Weddell Collection (page 7)

Alpine squill or two-leaf squill, Scilla bifolia (Early-flowered squill, Scilla praecox)
FLO4714367 Alpine squill or two-leaf squill, Scilla bifolia (Early-flowered squill, Scilla praecox). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Coastal tidytips, Layia platyglossa (broad-rayed callichroa, Callichroa platyglossa)
FLO4714233 Coastal tidytips, Layia platyglossa (broad-rayed callichroa, Callichroa platyglossa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J

Sonchus-leaved francoa or bridalwreath, Francoa sonchifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J
FLO4714104 Sonchus-leaved francoa or bridalwreath, Francoa sonchifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J

Fuchsia flower or California fuchsia - Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, Ribes speciosum
FLO4713813 Fuchsia flower or California fuchsia - Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, Ribes speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Scammonee - Officinal scammony, Convolvulus scammonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J
FLO4714011 Scammonee - Officinal scammony, Convolvulus scammonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden

Medusa trumpet - Hoop-petticoat daffodil, Narcissus bulbocodium (late-flowering hoop-petticoat daffodil)
FLO4713455 Medusa trumpet - Hoop-petticoat daffodil, Narcissus bulbocodium (late-flowering hoop-petticoat daffodil, Corbularia serotina)

Pale grape hyacinth, Muscari pallens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John
FLO4713439 Pale grape hyacinth, Muscari pallens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden

False Sisyrhinum - Cape tulip, Moraea sisyrinchium (Tenore's moraea, Moraea tenoreana)
FLO4713365 False Sisyrhinum - Cape tulip, Moraea sisyrinchium (Tenore's moraea, Moraea tenoreana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Snake's head iris, Hermodactylus tuberosus subsp. longifolius Long-leaved flower de luce, Iris longifolia
FLO4713313 Snake's head iris, Hermodactylus tuberosus subsp. longifolius Long-leaved flower de luce, Iris longifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith

Rio Grande copperlily, Habranthus tubispathus (Anderson's habranth, Habranthus andersonii)
FLO4713020 Rio Grande copperlily, Habranthus tubispathus (Anderson's habranth, Habranthus andersonii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Lily a Borders, Little Lily Rose - Rosepink zephyr lily or pink rain lily, Zephyranthes carinata
FLO4712920 Lily a Borders, Little Lily Rose - Rosepink zephyr lily or pink rain lily, Zephyranthes carinata. (Keeled-leaved zephyr flower)

Flower Harlequin - Wandflower or harlequin flower, Sparaxis tricolor (Red-lined sparaxis, Sparaxis lineata)
FLO4713076 Flower Harlequin - Wandflower or harlequin flower, Sparaxis tricolor (Red-lined sparaxis, Sparaxis lineata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith

Chu-lan or one spiked chloranthus, Chloranthus monostachys. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel
FLO4579650 Chu-lan or one spiked chloranthus, Chloranthus monostachys. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Blue Amsonia - Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia (Willow-leaved amsonia, Amsonia salicifolia)
FLO4579146 Blue Amsonia - Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia (Willow-leaved amsonia, Amsonia salicifolia). Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtis's Botanical

Field carnation - Field pink, Dianthus campestris. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims
FLO4579142 Field carnation - Field pink, Dianthus campestris. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London

Blue verbena - Jamaica bastard-vervain, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell
FLO4579017 Blue verbena - Jamaica bastard-vervain, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London

Small-spined aloe, Aloe microcantha. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for
FLO4580077 Small-spined aloe, Aloe microcantha. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Hewittia malabarica (Two-coloured bindweed, Convolvulus bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving for Samuel Curtis
FLO4579822 Hewittia malabarica (Two-coloured bindweed, Convolvulus bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Snow berry, Symphoria racemosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel
FLO4579776 Snow berry, Symphoria racemosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Rose vervain, Glandularia canadensis (Lambert's vervain, Verbena lamberti)
FLO4579691 Rose vervain, Glandularia canadensis (Lambert's vervain, Verbena lamberti). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation

Pink shepherd's crook orchid, Geodorum terrestrial (Lemon-coloured geodorum, Geodorum citrinum)
FLO4579663 Pink shepherd's crook orchid, Geodorum terrestrial (Lemon-coloured geodorum, Geodorum citrinum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Horneman's iris
FLO4581158 Horneman's iris, ; (add.info.: Horneman's iris, Iris germanica (Iris neglecta). Named for Danish botanist Jens Wilken Hornemann

Bulgarian geranium, Geranium macrorrhizum (Long-rooted cranesbill, Geranium macrorhizon)
FLO4581113 Bulgarian geranium, Geranium macrorrhizum (Long-rooted cranesbill, Geranium macrorhizon). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis

Long-stamened pitcairnia, Pitcairnia staminea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4581078 Long-stamened pitcairnia, Pitcairnia staminea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Poor-Man's orchid or wing-leaved schizanthus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical
FLO4581003 Poor-Man's orchid or wing-leaved schizanthus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Swamp banksia, Banksia robur (Broad-leaved banksia, Banksia latifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell
FLO4580999 Swamp banksia, Banksia robur (Broad-leaved banksia, Banksia latifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis

