Dwarf Collection (#34)

Erica cinerea and Ulex minor
Bell heather (Erica cinerea) and dwarf gorse (Ulex minor) flowering on Dorset heathland in Summer, UK

Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris lutescens) flowering in stony fields on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Iris lutescens and Ranunculus
Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris lutescens) flowering with Buttercups (Ranunculus millefoliatus) in stony fields on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) flowers. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Aciphylla kirkii
Aciphylla kirkia growing at 1500 metres in the Old Man Range, South Island, New Zealand

Snow totara berry (Podocarpus nivalis). Photographed at Tongariro, North Island, New Zealand

White caltha (Psychrophila obtusa)
White caltha (Psychrophila obtusaai). Growing at 1500 metres in the Old man range. South island, New Zealand

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)
Winter aconite flowers (Eranthis hyemalis, yellow), lilyturf foliage (Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens, dark green) and sweet flag foliage (Acorus gramineus, light green). Photographed in March

Silverleaf phacelia (Phacelia hastata)
Silverleaf phacelia flowers (Phacelia hastata) on a mountain. This compact and prostrate form grows at high altitudes. Photographed in the Sierra Nevada, USA, in July

Alpine lewisia (Lewisia pygmaea)
Alpine lewisia flowers (Lewisia pygmaea). Photographed at around 3300 metres in Yosemite National Park, California, USA, in July

Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Creeping muehlenbeckia (Muehlenbeckia axillaris). Southern Alps. South island, New Zealand

Dwarf rose (Rosa gymnocarpa)
Dwarf rose flowers (Rosa gymnocarpa). Photographed in Nicola River Canyon, British Columbia, Canada, in early summer

Crowberry fruit (Empetrum hermaphroditum). Empetrum hermaphroditum is a hermaphrodite form of crowberry, having both male and female reproductive organs. Photographed in Scotland

Burning bush (Euonymus alatus Compacta )
Burning bush foliage (Euonymus alatus Compacta ). Photographed in autumn

Mimulus mephiticus
Skunky monkeyflower (Mimulus mephiticus). Photographed at around 2700 metres above the Sonora Pass, California, USA, in summer

Pratia angulata. Flowering in the southern alps. South island, New Zealand

Wild Plum (Prunus prostrata)
Foliage and flowers of a dwarf prostrate wild plum (Prunus prostrata), in the White Mountains, Crete

Dwarf hybrid Dahlia flowers
Dahlia flowers (Dahlia sp.), dwarf hybrid. Dahlias are ornamental flowers that have been cultivated in a wide variety of shapes and colours. Dwarf dahlias are the smaller varieties

Common mat daisy (Raoulia australis) growing at 1500 metres in the Old Man Range, South Island, New Zealand

Waterlily tulip (Tulipa kaufmanniana)
Waterlily tulip flowers (Tulipa kaufmanniana) in a container

Tulip (Tulipa Showwinner )
Tulip flower (Tulipa Showwinner ). Photographed in North Berwick, Scotland, in April

Tulip (Tulipa Red Riding Hood )
Tulip flowers (Tulipa Red Riding Hood ). Photographed in North Berwick, Scotland, in April

Two dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula) sparring, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Moss campion (Silene acaulis ); uncommon in UK mountains
ROG-13203 Moss campion - uncommon in UK mountains Silene acaulis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A very dwarf cat's ear (Hypochoeris sessiliflora) in the high paramo on Cotopaxi, Ecuador
ROG-12927 A very dwarf cat's ear - in the high paramo on Cotopaxi, Ecuador Hypochoeris sessiliflora Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) as dwarf Krummholz community at high altitude (7000 ft) on Mount Hood, Oregon
ROG-12993 Whitebark pine - as dwarf Krummholz community at high altitude (7000 ft) on Mount Hood Oregon. Cascade Mountains

Dwarf birch (Betula nana), Dovrefjell, Norway
ROG-12626 Dwarf birch Dovrefjell, Norway. Betula nana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Dwarf and the Giant
Bravo, my little fellow! You shall do all the fighting, and we ll divide the glory! Napoleon III towers over the diminutive Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Music from The Yellow Dwarf, pantomime
Cover design for a collection of music from the pantomime, The Yellow Dwarf, a serio-comic fantasia performed at Covent Garden Theatre

