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Dog Rose Collection

The dog rose, scientifically known as Rosa canina, is a charming and versatile plant that has captivated the hearts of many

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Wild Roses and Irises, 1887. Creator: John La Farge

Wild Roses and Irises, 1887. Creator: John La Farge
Wild Roses and Irises, 1887

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Harvest Mouse - on dog rose - Bedfordshire - UK 007624

Harvest Mouse - on dog rose - Bedfordshire - UK 007624
BB-1835 Harvest Mouse - on dog rose Bedfordshire - UK Micromys minutus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Briar or dog rose, Rosa canina and French rose, Rosa gallica species

Briar or dog rose, Rosa canina and French rose, Rosa gallica species
FLO4997148 Briar or dog rose, Rosa canina and French rose, Rosa gallica species.; (add.info.: Briar or dog rose, Rosa canina and French rose, Rosa gallica species.); © Florilegius

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Pink Dog, Dog Rose, Rosa Canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical

Pink Dog, Dog Rose, Rosa Canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Miss F
FLO4577579 Pink Dog, Dog Rose, Rosa Canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Miss F

Background imageDog Rose Collection: The Simple Rose of China has 5 leaves. Pink dog, Rosa species

The Simple Rose of China has 5 leaves. Pink dog, Rosa species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious
FLO4597172 The Simple Rose of China has 5 leaves. Pink dog, Rosa species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Common wild rose, Rosa canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration

Common wild rose, Rosa canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4982745 Common wild rose, Rosa canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Pink dog, Bauera rubioides (Bauera rubiaefolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George

Pink dog, Bauera rubioides (Bauera rubiaefolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad
FLO4665067 Pink dog, Bauera rubioides (Bauera rubiaefolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828.; (add.info.: Pink dog)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Briar tea with autumn swirl

Briar tea with autumn swirl
Dina Belenko

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina)

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Rosa Canina or Dog Rose - the true wild English Rose that inspired the expression

Rosa Canina or Dog Rose - the true wild English Rose that inspired the expression " English Rose"

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Rose hips of the Rugosa Rose -Rosa rugosa-

Rose hips of the Rugosa Rose -Rosa rugosa-

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Wild rose 19 century illustration

Wild rose 19 century illustration
A digitally restored image of an original antique litho by Julius Hoeppner (1839-1893) from Schule der Blumenmalerei published in 1890

Background imageDog Rose Collection: June (from a series of twelve), 1872

June (from a series of twelve), 1872
SIM58063 June (from a series of twelve), 1872 by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); Private Collection; © Julian Simon Fine Art Ltd

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog rose, Rosa canina

Dog rose, Rosa canina
6337709 Dog rose, Rosa canina by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Dog rose, Rosa canina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: A Victorian Christmas card depicting a butterfly and a bush of dog roses, c

A Victorian Christmas card depicting a butterfly and a bush of dog roses, c
3603848 A Victorian Christmas card depicting a butterfly and a bush of dog roses, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)

Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
3359447 Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Background imageDog Rose Collection: An Autumn Hedgerow near Carisbrooke, 1864 (oil on board)

An Autumn Hedgerow near Carisbrooke, 1864 (oil on board)
2956873 An Autumn Hedgerow near Carisbrooke, 1864 (oil on board) by Minns, Frances ( Fanny ) Mary (1857-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Portrait of Fabre d Eglantine (1750-94) with his golden eglantine (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Fabre d Eglantine (1750-94) with his golden eglantine (oil on canvas)
PCT164402 Portrait of Fabre d Eglantine (1750-94) with his golden eglantine (oil on canvas) by Thomire, Francois (1751-1843); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Flowers in a Glass Vase, c. 1660 (oil on panel)

Flowers in a Glass Vase, c. 1660 (oil on panel)
FIT63092 Flowers in a Glass Vase, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Heem, Jan Davidsz de (1606-84) (after); 93x69.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog rose, Rosa canina, Rosier des chiens 1, and small-leaved sweet-briar, Rosa sepium, Rosa agrestis

Dog rose, Rosa canina, Rosier des chiens 1, and small-leaved sweet-briar, Rosa sepium, Rosa agrestis
6336980 Dog rose, Rosa canina, Rosier des chiens 1, and small-leaved sweet-briar, Rosa sepium, Rosa agrestis, Rosier des haies 2 by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1846) (after); (add.info.: Dog rose)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: The Shepherdess, 1866

The Shepherdess, 1866
CH35082 The Shepherdess, 1866 by Hofner, Johann Baptist (1832-1913); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Botanical illustration, original from Owen Joness (1809-74)

Botanical illustration, original from Owen Joness (1809-74)
BCC88006 Botanical illustration, original from Owen Joness (1809-74) The Grammar of Ornament, 1856 (pencil, w/c) by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: White dog-rose, Rosa arvensis

White dog-rose, Rosa arvensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Bilberry or Blaeberry, Dog Rose, Sainfoin, 1951 (colour litho)

Bilberry or Blaeberry, Dog Rose, Sainfoin, 1951 (colour litho)
2919992 Bilberry or Blaeberry, Dog Rose, Sainfoin, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog Rose, Rosa Canina (colour litho)

Dog Rose, Rosa Canina (colour litho)
2802717 Dog Rose, Rosa Canina (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog Rose, Rosa Canina)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog-Rose (chromolitho)

