Rose Collection (#100)

18th century Sevres porcelain tureen, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l
REV326674 18th century Sevres porcelain tureen, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l ameublement et de la decoration by Henry Havard, volume 4, plate 45, Paris, Maison Quantin

Smiths yellow noisette rose, Rosa indica var. Smithii. Hybrid of noisette rose and yellow China rose. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J.T

English hairstyles, engraved by Charles White (colour engraving)
REV326150 English hairstyles, engraved by Charles White (colour engraving) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Mangles rhodanthe, Rhodanthe manglesii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Rose of heaven, Silene coeli-rosa (Dark-eyed viscaria, Viscaria oculata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Japanese snowball or crimped Gueldres rose, Viburnum plicatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

A Young Couple Making Music, c. 1665-70 (oil on panel)
BBC210794 A Young Couple Making Music, c.1665-70 (oil on panel) by Schalken or Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 26.6x20.4 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Playing card: Queen of Hearts (colour litho)
DHS212783 Playing card: Queen of Hearts (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Common guelder rose or water elder tree, Viburnum opulus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1795

Mealy guelder rose or wayfaring tree, Viburnum lantana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1795

White dog-rose, Rosa arvensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794

Burnet rose, Rosa spinosissima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794

European tree frog, Hyla arborea (tree frog, Rana arborea). Shown hanging from a rose bush, male inflating its throat, adhesive abdomen, tadpole and frogspawn

Young Girl Walking under a Rose Pergola (w / c on paper)
FLF213312 Young Girl Walking under a Rose Pergola (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.2x24.7 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, Its not a favor, its only fair. She thinks, You intrigue me

Gentlemen in a French garden admiring a rose, 19th century
Gentlemen in a French garden admiring a rose. He says, Its like paradise on earth. He thinks, It has less grace than an onion

The Love Letter (oil on canvas)
BOU190791 The Love Letter (oil on canvas) by Martin-Kavel, Francois (1861-1931); 90x71.1 cm; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; French, out of copyright

Tabletop with a trompe l oeil design representing Vanity
ALG173038 Tabletop with a trompe l oeil design representing Vanity by Pallini, P. (17th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

A garden textile design, from Oeuvre contenant un Receuil de Trophees, Attributs
STC172932 A garden textile design, from Oeuvre contenant un Receuil de Trophees, Attributs, Cartouches, Vases, Fleurs, Ornemens, et Plusieurs Dessins agreeables pour broder des Fauteuils

Plates from Strasbourg, 18th century, with botanical paintings of roses and tulips. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery

Pot-pourri vase from Strasbourg, 18th century, decorated with botanical painting. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery

Soup dish or soupiere from Sceaux, Paris
Soup dish or soupiere with lid from Sceaux, Paris, France, 18th century, decorated with flowers and foliage. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

Decorative pot from Rouen with landscape vignette surrounded by flowers, tulips, roses, lilies. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

Brule-parfum or perfume heater from Tervueren, Belgium, 18th century, decorated with botanical painting and sculpted roses

Water jug and basin from Marseille, France, 18th century, decorated with botanical paintings. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

Platter from Marseille, France, 18th century, decorated with botanical painting. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery

Plates from Marseille, France, 18th century, decorated with landscape and flowers 1, and with fruit, vegetables and flowers 2

Still Life with Japanese Jar and Roses, c. 1919 (oil on canvas)
DRB130310 Still Life with Japanese Jar and Roses, c.1919 (oil on canvas) by Peploe, Samuel John (1871-1935); 45.72x40.64 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Painted lady, red admiral and European peacock
Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui 1, red admiral, Vanessa atalanta 2 and European peacock, Aglais io 3. Vanesse belle-dame, Vanesse vulcain, Vanesse paon de jour

Pandora fish, Pagellus erythrinus (Rose sparus, Sparus erythrinus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Jacques de Falaise, street entertainer who ate anything. He is shown eating a live mouse, holding a snake, while an assistant receives a dagger and rose from the audience

