Smelling Collection (#5)

A handsome youth holding a narcissus sprig, c. 1610 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040458 A handsome youth holding a narcissus sprig, c.1610 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Beg, Farrukh (c.1545-c.1615); 15.56x8.89 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Woman and Roses, 1879 (oil on canvas)
CLK339868 Woman and Roses, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Toulmouche, Auguste (1829-90); 62.8x44.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Pot-Pourri (oil on canvas)
CH362862 Pot-Pourri (oil on canvas) by Leslie, George Dunlop (1835-1921); 99.1x99.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Lavender (coloured engraving)
558298 Lavender (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavender. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

The Lady and the Unicorn: Smell (tapestry) (detail of 11816)
XIR238685 The Lady and the Unicorn: Smell (tapestry) (detail of 11816) by French School, (15th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

Woman smelling a flower (litho)
6000196 Woman smelling a flower (litho) by Strathmann, Carl (1866-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman smelling a flower)

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

Victorian Christmas card titled The Christmas Wine
3849901 Victorian Christmas card titled The Christmas Wine by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Tasting, Feeling (coloured engraving)
5211991 Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Tasting, Feeling (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Tasting, Feeling)

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

An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving)
1061368 An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War)

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

Heavenly Scent
Michelle Hughes Walsh

Smell me
Monte Pi (10catsplus)

Gentle Touch
Henrik Spranz

Acrobat
Fahmi Bhs

Sniff up the spring vibes
Ve Shandor

Its goodbye to Hilda Ogden... but everything is coming up roses for her creator
Its goodbye to Hilda Ogden...but everything is coming up roses for her creator actress Jean Alexander as she relaxes at home in Southport, yesterday (Sun). July 1987 P002912

Cleveland Agricultural Show, Mike Badger checks the honey. 28th July 1990

Fred Wycherley official smeller at a brewery in Wolverhampton Staffordshire checking for impurities with his nose

PDSA animal rescue dog attempts to locate survivors from air raid November 1942. P002193

Fanny Cradocks Kitchen Right Johnny Cradock with pupil cook John Harper seen here with TV cook Fanny Cradock, tasting her latest creation October 1962 Q8656

Wine Tasters sampling the latest consignment of red wine from the Beaujolais region of France April 1977 77-02089-005

Wine Tasters sampling the latest consignment of red wine from the Beaujolais region of France April 1977 77-02089

Smell, 1730-65. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Etienne Fessard
Smell, 1730-65

Smell, ca. 1638. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Smell, ca. 1638

Smell, 1635-38. Creator: Abraham Bosse
Smell, 1635-38

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) sniffing scent on dead branch, Parque Natural Sierra de Andujar, Andalucia, Spain. January

The sweetness of spring. A woman dressed in a pink summer dress and sun hat, holds a bunch of freshly picked wild flowers. Date: C. 1920s

CHEMIST AT WORK
A chemist, or perhaps a perfumier at work. Date: 1930s

RF-Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in Beaufort Sea, portrait. Near Kaktovik, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA. September

Walking Up the High Street, Edinburgh (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

Conversation Piece (The Sense of Smell), probably 1791. Creator: Jan Ekels the Younger
Conversation Piece (The Sense of Smell), probably 1791

Lady sniffing some blooms
Lady sniffing some scented red blooms... Date: circa 1930s

He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Southeys " Minor Poems", vol. iii p. 103

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) male

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Two Minuet Cats in the Studio Date:

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Chartreux kitten indoors Date:

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DOG. Black Labarador puppy (8 weeks old ) in Date:

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), two sniffing air in savanna. Caiman Ecological Refuge, Southern Pantanal, Moto Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Male urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) sniffing ground near graves, West London cemetery, UK, May

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 4-5 year-old on pack ice, low angle shot, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska, Beaufort Sea, autumn

Lion (Panthera leo) male using flehmen response to smell, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) foraging for food at night, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Borneo

All Cares and Sorrows Were Forgotten By Him Who Inhaled Its Fragrance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
All Cares and Sorrows Were Forgotten By Him Who Inhaled Its Fragrance, c1930. An illustration from The Swineherd by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

brochure classic classical foreground illustration
Woman Smelling Rose

Russian Desman - searches environment with its sense of smell after feeding on a fresh-water mussel, typical posture (Desmana moschata)

Closeup on pink dahlia flower
Flower

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"Exploring the World Through Scent: From Baby Elephant Kenya to Gloucester Old Spot Pig JD 1761" In a world filled with fascinating creatures and aromatic wonders, our sense of smell takes us on an extraordinary journey. Meet Baby Elephant Kenya, as she playfully sniffs her surroundings, discovering the scents of the African savannah. Meanwhile, Gloucester Old Spot Pig JD 1761 revels in his unique aroma, embodying centuries of heritage and history. Ever heard of the Scaredy Cat Plant - Coleus canina Hybr. ? Its pungent fragrance wards off curious cats and dogs alike. On the other hand, a Boston Terrier and Boxer engage in a friendly sniff-off in a studio setting; their noses leading them to new friendships. Indulge your olfactory senses with Rigaud perfumes' captivating advertisement that transports you into a realm of exquisite fragrances. Or witness the tender bond between Texel/Milk Sheep Ewe and her lamb as they communicate through scent. Hogarth Rake Plate 7 captures an era where aromas were intertwined with societal decadence while Chinese Crested Powder Puff Dog flaunts its luxurious coat while exploring scents around it. The Gold Tegu Lizard mesmerizes us with its close-up headshot; tongue outstretched to catch elusive odors at Asa Wright Centre in Trinidad. And who can resist the dignified Weimaraner Dog's elegant presence as it gracefully navigates through life guided by its keen sense of smell? Two Shar Pei puppies sitting together epitomize innocence as they curiously explore each other's distinct smells. Lastly, Domestic Pig Haellisches pig (old German Breed) Sow with Piglet showcases how even these intelligent animals rely on scent for nurturing connections within their family units. From majestic elephants to tiny insects, from exotic reptiles to beloved pets – smelling is an art that connects us all.