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Overgrown Collection (#6)

"Nature's Embrace: Exploring the Enchanting Overgrown Wonders Across the Globe" Journey to Hobbiton, North Island, New Zealand

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Cemetery at Bouzareah - Algiers, Algeria

Cemetery at Bouzareah - Algiers, Algeria Date: circa 1910s

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Cicero's Villa, 1760-63 (oil on canvas)

Cicero's Villa, 1760-63 (oil on canvas)
940208 Cicero's Villa, 1760-63 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: On the Strada, Nomentana (previous title)); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper)

Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper)
MAN370314 Conway Castle, 1836 (w/c, bodycolour & chalk on paper) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 37.8x47.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Conwy Castle)

Background imageOvergrown Collection: There where a few torn shrubs the place disclose, the village preachers modest mansion rose

There where a few torn shrubs the place disclose, the village preachers modest mansion rose (colour litho)
955960 There where a few torn shrubs the place disclose, the village preachers modest mansion rose (colour litho) by Hankey

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Sunk are thy bowers, in shapeless ruin all, and the long grass o'ertops the mouldering wall

Sunk are thy bowers, in shapeless ruin all, and the long grass o'ertops the mouldering wall (colour litho)
955950 Sunk are thy bowers, in shapeless ruin all, and the long grass o'ertops the mouldering wall (colour litho) by Hankey

Background imageOvergrown Collection: An old house almost hidden by sunflowers, Rodney, Miss. 1940. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott

An old house almost hidden by sunflowers, Rodney, Miss. 1940. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
An old house almost hidden by sunflowers, Rodney, Mississippi

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Square Tower Used as Inn near a River, ca. 1641. Creators: Jan van de Velde II, Claes Jansz Visscher

Square Tower Used as Inn near a River, ca. 1641. Creators: Jan van de Velde II, Claes Jansz Visscher
Square Tower Used as Inn near a River, ca. 1641

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Fountain of Venus, 1756 (oil on canvas)

Fountain of Venus, 1756 (oil on canvas)
499936 Fountain of Venus, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 246x228.5 (framed) 233x215 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Lighthearted)

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90032688

DDE-90032688
Italy, Como Province, Bellagio. Leafy house. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90032011

DDE-90032011
Ireland, County Mayo. Abandoned Mill Date: 30/08/2007

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90025710

DDE-90025710
Cambodia, Angkor Wat. Tree grows over ruins of Beng Melea Temple. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90025709

DDE-90025709
Cambodia, Angkor Wat. Tree grows over ruins of Beng Melea Temple. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90025704

DDE-90025704
Cambodia, Angkor Wat. Tree grows over ruins of Beng Melea Temple. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90025536

DDE-90025536
Ko Phi Phi Island on Andaman Sea, Krabi province, Thailand Date: 09/02/2006

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90023631

DDE-90023631
Abandoned wooden rowing boat, Southern Atlantic Islands, South Georgia Island Date: 12/08/2006

Background imageOvergrown Collection: DDE-90023630

DDE-90023630
Abandoned wooden boats on sea shore, Southern Atlantic Islands, South Georgia Island Date: 12/08/2006

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Departure of the Ship, ca. 1770. Creator: Anne Philiberte Coulet

Departure of the Ship, ca. 1770. Creator: Anne Philiberte Coulet
Departure of the Ship, ca. 1770

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Turkish Traders, ca. 1762. Creator: Elisabeth Cousinet Lempereur

Turkish Traders, ca. 1762. Creator: Elisabeth Cousinet Lempereur
Turkish Traders, ca. 1762

Background imageOvergrown Collection: View of the Surroundings of the Port of Toulon, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Giavaranni

View of the Surroundings of the Port of Toulon, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Giavaranni
View of the Surroundings of the Port of Toulon, ca. 1750-1800

Background imageOvergrown Collection: A sharecroppers field, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans

A sharecroppers field, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
A sharecroppers field, Hale County, Alabama

Background imageOvergrown Collection: View of the Tope or Temple of Dhameh, near Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of the Tope or Temple of Dhameh, near Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Tope or Temple of Dhameh, near Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageOvergrown Collection: View in the Gardens of the Moguls Palace, Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View in the Gardens of the Moguls Palace, Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View in the Gardens of the Moguls Palace, Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Ruined Temple of Chillambaram, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Ruined Temple of Chillambaram, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Ruined Temple of Chillambaram, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Path of Solitude. Creator: Joshua Johnston

Path of Solitude. Creator: Joshua Johnston
Path of Solitude

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Gently Used. Creator: Joshua Johnston

Gently Used. Creator: Joshua Johnston
Gently Used

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Peach Blossoms, Villiers-le-Bel, 1887-89 (oil on canvas)

Peach Blossoms, Villiers-le-Bel, 1887-89 (oil on canvas)
3614145 Peach Blossoms, Villiers-le-Bel, 1887-89 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 54.6x46 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Landscape, with Abraham and Isaac, before 1667 (oil on copper)

Landscape, with Abraham and Isaac, before 1667 (oil on copper)
5938263 Landscape, with Abraham and Isaac, before 1667 (oil on copper) by Poelenburgh, Cornelis van (1586-1667); 19.0x23.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageOvergrown Collection: The Forth: Lake of Menteith from Inchmahome Priory, c. 1880 (etching)

The Forth: Lake of Menteith from Inchmahome Priory, c. 1880 (etching)
6200188 The Forth: Lake of Menteith from Inchmahome Priory, c.1880 (etching) by Slocombe, Edward (1850-1915); 23.3x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Lilac time, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)

Lilac time, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)
650553 Lilac time, c.1884 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 39.2x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lilac time. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935). Oil on canvas, c. 1884

