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Pincushion Collection (#2)

"Discover the vibrant beauty of South Africa's Cape flora with the striking Red pincushion protea and its heart-shaped petals, a true gem of the Cape Floral Kingdom

Background imagePincushion Collection: The 7 legged racer (print)

The 7 legged racer (print)
613792 The 7 legged racer (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The 7 legged racer.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imagePincushion Collection: Indian tailoring (chromolitho)

Indian tailoring (chromolitho)
2782762 Indian tailoring (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian tailoring. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imagePincushion Collection: The Lesson, 1865 (oil on canvas)

The Lesson, 1865 (oil on canvas)
Ma447048 The Lesson, 1865 (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 24 x 18.75 inches cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imagePincushion Collection: Girl with Racket and Shuttlecock

Girl with Racket and Shuttlecock
PWI89752 Girl with Racket and Shuttlecock by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imagePincushion Collection: Sport on the upper reaches of the River Niger (litho)

Sport on the upper reaches of the River Niger (litho)
1036813 Sport on the upper reaches of the River Niger (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport on the upper reaches of the River Niger)

Background imagePincushion Collection: Pincushion plant (Leucospermum sp. ), X-ray

Pincushion plant (Leucospermum sp. ), X-ray
Pincushion plant (Leucospermum sp.), X-ray

Background imagePincushion Collection: Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) with three tiny (1mm) Thrips (Order Thysanoptera

Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) with three tiny (1mm) Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) on a petal, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Background imagePincushion Collection: RF - Chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) male resting on Small scabious

RF - Chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) male resting on Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria). Somerset, England, UK. July 2019

Background imagePincushion Collection: Black Swallowtail butterfly on Pincushion perennial flower. Sammamish, Washington State

Black Swallowtail butterfly on Pincushion perennial flower. Sammamish, Washington State

Background imagePincushion Collection: Pincushion flower

Pincushion flower

Background imagePincushion Collection: PINCUSHION & DOLL ETC PINCUSHION & DOLL ETC

PINCUSHION & DOLL ETC PINCUSHION & DOLL ETC
This pincushion (left) and doll (right) and fruit basket (centre right) are all made from paper. The floral centrepiece is made of tin and the lady blotter from paper. Date: 1930s

Background imagePincushion Collection: Protea Nodding pincushion, Leucospermum cordifolium Yellow Bird Protea

Protea <ETH>Nodding pincushion, Leucospermum cordifolium Yellow Bird Protea
Protea, Nodding pincushion, Leucospermum cordifolium Yellow Bird, close up showing intricate pattern

Background imagePincushion Collection: The Beaver kept looking the opposite way pub. 1876. Creator: Henry Holiday (1839 - 1927)

The Beaver kept looking the opposite way pub. 1876. Creator: Henry Holiday (1839 - 1927)
The Beaver kept looking the opposite way from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1876 (b/w engraving)

Background imagePincushion Collection: Flowers, Protea, Leucospermum Nutan Jelena

Flowers, Protea, Leucospermum Nutan Jelena

Background imagePincushion Collection: Hawaii, Maui, Extreme Close-Up Yellow Pin Cushion Protea Detail Of Plant Blossoms

Hawaii, Maui, Extreme Close-Up Yellow Pin Cushion Protea Detail Of Plant Blossoms

Background imagePincushion Collection: Close-Up Top View Red Pin Cushion Protea Blossoms Or Leucospermum, Texture Detail

Close-Up Top View Red Pin Cushion Protea Blossoms Or Leucospermum, Texture Detail

Background imagePincushion Collection: Close-Up Top View Red Pin Cushion Protea Blossom Or Leucospermum, Texture Detail

Close-Up Top View Red Pin Cushion Protea Blossom Or Leucospermum, Texture Detail

Background imagePincushion Collection: Hawaii, Upcountry Maui, Orange Pin Cushion Protea Blossoms On Bush

Hawaii, Upcountry Maui, Orange Pin Cushion Protea Blossoms On Bush

Background imagePincushion Collection: Hawaii, Upcountry Maui, Close-Up Of Orange Pin Cushion Protea

Hawaii, Upcountry Maui, Close-Up Of Orange Pin Cushion Protea

Background imagePincushion Collection: Hawaii, Upcountry Maui, Extreme Close-Up Of Red Pin Cushion Protea