Iris Pumila (Dwarf Iris), a natural hybrid iris of the Iridaceae family. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

Hansel and Gretel - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves - illustrations by Malcolm Greensmith to these two classic Fairy Tales

A Fairy Tale by Earnshaw
A strange little man appears as if by magic to the surprise of two medieval types, who look rather strange themselves

Tom Thumb / Pony Carriage
The stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton - pictures here with miniture carriage and attendants. Achieved great fame under circus pioneer P T Barnum. Grew to 3ft 4 inches

Demons of the Mines
The demons of the mines : medieval mining scene, with an image of a demon hidden in the corner

Tundra - conifers showing stunted growth
WAT-5782 Tundra - conifers showing stunted growth. M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Dwarf milkwort (Polygala amarella) on limestone grassland. Rare in UK
ROG-12414 Dwarf milkwort - on limestone grassland Rare in UK Polygala amarella Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala); arctic-alpine
ROG-12393 Mountain Avens arctic-alpine Dryas octopetala Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Dwarfed Lodgepole Pine - with Newberry Penstemon on granite. in Yosemite National Park, USA
ROG-11894 Dwarfed Lodgepole Pine - with Newberry Penstemon on granite. in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lichen etc in alpine vegetation in The Obelisk or Old Man Range, at about 1500m; South Island, New Zealand
ROG-11657 Lichen etc in alpine vegetation in The Obelisk or Old Man Range, at about 1500m South Island, New Zealand Thamnolia sp

South Island Edelweiss; southern alps, South Island, New Zealand
ROG-11653 South Island Edelweiss southern alps, South Island, New Zealand. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Dwarf lionfish Dendrochirus biocellatus Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France
MAB-917 Dwarf lionfish Brest Brittany France Dendrochirus biocellatus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Grotesque in Dwarfs Garden, Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg, Austria, Europe

Adult Dwarf Sperm Whale (Kogia simus) on the surface (dorsal fin detail) near Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

The Dwarf Fiddler
Artist: Bega, Cornelis Pietersz - Title: The Dwarf Fiddler - Date: c.1652 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Wood 28.9 x 23.2

Whitebark Pines, dwarfed at high altitude (c. 12, 000 ft) in Yosemite National Park, USA
ROG-11954 Whitebark Pines, dwarfed at high altitude (c. 12, 000 ft) in Yosemite National Park, California, USA Pinus albicaulis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Dwarves line temple wall, Kelaniya temple, near Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Dwarf carvings line temple wall, Kelaniya Temple, near Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buttercup shrub Grace Darling
Buttercup shrub flowers (Potentilla fruticosa Grace Darling )

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"The Enigmatic World of Dwarfs: From Gulliver's Travels to Singers Midgets" Step into the fascinating realm of dwarfs, where history and imagination intertwine. In the iconic illustration "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803, we witness the meeting between two contrasting figures - a giant king and a diminutive traveler. This captivating image captures the allure surrounding these extraordinary beings. Delving deeper into their significance, we encounter ancient beliefs that revered dwarfs as Gods of Healing. Their mystical powers were sought after for their ability to bring solace and cure ailments. A mesmerizing circus poster from c1910 showcases Singers Midgets, highlighting how they captivated audiences with their unique talents. Religion too has its own connection to dwarfs. In Egypt, Bes was worshipped as a deity associated with protection against evil spirits. Picture No. 10900145 takes us on an artistic journey through this religious iconography, showcasing the intricate details attributed to this dwarf-like figure. As we explore further, TAB III Album I reveals glimpses of another world altogether - an enchanting oak woodland on Dartmoor. Here, amidst nature's beauty lies a sense of mystery that draws us closer to understanding the allure surrounding these mythical creatures. Intriguingly enough, even great historical figures like Peter I had encounters with dwarfs; depicted in oil on canvas in "Peter I at Deptford Dockyard. " This painting transports us back to 1857 when Peter I encountered these enigmatic beings during his visit. From literature to artistry and beyond, dwarfs have left an indelible mark throughout history. They continue to fascinate our imaginations while challenging societal norms about what it means to be different or unique. So let us embrace the captivating world of dwarfs.