Dog-Rose (chromolitho)
2802837 Dog-Rose (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog-Rose. Illustration for Familiar Wild Flowers by F Edward Hulme (Cassell)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: A die-cut Edwardian Christmas Card of a girl with six puppies

A die-cut Edwardian Christmas Card of a girl with six puppies
3604336 A die-cut Edwardian Christmas Card of a girl with six puppies, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: A Victorian Christmas card depicting a bush of dog roses by a stream, c

A Victorian Christmas card depicting a bush of dog roses by a stream, c
3603862 A Victorian Christmas card depicting a bush of dog roses by a stream, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Edwardian Christmas postcard of a galleon filled with dog rose flowers, c

Edwardian Christmas postcard of a galleon filled with dog rose flowers, c
3605252 Edwardian Christmas postcard of a galleon filled with dog rose flowers, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Peacock sitting on the branch of a wild rose bush (faience)

Peacock sitting on the branch of a wild rose bush (faience)
XIR375799 Peacock sitting on the branch of a wild rose bush (faience) by Turkish School, (16th century); Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres, France; (add.info.: peacock on hips; ); Turkish

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Victorian greeting card of cupid playing a flute surrounded by flowers, c

Victorian greeting card of cupid playing a flute surrounded by flowers, c
3604112 Victorian greeting card of cupid playing a flute surrounded by flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c
3605654 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: La Zararosa, c. 1910-11 (oil on canvas)

La Zararosa, c. 1910-11 (oil on canvas)
1199937 La Zararosa, c.1910-11 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 260.5x184 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: ); eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Roses, plate 98 from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub

Roses, plate 98 from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub
STC254979 Roses, plate 98 from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Hope Comforting Love in Bondage, 1901. Creator: Sidney Harold Meteyard

Hope Comforting Love in Bondage, 1901. Creator: Sidney Harold Meteyard
Hope Comforting Love in Bondage, 1901

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Rose hips for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Rose hips for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Rose hips for sale in an outdoor market

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Rose, Dog rose, Rosa canina, Overhead macro view of a mass of yellow stamen in the centre

Rose, Dog rose, Rosa canina, Overhead macro view of a mass of yellow stamen in the centre of a white wild rose

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Rose, Dog rose, Rosa canina posy in jug vase. Artistic textured layers added to image to produce a

Rose, Dog rose, Rosa canina posy in jug vase. Artistic textured layers added to image to produce a painterly effect.----

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons

Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog rose (Rosa canina) rosehips, Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, UK, September

Dog rose (Rosa canina) rosehips, Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, UK, September

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog-Rose, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme

Dog-Rose, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Dog-Rose, 1877. Dog-Rose, (Rosa canina), climbing, wild rose and deciduous shrub, high in certain antioxidants. From " Familiar Wild Flowers", figured and described by F

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub
I Rosa sylvestris odorata incarnato flore; II Rosa Sylvestris flore rubro; III Rosa milesiarubra flore simpli (Rosa Gallica); IV Rosa eglenteria (Rosa Rubiginosa)

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Rosehip

Rosehip
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Dog Rose Isle of Wight

Dog Rose Isle of Wight
JB-1659 Dog Rose - profusion in hedge Isle of Wight Rosa canina J B Bottomley Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Brier Bush Rose Dog Rose Rosa Sepium Rosea 1817-1824

Brier Bush Rose Dog Rose Rosa Sepium Rosea 1817-1824
Brier Bush Rose or Dog Rose (Rosa Sepium Rosea), 1817-1824. Henry Joseph Redoute (French, 1766-1853). Watercolor;

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Brier Bush Rose Dog Rose Rosa Leucantha 1817-1824

Brier Bush Rose Dog Rose Rosa Leucantha 1817-1824
Brier Bush Rose or Dog Rose (Rosa Leucantha), 1817-1824. Henry Joseph Redoute (French, 1766-1853). Watercolor;

Background imageDog Rose Collection: Plant watercolours by Elizabeth Twining

Plant watercolours by Elizabeth Twining
From a bound volume watercolour drawings of plants : including the originals for her Illustrations of the Natural Order of Plants. Watercolour on paper. c. 1840s by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)




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The dog rose, scientifically known as Rosa canina, is a charming and versatile plant that has captivated the hearts of many. Found in Bedfordshire, UK, this beautiful flower serves as a haven for various creatures like the harvest mouse. Picture-perfect moments are created when these tiny mammals delicately balance on the delicate petals of the dog rose. But it's not just its aesthetic appeal that makes this flower special; it also offers numerous benefits. The rosehip, which is produced by the dog rose, is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that promote good health. Its stem reveals intricate details when observed under a light microscope – an enchanting sight for any nature enthusiast. However, sometimes beauty comes with challenges. The gall wasp causes Robins pincushion galls to form on wild dog roses. Despite this adversity, these resilient flowers continue to bloom gracefully amidst their unique formations. Known as "the true wild English Rose, " Rosa Canina has inspired countless expressions throughout history. Its significance extends beyond mere admiration; its hips have been used to make delicious briar tea infused with autumnal flavors. Even centuries ago, artists were captivated by the allure of wild roses. Elizabeth Twining's watercolor illustrations beautifully capture their essence and serve as timeless reminders of their elegance. In June 1872, one particular painting from Twining's series showcases the captivating beauty (Rosa canina). This artwork transports us back in time and allows us to appreciate nature through an artist’s eyes. Whether it be for its medicinal properties or visual splendor, there is no denying that Dog Rose holds a special place in our hearts and gardens alike – forever cherished for its resilience and gracefulness.