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Dark Red Collection

"Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of Dark Red: From Cypripedium calceolus to Snake Transform" Delve into the captivating world hues

Background imageDark Red Collection: Cypripedium calceolus

Cypripedium calceolus
Ladys Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) flowering in Loode Oak Wood, Saarema Island, Estonia

Background imageDark Red Collection: Movement I

Movement I
Gemma Bardot

Background imageDark Red Collection: Movement II

Movement II
Gemma Bardot

Background imageDark Red Collection: Snake Transform

Snake Transform
Beth Cai

Background imageDark Red Collection: Page 226. Corysanthes fimbriata Br / aFringed Helmet Orchid (w / c)

Page 226. Corysanthes fimbriata Br / aFringed Helmet Orchid (w / c)
5671266 Page 226. Corysanthes fimbriata Br /AFringed Helmet Orchid (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Background imageDark Red Collection: Dark-red helleborine, Epipactis atrorubens

Dark-red helleborine, Epipactis atrorubens (Epipactis rubiginesa). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Background imageDark Red Collection: Potentilla species

Potentilla species
Hopwoods pontetilla, Potentilla hopwoodiana, dark-red potentilla, Potentilla atro-sanguineum, scarlet flowered potentilla, Geum coccineum, and mountain sieversia, Sieversia potentilla

Background imageDark Red Collection: Crinum Declinatum, Plate 43 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, published R

Crinum Declinatum, Plate 43 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, published R
1275218 Crinum Declinatum, Plate 43 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, published R. Havell, London, 1831-34 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bury

Background imageDark Red Collection: Crinum Declinatum, 1831-1834

Crinum Declinatum, 1831-1834
Crinum Declinatum, Plate 43. from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, pub. R. Havell, London, 1831-1834 (hand-coloured engraving)

Background imageDark Red Collection: North America; USA; Washington; Red Barn in Spring

North America; USA; Washington; Red Barn in Spring

Background imageDark Red Collection: North America; USA; Washington; White House in Spring Wheat Field

North America; USA; Washington; White House in Spring Wheat Field

Background imageDark Red Collection: Didiers tulip blossom, Tulpia gesneriana

Didiers tulip blossom, Tulpia gesneriana
Didiers tulip or garden tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) blossom; Bavaria, Germany

Background imageDark Red Collection: Venus Shooting Arrow Opening Tower Paris France

Venus Shooting Arrow Opening Tower Paris France
Venus Shooting an Arrow Through an Opening of the Tower; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf

Background imageDark Red Collection: Venus Lights Tower Fire Danger Fear Shame Flee

Venus Lights Tower Fire Danger Fear Shame Flee
Venus Lights the Tower on Fire while Danger, Fear, and Shame Flee; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco;

Background imageDark Red Collection: Pygmalion Paris France 1405 Tempera colors gold leaf

Pygmalion Paris France 1405 Tempera colors gold leaf
Pygmalion; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf: 36.7 x 26 cm (14 7, 16 x 10 1, 4 in.)

Background imageDark Red Collection: Venus Speaking Personifications Shame Anxiety

Venus Speaking Personifications Shame Anxiety
Venus Speaking to the Personifications of Shame and Anxiety; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf

Background imageDark Red Collection: Dark Red Rose

Dark Red Rose

Background imageDark Red Collection: December: Christmas Postcard by Rie Cramer. ca. 1907-1930, December

December: Christmas Postcard by Rie Cramer. ca. 1907-1930, December: Christmas Postcard by Rie Cramer

Background imageDark Red Collection: Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii)

Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii)
Flowers of Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii). Photographed in France

Background imageDark Red Collection: Ophrys sphegodes

Ophrys sphegodes
Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) flowers in Gargano, Italy

Background imageDark Red Collection: Spider Orchid (Ophrys biscutella)

Spider Orchid (Ophrys biscutella) flowers, growing on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Background imageDark Red Collection: Carpathian butterbur

Carpathian butterbur (Petasites kablikianus) Extreme close-up of a single leaf

Background imageDark Red Collection: Water Avens (Geum rivale)

Water Avens (Geum rivale)
Flowers of Water Avens (Geum rivale)

Background imageDark Red Collection: Late Spider Orchid (Ophrys fuciflora)

Late Spider Orchid (Ophrys fuciflora)
Single flower of a Late Spider Orchid (Ophrys fuciflora) which is very rare in the UK. Photographed in France

Background imageDark Red Collection: Rock Rose (Cistus)

Rock Rose (Cistus)
Two flowers of Rock Rose (Cistus). Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK, in the Summer



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"Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of Dark Red: From Cypripedium calceolus to Snake Transform" Delve into the captivating world hues, where nature unveils its most mysterious and alluring shades. On page 226, discover the mesmerizing Corysanthes fimbriata Br, also known as the Fringed Helmet Orchid with its delicate petals adorned in a deep crimson hue. Journey further into enchantment with the Dark-red helleborine, Epipactis atrorubens, exuding an air of mystique. Potentilla species add their own touch of elegance to this palette with their vibrant blooms in various shades of dark red. Crinum Declinatum takes center stage on Plate 43 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, published R; a majestic flower that commands attention with its rich crimson tones. As we traverse North America's landscapes, witness Washington's picturesque scenes come alive in springtime. The iconic Red Barn stands proudly amidst blooming surroundings while nearby fields embrace the White House amid a sea of golden wheat. Nature's artistry continues to unfold as Didiers tulip blossom reveals itself in all its glory – Tulpia gesneriana showcasing velvety petals drenched in deep red hues. And who can resist the allure of a classic symbol like the Dark Red Rose? Its timeless beauty captivates hearts and evokes passion like no other. In this exploration through various realms and corners of our world, one thing remains constant – dark red reigns supreme as an emblematic color that embodies both mystery and intensity. Let yourself be enchanted by these glimpses into nature's darkest secrets and immerse yourself in their profound allure.