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Raglan Castle, 1800-50 (oil on canvas)

Raglan Castle, 1800-50 (oil on canvas)
3963835 Raglan Castle, 1800-50 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 36.5x46.3 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; © Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageOvergrown Collection: The palace of sleep

The palace of sleep, a scene from the fairy realm. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Christ Church College, Meadow Building, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Christ Church College, Meadow Building, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Treasons Gate and ramparts, Trancoso Castle, Serra da Estrela, Centro, Portugal, Europe

Treasons Gate and ramparts, Trancoso Castle, Serra da Estrela, Centro, Portugal, Europe

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Treasons Gate and ramparts at twilight, Trancoso Castle, Serra da Estrela, Centro, Portugal, Europe

Treasons Gate and ramparts at twilight, Trancoso Castle, Serra da Estrela, Centro, Portugal, Europe

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Nordiska Museet (Nordic Museum), detailed view, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Scandinavia

Nordiska Museet (Nordic Museum), detailed view, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Ruins of a Temple with a Sibyl, c. 1719 (oil on canvas)

Ruins of a Temple with a Sibyl, c. 1719 (oil on canvas)
450144 Ruins of a Temple with a Sibyl, c.1719 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 86x70 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Summers day, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Summers day, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR390590 Summers day, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 53x83 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageOvergrown Collection: The Church Yard at Bratebakken, 1909 (oil on canvas)

The Church Yard at Bratebakken, 1909 (oil on canvas)
2973087 The Church Yard at Bratebakken, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 88x109 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Interior of Conway Castle, 1845. Creator: Elizabeth Murray

Interior of Conway Castle, 1845. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Interior of Conway Castle, 1845

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Ruin of an Amphitheatre at Pouzzoles (Kingdom of Naples), plate 9 from Oeuvres de A

Ruin of an Amphitheatre at Pouzzoles (Kingdom of Naples), plate 9 from Oeuvres de A. Calame, 1851

Background imageOvergrown Collection: The Entrance to Chepstow Castle, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby

The Entrance to Chepstow Castle, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby
The Entrance to Chepstow Castle, 1776

Background imageOvergrown Collection: West Front of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales

West Front of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales
Tintern Abbey, in Monmouthshire, Wales, was founded in 1131 beside the River Wye - the boundary between Wales and England

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Home from Sea, 1856-1863. Creator: Arthur Hughes

Home from Sea, 1856-1863. Creator: Arthur Hughes
Home from Sea, 1856-1863. This work was originally exhibited as The Mothers Grave : a boy in sailors uniform weeps over the grave of his mother who has died while he was at sea

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Inside the Colosseum, c. 1823. Creator: Franz Ludwig Catel

Inside the Colosseum, c. 1823. Creator: Franz Ludwig Catel
Inside the Colosseum, c. 1823. [Ancient Roman amphiteatre in Rome]

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Doorway, c. 1936. Creator: Jerome Hoxie

Doorway, c. 1936. Creator: Jerome Hoxie
Doorway, c. 1936

Background imageOvergrown Collection: Roman ruins with the horse tamers (Dioscuri) on the Quirinal Hill, 1730-60

Roman ruins with the horse tamers (Dioscuri) on the Quirinal Hill, 1730-60. Sculptures of Castor and Pollux in Rome. Plate 36 from: Discorsi Sopra L Antichita di Roma, a work on Roman antiquities

Background imageOvergrown Collection: View of a large structure, remains of the Tomb of the Metelli on the Appian Way

View of a large structure, remains of the Tomb of the Metelli on the Appian Way about five miles from Porta S. Sebastiano, in the village of S. Maria Nuova... 1756-57

Background imageOvergrown Collection: View of the fountainhead and the Grotto of Egiria outside the Porta Capena, 1760-78

View of the fountainhead and the Grotto of Egiria outside the Porta Capena, 1760-78. [Veduta della fonte e delle Spelonche d Egeria fuor della porta Capena or di S. Sebastiano]




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"Nature's Embrace: Exploring the Enchanting Overgrown Wonders Across the Globe" Journey to Hobbiton, North Island, New Zealand, where whimsical Hobbit Houses stand amidst lush overgrowth, transporting visitors to a magical realm. Step through the front door of a Hobbit House in Hobbiton and be greeted by nature's embrace as vines and foliage intertwine with architectural charm. A captivating folly in Roundhay Park, England showcases an albumen print capturing the beauty of an overgrown wonder that sparks curiosity and imagination. Venture into Wistmans Wood on Dartmoor, Devon, England - an ancient oak woodland where time seems suspended amidst gnarled branches and moss-covered stones. The Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii invites adventurers to witness nature's untamed splendor as towering cliffs become adorned with vibrant greenery and cascading waterfalls. Ta Prohm temple in Angkor Wat Cambodia reveals a mesmerizing sight as colossal tree roots entwine with ancient ruins creating a harmonious blend of man-made structures and natural growth. At Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, United Kingdom stands The Copper Horse surrounded by sprawling meadows where wildflowers dance alongside majestic trees that have stood for centuries. Discover Gruyeres Castle overlooking the charming town of Gruyeres in Switzerland; here history merges seamlessly with nature's bounty creating an idyllic scene straight out of a fairytale book. Falkau waterfalls cascade down autumnal hues within Germany's Black Forest region; here vibrant foliage frames rushing waters forming a picturesque symphony between seasons. Witness the spiritual connection between stone Buddha heads and fig tree roots at Wat Mahatat within Ayutthaya Historical Park in Thailand; this UNESCO World Heritage Site captivates hearts with its ethereal allure.