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Stem Collection (#3)

Exploring the intricate beauty of nature's stem: From the majestic Oak Tree to delicate Bellflowers, Victorian Botanical Illustrations capture their essence

Background imageStem Collection: Red-eyed tree frog

Red-eyed tree frog clinging to a plant stem. Red-eyed tree frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) are found in the tropical rainforests of central America where they live in trees and other vegetation

Background imageStem Collection: Mock Orange

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Erectus )

Background imageStem Collection: Welwitschia mirabilis

Welwitschia mirabilis. This unique plant consists of a woody stem and two large leaves. It is evergreen and the leaves grow continuously along the ground, often becoming frayed. W

Background imageStem Collection: THORNTON: DRAGON ARUM. The Dragon Arum (Dracunculus vulgaris Schott)

THORNTON: DRAGON ARUM. The Dragon Arum (Dracunculus vulgaris Schott). Engraving by William Ward after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton

Background imageStem Collection: Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Background imageStem Collection: Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a stem of Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum)

Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a stem of Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum); Magnification x18 (on 10)
LRDS-167 Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a stem of Whisk Fern (Psilotum nudum) Magnification x18 (on 10.5 cm width print) Psilotum nudum David Spears (Last Refuge)

Background imageStem Collection: Lotus flower

Lotus flower, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageStem Collection: Stemmed plants

Stemmed plants including coffee, blueberry, papaya, argan, achras, desert date, styrax, olive, rhododendron, kalmia, gardenia, etc

Background imageStem Collection: Composite Ship-Building at Sunderland (engraving)

Composite Ship-Building at Sunderland (engraving)
2812200 Composite Ship-Building at Sunderland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Composite Ship-Building at Sunderland)

Background imageStem Collection: Strawberry Bush-'Hearts Bustin with Love'(Euonymus Americanus), 1930

Strawberry Bush-"Hearts Bustin with Love"(Euonymus Americanus), 1930
Strawberry Bush-" Hearts Bustin with Love" (Euonymus Americanus), 1930

Background imageStem Collection: Gladiolus, X-ray

Gladiolus, X-ray

Background imageStem Collection: Gum tree (Eucalyptus cinerea), X-ray

Gum tree (Eucalyptus cinerea), X-ray

Background imageStem Collection: Allium flower, X-ray

Allium flower, X-ray

Background imageStem Collection: Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bittersweet and Blue Succory

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bittersweet and Blue Succory
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Bittersweet and Wild or Blue Succory from The American Flora

Background imageStem Collection: Willow, White Willow, Yellow Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Willow, White Willow, Yellow Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Willow, White Willow, Yellow Osier, Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Background imageStem Collection: Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants: Plate 48

Background imageStem Collection: Silverback Lowland Gorilla crouching on straw, holding grape bunch stem, front view

Silverback Lowland Gorilla crouching on straw, holding grape bunch stem, front view

Background imageStem Collection: Piombino, Tuscany coast in Summer time; Tyrrhenian sea. Agaves flower: each

Piombino, Tuscany coast in Summer time; Tyrrhenian sea. Agaves flower: each plant makes a single flower and than dies, could take as long as 80 years. Piombino old city wharf

Background imageStem Collection: Pine tree stem, light micrograph

Pine tree stem, light micrograph
Pine tree stem. Coloured light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a pine tree. (Pinus sp.). The red wood (xylem, lower left) has resin canals in it, which are outlined in green

Background imageStem Collection: Yellow-Flowered Rhododendron Victorian Botanical Illustration

Yellow-Flowered Rhododendron Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Yellow-Flowered Rhododendron from The American Flora

Background imageStem Collection: ancient civilizations, ancient egyptian, cut out, flora, medium group of objects

ancient civilizations, ancient egyptian, cut out, flora, medium group of objects, no people, paper, papyrus, resourceful, slice, stem, studio shot, the past, watercolour painting, white background

Background imageStem Collection: USA, Washington State, Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park, View of waterfall

USA, Washington State, Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park, View of waterfall (Large format sizes available)

Background imageStem Collection: Illustration of Cerinthe glabra (Smooth honeywort), tubular yellow flowers on single stem

Illustration of Cerinthe glabra (Smooth honeywort), tubular yellow flowers on single stem

Background imageStem Collection: Petit Bouschet grape, illustration by J. Troncy

Petit Bouschet grape, illustration by J. Troncy
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VI, plate: Petit Bouschet grape. Illustration by J. Troncy

Background imageStem Collection: Brain anatomy

Brain anatomy. Computer artwork of strands of nerve cells (neurons) in front of an exploded view of the brain seen from behind

Background imageStem Collection: Maiden hair tree stem, SEM

Maiden hair tree stem, SEM
Maiden hair tree stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) stem. At centre is the pith, which consists of soft, spongy parenchyma cells

Background imageStem Collection: Banksia stem, SEM

Banksia stem, SEM
Banksia stem, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The stem is covered in fine hairs

Background imageStem Collection: Grape tendril, SEM

Grape tendril, SEM
Grape tendril. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a curled grape (Vitis sp.) tendril. Tendrils are specialised thread-like stems or leaves that are used by climbing plants for support

Background imageStem Collection: Mexican aster (Cosmos Sensation Mixed )

