Maroon Collection (page 7)

Picture No. 10848029
Maroon-backed Accentor (Prunella immaculata) Date:

Picture No. 10900727
Maroon Langur (Presbytis rubicunda) Date:

Maroon clownfish, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Clematis Niobe in flower
Clematis Niobe (Clematis sp.) in flower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in June

Hibiscus syriacus Oiseau Bleu syn Blue Bird

Pyrrhura melanura, maroon-tailed parakeet
Plate 30 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

Oriolus traillii, maroon oriole
Plate 74 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 2, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Osbeckia chinensis
Plate 57 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Modes et Travaux 1936
Art deco style woman in full length white coat and matchinh hat over maroon dress and matching gloves, poses by palm trees Date: 1936

USA, Washington, Sammamish. Daylily with dew drops

USA, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, Aspen. Dawn at the Maroon Bells

Bromeliad, San Jose, Costa Rica

Five colored swiss chard, grown on ranch of Russell Gordon and Jelena Kajtaz

Australia, ACT, Canberra, Senate Chamber, Parliament House, Capital Hill

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Circle Tram

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of male pipefish who caries and tends the eggs

Badlands with maroon color, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

CHIEF BILLY BOWLEGS. Bowlegs (born 1810), second from right, with his Seminole delegation and their African American interpreter, Abraham (center rear), in New York City, 1853. Contemporary engraving

BILLY BOWLEGS (c1810-c1864). Seminole chief. Billy Bowlegs at New York with four of his subordinate chiefs and their black interpreter, Abraham (center rear)

Outfits by Premet, Bernard and Jenny
Three ladies in the latest daytime outfits, standing near a sports car. On the left, a beige three-piece in crepe de chine, by Premet. In the middle, a beige outfit with red buttons, by Bernard

Female Type / Italian
A pretty Italian woman wearing a revealing jacket. Date: 1918

Snow melting in a wintery mountain landscape. Photographed in the Mount Waddington area of British Columbia, Canada

Striped Coral-root (Corallorhiza striata) flowering in dense woodland in Canada

Ferraria crispa flower growing in the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii)
Flowers of Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii). Photographed in France

Ophrys sphegodes
Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) flowers in Gargano, Italy

Spider Orchid (Ophrys biscutella) flowers, growing on the Gargano Peninsula in Italy

Carpathian butterbur (Petasites kablikianus) Extreme close-up of a single leaf

Water Avens (Geum rivale)
Flowers of Water Avens (Geum rivale)

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) flowers

Bertolonis Ophrys (Ophrys bertolonii) flowers, which is a widespread species, characteristic of lowland Italy on calcareous soils in dry meadows

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris)
Common pasque flowers (Pulsatilla vulgaris). Photographed in East Lothian, Scotland, in April

Rock Rose (Cistus)
Two flowers of Rock Rose (Cistus). Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK, in the Summer

Colmanara Wild Cat orchid flowers. This orchid is a complex hybrid formed by the crossing of three different genera of orchids (Miltonia, Odontoglossum and Oncidium)

Epipactis atrorubens orchid
Dark red helleborine (Epipactis atrorubens) orchid flowers. Photographed in June

Jaguar Mk 2 3. 8
Jaguar Mk 2 3.8

2008 Peugeot 207

1957 Jaguar XK 140

1984 Austin Montego

1952 Bentley R type standard saloon

2002 Ford Ka

1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth

Whipples penstemon (Penstemon whippleanus), Gunnison National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Lucien Lelong / Dresses
Two elegant evening dresses designed by Lucien Lelong. Left is white satin with maroon tulle sleeves. Right is in Moroccan blue with gathering at the hips

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 5000 METRE
Gaston Rieff (Belgium) sets the 5000 metre record

MENs JACKETS FOR 1951
French male style for Spring- Summer 1951: trousers with a sharp crease & either a mustard yellow D-B jacket with long lapels or a maroon S-B jacket with rounded front borders

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"Captivating Maroon: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the world of maroon, a color that holds within it stories of elegance, power, and natural wonders. From the sleek Jaguar Mk 2 British car to the enchanting landscapes of Indonesia's Raja Ampat, maroon takes us on a captivating journey. Picture yourself cruising through Papua's lush forests in a Bentley Arnage Red Label 1999, its deep red-maroon hue reflecting your sense of style and sophistication. As you explore further, you stumble upon a vintage 1968 Porsche 912 painted in the same striking shade – an automotive masterpiece from another era. But maroon is not limited to man-made creations; nature also embraces this alluring color. Dive beneath the waves off Raja Ampat and witness the mesmerizing sight of sweetlip fish gracefully swimming over sea fans adorned with hints of maroon. It's as if they are dancing amidst an underwater symphony. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter iconic symbols associated with maroon. The original logo of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) proudly displays this rich hue - a testament to its timeless appeal and association with quality storytelling. In gardens around the world, flowers like Iris Bruno stand tall in their majestic shades of maroon. Their velvety petals capture our attention while reminding us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. Meanwhile, Cypripedium calceolus blooms delicately alongside Wayside and Woodland Blossoms on book covers – showcasing how literature celebrates nature's diverse palette. Traveling across continents brings us to Mantova/Mantua in Italy where lotus flowers burst forth in full bloom - their vibrant maroons contrasting against serene waters. This breathtaking display serves as a reminder that nature is both delicate and resilient simultaneously. Finally, we come back to everyday life with glimpses of modernity intertwined with tradition.