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Nymphs Collection (#20)

"Nymphs: Enchanting Beings of Myth and Nature" In the mystical blue Grotto on Capri, fishermen and mermaids share a secret rendezvous, where they can said to dwell

Background imageNymphs Collection: Common garden katydid - face of late-stage nymph

Common garden katydid - face of late-stage nymph
AUS-467 Common garden katydid - face of late-stage nymph. Australia Caedicia simplex Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageNymphs Collection: Common garden katydid - nymph with juvenile pink colouring (is green as adult)

Common garden katydid - nymph with juvenile pink colouring (is green as adult)
AUS-466 Common garden katydid - nymph with juvenile pink colouring (is green as adult). Australia Caedicia simplex Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageNymphs Collection: Pea Aphids SPH 2693 Huge swarm of greenfly, UK Acyrthosiphon pisum © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON

Pea Aphids SPH 2693 Huge swarm of greenfly, UK Acyrthosiphon pisum © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2693 Pea APHIDS / Greenfly - Huge Swarm UK Acyrthosiphon pisum Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Nymph of Common Green Shield Bug (Palomina prasina). Dorset

Nymph of Common Green Shield Bug (Palomina prasina). Dorset
ROG-13339 Nymph of Common Green Shield Bug ( Dorset, UK Palomina prasina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way)

Background imageNymphs Collection: Southern Hawker Dragonfly - emerging from nymph case

Southern Hawker Dragonfly - emerging from nymph case
USH-1276 Southern Hawker DRAGONFLY - Emerging from nymph case Aeshna cyanea Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Common Grasshopper - imago & nymph

Common Grasshopper - imago & nymph
USH-1136 Common GRASSHOPPER - Imago and nymph Omocestus viridulus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Common Shield Bug Nymph, UK

Common Shield Bug Nymph, UK
SPH-1293 Common Shield Bug / Sting bug Nymph, UK Coreus marginatus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Termites Adult & nymph

Termites Adult & nymph
PPG-901 Termites - Adult & nymph Heterotermes indicola Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Ant's Nymp Europe

Ant's Nymp Europe
PPG-1572 Ants Nymph Europe Camponotus vagus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Migratory Locust - adult & nymph Africa

Migratory Locust - adult & nymph Africa
PM-5744 Migratory Locust - adult & nymph Africa Locusta migratoria Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Cicada Full grown nymph

Cicada Full grown nymph
JLMO-2379 Cicada - Full grown nymp Cicada orni John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Cicada Subterranean nymph

Cicada Subterranean nymph
JLMO-2377 Cicada - Subterranean nymph Cicada orni John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Dragonfly Nymphs

Dragonfly Nymphs
JC-580 Dragonfly - Nymphs Aeschna sp. John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Giant Stonefly Exuviae - The cast off covering of aquatic nymphs as they emerge as terrestrial

Giant Stonefly Exuviae - The cast off covering of aquatic nymphs as they emerge as terrestrial adults - These aquatic
CAN-2352 Giant Stonefly Exuviae - The cast off covering of aquatic nymphs as they emerge as terrestrial adults Yellowstone River, Wyoming

Background imageNymphs Collection: Cicada - adult emerging from nymphal skin, shedding skin (exoskeleton) Kruger National Park

Cicada - adult emerging from nymphal skin, shedding skin (exoskeleton) Kruger National Park, South Africa
ASW-4174 CICADA - adult emerging from nymphal skin, shedding skin (exoskeleton) Kruger National Park, South Africa Oxypleura quadraticollis Alan J. S

Background imageNymphs Collection: Mountain Cockroach - female nymphs 1-2 hours old South Africa

Mountain Cockroach - female nymphs 1-2 hours old South Africa
ASW-3370 Mountain COCKROACH - female with nymphs 1-2 hours old South Africa Aptera fusca Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageNymphs Collection: Tree Nymph Butterfly - Japan's largest Butterfly

Tree Nymph Butterfly - Japan's largest Butterfly
PM-9504 Tree Nymph BUTTERFLY - Japan's largest butterfly Japan Idea leucanoe Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageNymphs Collection: Versailles / Hameau

Versailles / Hameau
LE HAMEAU the rustic hamlet where Marie Antoinette and her companions liked to play at being nymphs and shepherdesses

Background imageNymphs Collection: Marsyas and Apollo

Marsyas and Apollo
The satyr Marsyas reckons hes a better flautist than Apollo, but after he loses a contest, Apollo flays him alive : nymphs mourning him make a river with their tears

Background imageNymphs Collection: Dancers of Aphrodite

Dancers of Aphrodite
Nymphs of the cortege of Aphrodite (Venus) dance in her honour : she watches, together with her son Eros

Background imageNymphs Collection: Gossip about Fairies 40

Gossip about Fairies 40
Sometimes water nymphs and land-based fairies meet at the waters edge for a friendly frolic, which may result in mer-babies or other amphibious offpring

Background imageNymphs Collection: Gossip about Fairies 4

Gossip about Fairies 4
Fairy origins : Nymphs in classical legend tend a fallen warrior

Background imageNymphs Collection: Islamic Paradise

Islamic Paradise
Paradise, as promised to faithful Moslems, is chiefly noted for its HOURIS - a species of affable nymphs

Background imageNymphs Collection: PAN DANCES

PAN DANCES
Pan (also known as FAUNUS) pipes and dances with nymphs and satyrs

Background imageNymphs Collection: Myth / Orpheus (Gorguet)

Myth / Orpheus (Gorguet)
Orpheus in a forest, charming nymphs and fauns with the the music from his golden lyre

Background imageNymphs Collection: Water Nymph

Water Nymph
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"Nymphs: Enchanting Beings of Myth and Nature" In the mystical blue Grotto on Capri, fishermen and mermaids share a secret rendezvous, where they can said to dwell. These ethereal creatures, like Crenaia, the nymph of the Dargle, captivate our imagination with their beauty and grace. From ancient folklore to artistic masterpieces such as "The Fairies (Le Villi)" or Alfons Mucha's enchanting portrayal of an elf surrounded by iris flowers, they have been a constant source of inspiration for centuries. Step behind the scenes at Theatre de L'Abri in Paris, France, and you might catch a glimpse of these elusive beings during rehearsals. Their presence adds an otherworldly charm to every performance. One cannot forget Jacques Louis David's poignant painting "The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis, " depicting a bittersweet encounter between mortal and nymph. The emotions captured in this artwork remind us that even mythical beings can experience love and longing. It also find their place in everyday objects like Wedgwood Jasperware covered jugs or sculptures like Praxiteles' exquisite depiction of Hermes. These artifacts serve as reminders that belief in these magical creatures has transcended time. Water nymphs hold a special place in folklore across cultures - mysterious guardians of rivers, lakes, and oceans. They embody both tranquility and untamed power within their watery realms. "The Morning After Faun" or "The Birth of Venus" showcases how artists have celebrated the allure of nymph-like figures throughout history. Whether it is through dance or emerging from seashells with elegance unparalleled – they symbolize eternal beauty reborn again and again. However captivating they may be artistically depicted; not all encounters with nature spirits are idyllic. Massive swarms like pea aphids engulfing fields remind us that even the smallest creatures can possess a touch of nymph-like enchantment.