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Selling Flowers Collection

"The Beauty and History of Selling Flowers

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Flower sellers in Bavarian costumes (postcard)

Flower sellers in Bavarian costumes (postcard)
7377734 Flower sellers in Bavarian costumes (postcard); (add.info.: "Kauft's uns a Bleam'l ab"); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: The Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London (engraving)

The Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London (engraving)
8677169 The Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: South Africa: Flower Sellers, Capetown (colour litho)

South Africa: Flower Sellers, Capetown (colour litho)
8645798 South Africa: Flower Sellers, Capetown (colour litho) by Peers, Charles Ernest (1875-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Sellers, Capetown)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: The flower-sellers (engraving)

The flower-sellers (engraving)
8646943 The flower-sellers (engraving) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flower-sellers. Corso, Rome)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Flagman, Flag-staff, Flintlock, Floodgate, Florist, Flowers, Fly-trap, Fly-wheel, Foot-ball

Flagman, Flag-staff, Flintlock, Floodgate, Florist, Flowers, Fly-trap, Fly-wheel, Foot-ball, Foot-bridge, Foot-guards
8650049 Flagman, Flag-staff, Flintlock, Floodgate, Florist, Flowers, Fly-trap, Fly-wheel, Foot-ball, Foot-bridge, Foot-guards, Footlights (engraving) by German School

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Just a few words (colour litho)

Just a few words (colour litho)
8656527 Just a few words (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just a few words. Two flower girls. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Trade card for H Eagle, milliner, florist and plumassier, London (engraving)

Trade card for H Eagle, milliner, florist and plumassier, London (engraving)
8677543 Trade card for H Eagle, milliner, florist and plumassier, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for H Eagle, milliner)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: B for Shepherd and Bouquetiere, around 1920 (print)

B for Shepherd and Bouquetiere, around 1920 (print)
8600165 B for Shepherd and Bouquetiere, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Flower market, 1839 (oil on canvas)

Flower market, 1839 (oil on canvas)
903782 Flower market, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Demay, Jean Francois (1798-1850); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Jean Francois Demay)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: The Flower Girl, 1833 (w/c & bodycolour on paper)

The Flower Girl, 1833 (w/c & bodycolour on paper)
MAN63024 The Flower Girl, 1833 (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 27.3x18.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Flower market in May in Barcelona, Spain, Historic, digital reproduction of an original

Flower market in May in Barcelona, Spain, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century image, Europe
7279116 Flower market in May in Barcelona, Spain, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century image, Europe by Unknown Artist

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Flower Girl in Italy, 1888, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original

Flower Girl in Italy, 1888, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original
7279687 Flower Girl in Italy, 1888, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century original by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Girl in Italy, 1888)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Flower seller in Venice, 1888, Italy, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century

Flower seller in Venice, 1888, Italy, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting, Europe
7279686 Flower seller in Venice, 1888, Italy, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting, Europe by Unknown Artist

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Barcelona: Rambla de las Flores (b / w photo)

Barcelona: Rambla de las Flores (b / w photo)
7189306 Barcelona: Rambla de las Flores (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambla de las Flores)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: Rote oder weisze Rosen? (Red or white roses, Sir?), 1895 (watercolour)

Rote oder weisze Rosen? (Red or white roses, Sir?), 1895 (watercolour)
7205676 Rote oder weisze Rosen? (Red or white roses, Sir?), 1895 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: The Flower Seller (engraving)

The Flower Seller (engraving)
7188311 The Flower Seller (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Seller. Illustration for Home Words (1892)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: 'Won t you buy my pretty flowers?'(colour litho)

"Won t you buy my pretty flowers?"(colour litho)
7181633 " Won t you buy my pretty flowers?" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Won t you buy my pretty flowers)

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: The Flower Seller (oil on canvas)

The Flower Seller (oil on canvas)
TAY195171 The Flower Seller (oil on canvas) by Harlamoff, Alexei Alexevich (1842-1922); Private Collection; eTaylor Gallery, London, UK; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageSelling Flowers Collection: The Kermesse at Nice, Selling Flowers for the Poor (engraving)

The Kermesse at Nice, Selling Flowers for the Poor (engraving)
1062346 The Kermesse at Nice, Selling Flowers for the Poor (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kermesse at Nice, Selling Flowers for the Poor)



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"The Beauty and History of Selling Flowers: A Captivating Journey Through Time" Step into the enchanting world as we explore captivating artworks and images from different eras. "The Flower Girl, 1833" by an unknown artist, showcases a watercolor painting that transports us to a simpler time. The vibrant colors on paper bring to life the bustling flower market in Barcelona, Spain during May. This historic digital reproduction of an original 19th-century image allows us to witness the European charm that has captivated generations. In "Flower Girl in Italy, 1888, " another digital reproduction of a 19th-century original, we are transported to Italy's rich history. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Venice as you encounter a flower seller amidst its romantic canals. This piece captures the essence of Europe's artistic legacy. Travel back even further with an advertisement for the "Flowers of Dresden Exhibit" from Germany in 1936. Delicate blooms take center stage as they invite visitors into a world filled with fragrant wonders. Barcelona's famous Rambla de las Flores is immortalized through a black-and-white photograph, showcasing its timeless beauty throughout generations. It serves as a reminder that selling flowers has always been intertwined with culture and tradition. Discover intriguing characters like Rhynwick Williams, known as the London Monster in 1790-1869 lithograph artwork. Even then, flower sellers played their part in society's tapestry. The question "Rote oder weiße Rosen? (Red or white roses, Sir?)" posed by an anonymous artist through their stunning watercolor piece from 1895 adds depth to our exploration. It reminds us how these simple choices hold sentimental value when purchasing flowers for loved ones. From color lithographs to oil paintings such as "The Flower Seller, " artists have long captured this trade's allure on canvas throughout history. These masterpieces remind us of the beauty and significance that flowers hold in our lives.