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Poppies Collection (#11)

In the heart of London, as dusk settles over the Tower of London, a breathtaking sight emerges

Background imagePoppies Collection: the happy ones

the happy ones
Hilda van der Lee

Background imagePoppies Collection: Fire

Fire
Hilda van der Lee

Background imagePoppies Collection: Le collier de flare

Le collier de flare
Fabien BRAVIN

Background imagePoppies Collection: summers atmosphere

summers atmosphere
Hilda van der Lee

Background imagePoppies Collection: Ardente

Ardente
Fabien BRAVIN

Background imagePoppies Collection: Radiant poppy

Radiant poppy
Hilda van der Lee

Background imagePoppies Collection: 7380643

7380643

Background imagePoppies Collection: Franklin Roosevelt receives First Buddy Poppy, White House, Washington DC, USA, 1938 (b/w photo)

Franklin Roosevelt receives First Buddy Poppy, White House, Washington DC, USA, 1938 (b/w photo)
5974465 Franklin Roosevelt receives First Buddy Poppy, White House, Washington DC, USA, 1938 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S)

Background imagePoppies Collection: Vase of Flowers, 1935 (oil on canvas)

Vase of Flowers, 1935 (oil on canvas)
NUL118381 Vase of Flowers, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 53.5x65 cm; Private Collection

Background imagePoppies Collection: Cromer, Norfolk - View toward Town, Church and Pier

Cromer, Norfolk - View toward Town, Church and Pier by J.C.T. Willis

Background imagePoppies Collection: Children - August. Summer, poppies - Seasons series

Children - August. Summer, poppies - Seasons series (one of 12) by Flora White

Background imagePoppies Collection: Poppies and Irises in a Cottage Garden - Gardens

Poppies and Irises in a Cottage Garden - Gardens by Edith A. Andrews

Background imagePoppies Collection: Poppies Scabious and Meadowsweet Flowers in vase

Poppies Scabious and Meadowsweet Flowers in vase
Poppies, Scabious, and, Meadowsweet, Flowers, in, vase, Flower, arrangement, Watercolour, painting, Annie, Pressland, 12021722

Background imagePoppies Collection: Sundial with ornamental poppies

Sundial with ornamental poppies
Sundial with ornimental poppies'. Garden with path, sundial and flower borders. Artwork by Annie L. Pressland

Background imagePoppies Collection: Champ d'avoine et de coquelicots, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Champ d'avoine et de coquelicots, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7345147 Champ d'avoine et de coquelicots, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 65 x 92.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imagePoppies Collection: USA, Washington State, Palouse. Spring Poppies and Backcountry road through wheat field

USA, Washington State, Palouse. Spring Poppies and Backcountry road through wheat field and clouds Date: 10-06-2020

Background imagePoppies Collection: USA, Washington State, Spring Fire Poppies close up Date: 11-06-2020

USA, Washington State, Spring Fire Poppies close up Date: 11-06-2020

Background imagePoppies Collection: USA, Washington State, Spring Fire Poppies Date: 11-06-2020

USA, Washington State, Spring Fire Poppies Date: 11-06-2020

Background imagePoppies Collection: USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Poppies gone to seed. Date: 11-08-2021

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Poppies gone to seed. Date: 11-08-2021

Background imagePoppies Collection: Castroville, Texas, USA. Poppies and historic buildings in the Texas Hill Country. Date: 12-04-2021

Castroville, Texas, USA. Poppies and historic buildings in the Texas Hill Country. Date: 12-04-2021

Background imagePoppies Collection: Castroville, Texas, USA. Old milk jug in poppies in the Texas Hill Country. Date: 12-04-2021

Castroville, Texas, USA. Old milk jug in poppies in the Texas Hill Country. Date: 12-04-2021

Background imagePoppies Collection: Castroville, Texas, USA. Wild poppies in the Texas Hill Country. Date: 12-04-2021

Castroville, Texas, USA. Wild poppies in the Texas Hill Country. Date: 12-04-2021

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2377424

Background imagePoppies Collection: Old couple

Old couple
Lotte Grønkjær

Background imagePoppies Collection: Burst of colour

Burst of colour
A field of wildflowers in Creaton near Northampton

Background imagePoppies Collection: June, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho)

June, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho)
IND346746 June, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho) by Camps Junyent, Gaspar (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePoppies Collection: His Rubies: Told by Valgovind

