Currants Collection (#8)

Harold (engraving)
1602310 Harold (engraving) by Lance, George (1802-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1855)

Still life with Fruit, 1701-1800 (oil on canvas)
BFM286655 Still life with Fruit, 1701-1800 (oil on canvas) by German School; 64.2x49.6 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; (add.info.: Fruchtstoeck; ); Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

Leaves and budding grapes on a grape vine, Vitis vinifera
6337033 Leaves and budding grapes on a grape vine, Vitis vinifera by Dupin, the Younger (b.1753); (add.info.: Leaves and budding grapes on a grape vine, Vitis vinifera. Vitis laciniosa, Linn)

Red and White Currants, 1818 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195554 Red and White Currants, 1818 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Tolstoy, Fedor Petrovich (1783-1873); 15.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Wine industry, Stages in the progress of the grape from the vine to the vat (b / w photo)
6008309 Wine industry, Stages in the progress of the grape from the vine to the vat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine industry)

Dionysus riding a bull, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438506 Dionysus riding a bull, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Dionysos, Hephaistos and satyrs, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438504 Dionysos, Hephaistos and satyrs, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Still life with herring (oil on canvas)
BFM286875 Still life with herring (oil on canvas) by Aelst, Willem van (1626-83); 57.3x45.4 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

Rock currants, Ribes petraeum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Alpine currant, Ribes alpinum
Alpine currant or tasteless mountain currants, Ribes alpinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Esther before Ahasuerus
LLM339380 Esther before Ahasuerus by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esther before Ahasuerus. Cassells Illustrated Family Bible (c 1870).); © Look and Learn

Currants and berries, fruits en baies. Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa 1, 4, 5, white currant 2, redcurrant, Ribes rubrum 3, 6, and blackcurrant, Ribes nigrum 7

Butterfly, Caterpillar, Moth, Insects and Currants, c. 1650-65 (gouache and ink on vellum)
3597290 Butterfly, Caterpillar, Moth, Insects and Currants, c.1650-65 (gouache and ink on vellum) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 13x17 cm; J

Fruit (colour litho)
3648625 Fruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit. Illustration for Atlas of the Worlds Commerce compiled from the latest official returns at)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781757 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - dessert fruit (from 1 to 12): Apricots, White cherries, Black cherries; White

Opening the New Years Hamper (engraving)
3637876 Opening the New Years Hamper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening the New Years Hamper)

Autumn (colour litho)
3643423 Autumn (colour litho) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Transporting harvested grapes by ox cart (b / w photo)
3098730 Transporting harvested grapes by ox cart (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transporting harvested grapes by ox cart)

The holidays of President Fallieres of France: the grape harvest at his home in the village of Loupillon (colour litho)
3099272 The holidays of President Fallieres of France: the grape harvest at his home in the village of Loupillon (colour litho) by French School

Couple drinking champagne (colour photo)
3096074 Couple drinking champagne (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple drinking champagne)

A cluster of grapes from Eshcol (colour litho)
3095787 A cluster of grapes from Eshcol (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cluster of grapes from Eshcol)

Harvesting grapes in Palestine (engraving)
2800353 Harvesting grapes in Palestine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting grapes in Palestine)

The Golden Age (engraving)
1612756 The Golden Age (engraving) by Lance, George (1802-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Age. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 February 1861)

Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Porcelain Bowl
1217496 Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Porcelain Bowl, Fruit and Insects (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 14x20 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Sketches in Lower California, a Fruitful Land (engraving)
1595252 Sketches in Lower California, a Fruitful Land (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Lower California, a Fruitful Land)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 571
Lepidoptera: Paedisca semifasciana = Apotomis semifasciana (Short-barred Grey Marble) [Plant: Ribes nigrum (Black Currants)] Date: 1824-39

A Reverie (chromolitho)
2803125 A Reverie (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Reverie. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

The beautiful traditional Italian festivals (colour litho)
2777892 The beautiful traditional Italian festivals (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beautiful traditional Italian festivals)

The Little Fruit-Seller (engraving)
1592172 The Little Fruit-Seller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Fruit-Seller. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 December 1891)

Italian wall painting of the 16th Century (colour litho)
3626532 Italian wall painting of the 16th Century (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian wall painting of the 16th Century)

Charity Never faileth all to bless (coloured photo)
3642975 Charity Never faileth all to bless (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charity Never faileth all to bless)

October (engraving)
3646582 October (engraving) by Bol, Hans (1534-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: October. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Insects and Fruit, c. 1660-5 (oil on copper)
3597291 Insects and Fruit, c.1660-5 (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 11x15.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Flemish, out of copyright

Grapes (colour litho)
3630313 Grapes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grapes. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Soft fruit (colour litho)
3630253 Soft fruit (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soft fruit. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Grapes for Port wine (chromolitho)
3100022 Grapes for Port wine (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grapes for Port wine)

Venus reclining with Cupid (engraving)
729170 Venus reclining with Cupid (engraving) by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus reclining with Cupid)

The Vintagers, after a Miniature of the "Dialogues de Saint Gregoire"(engraving)
668448 The Vintagers, after a Miniature of the " Dialogues de Saint Gregoire" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vintagers)

Souvenir of Ordination (chromolitho)
724651 Souvenir of Ordination (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of Ordination)

Madonna and Child with John the Baptist, 1534 (oil on canvas)
BFM286684 Madonna and Child with John the Baptist, 1534 (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); 105.8x78.2 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Satyrs gathering the vintage, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438664 Satyrs gathering the vintage, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

German costume, Baden, Stauffen u Mullheim
LLM454363 German costume, Baden, Stauffen u Mullheim by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baden, Stauffen u Mullheim)

Black Hamburgh, Buckland Sweetwater, Black Alicante (chromolitho)
2791918 Black Hamburgh, Buckland Sweetwater, Black Alicante (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Hamburgh, Buckland Sweetwater, Black Alicante)

Charlemagne at Ingelheim at the time of the grape harvest, 800 (chromolitho)
2782893 Charlemagne at Ingelheim at the time of the grape harvest, 800 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Speer s, Passaic, NJ, Mount Prospect Vineyards, Port, Wine, Grape (colour litho)
6032798 Speer s, Passaic, NJ, Mount Prospect Vineyards, Port, Wine, Grape (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speer s, Passaic, NJ)

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

The Cable Railway up Mount Vesuvius (engraving)
1626566 The Cable Railway up Mount Vesuvius (engraving) by Petherick, Horace (1839-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cable Railway up Mount Vesuvius)

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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.