Mexican aster (Cosmos Sensation Mixed )
Mexican aster (Cosmos Sensation mixed ) seedling in a flowerpot

Background imageStem Collection: Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult, perched on stem in frost, Midlands, England, december

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult, perched on stem in frost, Midlands, England, december

Background imageStem Collection: Blackberry bramble shrub in autumn

Blackberry bramble shrub in autumn
ME-1227 Blackberry bramble shrub in autumn Rubus fruticosus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageStem Collection: Ox-eye Daisy- flowers against a blue sky, Lower Saxony, Germany

Ox-eye Daisy- flowers against a blue sky, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2318 Ox-eye Daisy - flowers against a blue sky Lower Saxony, Germany Leucanthemum vulgare Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageStem Collection: Bird of paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae)

Bird of paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae), Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Background imageStem Collection: Pink hydrangea flowers in front of green shutters of

Pink hydrangea flowers in front of green shutters of the Villa Durazzo, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Background imageStem Collection: Close-up of red tulips in flower

Close-up of red tulips in flower, bulbfields, Keukenhof, near Lisse, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Background imageStem Collection: Alpine veronica (Veronica warmskjoldii), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Alpine veronica (Veronica warmskjoldii), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Background imageStem Collection: Euphorbia, Spurge, Euphorbia characias wulfenii

Euphorbia, Spurge, Euphorbia characias wulfenii
818 Spurge - Mediterranean spurge Euphorbia characias wulfenii

Background imageStem Collection: dianthus barbatus temarisou, carnation, green trick series

dianthus barbatus temarisou, carnation, green trick series
4390 Carnation - Green trick series Dianthus barbatus Temarisou

Background imageStem Collection: Cornflower and wheat composition 19 century illustration

Cornflower and wheat composition 19 century illustration
A digitally restored image of an original antique litho by Julius Hoeppner (1839-1893) from Schule der Blumenmalerei published in 1890

Background imageStem Collection: [Veronica (4 species)], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon

[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: Akeake, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon

Akeake, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Akeake, c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: Pachystegia insignis, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon

Pachystegia insignis, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Pachystegia insignis, c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: [Veronica (4 species)], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon

[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
[Veronica (4 species)], c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: Olearia angustifolia: mutton bird scrub, Teteaweka; Olearia frufuracea: Akipirau, c.1885

Olearia angustifolia: mutton bird scrub, Teteaweka; Olearia frufuracea: Akipirau, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Olearia angustifolia: mutton bird scrub, Teteaweka; Olearia frufuracea: Akipirau, c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: [Rubus australis; R.australis - globra; R.parva; Geum urbanum; Acaena sanguisorboe], c.1885

[Rubus australis; R.australis - globra; R.parva; Geum urbanum; Acaena sanguisorboe], c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
[Rubus australis; R.australis - globra; R.parva; Geum urbanum; Acaena sanguisorboe], c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: Puawananga - Clematis indivisa, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon

Puawananga - Clematis indivisa, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Puawananga - Clematis indivisa, c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: Epacris (2species); Dracophyllum (1 species), c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon

Epacris (2species); Dracophyllum (1 species), c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Epacris(2species); Dracophyllum (1 species), c.1885.

Background imageStem Collection: Cameo Vase, c1900-15. Creator: Emile Gallé

Cameo Vase, c1900-15. Creator: Emile Gallé
Cameo Vase, c1900-15.




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Exploring the intricate beauty of nature's stem: From the majestic Oak Tree to delicate Bellflowers, Victorian Botanical Illustrations capture their essence. 🌳🎨✨ Intriguingly detailed, a Quercus stem reveals the strength and resilience of an ancient Oak Tree. Its branches reaching towards the heavens, providing shelter for countless creatures. Delicate yet fierce, Thistles like Milk Thistle and Musk Thistle grace Scotland's landscapes with their prickly allure. Their vibrant purple blooms stand tall against the windswept hillsides in captivating Victorian Botanical Illustrations. Venturing into mysterious realms, Poisonous Mushrooms emerge from damp forest floors. These enchanting but deadly fungi are meticulously depicted in exquisite Victorian illustrations that both fascinate and warn. Herbs and spices add flavor to our lives, as depicted by stunning Victorian Botanical Illustrations. Each leafy stem showcases Mother Nature's gift of taste and aroma - a true feast for our senses. The Campanula or Bellflower plant enchants with its bell-shaped blossoms cascading down slender stems. A favorite subject of Victorian artists who captured its ethereal beauty on paper for all to admire. Nature holds secrets not meant for consumption; Poisonous and Toxic Plants reveal themselves through intricate botanical drawings from the Victorian era - cautionary tales disguised as art. Peering beneath petals and leaves lies Plant Anatomy - a hidden world brought to life through meticulous illustrations. These detailed depictions unravel nature's mysteries one layer at a time. Hydrangea Macrophylla Diamond Blue dazzles with clusters of blue blooms adorning its sturdy stems. A sight so breathtaking it inspired many 19th-century illustrators to immortalize this floral wonder on canvas. Lily of the Valley dances delicately upon slender green stalks, exuding elegance in every petal. This timeless flower captivated artists' hearts during the 19th century, forever preserved in their illustrations.