Leaf Collection (#100)

Fragment, Italy, 1625 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Italy, 1625/50

Fragment, Italy, 1600 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Italy, 1600/50

Needlework Pattern, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Needlework Pattern, England, 17th century

Border, Italy, 1601 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Border, Italy, 1601/50

Band, Italy, 16th / 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Band, Italy, 16th/17th century

Panel, England, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, 1675/1700. Embroidered birds, flowers and animals

Panel, England, 1795 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, 1795/1800

Creamer, Worcester, 1878. Creator: Royal Worcester
Creamer, Worcester, 1878

Vase, France, c. 1895 / 1900. Creator: Daum Freres, Nancy
Vase, France, c. 1895/1900

Paperweight, France, c. 1878. Creator: Monot, Pere et Fils
Paperweight, France, c. 1878

Fitted Chest with Floral and Grape-Leaf Motifs, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fitted Chest with Floral and Grape-Leaf Motifs, 18th/19th century

Picture (Needlepoint), France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Needlepoint), France, 18th century. Still life

European robin (Erithacus rubecula), Reddish Vale Country Park, Greater Manchester, UK. January

Water droplets on leaf creating a natural pattern, Tresco Tropical Garden, Tresco, Isle of Scilly, Cornwall, UK. June

Coverlet, New York, 1849. Creator: James Van Ness
Coverlet, New York, 1849

Cape Collar, Belgium, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Cape Collar, Belgium, 1875/1900

Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1839/40. Creator: Unknown
Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1839/40. After a sculpture by Marie Christine d'Orleans

The Elephant, from The Berain Grotesques Series, France, c. 1688 / 1732
The Elephant, from The Berain Grotesques Series, France, c. 1688/1732. Woven at the Manufacture Royale de Beauvais under the direction of the Behagle family, the Filleul brothers

Secretary Cabinet, England, c. 1735. Creator: Giles Grendey
Secretary Cabinet, England, c. 1735

Berry dish, 1859. Creator: Tiffany & Co
Berry dish, 1859

Perforated Scroll, 1938. Creator: Clarence Secor
Perforated Scroll, 1938

Young Sophocles Leading the Chorus of Victory after the Battle of Salamis, Modeled 1885, cast 1911. Cast by Gorham Manufacturing Co

Berry Bowl, 1885 / 95. Creator: George W. Shiebler and Company
Berry Bowl, 1885/95. Decorative silverware, handle formed of entwined branches and leaves, plums and copper cherries, with a fly, a beetle, and a spider. Design attributed to George W

Pitcher, 1855 / 63. Creator: Cann and Dunn
Pitcher, 1855/63. Relief design of grapes and vineleaves

Chancellerie, France, 1718 / 21. Creators: Unknown, Gobelins Manufactory
Chancellerie, France, 1718/21. Winged crest and crossed maces on a ground of fleurs de lis. Woven at the Manufacture Royale des Gobelins

Large Leaf Verdure with Animals and Birds, Southern Netherlands, 1525 / 50
Large Leaf Verdure with Animals and Birds, Southern Netherlands, 1525/50

Tea Cannister, 1881 / 95. Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Tea Cannister, 1881/95

Autumn, from The Seasons, Paris, 1700 / 20. Creator: Gobelins Manufactory
Autumn, from The Seasons, Paris, 1700/20. Diana and Bacchus float on a cloud, holding a floral wreath featuring a stag hunt

Kettle, Sevres, 1783 / 84. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Kettle, Sevres, 1783/84

Vase, Sevres, c. 1770. Creator: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Vase, Sevres, c. 1770

Eastern spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) male visiting Grevillea flower, small honeyeater found in forests, woodlands and gardens in Eastern Australia, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Green tree ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) defending their leafy nest in a low shrub, Cooktown, Queensland, Australia

The Cherry Branch, 1881 (oil on canvas)
7078862 The Cherry Branch, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 160x109.9 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A Tree with Two Birds Perching on a Branch (pencil on paper)
7076574 A Tree with Two Birds Perching on a Branch (pencil on paper) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626); 37.7x26 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Eight Bridges, Yatsubashi, 1909 (colour woodcut)
6620770 Eight Bridges, Yatsubashi, 1909 (colour woodcut) by Sekka, Kamisaka (1866-1942); 30.1x46.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

