Hive Collection (#3)

Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood)
2648317 Beehive with the Virgin Mary, Germany (reeds & wood) by German School; height: 50 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Title-page to A Pisgah-sight of Palestine by Thomas Fuller published in 1650
XJF391558 Title-page to A Pisgah-sight of Palestine by Thomas Fuller published in 1650 (engraving) by Cleyn, Francis (1582-1658); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beehive, early 17th century (pen & brown ink with brown & grey washes)
CTS449145 Beehive, early 17th century (pen & brown ink with brown & grey washes) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637); 9.5x9.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Bees and bee-keeping, from The Young Landsman, published Vienna
STC217047 Bees and bee-keeping, from The Young Landsman, published Vienna, 1845 (hand-coloured litho) by Trentsensky, Matthias (1790-1868); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Austrian

Bee-Keeping in California, USA (engraving)
1037690 Bee-Keeping in California, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bee-Keeping in California, USA)

Autumn: Swarm of Bees, c. 1780 (w / c and pen & ink on paper)
CEC44188 Autumn: Swarm of Bees, c.1780 (w/c and pen & ink on paper) by Robertson, George (1742-88); 30.3x41.6 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (detail of 746836)
746839 Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c.1770 (engraving) (detail of 746836) by Diderot, Denis (1713-84); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Beehive (wood)
2648324 Beehive (wood) by Italian School; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Beehives with a bishop and a queen (reeds & wood)
2648321 Beehives with a bishop and a queen (reeds & wood) by German School; height: 150 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Beehive with a carved woman, Haute Savoie (reeds & wood)
2648320 Beehive with a carved woman, Haute Savoie (reeds & wood) by French School; height: 50 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Game of Agriculture and Commerce, late 18th century (coloured engraving)
CHT179937 The Game of Agriculture and Commerce, late 18th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive: Wasps, Hornets, & Bumble Bees joinig the attack
3025927 Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive: Wasps, Hornets, & Bumble Bees joinig the attack, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Cupid stung by bees - Design for a pendant or hat badge, c. 1532-43 (pen & ink on paper)
829842 Cupid stung by bees - Design for a pendant or hat badge, c.1532-43 (pen & ink on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 5.6x5.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

View from the hive
Fred Walker

honey
Suleyman Uzumcu

Beekeeper, G Baitey, holding Smoker with heat shield and hook, Newcastle, 22nd July 1971

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GREECE Ionian Islands Kefalonia Blue beehives on side of cliff

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Beekeeping at Honey Bee Fayre, Yalding

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Beekeeper at Honey Bee Fayre, Yalding

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Beekeeper at Honey Bee Fayre, Yalding

Seattle, Washington State, USA. Two beekeepers checking the health of the honey in a frame. (MR, PR)

Mother and Children by a Beehive, pub. 1854. Creator: Robert Barnes (1840 - 1895)
Mother and Children by a Beehive, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph)

The Bee Farmer, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Repeating Pattern - Beehives. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Bear getting honey from a beehive
Bear raiding a beehive in a fallen tree. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century A. B. Frost illustration

Honey Bee Brood comb with well developed larvae
JLM-11220 Honey BEE - brood comb with well-developed larvae John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work, 19th century
Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work

Engraving depicting a commercial apiary, 19th century
Engraving depicting a commercial apiary

Taurus front legs elevation Sic fox non vobis
Taurus with front legs on an elevation Sic fox non vobis / Si quid melius videris (series title on object) Black ornaments (series title)

Apollo Mixed Poems title object Apollo sits winch
Apollo Mixed Poems (title on object), Apollo sits with his winch in his hands under a tree and rests with his right arm on the cornucopia. Pegasus is prancing in the air behind him

Rural Beekeeping In The Early Twentieth Century. From Windfalls By Alpha Of The Plough, Published 1921

Gay Young Man C18
A romantic young man contemplates : " Who can paint like Nature ? Can Imagination boast, amidst his gay Creation, hues like these ?" Date: 1795

Illustration of Honey Bee on flower and other worker bees flying to and from beehive with nectar

Swanley Horticultural College. Swanley students at demonstration. 1930 s

Animals and Their Homes

Death's-head Hawk Moth USH 349 In Bee-hive Acherontia atropos © Duncan Usher / ardea. com
USH-349 Death s-head HAWK-MOTH - showing skull-like marking on thorax on honeycomb Acherontia atropos Distribution: Africa and Asia

Honeybee dance, diagram
Honeybee dance. Diagram showing a honeybee using its waggle dance to convey the location of food to the other honeybees surrounding it

European Hornet - At nest on side of shed - The Netherlands, Overijssel, Zwartsluis
VG-8509 European Hornet - At nest on side of shed The Netherlands, Overijssel, Zwartsluis Vespa crabro Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beekeeping 1960S
A beekeeper wearing protective gloves, jacket, hat and veil removes the Queen Excluder grid from the Brood Box

Cartoon, Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive, Wasps, Hornets & Bumble Bees joining in the Attack, by James Gillray. Showing leading politicians (both those in power and those in opposition)

Straw Bee Hives, 1733
Straw bee hives outside the Colonel John Ashley House, dating from 1733, Massachusetts

A hive of wasps Source: The zoological miscellany: being descriptions of new or interesting animals by Leach, William Elford, 1790-1836. Published by Nodder, Richard P. illustrator, engraver. E

Navy Office Broad St
At a time when Britannia could fairly claim to rule the waves, the Navy Office in Broad Street was a hive of activity, though theres no sign of it in this print. Date: 1750

Seattle. Honeybees at entrance to beehive

Seattle. Honeybees in beehive

Seattle. Closeup of bee and comb, with honey
Seattle. Close-up of bee and comb, with honey

Seattle. Closeup of honeybee
Seattle. Close-up of honeybee

Bees and larvae inside beehive

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"Hive: A Buzzing World of Honey Bees and their Enchanting Abode" Step into the mesmerizing world of honey bees as they diligently work together in their intricate hive. 🐝🍯 In this 17th-century artwork, witness the majestic queen bee surrounded by her loyal workers on a beautifully constructed comb. The harmony within the beehive is truly awe-inspiring. The diligent honey bees can be seen meticulously tending to their comb and brood cells, ensuring the survival of their colony. Their dedication to creating a thriving community is nothing short of remarkable. Marvel at nature's wonder as Apis mellifera, commonly known as honey bees, gather on a wild honey cone at Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton. These industrious creatures play an essential role in pollination and maintaining our ecosystem's delicate balance. Discover the Elephant Castle Beehive, where these incredible insects reside under careful human observation. Witness firsthand how beekeepers clip the wings of queen honey bees in order to manage their colonies effectively. Even amidst winter's harshness, honey bee hives stand tall in forests like resilient fortresses. These sturdy structures provide shelter for these amazing creatures during colder months when resources are scarce. Beekeeping has been an age-old practice passed down through generations; Diderot captures its essence perfectly with his artistic depiction showcasing dedicated individuals caring for these buzzing wonders. A poster card advertising a Beekeepers Conference held in Prague invites enthusiasts from around the world to exchange knowledge and celebrate these fascinating insects' importance to our planet's well-being. While we admire honey bees' harmonious existence, let us not forget about wasps' nests that also contribute significantly to our ecosystem. Each has its unique role to play. Drawing inspiration from Brer Rabbit folklore tales, we learn valuable lessons about determination and resourcefulness - qualities embodied by both humans and bees alike. Travel back centuries ago when harvesting honey was an art form in itself.