Currants Collection (#7)

Grape Harvest (engraving)
7185203 Grape Harvest (engraving) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape Harvest. Illustration for La Croix Illustree, 1901.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasselas; Chasselas grapes; Gutedel (engraving)
7195304 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasselas; Chasselas grapes; Gutedel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasselas; Chasselas grapes; Gutedel)

The Spies bringing the Grapes (engraving)
7188813 The Spies bringing the Grapes (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spies bringing the Grapes)

SUMMER SKETCH: the vine suffers... lets suffer the vine, 1857 (illustration)
7211597 SUMMER SKETCH: the vine suffers... lets suffer the vine, 1857 (illustration) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: SUMMER SKETCH: The vine suffers)

The Children of Dr. Elias Ogden, Natchez, Mississippi (oil on canvas)
5054807 The Children of Dr.Elias Ogden, Natchez, Mississippi (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection

Grape picking in a vineyard (coloured engraving)
7201011 Grape picking in a vineyard (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape picking in a vineyard)

Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho)
7200538 Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Languarge of love and fruit. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Chateau Latour wine estate, Pauillac, France (litho)
7200537 Chateau Latour wine estate, Pauillac, France (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau Latour wine estate, Pauillac, France)

St Emilion, wine label (colour litho)
7153468 St Emilion, wine label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Emilion, wine label)

Vin Blanc, Superieur, wine label (colour litho)
7153466 Vin Blanc, Superieur, wine label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vin Blanc, Superieur, wine label)

Cupid in a bottle with fruit and doves (engraving)
7153655 Cupid in a bottle with fruit and doves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Armagnac, brandy label (litho)
7153475 Armagnac, brandy label (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armagnac, brandy label)

St Julien, wine label (colour litho)
7153470 St Julien, wine label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Julien, wine label)

Cognac, brandy label (colour litho)
7153451 Cognac, brandy label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cognac, brandy label)

Still Life with a Basket of Fruit and a Bunch of Asparagus, 1630. Creator: Louise Moillon
Still Life with a Basket of Fruit and a Bunch of Asparagus, 1630. [Painted by Louise Moillon at the age of 20]

Dash, Hector, Nero, and Lory (chromolitho)
3641816 Dash, Hector, Nero, and Lory (chromolitho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dash, Hector, Nero, and Lory)

Butterflies, moths, grapevines and holly (coloured engraving)
6014604 Butterflies, moths, grapevines and holly (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterflies, moths, grapevines and holly)

Birth of Bacchus, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet (autotype)
6014463 Birth of Bacchus, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet (autotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of Bacchus)

Self-elevator to be used when thinning hot-house grapes (litho)
5989806 Self-elevator to be used when thinning hot-house grapes (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Part of the Santa Rita vineyards, Chile (b / w photo)
5996510 Part of the Santa Rita vineyards, Chile (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Santa Rita vineyards, Chile)

Harvesting grapes in a vineyard in France (chromolitho)
6033211 Harvesting grapes in a vineyard in France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting grapes in a vineyard in France)

Saxony and Thuringian Trade and Industry exhibition in Leipzig, Germany, 1897. Auberachs cellar (chromolitho)
6031799 Saxony and Thuringian Trade and Industry exhibition in Leipzig, Germany, 1897. Auberachs cellar (chromolitho) by German School

The Grape Gatherer (engraving)
1052925 The Grape Gatherer (engraving) by Phillip, John (1817-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grape Gatherer)

Fair and Fruitful Italy (chromolitho)
1619582 Fair and Fruitful Italy (chromolitho) by Lance, George (1802-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair and Fruitful Italy. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 December 1858)

Good health, Papa (engraving)
961446 Good health, Papa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good health, Papa. Engraving by R Bong after an original painting by A Schroeder)

Vintage in Tuscany (engraving)
969497 Vintage in Tuscany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage in Tuscany)

Bacchus (chromolitho)
975895 Bacchus (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchus. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Still Life: Fruit and Flowers, 1926 (oil on canvas)
996256 Still Life: Fruit and Flowers, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Valadon, Marie Clementine (Suzanne) (1865-1938); 50.3x65.4 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