Bacchante (pastel on paper)
6432469 Bacchante (pastel on paper) by Barney, Alice Pike (1857-1931); 69.9x42.5 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, USA; American, out of copyright

October, 1878 (oil on canvas)
7088952 October, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 116.8x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Kathleen Newton in Tissots garden in St Johns Wood)

Peony, Leaf from an Album of Flower Paintings (ink and colour on silk)
7088824 Peony, Leaf from an Album of Flower Paintings (ink and colour on silk) by Yun Shouping (1633-90); Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Golden Jewellery, 1st century BC - 4th century AD
7145279 Golden Jewellery, 1st century BC - 4th century AD by Roman, (1st-4th century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Golden Jewellery from the Roman period)

The mandrake. 15th century (miniature)
6437633 The mandrake. 15th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Mandrake. Miniature, France, XVth. Bibl)

Roses in a Pewter Vase (oil on canvas)
7088680 Roses in a Pewter Vase (oil on canvas) by Ottesen, Otto Didrik (1816-92); Private Collection; Danish, out of copyright

A hedgehog in a landscape (bodycolour on vellum)
6432327 A hedgehog in a landscape (bodycolour on vellum) by Garzoni, Giovanna (1600-70); 23.5x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Saint Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel and Antony of Padua in Glory with a view of the Prato
7076447 Saint Prosdocimus, Justina, Daniel and Antony of Padua in Glory with a view of the Prato Della Valle, Padua (oil on copper by Damini)

A Still Life of Roses, Tulips and other Flowers on a German Compote, 1869 (oil on canvas)
7088678 A Still Life of Roses, Tulips and other Flowers on a German Compote, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Robie, Jean Baptiste (1821-1910); 99.7x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Bacchante, 1894 (oil on canvas)
7078853 Bacchante, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 152.4x88.9 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Cacao, 1900 (litho)
7076548 Cacao, 1900 (litho) by Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861-1936); 74x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Fruit Still Life on a Stone Ledge (black lead, w / c and bodycolour on vellum)
7076501 Fruit Still Life on a Stone Ledge (black lead, w/c and bodycolour on vellum) by Henstenburgh, Herman (1667-1726); 34.7x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Hummingbirds (Topaza Pyra) from A Monograph of the Trochilid, 1861 ( colour litho)
7074608 Hummingbirds (Topaza Pyra) from A Monograph of the Trochilid, 1861 ( colour litho) by Gould, John (1804-81); New York Public Library, USA; English, out of copyright

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"Nature's Artistry: A Kaleidoscope of Leafy Delights" Step into the enchanting world of leaves, where each one tells a unique story. From the majestic Monkey puzzle tree with its intricate patterns (araucaria imbricata) to the delicate petals of Hortensia, these foliage wonders never cease to amaze. In Scotland, the Thistle stands tall and proud, symbolizing resilience and strength. Its prickly exterior hides a remarkable beauty that is captured in Victorian Botanical Illustrations. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in South Carolina's Charleston, Angel Oak spreads its sprawling branches adorned with vibrant green leaves that whisper tales of ancient wisdom. Venturing into woodlands brings us face-to-face with a breathtaking carpet of Bluebells. These dainty flowers dance beneath canopies formed by an array of leaves, creating a symphony of colors and textures that captivate our senses. A Group of Auriculas gathers together like old friends sharing secrets amidst their velvety foliage. Their vibrant hues add splashes of joy to any garden or floral arrangement. And let us not forget the Lilac; its fragrant blossoms are accompanied by heart-shaped leaves that exude elegance and grace. Returning to Scotland once more, we encounter another rendition of Thistle through Victorian Botanical Illustration on Plate 113 - an homage to nature's diverse creations. Nearby lies an assortment of Herbs and Spices depicted in yet another exquisite illustration from this era; reminding us how plants have long been intertwined with culinary delights. Traveling further eastward takes us to Germany's Thuringia region where Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood (Philadelphus coronary) reigns supreme as an ornamental shrub. Its lush greenery provides a stunning backdrop for clusters of beautiful white flowers that attract butterflies like those illustrated by Maria Sibylla Merian - showcasing nature's harmonious collaboration between flora and fauna.