus

Rosa Pomponia, engraved by Victor, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus
945288 Rosa Pomponia, engraved by Victor, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. I, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosa Damascena, Rosier de Cels, engraved by Charlin, from Les Roses

Rosa Damascena, Rosier de Cels, engraved by Charlin, from Les Roses
881365 Rosa Damascena, Rosier de Cels, engraved by Charlin, from Les Roses, 1817-24 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Redoute

Background imageBuds Collection: Pavot cultive, from Fleurs Dessinees d apres Nature, c

Pavot cultive, from Fleurs Dessinees d apres Nature, c
880295 Pavot cultive, from Fleurs Dessinees d apres Nature, c.1800 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Spaendonck, Gerard van (1746-1822); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageBuds Collection: March (engraving)

March (engraving)
2780568 March (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: March. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

Background imageBuds Collection: Camellia, 1826 (w / c on vellum)

Camellia, 1826 (w / c on vellum)
615565 Camellia, 1826 (w/c on vellum) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 20x15.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: Purple Iris Flowers, Card (chromolitho)

Purple Iris Flowers, Card (chromolitho)
730711 Purple Iris Flowers, Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purple Iris Flowers, Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageBuds Collection: Cascading Flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Cascading Flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730639 Cascading Flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cascading Flowers)

Background imageBuds Collection: Cherub Seated on Branch over Water (chromolitho)

Cherub Seated on Branch over Water (chromolitho)
733267 Cherub Seated on Branch over Water (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuds Collection: Wild Roses, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Wild Roses, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730904 Wild Roses, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Roses)

Background imageBuds Collection: The Apple, 1917 (oil on canvas)

The Apple, 1917 (oil on canvas)
PNH371931 The Apple, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Senior, Mark (1862-1927); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: Magnolia Lamps, 1903 (bronze & glass)

Magnolia Lamps, 1903 (bronze & glass)
CH343557 Magnolia Lamps, 1903 (bronze & glass) by Majorelle, Louis (1859-1926) & Daum, Auguste (1853-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBuds Collection: Blossom, c. 1900 (oil on panel)

Blossom, c. 1900 (oil on panel)
2651858 Blossom, c.1900 (oil on panel) by Studd, Arthur Haythorne (1863-1919); 22.2Ax15.8 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: Blossom, early morning (oil on panel)

Blossom, early morning (oil on panel)
2651853 Blossom, early morning (oil on panel) by Studd, Arthur Haythorne (1863-1919); 22.2x15.8 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Background imageBuds Collection: Page 48. Actinotus Helianthi, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 48. Actinotus Helianthi, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670354 Page 48. Actinotus Helianthi, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageBuds Collection: Page 92. Unidentified plant (w / c)

Page 92. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671132 Page 92. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Background imageBuds Collection: A Summer Rose Show (engraving)

A Summer Rose Show (engraving)
1622993 A Summer Rose Show (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Rose Show. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Summer Number 1884)

Background imageBuds Collection: Cassiope Tetragona. 1929 (photogravure)

Cassiope Tetragona. 1929 (photogravure)
2560236 Cassiope Tetragona. 1929 (photogravure) by Blossfeldt, Karl (1865-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher

Background imageBuds Collection: Rosier de Candolle, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits

Rosier de Candolle, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits
945298 Rosier de Candolle, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. I, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan




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"Buds: Nature's Promise Unfolding" In the enchanting world of buds, nature reveals its captivating artistry. From the delicate petals of Rosa Padre to the intricate patterns of Candida fungus under an SEM microscope, every bud holds a story waiting to be told. Amongst vibrant Delphinium flowers, Brussels sprouts emerge as unexpected gems within the Brassica oleracea family. Like a banjo with pink flowers on a Victorian scrap, they add a unique touch to nature's symphony. Fox-and-cubs or Orange Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) proudly display their fiery hues, inviting us into their wild and untamed beauty. White lilies gracefully share space with a dragonfly on a Christmas card, symbolizing purity and harmony in this festive season. Orchids like Phalaenopsis sp. , with their elegant blooms, captivate our senses while Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) offers an intimate close-up view of its intricate flower and budding process in Oxfordshire, England during June. Through an SEM lens, we discover the hidden intricacies of various flowers - each petal and stamen telling tales of growth and resilience. Spray rose (Rosa Mimi Eden) showcases its dainty blossoms while Lilies (Lilium sp. ) stand tall as majestic ambassadors of grace and elegance. In these buds lies nature's promise unfolding - from tiny beginnings to breathtaking displays that leave us in awe. Let us cherish these moments when life emerges anew; for within each bud lies hope for tomorrow's beauty yet unseen.