Minima Collection

Haworthia minor or Tulista minima (Least pearl aloe, Aloe margaritifera minima). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The

Yellow star of bethlehem, Gagea lutea Ker. and little Gagea, Gagea minima Dum
5856139 Yellow star of bethlehem, Gagea lutea Ker. and little Gagea, Gagea minima Dum.; (add.info.: Yellow star of bethlehem, Gagea lutea Ker. and Gagea minima Dum)

The black door
Markus Auerbach

Minima | One
Hamza Majeed Khan

Swines succory, Arnoseris minima (Hyoseris minima). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

European goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Gurnard, needlefish, cowfish, herring and porcupinefish
Gurnard, Chelidonichthys species 1, needlefish, Belone belone 2, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 3, herring, Clupea harengus 4, and few-spined porcupinefish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 5

Gagea minima. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Chinese dwarf sparrows and vervain hummingbird
Chinese dwarf sparrows 1, 2, 3 and vervain hummingbird, Mellisuga minima 4, on a tea bush, Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Curtis British Entomology Plate 768
Diptera: Hydrotaea ciliata = Hydrotaea diabolus [Plant: Anagallis minima (Chaffweed)] Date: 1824-39

Passeres, Humming-Birds, Crows (colour litho)
6016760 Passeres, Humming-Birds, Crows (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Humming-Birds, Crows)

Jacquins least coronilla, Coronilla minima.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

CHAMELEON - on human finger, to show scale. (Brookesia minima ). Madagascar

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Polyommatus Euphemus, Polyommatus Cyllarus, Polyommatus Minima, Polyommatus Argiolus, Polyommatus Damon, Polyommatus Corydon, Polyommatus Bellargus, Polyommatus Icarus

John Gould and H. C. Richter (British (?), active 1841 active c
John Gould and H.C. Richter (British (?), active 1841 active c. 1881 ), Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail), colored lithograph

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CHAMELEON - on human finger, to show scale. (Brookesia minima ) Date:

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Dwarf Chameleon / Pygmy Leaf Chameleon (Brookesia minima) Date:

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Dwarf Chameleon / Pygmy Leaf Chameleon (Brookesia minima) Date:

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Least Snowbell - in limestone turf (Soldanella minima) Date:

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Grey-cheeked Thrush (Hylocichla minima) Date:

Varia Opera Mathematica by Pierre Fermat C015 / 5603
Varia Opera Mathematica. This work, by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat (1601-1665), was published posthumously in 1679

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"Discover the world of minima, where beauty comes in small packages. From the delicate Haworthia minor to the charming Tulista minima, these miniature succulents add a touch of elegance to any space. In nature's gallery, Jacquins least coronilla and Coronilla minima showcase their petite blooms with grace. Ever wondered about size comparison? Look no further than the CHAMELEON perched on a human finger, illustrating just how tiny these creatures can be. Swines succory and Arnoseris minima bring bursts of yellow hues while European goldenrod stands tall with its vibrant golden flowers. The underwater realm is not exempt from this theme as Gurnard, needlefish, cowfish, herring and porcupinefish prove that even in the depths, small wonders exist. Meanwhile, Chinese dwarf sparrows flit around alongside vervain hummingbirds - two avian species that embody daintiness. For entomology enthusiasts, Curtis British Entomology Plate 768 offers an intricate glimpse into the world of insects. Passeres flutter by like colourful jewels while Humming-Birds enchant with their iridescent feathers. Crows make an appearance too - dark yet majestic against a vivid backdrop. Behind The black door lies an illustration featuring Lycaenidae butterflies; their fragile wings painted with exquisite patterns. These captivating creatures remind us that true beauty often hides within simplicity. "