His Rubies: Told by Valgovind
3780072 His Rubies: Told by Valgovind by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: His Rubies: Told by Valgovind, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90039694

DDE-90039694
Lavender (Lavandula) fields and Poppies, Sequim, Washington, USA, North America Date: 13/08/2010

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DDE-90039692
Lavender (Lavandula) and Poppies, Sequim, Washington, USA, North America Date: 13/08/2010

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90038841

DDE-90038841
USA, California, View of Owl's Clover, poppies and coreopsis in field near Gorst (Large format sizes available) Date: 26/02/2013

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90038826

DDE-90038826
California Poppies at Point Reyes National Seashore. California, USA. Date: 24/11/2013

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90032598

DDE-90032598
Italy, Tuscany, Meadow with Summer Poppies and Oak Trees in Tuscany. Date: 14/12/2010

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90032597

DDE-90032597
Italy, Tuscany, Meadow with Summer Poppies and Oak Trees in Tuscany. Date: 14/12/2010

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90032596

DDE-90032596
Italy, Tuscany, Mass of Summer Poppies in Tuscany. Date: 14/12/2010

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90032245

DDE-90032245
Red Poppies in front of ancient door below the medieval town of Pienza, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 20/01/2009

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90032171

DDE-90032171
Italy, Pienza. Poppies bloom below the hilltop village of Pienza. Date: 11/11/2005

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90029585

DDE-90029585
Poppies growing in the middle of a field of lavender along the Valensole Plateau, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90029588

DDE-90029588
Poppies growing in the middle of a field of lavender along the Valensole Plateau, Provence, France. Date: 20/01/2009

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90028144

DDE-90028144
Canada, Manitoba, Brandon. Poppies and other garden flowers. Date: 23/04/2010

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90025633

DDE-90025633
Close-up of Red Poppies in fields Central Turkey Date: 17/07/2013

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90025610

DDE-90025610
Middle East Turkey Springtime with Red Poppies and Yellow Mustrad in the Landscape along the way to Adiyaman in the Turkish Country Side Date: 15/02/2005

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90025609

DDE-90025609
Middle East Turkey Springtime with Red Poppies and Yellow Mustrad in the Landscape along the way to Adiyaman in the Turkish Country Side Date: 15/02/2005

Background imagePoppies Collection: DDE-90025608

DDE-90025608
Middle East Turkey With red Poppies in the fields as we head West to the City of Sanliurfa Date: 15/02/2005

Background imagePoppies Collection: Dried_006

Dried_006
Pictufy Studio III

Background imagePoppies Collection: Dried_005

Dried_005
Pictufy Studio III

Background imagePoppies Collection: Walk Softly

Walk Softly
Juliana Nan

Background imagePoppies Collection: Promise

Promise
Nel Talen

Background imagePoppies Collection: Poppies by the wayside

Poppies by the wayside
Stephan Rückert




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In the heart of London, as dusk settles over the Tower of London, a breathtaking sight emerges. Ceramic poppies form a powerful installation known as Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, paying tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I. This poignant display serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during that devastating conflict. As we stand before The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, our thoughts turn to those brave souls who gave their lives for our freedom. The poppy fields that once adorned these lands have become symbols of remembrance and hope. They serve as a testament to the resilience and strength displayed by those who fought on behalf of their nations. Across continents, even in far-off Australia, where ANZAC troops valiantly served alongside British forces during WWI, there is anticipation for this moving tribute at the Tower of London. Australian Light Horsemen are remembered with pride and reverence for their courage amidst unimaginable hardship. Yet beyond war memorials lies another side to these delicate flowers - Muriel Dawson's enchanting painting captures wildflowers dancing in harmony across an English meadow. These vibrant blooms bring joy and beauty into our lives while reminding us that life continues despite adversity. From England to Nepal, poppies take on different forms but retain their significance. A Himalayan blue poppy stands tall against majestic mountains in Nepal – its striking color symbolizing hope amidst challenging terrain. Even Shakespeare recognized the allure of this flower when he penned his famous words: "What's past is prologue. " Poppies hold within them stories from history that shape our present and future; they remind us not only to remember but also learn from past mistakes. The power behind 5000 Poppies cannot be understated – it represents countless individuals coming together to honor those lost during times both distant and recent. Each handmade bloom carries with it heartfelt gratitude for sacrifice made by so many unknown heroes. In the Victorian era, flower fairies adorned gardens with their ethereal presence.