Gourd Collection (#5)

Indian method of catching geese in shallow water by placing a gourd on their head with a
747026 Indian method of catching geese in shallow water by placing a gourd on their head with a bait of food on top, plate 94, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium

Squash vessel (earthenware)
DBP422942 Squash vessel (earthenware) by Colima Culture; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

David (Davy) Crockett (1786-1836) with his hunting dogs in 1836 (colour litho)
PNP245833 David (Davy) Crockett (1786-1836) with his hunting dogs in 1836 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Still Life with Fruit and Flowers
GG40059 Still Life with Fruit and Flowers by Miller, James (fl.1819-23); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

Pair of pilgrim gourds, Northern Italy, probably Venice (gold, copper & glass)
6081943 Pair of pilgrim gourds, Northern Italy, probably Venice (gold, copper & glass) by Italian School, (17th century); height: 47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Botanical illustration of the gourd, 1897 (lithograph)
5855497 Botanical illustration of the gourd, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by Marc Mangin with pochoir (stencil)

One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c. 1680-1700 (faience)
5043320 One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c.1680-1700 (faience) by French School, (17th century); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flattened ovoid shape)

Still-life with Gourds, 1889 (oil on canvas)
988985 Still-life with Gourds, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 40.6x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life with Gourds; Nature Morte aux Colquintes)

Calabashes, from Kew Gardens, and Private Collection (engraving)
3653589 Calabashes, from Kew Gardens, and Private Collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calabashes, from Kew Gardens, and Private Collection)

Cream-of-Tartar Tree (b / w photo)
3092453 Cream-of-Tartar Tree (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cream-of-Tartar Tree)

Bible Natual History, No. 3 (chromolitho)
3649357 Bible Natual History, No. 3 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bible Natual History, No. 3)

Jonahs Gourd (engraving)
2792186 Jonahs Gourd (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonahs Gourd. Illustration for The History of the Old)

The Market Stall, (oil on canvas)
659057 The Market Stall, (oil on canvas) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 52.6x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market Stall. Rudolphe Ernst (1854-1932). Oil on canvas

Bible Natural History
LLM460126 Bible Natural History by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bible Natural History. Illustration for The National Comprehensive Bible (W R M Phun & Son)

BT3. 267. 5 p. 368 Gourd, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636160 BT3.267.5 p.368 Gourd, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

Mixed Flowers and Pineapples in an Urn with a Birds Nest and a Cat
CH35307 Mixed Flowers and Pineapples in an Urn with a Birds Nest and a Cat by Os, Jan van (1744-1808); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

The hunters return, plate 4, early 19th century (colour engraving)
REV287676 The hunters return, plate 4, early 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: le retour du chasseur; gravures parisiennnes)

Cimabue observing the young Giotto drawing a goat on a rock
AII80209 Cimabue observing the young Giotto drawing a goat on a rock by Sabatelli, Gaetano (fl. 1842-93); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Gourd in wallpaper, stained glass and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855498 Gourd in wallpaper, stained glass and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas)
1197499 Repos au bain, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Ralli, Theodore Jacques (1852-1909); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Rat (oil on panel)
1217640 The Rat (oil on panel) by Pissarro, Felix (1874-1906); 81x34 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright

No. 51 Minakuchi: Famous Dried Gourd Shavings From 53 Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1833 (woodcut)
2563058 No. 51 Minakuchi: Famous Dried Gourd Shavings From 53 Stations of the Tokaido, c.1833 (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858)

Gourd head banjo, ca. 1859. Creator: Unknown
This gourd banjo illustrates an earlier style of banjo played by African Americans who used local sources to create their instruments

Seated Beggar, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Seated Beggar, 1632

Italian Boy in Sheepskin Jacket, ca. 1855. Creator: Pierre-Louis-Joseph de Coninck
Italian Boy in Sheepskin Jacket, ca. 1855

Yellow gourd
Christophe Verot

Welcome Fall
Catherine W

White Autumn
Catherine W

Orange Berry and Gourd
Lydia Jacobs

Orange gourds, Cucurbita

Pile of Pumpkins

Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint Jerome in His Study, 1514

Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859) in the Role of Konoshita Tokichi from the Scene " Mountain Gate" in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo Hanayari, 1819

Old Beggar Woman with a Gourd, ca. 1629. ca. 1629. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Beggar Woman with a Gourd, ca. 1629

Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles), ca. 1400

Jerusalem. Vue des Remparts. 1860 or later. Creator: Louis de Clercq
Jerusalem. Vue des Remparts. 1860 or later

Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)... ca
Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru, ca. 1425

India, West Bengal, Calcutta, Wide selection of locally grown vegetables on sale on a market stall

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince with large gourd partly seen in foreground

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince with large gourd in foreground

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BULGARIA Melnik. Colourful gourds and cattle bells hanging outside shop. Colorful Store Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Melnik

Flowers in Gourd, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Flowers in Gourd, late 19th century

Lacquer Box and Gourd. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Lacquer Box and Gourd

Still Life: Balsam Apple and Vegetables, ca. 1820s. Creator: James Peale
Still Life: Balsam Apple and Vegetables, ca. 1820s

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen grains on back. Inside male Squash (Cucurbita sp) flower. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. September

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In the enchanting city of Ushuaia, Argentina, one can immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage that revolves around gourds. These typical calabash gourd cups are not just ordinary vessels; they hold a special place in Argentinean tradition as they are used for mate, also known as chimarrao or cimarron. Travel back in time to 1613 and explore Basilius Besler's Florilegium, a captivating engraving that showcases various members of the Cucurbitaceae family such as gourds, taro or dasheen, and pumpkins. This intricate artwork published in Nuremberg transports us to an era where botanical wonders were celebrated. Tomando Mate - Argentina captures the essence of Argentinean culture with locals indulging in this beloved beverage. The set of thirteen Apostles Spoons from 1626 adds a touch of elegance to any table setting while reminding us of historical craftsmanship. Venturing further across continents, we find ourselves amidst the carving gourds scene in Sokoto, Nigeria. Witnessing these skilled artisans transform simple gourds into stunning works of art is truly awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, Angola beckons with its vibrant Marimba Players who create mesmerizing melodies using traditional instruments made from gourds. Ulisse Aldrovandi's Squash engravings take us on a journey through time once again. Dating back to the 16th century, these plates showcase heirloom squash varieties that have stood the test of time and continue to captivate our taste buds today. St Jerome in his Study (1514) presents an intriguing glimpse into history through an engraving depicting St Jerome surrounded by books and artifacts including a staff and gourd—a testament to his pilgrim following along St James's Way. Lastly, let us not forget about nature's bounty as we encounter a purebred Berkshire piglet frolicking in the autumnal beauty of Smithfield, Rhode Island.