Leaf Collection (page 7)

Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Polypodiaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1812-1837
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XL, Plate 30 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Polypodiaceae

Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris)

German Iris - Iris florentina (Iris germanica) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera) from the East Indies, Asia, drawing, 1600-1625
Herbal, 17th century. A History of East Indian Trees and Plants, and of their Medicinal Properties, 1600-1625. Plate: palm trees, coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) from the East Indies, Asia. Drawing

Different stages of a common horse-chestnut tree
Botany: Aesculus hippocastanum. Art work

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree C016 / 3345
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree. Artwork of a common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree (left), with close-ups showing the leaves, flowers (white) and berries (red)

Piper methysticum, kava
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper inebrians

Vietnamese man entering tunnel, Chu Chi tunnels, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

First published photograph, William Fox-Talbot facsimile of a photogenic drawing showing fern leaves. Date: 1839

Alstroemeria flowers in ice

Hazelnut tree, Corylus avellana. 1776 (engraving)
7234003 Hazelnut tree, Corylus avellana. 1776 (engraving) by Muller, Johann Sebastien (1715-c.1785); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hazelnut tree, Corylus avellana)

Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border)
1195373 Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border) by Sangorski, Alberto (1862-1932); 13x9.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986327 Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Strenzl, Ignaz (fl.1828) (after); 45.8x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orange Fruit; Citrus Aurantium)

Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving)
985712 Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bauer, Ferdinand (1760-1826) (after); 47.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris Germanica. From Flora Graeca)

Nijinskys Faun Costume in L Apres Midi d un Faune
CHT171825 Nijinskys Faun Costume in L Apres Midi d un Faune by Claude Debussy (1862-1918) from the front cover of the programme for the 7th season of the Ballets Russes, 1912 (colour litho) by Bakst

Water Lily in Sunlight, ca. 1883. Creator: John La Farge
Water Lily in Sunlight, ca. 1883

Cep (Boletus edulis), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Yellow larches color the villages of Selva of Cadore and Saint Lucia hill in autumn. Dolomites. Veneto. Italy. Europe

Sunflower, Southernwood, Mugwort, Wormwood, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Sunflower, Southernwood, Mugwort, Wormwood, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Boy and Rabbit, 1814, (c1915). Artist: Henry Raeburn
Boy and Rabbit, 1814, (c1915). The painting is held by the Royal Academy of Arts, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Village in Autumn, c1915. Artist: Henri Eugene Le Sidaner
The Village in Autumn, c1915. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea

Burbage Brook, autumn sunrise, golden leaves and waterfall, Padley Gorge, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Flowers and foliage on an assortment of Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

White lilies and dragonfly on a Christmas card
White lilies and a dragonfly on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas arrangement of holly, flowers and bell
Christmas arrangement of holly and flowers with a bell hanging above, all dusted with white powder

USA, New Hampshire, White Mountains, Fall reflections on Russell Pond
USA, New Hampshire, White Mountains, Fall reflection on Russell Pond

New Zealand, South Island, West Coast, native bush
Native bush, trees, ferns, bushes, green and dripping with moisture even in winter, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

(Nephelium litchi Cambess) lichi, lichee, laichi, leechee or lychee
Illustration of a (Nephelium litchi Cambess) lichi, lichee, laichi, leechee or lychee

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
Parsnip, vintage engraved illustration

Olive Tree Branch with Fruits
illustration of a Olive Tree Branch with Fruits

Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut, conker tree)
Illustration of a Aesculus hippocastanum (horse-chestnut, conker tree)

Illustration, Borago officinalis, Borage, blue star-like flowers with large elongaged leaves

Illustration of a herbivorous diplodocus dinosaur feeding on leaves

Illustration of Primula veris (Cowslip), with yellow flowers and green leaves

Illustration of Cypripedium calceolus (Ladys Slipper), yellow and deep red orchid on tall stem with

Illustration of green leaves and bare branches of Salix alba (Weeping Willow) tree

Bamberg, old city hall and river at night
Old city hall (Altes rathaus) in Bamberg (Bavaria) on the river Regnitz.Since 1993 the old historic centre of Bamberg is a listed Unesco world heritage site

Picture No. 11676129
Tea Plantation Gorreana tea factory harvesting of the leaves takes place when the majority of the branches have three leaves, as each of the leaves has a different age

Picture No. 11675585
Scanning Electron micrograph (SEM)showing stomata on a Yew Leaf. Date:

Cushion spurge -Euphorbia epithymoides-

Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Tropaeolum and Nasturtium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Tropaeolum and Nasturtium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

NA, USA, Washington, Olympic NP Rainforest floor
NA, USA, Washington, Olympic NP. Rainforest floor

N. A. USA, Vermont, Stowe. Autumn with steeple
N.A. USA, Vermont, Stowe. Autumn with steeple

Central America, Guatemala, Tikal giant jungle leaves
Central America, Guatemala, Tikal. giant jungle leaves

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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.