Violets Collection (page 2)

Boy and telephone (chromolitho)
729882 Boy and telephone (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and telephone. German)

Violets in Clam Shell, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730643 Violets in Clam Shell, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violets in Clam Shell)

Little girl in a posy of violets (colour photo)
3094203 Little girl in a posy of violets (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl with flowers. Postcard, early 20th century)

Roses
A floral montage design of roses, violets, tulips and forget-me-nots. Date: circa 1930

Three young girls
A group of three pretty young girls. A sprig of violets in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

Young girl with violets
The face of a pretty young girl in a white dress holding a large bouquet of violets. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1902

Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, 1891 (oil on canvas)
OLD36956 Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 146.4x90.2 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Fairy and child discover an Easter egg. 1930

Portrait of Violante, daughter of Palma Vecchio, 1530-35 (oil on canvas)
RPH92365 Portrait of Violante, daughter of Palma Vecchio, 1530-35 (oil on canvas) by Bordone, Paris (1500-71); 130x90 cm; Private Collection; eRichard Philp, London; Italian, out of copyright

Laure de Noves, la Belle Laure, muse of Francesco
Laure de Noves, la Belle Laure, Laure de Sade, wife of Count Hugues de Sade, and muse of Francesco Petrarch, 1308-1348. She wears a shell hat called a coquille or cale

Smiths Geranium, Preference; sweet purple
Smiths Geranium, Preference; The sweet purple and white flowered Violets, Purity of sentiment, candour, modesty innocence

Violets (Twelfth Night). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London, 1845

Daffodils, Violets, Primroses, Oxlips, Crown-imperial, Lilies and Flower-de-lace (The Winters Tale). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn

Daisies, Violets, Ladiesmocks and Cuckoo-buds (Loves Labours Lost). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe

Pretty Flowers in the shape of a Fan, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730748 Pretty Flowers in the shape of a Fan, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pretty Flowers in the shape of a Fan)

Houses of Parliament in winter, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731383 Houses of Parliament in winter, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses of Parliament in winter)

Red and violet poppies, Papaver species
Des Pavots rouges et violets. Red and violet poppies, Papaver species, and Chinese ring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus

A Victorian New Year card of a boy dressed in regency costume holding a butterfly, c
3603723 A Victorian New Year card of a boy dressed in regency costume holding a butterfly, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of floral border scraps on a sheet, c
3605536 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of floral border scraps on a sheet, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Music cover, Sweet Violets Waltz, by P Bucalossi. Date: late 19th century

Violet Gordon Charlesworth
A portrait of Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884), showcasing her elaborate and expensive clothing. She became notorious for faking her own death in 1909 by allegedly being thrown from her motor

Gathering wood violets 1872
Two young women gathering wood violets, sweet scent of this flower was popular in Victorian times and was used in sweets and baked goods. Date: 1872

Blue and mauve flowers on an 11th birthday card with lacy design at the top. circa 1890s

Cupids with a bottle of champagne on a New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Music cover, Violets, a Cavatina, with words by Kate Wilkinson and music by Stephen Glover. 19th century

Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho)
976290 Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children)

Violet (chromolitho)
968665 Violet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violet. Liebig card, from a series on the colours of the rainbow)

Some notes at Hyeres (litho)
959157 Some notes at Hyeres (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notes at Hyeres. Illustration for A Phil May Medley (Graphic, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Violets (engraving)
1604896 Violets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violets. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Summer Number 1894)

A Victorian greeting card of lily, rose, primroses and violets, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603676 A Victorian greeting card of lily, rose, primroses and violets, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Victorian beehive Christmas card with roses, snowdrops and violets, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603306 Victorian beehive Christmas card with roses, snowdrops and violets, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of roses, violets, lily of the valley and pansies
3604324 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of roses, violets, lily of the valley and pansies, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card of violets and a butterfly, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603850 A Victorian New Year card of violets and a butterfly, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die cut three dimensional New Year card of two girls playing outside a hut
3605946 A Victorian die cut three dimensional New Year card of two girls playing outside a hut, one holding a basket of violets in the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Christmas Children (chromolitho)
729846 Christmas Children (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Children.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; German

Violets (w / c & bodycolour on vellum)
615610 Violets (w/c & bodycolour on vellum) by Corbin, Aline (fl.1835-47); 16.2x12.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Violets (engraving)
1627788 Violets (engraving) by Lingner, Otto Theodor Gustav (b.1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violets. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1895)

Violets (chromolitho)
5219619 Violets (chromolitho) by Low, Marie (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violets. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue, c 1898).); © Look and Learn

A Victorian Christmas card of coins and bank notes, c. 1891 (colour litho)
3603576 A Victorian Christmas card of coins and bank notes, c. 1891 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a bellows decorated with flowers, c
3605673 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a bellows decorated with flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c
3605654 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of flowers in a wheelbarrow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Yule, violet flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731116 Yule, violet flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yule, violet flowers)

Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)
3084402 Fire screen panel, c.1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing) by English School, (19th century); 45x45 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fleurs Animees. Les Violettes. (Animated Flowers: Violets) (colour litho)
3098994 Fleurs Animees. Les Violettes. (Animated Flowers: Violets) (colour litho) by Bouisset, Firmin (1859-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleurs Animees. Les Violettes)

William Wordsworth: Nutting (engraving)
6025634 William Wordsworth: Nutting (engraving) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nutting)

Violets - a Scene on the Paris Boulevards, painting in the Champs de Mars salon, Paris (litho)
6014289 Violets - a Scene on the Paris Boulevards, painting in the Champs de Mars salon, Paris (litho) by Stetten, Carl Ernest von (1857-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement, J W Benson (engraving)
1591595 Advertisement, J W Benson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, J W Benson)

The language of flowers (colour photo)
3095560 The language of flowers (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The language of flowers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Violets: A Fragrant Symphony of Nature's Delights" In the enchanting realm of gardens, primroses and violets dance together, painting a picturesque scene that captivates our senses. Amongst this floral symphony, snowdrops and violets harmonize in perfect unity, their delicate petals whispering tales of beauty. Step into the world of Violet Gordon Charlesworth, where her home becomes a sanctuary adorned with these exquisite blooms. As she strolls through her garden, memories bloom like flowers in her mind. Picking violets near Parma, Italy transports her to distant lands through a vibrant chromolitho print captured on Plate 89. But it is not just the serenity of nature that defines Violet's life; adventure awaits as she embraces the thrill of motorcars. With wind tousling her hair and laughter filling the air, she embarks on exhilarating journeys down slopes that seem to stretch endlessly before her eyes. Yet fate can be both kind and cruel – for it was on one such slope that Violet met with an unfortunate accident. The site of the crash now stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity. As we turn back time to 1956, we find ourselves gazing at The Sketch debutante number front cover featuring none other than Violet herself. Her gracefulness shines through as she takes center stage among society's elite. Traveling further afar brings us to South Africa's northern Cape where Karoo violet blossoms proudly under African skies. Aptosimum indivisum paints landscapes with its vivid hues while reminding us of nature's diversity across continents. Through Muriel Dawson's heartfelt words in "All for Mummy, " we catch glimpses into Violet Gordon Charlesworth’s extraordinary life – one filled with love and devotion towards those dear to her heart. Violet Gordon Charlesworth - an embodiment of strength and elegance who leaves an indelible mark on our hearts.