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Stem Collection (#7)

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: Aloe dichotoma Masson (Quiver tree or Kokerboom), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Aloe dichotoma Masson (Quiver tree or Kokerboom), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Aloe dichotoma Masson (Quiver tree or Kokerboom), 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Nerine humilis (Jacq.) Herb. (Amaryllis humilis), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Nerine humilis (Jacq.) Herb. (Amaryllis humilis), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Nerine humilis (Jacq.) Herb. (Amaryllis humilis), 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Ixia odorata Ker. Gawl. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ixia odorata Ker. Gawl. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ixia odorata Ker. Gawl. 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Ixia paniculata D.Delaroche, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ixia paniculata D.Delaroche, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ixia paniculata D.Delaroche, 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Ixia lutea eckkl. var. Ovata. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ixia lutea eckkl. var. Ovata. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ixia lutea eckkl. var. Ovata. 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Babiana sambucina (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. (Bobbejaantje), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Babiana sambucina (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. (Bobbejaantje), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Babiana sambucina (Jacq.) Ker Gawl. (Bobbejaantje), 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Ixia viridiflora lamb. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ixia viridiflora lamb. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ixia viridiflora lamb. 1777-1786

Background imageStem Collection: Sunflowers on a Beach, 1893. Creator: Thorvald Niss

Sunflowers on a Beach, 1893. Creator: Thorvald Niss
Sunflowers on a Beach, 1893

Background imageStem Collection: The Twelve Months: Eighth Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei

The Twelve Months: Eighth Month, between 1900 and 1918. Creator: Watanabe Seitei
The Twelve Months: Eighth Month, between 1900 and 1918

Background imageStem Collection: The New York Sunday herald. March 29th 1896. c1896. Creator: Charles Hubbard Wright

The New York Sunday herald. March 29th 1896. c1896. Creator: Charles Hubbard Wright
The New York Sunday herald. March 29th 1896. c1896

Background imageStem Collection: McCormick, Medill, child of, portrait photograph, 1927 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe

McCormick, Medill, child of, portrait photograph, 1927 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McCormick, Medill, child of, portrait photograph, 1927 May 8

Background imageStem Collection: Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views of... 1857

Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of... 1857
Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageStem Collection: Iris at Horikiri Village (Horikiri no sato hanashobu), section of a sheet from the series... 1857

Iris at Horikiri Village (Horikiri no sato hanashobu), section of a sheet from the series... 1857
Iris at Horikiri Village (Horikiri no sato hanashobu), section of a sheet from the series "Cutout Pictures of Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho harimaze zue)", 1857

Background imageStem Collection: The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kongara Doji in the Play Kitekaeru Nishiki no Wakayaka... c

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kongara Doji in the Play Kitekaeru Nishiki no Wakayaka... c. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Kongara Doji in the Play Kitekaeru Nishiki no Wakayaka, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

Background imageStem Collection: The Actor Otani Hiroji III as the Guard Kuriu Zaemon Yorikata in the Play Azuma no Mori... c

The Actor Otani Hiroji III as the Guard Kuriu Zaemon Yorikata in the Play Azuma no Mori... c. 1779. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Otani Hiroji III as the Guard Kuriu Zaemon Yorikata in the Play Azuma no Mori Sakae Kusunoki, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1779, Japan, c. 1779

Background imageStem Collection: Thistle (recto) and Thistle buds (verso) from Gart Der Gesundheit (also called Hortus...1929)

Thistle (recto) and Thistle buds (verso) from Gart Der Gesundheit (also called Hortus...1929. Creator: Erhard Reuwich)
Thistle (recto) and Thistle buds (verso) from Gart Der Gesundheit (also called Hortus sanitatis, or Garden of Health), Plate 32 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1485

Background imageStem Collection: Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views of... 1857

Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of... 1857
Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageStem Collection: Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views of... 1857

Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of... 1857
Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageStem Collection: Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views... 1857

Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views... 1857
Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageStem Collection: Fukagawa Tomigaoka, section of a sheet from the series 'Cutouts of Famous Places...', 1852

Fukagawa Tomigaoka, section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places...", 1852
Fukagawa Tomigaoka, section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", 1852

Background imageStem Collection: Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views... 1857

Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views... 1857
Irises at Horikiri (Horikiri no hanashobu), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageStem Collection: Hachiman Shrine in Fukagawa (Fukagawa Hachiman), section of a sheet from the series 'Cutou... 1857

Hachiman Shrine in Fukagawa (Fukagawa Hachiman), section of a sheet from the series "Cutou... 1857
Hachiman Shrine in Fukagawa (Fukagawa Hachiman), section of a sheet from the series "Cutout Pictures of Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho harimaze zue)", 1857

Background imageStem Collection: Rocketship Collage

Rocketship Collage
Samantha Hearn

Background imageStem Collection: Astronaut Girl

Astronaut Girl
Samantha Hearn

Background imageStem Collection: Cymbidium orchid, X-ray

Cymbidium orchid, X-ray

Background imageStem Collection: Orange blossom flowers, X-ray

Orange blossom flowers, X-ray

Background imageStem Collection: ageratum houstonianum, floss flower

ageratum houstonianum, floss flower
4380 Agapanthus Agapanthus Blue Horizon

Background imageStem Collection: curcuma alismatifolia pink, siam tulip

curcuma alismatifolia pink, siam tulip
0634 Siam tulip Curcuma alismatifolia Pink

Background imageStem Collection: ornithogalum arabicum, star of bethlehem

ornithogalum arabicum, star of bethlehem
1456 Star-of-Bethlehem Ornithogalum arabicum

Background imageStem Collection: genista monosperma, white broom

genista monosperma, white broom
4393 White broom Genista monosperma

Background imageStem Collection: protea neriifolia x susannae, pink ice

protea neriifolia x susannae, pink ice
4372 Pink ice Protea neriifolia x susannae

Background imageStem Collection: gloriosa superba rothschildiana, gloriosa lily

gloriosa superba rothschildiana, gloriosa lily
0943 Gloriosa lily Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana

Background imageStem Collection: Star-of-Bethlehem Ornithogalum thyrsoides White

Star-of-Bethlehem Ornithogalum thyrsoides White
Star-of-Bethlehem, Ornithogalum thyrsoides. Close view of clustered, white, star-shaped flowers

Background imageStem Collection: clock vine, thunbergia mysorensis

clock vine, thunbergia mysorensis
4310 Clock vine Thunbergia mysorensis

Background imageStem Collection: Perennial Evergreen Flowering season Summer Wild flower

Perennial Evergreen Flowering season Summer Wild flower
Spathiphyllum wallisii Lily - Peace lily White subject Black background

Background imageStem Collection: breadfruit, artocarpus altilis

breadfruit, artocarpus altilis
West Indies, Windward Islands, Grenada Breadfruit growing on a tree

Background imageStem Collection: citrus reticulata, citrus paradisi. tangelo, ugli fruit, green subject

citrus reticulata, citrus paradisi. tangelo, ugli fruit, green subject
Citrus reticulata, Citrus paradisi, Tangelo, Ugli fruit, Green subject

Background imageStem Collection: cactus, saguaro cactus, carnegiea gigantea

cactus, saguaro cactus, carnegiea gigantea
USA, Arizona, Saguaro National Park, Saguaro cacti growing in barren landscape against blue sky

Background imageStem Collection: Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Background imageStem Collection: Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Background imageStem Collection: Clay pipes from Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire

Clay pipes from Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire
A selection of clay pipes found in the workshops of Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire - now The Broseley Pipe Museum Date: 1987

Background imageStem Collection: Mr Ivor Southorn, at the Brosley Clay Pipe works

Mr Ivor Southorn, at the Brosley Clay Pipe works
Mr Ivor Southorn, whose great, great grandfather William Southorn started clay pipemaking on an industrial scale in Broseley, Shropshire

Background imageStem Collection: Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France

Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France. June. Highly commended in the the Underwater World category

Background imageStem Collection: RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

Background imageStem Collection: Chinese moon moth (Actias dubernardi, female at rest amongst leaves. Dayaoshan, Jinxin

Chinese moon moth (Actias dubernardi, female at rest amongst leaves. Dayaoshan, Jinxin, Guangxi, China

Background imageStem Collection: Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) on stem. Captive, larvae collected previous year

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) on stem. Captive, larvae collected previous year. Downings, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. May

Background imageStem Collection: Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March

Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March




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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.