Scent Collection (page 7)

Venus Toilet (engraving)
5991911 Venus Toilet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus Toilet. Illustration for The Book of Perfumes by Eugene Rimmel (4th edn, Chapman and Hall)

On the scent, 1992 (oil on canvas)
5671993 On the scent, 1992 (oil on canvas) by Emms, John (1843-1912); 49.5x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Objects of Interest at the Ryde Art Treasures Exhibition (engraving)
1623809 Objects of Interest at the Ryde Art Treasures Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lily, c. 1790 (w / c & pencil on paper)
985721 Lily, c.1790 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Tuthill, Martha (19th century); 30.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lily. A set of twenty-two studies of various flowers, England circa 1790)

Amos F. Adams Shooting Over Gus Bondher and Son, Count Bondher, 1887 (oil on canvas)
984908 Amos F. Adams Shooting Over Gus Bondher and Son, Count Bondher, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam (1819-1905); 50.7x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amos F)

Woman with roses (colour photo)
3095907 Woman with roses (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with roses. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sweet Sixteen and Sixty, Compliments of the Wenck Perfume M f g Co
1079152 Sweet Sixteen and Sixty, Compliments of the Wenck Perfume M f g Co. 36 West 14th Street. 1882 (colour litho [trade card] by American School)

Scent bottle, workmasters mark of Erik Kollin, St. Petersburg, c
1127714 Scent bottle, workmasters mark of Erik Kollin, St. Petersburg, c.1890 (agate, diamonds, rubies & gold) (see also 112715) by FabergA©

Advertisement for Gustav Lohse, Berlin, Perfume for Women, from Styl, pub
3482838 Advertisement for Gustav Lohse, Berlin, Perfume for Women, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by Wiertz, Jupp (1888-1939); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Advertisement for "Gustav Lohse, Berlin, from Styl, pub 1922 (pochoir print)
3496671 Advertisement for " Gustav Lohse, Berlin, from Styl, pub 1922 (pochoir print) by Wiertz, Joseph Lambert also Wiertz

Incense burner (detail), c. 350-550 (polychrome terracotta)
REV411576 Incense burner (detail), c.350-550 (polychrome terracotta) by Teotihuacan; Museo Beatriz de la Fuente, Teotihuacan, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Ancient and modern vending (penny-in-the-slot) machines, 1893 (litho)
KDC384118 Ancient and modern vending (penny-in-the-slot) machines, 1893 (litho) by Sauvert, Albert (b.1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Found (pencil, crayon & wash on paper)
XYC306580 Found (pencil, crayon & wash on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 25.1x33.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

A Roman Ladys Boudoir (engraving)
5991922 A Roman Ladys Boudoir (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman Ladys Boudoir)

A Perfume Bazaar in the East (engraving)
5991913 A Perfume Bazaar in the East (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Perfume Bazaar in the East)

Rhamses III Sacrificing (engraving)
5991899 Rhamses III Sacrificing (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhamses III Sacrificing)

An Egyptian Temple (engraving)
5991898 An Egyptian Temple (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian Temple)

Following the Scent, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335103 Following the Scent, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Into the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335115 Into the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A female Musk Ox at London Zoo, April 1923 (b / w photo)
2652637 A female Musk Ox at London Zoo, April 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Two blue Hyacinths, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub
STC255017 Two blue Hyacinths, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1)

Poster advertising Eau de Lubin, c. 1900 (colour litho)
PER230672 Poster advertising Eau de Lubin, c.1900 (colour litho) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Publicite pour l Eau de Lubin; parfum; eau de toilette; ); French

Noon, Foxhunting, engraved by J. H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho)
BSA266723 Noon, Foxhunting, engraved by J.H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after)

Who... op, Was Never So Carried, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F
BSA266459 Who...op, Was Never So Carried, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F. Dukes, (1745-1812), 1790 (colour litho) by Smith

Full Cry, engraved by Huffman and Mackrill (coloured engraving)
BSA266114 Full Cry, engraved by Huffman and Mackrill (coloured engraving) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865) (after); 80.5x98 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

Push Him Tom Boy, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F
BSA266454 Push Him Tom Boy, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F. Jukes (1745-1812), 1790 (colour litho) by Smith, Charles Lorraine (1751-1835) (after); 44.5x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Labels advertising various flower extracts for a perfume shop, Paris
CHT163265 Labels advertising various flower extracts for a perfume shop, Paris, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pillar depicting a woman smelling a lotus flower, Old Kingdom, 2423-2263 BC (stone)
XIR162304 Pillar depicting a woman smelling a lotus flower, Old Kingdom, 2423-2263 BC (stone) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Louvre, Paris

The Perfume Seller (oil on canvas) (see alo 166068)
FTB60625 The Perfume Seller (oil on canvas) (see alo 166068) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady Holding a Lotus, c. 1740-1750 (w / c on pink coloured paper)
1196695 Portrait of a Lady Holding a Lotus, c. 1740-1750 (w/c on pink coloured paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 35x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Cub-Hunting (engraving)
1591974 Cub-Hunting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cub-Hunting. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 October 1891)

Visiting the Studio, (oil on canvas)
823595 Visiting the Studio, (oil on canvas) by Mortelmans, Frans (1865-1936); 111.5x171.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Visiting the Studio. Frans Mortelmans (1865-1936). Oil on canvas

The Fox o One Tree Hill (colour litho)
1038586 The Fox o One Tree Hill (colour litho) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox o One Tree Hill)

Girls setting the trail for Hare and Hounds
3735387 Girls setting the trail for Hare and Hounds by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting girls setting the trail for Paper Chase)

An Allegory of the Senses, (oil on canvas)
827778 An Allegory of the Senses, (oil on canvas) by Caroselli, Angelo (1585-1652); 75x99.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of the Senses. Attributed to Angelo Caroselli (1585-1652)

Woman with a spray of flowers, Safavid Period, c. 1575 (w / c & gold on paper)
829010 Woman with a spray of flowers, Safavid Period, c.1575 (w/c & gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 30.9x20.3 cm; Arthur M

The Legend of the Laughing Oak (chromolitho)
1045896 The Legend of the Laughing Oak (chromolitho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legend of the Laughing Oak)

Javanese Jungle, ca. 1860. Creator: Raden Saleh
Javanese Jungle, ca. 1860

The Perfume of Roses, 1902. Creator: Charles C. Curran
The Perfume of Roses, 1902

Rocky Mountain Rhododendron (Rhododendron albiflorum), 1901. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Rocky Mountain Rhododendron (Rhododendron albiflorum), 1901

Smell
Babak Haghi

Sweet Lilacs
Delphine Devos

Scent of a Lilac
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

There's something in the air
Marco Pozzi

Summer Perfume (Red)
Glass perfume bottle with red liquid and a vibrant cloud of aroma on a white background. Dina Belenko

Sailing across the lake toward the sunset
Meadow of lavender. Nature composition.. Bess Hamiti

Sailing across the lake toward the sunset
500px Photo ID: 252559363 - Sailing across the lake toward the sunset. Bess Hamiti

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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.