With the Mediterranean Fleet, Midshipmens Adventures on Shore (engraving)
1060885 With the Mediterranean Fleet, Midshipmens Adventures on Shore (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Mediterranean Fleet)

The Return of the Troops from Egypt, the Wounded in Haslar Hospital (engraving)
1061156 The Return of the Troops from Egypt, the Wounded in Haslar Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Troops from Egypt)

Jan Hubinek and Son wines and spirits (colour litho)
982705 Jan Hubinek and Son wines and spirits (colour litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Hubinek and Son wines and spirits)

Our French Watering-Place (engraving)
1099058 Our French Watering-Place (engraving) by Smythe, Lionel Percy (1839-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our French Watering-Place)

Chasselas de Fontainebleau grapes (chromolitho)
1094349 Chasselas de Fontainebleau grapes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasselas de Fontainebleau grapes)

Department of Cote d Or in eastern France (chromolitho)
724688 Department of Cote d Or in eastern France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Cote d Or in eastern France)

The First Fruits (chromolitho)
726987 The First Fruits (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Fruits)

American Thanksgiving Day Card (chromolitho)
669025 American Thanksgiving Day Card (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Thanksgiving Day Card.); © Look and Learn

Joel (chromolitho)
2815865 Joel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joel. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century, from a series on prophets.); © Look and Learn

An episode of the floods in Veneto, the harvest made with the means of boats (colour litho)
2815061 An episode of the floods in Veneto, the harvest made with the means of boats (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Who will profit from the revolt in the Champagne region? The German fraudster (colour litho)
2779711 Who will profit from the revolt in the Champagne region? The German fraudster (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Men sent to Search Canaan (coloured engraving)
2801060 The Men sent to Search Canaan (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Men sent to Search Canaan)

The Fruit we eat (engraving)
2799830 The Fruit we eat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fruit we eat. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan)

Seville (colour litho)
2797847 Seville (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seville. Illustration for card from game called The Kingdoms Of Europe by John Jaques)

Also this year was held in Marino (Lazio) the characteristic Grape Festival (Colour Litho)
2783533 Also this year was held in Marino (Lazio) the characteristic Grape Festival (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grape pickers at work (b / w photo)
3098736 Grape pickers at work (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape pickers at work)

Grape pickers at work (b / w photo)
3098733 Grape pickers at work (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape pickers at work)

Currants (chromolitho)
3100038 Currants (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Currants. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Products of the World)

The Currants (colour litho)
2638623 The Currants (colour litho) by Martin, Anna (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Anna Martin Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

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"Exploring the Rich History and Delightful Flavors of Currants" they have been a beloved ingredient in culinary creations for centuries, adding a burst of tangy sweetness to everything from wedding cakes to vermouth. Just like Louis Pasteur's litho, these tiny fruits have left an indelible mark on our taste buds. Intricate wall tiles patterned with pomegranates and grapes harken back to the Dutch early 17th century, reminding us that they have long been cherished as a decorative element in art and design. From flowers in a vase to fruit-filled canvases, artists throughout history have captured their vibrant essence. The Green Bowl, painted around 1920, showcases how they are take center stage in still life compositions. Their deep red hue pops against the canvas, inviting us to savor their juicy goodness. Similarly, tapestry fragments depicting vintagers transport us back to Tournai in the late 15th century when currant-laden vines were harvested with care. Whether enjoyed fresh or dried like Australian raisins and sultanas depicted in colorful lithos or incorporated into sumptuous oil paintings such as Still Life from 1917, currants continue to captivate our palates across cultures and time periods. As we celebrate Christmas Fare from the Empire through untitled lithos featuring mouthwatering treats, let's not forget that currants play an essential role in creating festive delights. Their versatility shines through every bite - be it sprinkled atop a decadent cake or nestled within traditional holiday recipes. So next time you encounter these petite powerhouses of flavor at your local market or while perusing historical artworks showcasing their allure – remember their rich history and embrace all that currants bring: a burst of fruity delight that transcends generations.