Hawaii, Upcountry Maui, Extreme Close-Up Of Red Pin Cushion Protea

Background imagePincushion Collection: Pincushion (Scabiosa) Protea Flower; Kula, Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Pincushion (Scabiosa) Protea Flower; Kula, Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imagePincushion Collection: Pincushion Tropical Flower; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Pincushion Tropical Flower; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imagePincushion Collection: South Africa, Cape Town. Yellow protea flowers, aka pincushion flowers

South Africa, Cape Town. Yellow protea flowers, aka pincushion flowers
South Africa, Cape Town. Yellow Protea flowers, aka pincushion flowers

Background imagePincushion Collection: South Africa, Cape Town. Protea flowers, aka pincushion flowers

South Africa, Cape Town. Protea flowers, aka pincushion flowers

Background imagePincushion Collection: The Bouquet of Margueritas, 1866 (pastel on paper)

The Bouquet of Margueritas, 1866 (pastel on paper)
XIR82311 The Bouquet of Margueritas, 1866 (pastel on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 70.3x83 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePincushion Collection: Dido in Despair, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (hand-coloured engraving)

Dido in Despair, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (hand-coloured engraving)
XCF407386 Dido in Despair, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePincushion Collection: Stand For. Reel-Winders and Pincushion, Needlework, 19th Century Embroidery

Stand For. Reel-Winders and Pincushion, Needlework, 19th Century Embroidery

Background imagePincushion Collection: Picture No. 10767271

Picture No. 10767271
DIVER - children snorkeling holding a Pincushion Starfish Date:

Background imagePincushion Collection: Picture No. 10760940

Picture No. 10760940
Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria standleyi) Date:

Background imagePincushion Collection: Picture No. 10922193

Picture No. 10922193
Rocket Pincushion. Cederberg Mountains, South Africa. (Leucospermum reflexum). Date:

Background imagePincushion Collection: Picture No. 10922191

Picture No. 10922191
Yellow Rocket Pincushion. Cape area, South Africa. (Leucospermum reflexum var. luteu). Date:

Background imagePincushion Collection: Picture No. 10899481

Picture No. 10899481
Robin's Pincushion / Bedeguar Gall (Diplolepis rosae) Date:

Background imagePincushion Collection: Cape sugarbird on a flower C016 / 4795

Cape sugarbird on a flower C016 / 4795
Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) perching on a pincushion flower (Leucospermum sp.). This small bird has a long, narrow bill, which is used to feed on nectar from flowers

Background imagePincushion Collection: Pincushion bush - Cape town - South Africa

Pincushion bush - Cape town - South Africa
ROG-13734 Pincushion bush Cape Town, South Africa Leucospermum cordifolium Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePincushion Collection: Oudtshoorn Pincushion - on Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

Oudtshoorn Pincushion - on Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
ROG-13032 Oudtshoorn Pincushion Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa Leucospermum erubescens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePincushion Collection: White-trailing Pincushion - February Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

White-trailing Pincushion - February Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
DAD-1735 White-trailing Pincushion - February Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Afric Leucospermum pedunculatum David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imagePincushion Collection: Fishhook Pincushion Cactus - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA

Fishhook Pincushion Cactus - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA
CAN-3136 Fishhook Pincushion Cactus Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA Mammillaria grahamii microcarpa John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePincushion Collection: Gall Wasp / Robins Pincusion

Gall Wasp / Robins Pincusion
PPG-140 Gall Wasp / Robins Pincushion Diplolepis rosae Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way




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"Discover the vibrant beauty of South Africa's Cape flora with the striking Red pincushion protea and its heart-shaped petals, a true gem of the Cape Floral Kingdom. " "Delve into nature's color palette with the Brunonia australis, also known as the blue pincushion, adding a touch of ethereal elegance to any garden. " "Step right up and witness The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack at Ripley's - where even they can't escape love's painful sting. " "As spring blossoms in San Francisco, let your imagination run wild with abstract interpretations of pincushions dotting the cityscape. " "Dive into an enchanting world of pins and needles with Pin Cushion 02 - an artistic exploration that captures both beauty and pain. " "Explore the diverse varieties of Desert Cacti found across the USA, each one showcasing unique adaptations to thrive in harsh conditions. " "Travel back in time through Marcus Clark & Co Advertisement featuring vintage pin cushions - a nostalgic glimpse into fashion history. " "Witness nature's resilience as these delicate flowers open towards the light, reminding us to always seek brightness amidst life's challenges. " "The Meadow Brown Butterfly finds solace in Scabious flower nectar, gracefully fluttering from petal to petal in North Downs' picturesque meadows. " "A bumblebee diligently searches for pollen nectar amidst vibrant blue pincushions – a delightful scene that showcases nature’s intricate dance.