Old woman trying on a pink bonnet in a shop, circa 1815
Old woman trying on a pink bonnet in front of three young shopgirls, Women appear to have sworn to lie about youth up to their last breath

The informal umbrella. A gentleman grabs the hand of a young lady and kisses her, while using his umbrella to prevent her aunt and chaperone from seeing it

Portrait of a young woman (oil on canvas)
CHT265502 Portrait of a young woman (oil on canvas) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Two Lovers in a Garden (oil on panel)
RAF228100 Two Lovers in a Garden (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Madonna (oil on panel)
HTL226385 Madonna (oil on panel) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

A Still Life - Roses (Iona) (oil on panel)
LEF218836 A Still Life - Roses (Iona) (oil on panel) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 37x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; Scottish, out of copyright

China rose or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Hellebore and globeflower species
Christmas rose, Helleborus niger, livid hellebore, Helleborus lividus, sweet-scented hellebore, Helleborus odorus, American globe-flower, Trollius americanus, European globe-flower

Lychnis and campion species
Scarlet lychnis, Lychnis chalcedonica, Chinese lychnis, Lychnis coronata, fulgent lychnis, Lychnis fulgens, Bunges scarlet campion, Agrostemma bungeana, rose campion, Agrostemma coronaria

Cistus species
Purple cistus, Cistus purpurea, sheathed-leaved cistus, Cistus vaginatus, beautiful cistus, Cistus formosus, Algarve cistus, Cistus algarvensis, and hoary-leaved rose cistus, Cistus incanus

Camellia and waratah species
Japan rose, Camellia japonica, Chandlers camellia, Camellia j. chandleri, pompone camellia, Camellia j. pomponia, and waratah Telopea speciosissima (Camellia j. anemoneflora)

Ivy-leaved toadflax, Cymbalaria muralis, and rose root, Rhodiola rosea radix. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Briar or dog rose, Rosa canina and French rose, Rosa gallica species

Hornbeam, Carpinus species, and Eglantine rose, Rosa canina
Hornbeam, Carpinus species, and Cynosbatus or Canirubus, Eglantine rose, Rosa canina. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Alfalfa, Medicago sativa, and rose of Jericho, Anastatica hierochuntica. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wild fullers herb, Saponaria officinalis and oleander, Nerium oleander. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

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"Captivating and Timeless: The Enchanting World of Roses" Roses have long been celebrated for their beauty and symbolism, captivating hearts across the ages. From the lively dance instructions in "Me and My Girl - Instructions how to dance the Lambeth Walk" to the majestic ship "The Mary Rose, " roses have left an indelible mark on our cultural landscape. In Dante's Paradiso, Canto 31, a celestial rose forms in the empyrean, showcasing its celestial allure as it joins a saintly throng. Similarly, June blooms with grace in Robert Furber's Twelve Months of Flowers, reminding us of nature's delicate artistry. Even architectural wonders like Westminster Abbey bear witness to the timeless appeal of roses. The Rose Window adorning its South Transcept stands as a testament to their enduring charm. Artists like David Wright immortalize these blossoms through their brushstrokes. His Tea Rose painting captures both delicacy and vibrancy within each petal—a true masterpiece indeed. Yet roses also find themselves entwined with history. In Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877, they symbolize conflict and political tension—an unexpected twist for such a gentle flower. As we delve into nostalgia, we encounter sheet music covers from Me and My Girl - Lambeth Walk (1937), where roses accompany joyful melodies that still resonate today. Meanwhile, Alpenrose graces Mount Kramer in Bavaria—its rusty leaves contrasting against snowy landscapes—a testament to nature's resilience. Renowned artist John Singer Sargent immortalized Carnation Lily Lily Rose (1885-86) on canvas—a stunning portrayal that evokes serenity amidst twilight hues. Even Joseph Kennedy and his family found solace among these flowers during their time as American Ambassadors in 1938. From grand celebrations to quiet moments of reflection, roses continue to captivate our senses throughout history—forever etching their beauty into our hearts.