Classes Collection (#3)

Meadow foxtail grass, Alopecurus pratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Creeping bentgrass, Agrostis stolonifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Gigantic oak leather, Xylostroma giganteum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Toadstools, Agaricus semi-globatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Champignon mushroom, Agaricus pratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Morel mushroom, Morchella esculenta (Phallus esculentus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Reindeer lichen, Lichen rangiferinus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Moonwort, Botrychium lunaria (Osmunda lunaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Bulrush or club-rush, Schoenoplectus lacustris (Bull-rush, Scirpus lacustris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Sea buckthorn, Elaeagnus rhamnoides (Hippophae rhamnoides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Pedunculate sea-purslane, Atriplex pedunculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria, native to Sri Lanka. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Common juniper, Juniperus communis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Perennial mercury, Mercurialis perennis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Upright annual broom-grass or brome grass, Bromus diandrus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Black bryony, Dioscorea communis (Tamus communis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Black crowberry or crake-berry, Empetrum nigrum. Pistilliferous and staminiferous plants. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Butchers broom, Ruscus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Least willow, Salix herbacea, staminiferous plant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Tape grass or eel grass, Vallisneria spiralis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Spiny naiad, Najas marina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Sweet-scented vernal grass, Anthoxanthum odoratum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Red-berried bryony, Bryonia cretica subsp. dioica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Wild pine tree, Pinus sylvestris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Cuckow-pint or wake robin, Arum maculatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Sacred lotus flower, Nelumbo nucifera, in the water. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Sessile oak, Quercus petraea (Durmast oak, Quercus sessiliflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Common British oak tree, Quercus robur. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Wild rice, Zizania aquatica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Wild or purple amaranth, Amaranthus blitum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum (Nephelium echinatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Plantain shore-weed, Littorella uniflora (Littorella lacustris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Box tree, Buxus sempervirens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Dwarf birch, Betula nana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Floating bur-reed, Sparganium natans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Bulrush, creat cats tail or reed mace, Typha latifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Sedge, Carex acuta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Caribbean pygmymelon, Psiguria pedata (Anguria pedata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Breadfruit tree, Artocarpus altilis (Artocarpus incisa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Horned pondweed, Zannichellia palustris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Cytinus hypocistis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Common birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Sweet-scented pergularia, Pergularia odoratissima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Triggerplant or greater stylidium, Stylidium major. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Phyllanthus attenuatus (Meborea, Meborea guyannensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

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Classes have been a timeless source of knowledge and enlightenment, transcending centuries and cultures. Just like the Cave of Plato, where wisdom was imparted through philosophical discussions in ancient Greece. In Jan Saenredam's artwork from 1604, we catch a glimpse of Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Haarlem teaching his students, their eager faces reflecting the thirst for learning. Education has evolved over time, with subjects expanding beyond philosophy to include scientific discoveries. The standard periodic table became an essential tool for understanding element types and their properties. As we explore this vast array of knowledge, we find ourselves in a large classroom at Harrow School or immersed in PELLIZZA DA VOLPEDO's historical artwork depicting Aspidonia. The pursuit of education extends beyond academia; it encompasses social progress too. Robert Owens' model community of cotton mills at New Lanark Mills revolutionized working conditions during the Industrial Revolution in Scotland, and is a testament to how they are shape society positively. Artistic expressions also capture the essence - be it Blampied's depiction of The Flower Market Of The Madeleine or Boy Repairs Boots by an unknown artist from 1930s Britain. These scenes remind us that skills are passed down through generations as individuals learn and grow together. Classes not only foster intellectual growth but also strengthen familial bonds. Lady Desborough cherishes moments spent with her sons Julian and Billy, showcasing how education intertwines with love and nurturing relationships. History teaches us valuable lessons too; one such moment is immortalized in the Tennis Court Oath painting - symbolizing unity amidst adversity during the French Revolution. Finally, nature itself becomes our teacher as we discover wonders like Twinflower or two-flowered linnaea (Linnaea borealis). Its delicate beauty reminds us that even within classrooms filled with books and theories, there is always room for awe-inspiring marvels waiting to be explored. In all its forms, they have been the catalyst for growth, knowledge, and progress.