Scent Collection (#28)

Roses (oil on canvas)
XKH191605 Roses (oil on canvas) by Leslie, George Dunlop (1835-1921); 45.7x61 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; English, out of copyright

The Five Senses - Smell (oil on canvas)
XIR169648 The Five Senses - Smell (oil on canvas) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Eva Vliegen, Andries Jacobsz. Stock, Balthasar Flessiers, 1614

The Soul of the Rose, 1908 (oil on canvas)
BAL13776 The Soul of the Rose, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 91.4x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Foxhunting: Breaking Cover (oil on millboard)
XYC158519 Foxhunting: Breaking Cover (oil on millboard) by Shayer, William Joseph (1811-92); 8.6x12.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Prince Philip Prosper (1657-61), 1659 (oil on canvas)
XOS1109195 Prince Philip Prosper (1657-61), 1659 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Foxhound Foxhound on the Scent, George Stubbs, 1724-1806, British

Man wearing a striped T-shirt in a bathroom, spraying on perfume

Little girl smelling flowers

Female Impalas -Aepyceros melampus-, one checking the wind, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Common Stinkhorn -Phallus impudicus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Spices, cloves, star anise and cinnamon sticks with wooden spoon on rustic wood

Two Alpine Marmots -Marmota marmota-, sniffing each other, Grossglockner, Hohe Tauern National Park, Tyrol, Austria

Girl smelling a Hollyhock -Alcea rosea-

Meerkats -Suricata suricatta-, pair, social behavior, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

AD: FELS-NAPTHA, 1922. American advertisement for Fels-Naptha laundry soap, 1922

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Dog hunter dog in field Ciudad Real, Castilla la Mancha, Spain

NA, USA, Washington, Lavender close-up at Lavender farm in Sequim

NA, USA, Washington, Lavender Field, Sequim

BE-916 Older Kodiak Brown Bear (Ursus arctos middendorffi) cub sniffs the air
USA, Alaska, Kodiak, Older Brown bear cub (Ursus arctos middendorffi) sniffs the air

Icelandic horse

Lavender field, village of Aurel, Vaucluse, Provence, France

Gaur (Bos gaurus) adult female, sniffing air and listening suspiciously, standing in forest, Tadoba N. P
Gaur (Bos gaurus) adult female, sniffing air and listening suspiciously, standing in forest, Tadoba N.P. Maharashtra, India, February

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TIGER - Scent marking. (Panthera tigris) Date:

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Black Rhinoceros / Hook-lipped Rhinoceros - bull does the flehmen which is the typical grimace of many male mammals when they capture the scent of a female (Diceros bicornis) Date:

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Asian / Indian Elephant - adult catching the scent with young calves behind (Elephas maximus) Date:

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Seville ORANGE Trees - for decoration, shade & pleasant blossom scent. Date:

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Lion - scent marking (Panthera leo Panthero leo) Date:

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Wolverine - squatting to scent mark rock in snow (Gulo gulo) Date:

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Wolverine - squatting to scent mark rock in snow (Gulo gulo) Date:

Examples of various hand-gun firing mechanisms. Top to bottom: Matchlock, Wheel lock arquebus, Snaphaunce Fowling-piece, Flint Fowling piece, Percussion Fowling-piece or scent bottle lock of c1807

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) adult, flicking forked tongue, in tropical stream with head above water, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U. S. A
Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Common Vole (Microtus arvalis) adult, sniffing, Castilla y Leon, Spain, October (controlled)

Southeastern Spanish Ibex (Capra pyrenaica hispanica) young male approaching adult female, testing scent during rut, Castellon, Spain, November

Domestic Dog, Hungarian Vizsla, wire-haired variety, juvenile, one-year old, sniffing ground, standing on grass, England, March

Domestic Dog, Basset Hound, puppy, looking at reflection in mirror, England, January

Domestic Dog, Shih Tzu, puppy, investigating reflection in mirror, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) mature stag, in flehmen, scenting nearby hind during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, October

Using scissors to cut basil leaves from plant growing in pot

Tabby cat rubbing itself against the lower legs of its owner, leaning against legs, leaving its scent

Bunch of mint, bay, thyme, and rosemary

Two dogs meeting

A gray and brown terrier sniffs inquisitively at a creeping tortoise

Adult Pietrain sow, pink skin with large grey patches, white hairs, large ears, long snout, teats on underbelly, short curly tail, standing, side view

Golden Retriever (Canis familiaris) burying its head in a rubbish bin, litter scattered around it, side view

Two reddish-gold Chow Chow dogs sniff noses together while standing side-by-side

A large white Italian spinone sniffs at a smaller reddish dachshund while being scrutinized in turn by another small dachshund standing beneath its belly

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"Scent: A Journey Through Time and Nature" In the Yardley advertisement from 1962, a woman delicately holds a bouquet of flowers, their intoxicating scent enveloping her in an aura of elegance and femininity. The Perfume advertisement for Guerlain Mitsouko transports us to a world of opulence and allure, where the captivating scent lingers long after its wearer has left the room. But scent is not limited to perfumes alone; it can also serve practical purposes. The Scaredy cat plant, with its pungent aroma reminiscent of wet dogs, drives away unwanted feline and canine visitors. Similarly, Hamemalis Mollis or Witch Hazel releases a distinct fragrance that soothes our senses while providing healing properties. Advertisements for Rigaud perfumes entice us with promises of exotic scents that transport us to far-off lands filled with adventure and mystery. Just like Sherlock Holmes unraveling "The Adventure of the Second Stain, " we too can follow our noses on thrilling escapades. Nature's they are equally captivating - imagine a Border Collie dog frolicking amidst bluebells in the picturesque Lake District UK. Or picture huntsmen on horseback accompanied by loyal foxhounds as they chase their quarry through fields permeated with earthy aromas. Coffee lovers understand the power as they savor every aromatic note released by freshly brewed Coffea arabica beans. And let's not forget about vintage pin-up girls who captivated audiences not only with their beauty but also through seductive scents that lingered in the air. Even centuries ago, artists captured the essence in still life paintings adorned with flowers held within silver vases alongside perfume burners emitting fragrant tendrils into grand rooms. Scent is more than just an ephemeral experience; it is intertwined with memories, emotions, and even practicality and has shaped advertisements throughout history, guided detectives on thrilling adventures, and connected us to the natural world.