Leaves Collection (#9)

Maple leaves in autumn, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Fresh spring foliage in mist shrouded beech forest, Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Canal of water lily, Satla, Barisal, Bangladesh

Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi at sunrise, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Spain, Andalusia, Seville, Sunflower fields

Sumatran orangutan sitting on a log in Gunung Leuser National Park, Northern Sumatra

Kiyomizu-dera temple, Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Kansai region, Japan

Still Life with Fruit, 1664. Creator: Willem van Aelst
Still Life with Fruit, 1664.

[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885.

Akeake, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Akeake, c.1885.

Pachystegia insignis, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Pachystegia insignis, c.1885.

[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885.

Olearia angustifolia: mutton bird scrub, Teteaweka; Olearia frufuracea: Akipirau, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Olearia angustifolia: mutton bird scrub, Teteaweka; Olearia frufuracea: Akipirau, c.1885.

[Rubus australis; R.australis - globra; R.parva; Geum urbanum; Acaena sanguisorboe], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
[Rubus australis; R.australis - globra; R.parva; Geum urbanum; Acaena sanguisorboe], c.1885.

Puawananga - Clematis indivisa, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Puawananga - Clematis indivisa, c.1885.

Study Of A Burdock, c1810-14 or c1828. Creator: John Constable
Study Of A Burdock, c1810-14 or c1828. Constable rarely painted studies of individual plants, which makes this sketch of a humble burdock quite unusual.

Decanter And Stopper, c1850-75. Creator: Unknown
Decanter And Stopper, c1850-75.

Porto [Puerto] Rico -- Raising tobacco under Cheese Cloth, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Porto [Puerto] Rico -- Raising tobacco under Cheese Cloth, between c1915 and c1920.

The Creek, 1863. Creator: Charles Francois Daubigny
The Creek, 1863.

Cameo Vase, c1900-1915. Creator: Emile Gallé
Cameo Vase, c1900-1915.

Bacchante, 1785. Creator: Elisabeth Louise Vigee-LeBrun
Bacchante, 1785. Crowned with a wreath of grapes and vines, this smiling woman with flushed cheeks represents a bacchante--a follower of the wine god Bacchus.

"Grape Gathering near Naples", by A. De Curzon, in the Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1864. Engraving of a painting

"Forest Leaves", by S. Anderson, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1864. Creator: W. L
"Forest Leaves", by S. Anderson, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1864. Engraving of a painting

The Turner Gold Medal, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Turner Gold Medal, 1864. 'This medal...is interesting as part of the munificent public bequest of the great painter whose name

Jacob Leaves Laban, Before Christ 1739 Years, Genesis XXXI (engraving)
8658644 Jacob Leaves Laban, Before Christ 1739 Years, Genesis XXXI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Leaves Laban, Before Christ 1739 Years)

Lost an individual, tangible and real (colour litho)
8656740 Lost an individual, tangible and real (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost)

Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital
7332789 Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital.; Catedral de Vic, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Catedral, Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024

A Juniper plant
5321275 A Juniper plant; (add.info.: Botanical drawing of a Juniper plant: The juice of young leaves and berries taken in vine was recommended against snake bite and Plague)

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass)
MMM5475067 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for 10-degree latitude. Brass instrument, c.1800-1843 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany)

Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau
5856536 Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of plum varieties)

Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche, cerise hative, bigarreau hatif, etc
5856534 Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche, cerise hative, bigarreau hatif, etc.; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, segments and leaves of Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche)

Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica
5856235 Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica)

Water arum, Calla palustris
5856350 Water arum, Calla palustris; (add.info.: White water arum (marsh bastard arum, dragon lily), Calla palustris, White flower shown cut above two large, flat, heart-shaped, dark-green leaves

Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper
5855624 Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper; (add.info.: Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper, Piper futo-kadzura Sieb. Colour-printed woodblock engraving by Kan'en Iwasaki from "Honzo Zufu)

Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus
5855620 Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus; (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus)

Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq
5855610 Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.; (add.info.: Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq. (Ginger, Zingiberacea) Hanameuga

Inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855603 Inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Several large dark green leaves and three thick stems of the inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou)

Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855601 Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium)

Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea
5855040 Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea; (add.info.: Yellow flowers, leaves, fruit, chestnut of the Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea)

Rose-flowering locust tree, Robinia viscosa
5855026 Rose-flowering locust tree, Robinia viscosa; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the Rose-flowering or clammy locust tree, Robinia viscosa)

Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica
5856596 Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica; (add.info.: Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica)

Fennel plant with flower, leaves, root, Foeniculum vulgare
5856573 Fennel plant with flower, leaves, root, Foeniculum vulgare; (add.info.: Fennel plant with flower, leaves, root, Foeniculum vulgare)

Vanilla orchid, bean, flower, leaves, Epidendron vanilla, Vanilla planifolia
5856570 Vanilla orchid, bean, flower, leaves, Epidendron vanilla, Vanilla planifolia; (add.info.: Vanilla orchid, bean, flower, leaves, Epidendron vanilla, Vanilla planifolia)

Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum
5856358 Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum; (add.info.: Persian or florist's cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, pink and white flowers and purple underside leaves)

Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata
5856234 Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata; (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473341 Diptych sundial (closed) for Latitude 48. Ivory instrument 1619, by Lienhart Miller (?), 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905
5306250 Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905
5306249 Title page of a French. general treatise on Viticulture (Cultivation of Grapes for wine) 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Nature's Palette: Leaves in all their Splendor" As the autumn breeze gently rustles through the trees, five Cavalier King Charles Spaniels find solace amidst a colorful carpet of leaves. Their black-and-tan, tricolour, blenheim and ruby coated fur blends harmoniously with nature's vibrant hues. In a picturesque garden adorned with Hortensia blooms, leaves gracefully sway to the rhythm of life. Each leaf tells a story - from its journey on Concorde taking off in 1976 to witnessing bluebells blooming in woodland. A group of Auriculas basks under the warm sunlight, their delicate petals mirroring the intricate patterns found on Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines. The lilac fragrance fills the air as these resilient leaves stand tall against time. Yet not all tales are serene; remnants of fallen comrades lie scattered like Plate 113 after battle. Memories linger for the valiant 17th Lancers near Modderfontein – their sacrifice etched into every leaf that remains. Amidst bustling city streets, a lady stands outside Gucci Shop surrounded by luxury and opulence. But even here, she finds solace in nature's simple beauty - Countryside Flowers and Butterflies dancing around her like an enchanting symphony. And as we marvel at butterfly illustrations by Maria Sibylla Merian, we realize that they can more than just foliage; they are vessels of life and transformation. They remind us to embrace change and cherish each fleeting moment. So next time you encounter leaves fluttering delicately or crunching beneath your feet, take a moment to appreciate their silent poetry – for within them lies an entire world waiting to be discovered.