Spider lily, Crinum amabile (Stately crinum, Crinum augustum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a
FLO4580914 Spider lily, Crinum amabile (Stately crinum, Crinum augustum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical

Perilla, shiso or jasoyup, Perilla frutescens (Balm-leaved perilla, Perilla ocymoides)
FLO4580905 Perilla, shiso or jasoyup, Perilla frutescens (Balm-leaved perilla, Perilla ocymoides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis

Paper mulberry tree, Broussonetia papyrifera (Morus papyrifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a
FLO4580631 Paper mulberry tree, Broussonetia papyrifera (Morus papyrifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical

Egyptian thorn tree, Acacia nilotica
5855074 Egyptian thorn tree, Acacia nilotica; (add.info.: Egyptian thorn tree, Acacia nilotica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Agen Tulip - Tulipa agenensis (Sun s-eye tulip, Tulipa oculus-solis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell
FLO4712248 Agen Tulip - Tulipa agenensis (Sun s-eye tulip, Tulipa oculus-solis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Spring crocus, Crocus vernus var. obovatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical
FLO4609788 Spring crocus, Crocus vernus var. obovatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1822.; (add.info.: Spring crocus)

Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta
5855105 Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta; (add.info.: Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark)

St. John's wort - Olympian St. John's wort, Hypericum olympicum (Broad-leaved Olympian St)
FLO4579061 St. John's wort - Olympian St. John's wort, Hypericum olympicum (Broad-leaved Olympian St. John's wort, Hypericum olympicum latifolium)

Crocus yellow - Dutch yellow crocus, Crocus flavus (Cream-coloured crocus, Crocus lagenaeflorus var. aureus lacteus)
FLO4712705 Crocus yellow - Dutch yellow crocus, Crocus flavus (Cream-coloured crocus, Crocus lagenaeflorus var. aureus lacteus)

Leopard's bane, Arnica montana
5855102 Leopard's bane, Arnica montana; (add.info.: Leopard's bane, Arnica montana. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Evening primrose or suncup, Oenothera corymbosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis
FLO4608964 Evening primrose or suncup, Oenothera corymbosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1818.; (add.info.: Evening primrose or suncup)

Dwarf Iris - Pygmy iris, Iris pumila (Two-flowered flower de luce, Iris biflora) Iris nudicaulis on plate
FLO4713166 Dwarf Iris - Pygmy iris, Iris pumila (Two-flowered flower de luce, Iris biflora) Iris nudicaulis on plate. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John

Dill, Anethum graveolens
5855111 Dill, Anethum graveolens; (add.info.: Dill, Anethum graveolens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia (Calendula chrysanthemifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell
FLO4609748 Dimorphotheca chrysanthemifolia (Calendula chrysanthemifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Crocus - Fragrant crocus, Crocus suaveolens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J.T
FLO4712571 Crocus - Fragrant crocus, Crocus suaveolens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J.T. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery

Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)
991240 Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 24.6x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr)

V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

Shackleton Expedition, the ship Endurance imprisoned by the ice is slowly sinking into the Weddell Sea on November 30, 1915

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) resting in snow along shore on Deception Island. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) resting in snow along shore on Deception Island. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Deception Island, Blurred black and white image of Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) resting on snow-covered beach at Whalers Cove. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Deception Island, Blurred black and white image of Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) resting on snow-covered beach at Whalers Cove (Large format sizes available). Date: 04/02/2010

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"Weddell: A Majestic Journey through the Antarctic Wilderness" Explore the enchanting world of Weddell, where nature's wonders unfold in breathtaking beauty. Nestled amidst the Oregon grape, Berberis aquifolium, this remote region is home to an array of captivating sights. Witness the heartwarming bond between Emperor penguin chicks (Aptenodytes forsteri) as they frolic on Snow Hill Island in the mesmerizing Weddell Sea. The fluffy youngsters find solace and protection under the watchful eyes of their adult counterparts. Marvel at the regal presence of Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri), both chick and adult alike, as they navigate their icy habitat on Snow Hill Island. These magnificent creatures exude grace and resilience against all odds. In this frozen wonderland, a sea of Emperor penguin chicks (Aptenodytes forsteri) gathers in a bustling colony on Snow Hill Island. Their playful antics create a symphony of joy that echoes across these vast white plains. Amidst this icy paradise blooms the vibrant Crimson Jacobean lily, Sprekelia formosissima, adding splashes of red to an otherwise monochromatic landscape. Its delicate petals stand tall against harsh winds—a symbol of resilience and beauty. As winter slowly gives way to spring, witness nature's awakening with bursts of color from the largest purple spring crocus, Crocus vernus. These resilient flowers emerge from beneath snow-covered ground—nature's promise that life will always prevail. Delicate yet determined, Fine-leaved vetch, Vicia tenuifolia graces Weddell with its slender tendrils and dainty blossoms. This hardy plant thrives amidst adversity—a testament to nature's ability to adapt and flourish even in extreme conditions.