Fragility Collection (#5)

Illustration of Rosa acicularis (Wild Rose), with pale pink flower, yellow stamen and green leaves
Beauty In Nature, Botany, Close-Up, Fragility, Freshness, Green, Growth, High Angle View, Illustration and Painting, Leaf, No People, Pale, Pink, Rosa, Rosa Acicularis, Rose, Single Flower, Stamen

Illustration of fern with green leaves, fronds and thick trunk
Botany, Fern, Filicophyta, Fragility, Freshness, Frond, Green, Growth, High Angle View, Illustration and Painting, Leaf, Lush, Nature, No People, Single Object, Spiral, Thick, Tree Trunk

Illustration of Paphiopediulum bellatulum (Ladys Slipper) orchid with pink spotted white flower
Beauty In Nature, Botany, Camouflage, Close-Up, Fragility, Freshness, Full Length, Green, Growth, High Angle View, Illustration and Painting, Ladys Slipper, Leaf, Natural Pattern, No People, Orchid

Illustration of Aristolochia durior (Dutchmans Pipe), purple flower and green leaf
Aristolochia, Aristolochia Durior, Birthwort, Bizarre, Botany, Close-Up, Dutchmans Pipe, Flower, Fragility, Freshness, Green, Growth, High Angle View, Illustration and Painting, Leaf, Leaf Vein

Elizabeth Woodcock, who was buried in snow nearly 8 days. 1869 (lithograph)
7232956 Elizabeth Woodcock, who was buried in snow nearly 8 days. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Woodcock)

Fragility (colour litho)
7150506 Fragility (colour litho) by Ballavoine, Jules Frederic (1880-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fragility. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Trio
Jacky Parker

Subtle Summer
Jacky Parker

European beech forest (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, view from below in the mist, Ilirska Bistrica, Green Karst, Slovenia, October

GOLDEN GLOW
Jacky Parker

A group of delicate Roman blown and mould blown glass cosmetics flasks
1765128 A group of delicate Roman blown and mould blown glass cosmetics flasks, 1st century AD (glass) by Roman, (1st century AD); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black Lake, 1904 (oil on canvas)
5614484 Black Lake, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Preisler, Jan (1872-1918); 111x153 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Czech, out of copyright

Vase of Lillies and Roses, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
988345 Vase of Lillies and Roses, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 65x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase of Lilies and Roses; Vase de Lilas et Roses)

Portrait of Laura Lyttelton, nee Tennant, with her Eyes Downcast, 1885 (pencil
1199585 Portrait of Laura Lyttelton, nee Tennant, with her Eyes Downcast, 1885 (pencil, red and black chalk on paper) by Burne-Jones

The Photographic Composition, 1926 (bromide print)
991551 The Photographic Composition, 1926 (bromide print) by Funke, Jaromir (1896-1945); 22.22x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Photographic Composition. Jaromir Funke (1896-1945)

The Oak Tree and the Reed, c. 1873 (blue and black wash)
XOS5883969 The Oak Tree and the Reed, c. 1873 (blue and black wash) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78); 29.3x23 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Boy bitten by a lizard, 1596-97 (oil on canvas)
3900540 Boy bitten by a lizard, 1596-97 (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Roberto Longhi Foundation, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Jacob Trip, c. 1661 (oil on canvas)
3700761 Portrait of Jacob Trip, c.1661 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 130.5x97 cm; National Gallery, London

Human Frailty, c. 1656 (oil on canvas)
FIT58807 Human Frailty, c.1656 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 197.4x131 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Profile of a Woman, 1926-27 (oil on panel)
989174 Profile of a Woman, 1926-27 (oil on panel) by Fujishima Takeji (1867-1943); 45.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Profile of a Woman. Fujishima Takeji (1867-1943). Oil on panel

An Exotic Beauty, 1869 (oil on cradled panel)
987317 An Exotic Beauty, 1869 (oil on cradled panel) by Acqua, Cesare Felix dell (1821-1904); 93x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exotic Beauty. Cesare Felix Georges Dell Acqua (1821-1904)

Adiantum Pedatum - American Maidenhair Fern, Young rolled-up fronds Enlarged Eight Times
990446 Adiantum Pedatum - American Maidenhair Fern, Young rolled-up fronds Enlarged Eight Times, 1932-1942 (photogravure) by Blossfeldt

Soap Bubbles, c. 1733-34 (oil on canvas)
3493061 Soap Bubbles, c.1733-34 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 61x63.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

A Pink Variegated Auricula, (watercolour and bodycolour, on vellum)
651803 A Pink Variegated Auricula, (watercolour and bodycolour, on vellum) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); 46.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pink Variegated Auricula)

Blossom, early morning (oil on panel)
2651853 Blossom, early morning (oil on panel) by Studd, Arthur Haythorne (1863-1919); 22.2x15.8 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Marie-Anne Weber Playing the Violin, 1903 (oil on canvas)
1196345 Marie-Anne Weber Playing the Violin, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); 100.2x73.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Vanitas still life, 1603 (oil on wood)
3899988 Vanitas still life, 1603 (oil on wood) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); 82.6x54 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

A variety of Carnations (Emmeline, Princess Frederica, Bijou de Clermont
985998 A variety of Carnations (Emmeline, Princess Frederica, Bijou de Clermont and Prince de Nassau), 1843-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Loudon

Dogtooth Violet
Jacky Parker

A story with orange poppies
Galina Bunkova

Dandelion Blowing
Bess Hamiti

Dandelion Blowing
Bess Hamiti

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"Fragility: A Delicate Dance of Life's Wonders" In the vast expanse of Val d Orcia, a single poppy stands tall amidst a sea of wildflowers, reminding us of the fragility and uniqueness that exists in this world. Zooming into the microscopic realm, we witness the intricate beauty of a nerve cell under an electron microscope. Its delicate structure serves as a reminder that even the smallest components hold immense power. Nature paints its own masterpiece with an illustration showcasing butterflies gracefully perched on plant and flower stems. Their fragile wings flutter in harmony, symbolizing transformation and growth. The ethereal hummingbird finds solace in Autumn Bougainvillea, its vibrant feathers contrasting against nature's changing hues. It teaches us to embrace life's fleeting moments with grace and resilience. A spiderweb glistens with dewdrops in Glacier National Park, capturing our attention with its delicate intricacy. Like threads connecting each droplet, fragility intertwines all living beings within our interconnected ecosystem. Illustrating the life cycle of the Swallowtail Butterfly from pupa to adult form showcases nature's remarkable ability to transform itself. Fragile beginnings give way to majestic flight—a testament to resilience and evolution. From ancient times till now, dinosaurs continue to captivate our imagination. An illustration depicts their fragile emergence from eggs—a reminder that vulnerability can lead to extraordinary strength. Against a black background, red flowers bloom boldly—fragile yet resilient symbols of passion and vitality amidst darkness. They remind us that even in adversity, beauty can thrive. Sunflowers bask under a radiant blue sky as they turn towards the shining sun—an embodiment embracing warmth and light for growth and sustenance. Ptilotus exaltatus or Pink Mulla Mulla blooms delicately across arid landscapes—a testament to survival against harsh conditions while offering hope for renewal through perseverance.