Dulcamara Collection

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara
5855871 Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara; (add.info.: Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara 1, and scurvygrass, Cochlearia officinalis 2
FLO4574679 Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara 1, and scurvygrass, Cochlearia officinalis 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Nature Insect Insects Butterfly Butterflies Moth
nature, insect, insects, butterfly, butterflies, moth, moths, wing, wings, markings, 1898, 1890s, late, victorian, branch, branches, plant, plants, illustration, sphingidae, acherontia, atropos

Cartoon, Dr Dulcamara in Dublin (John Bright)
Cartoon, Dr Dulcamara in Dublin -- a satirical comment on the radical Liberal MP John Brights visit to Dublin, where he was invited to speak

Woody nightshade or bitter-sweet, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1799

Woody nightshade or bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by E.W. from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Northern mockingbird, nightshades and beetle
Northern mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos orpheus 1, bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara 3, Solanum quercifolium 4, Mordella fasciata beetle 2. Moqueur, mordelle et morelles

Woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Bittersweet or woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 102
Diptera: Rhyphus fenestralis = Sylvicola fenestralis (Domestic Gnat-like fly) [Plant: Solanum dulcamara (Bitter-sweet)] Date: 1824-39

Woody or bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)

Italian operatic bass. Lablache as the quack Doctor Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizettis 1823 opera, L elisir d amore
LUIGI LABLACHE (1794-1858). Italian operatic bass. Lablache as the quack Doctor Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizettis 1823 opera, L elisir d amore. Contemporary lithograph

Plants / Solanum Dulcamara
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"Dulcamara: A Multifaceted Wonder of Nature and Art" Step into the enchanting world of "Dulcamara, " where various elements intertwine to create a captivating tale. In 1929, Gaetano Donizetti's opera "L'elisir d'amore" brought this name to life, immersing audiences in a story filled with love, humor, and magic. Nature plays an essential role in the allure of Dulcamara. The delicate dance of insects like butterflies and moths adds a touch of elegance to its surroundings. Just like Dr. Dulcamara himself, these creatures captivate us with their colorful wings and graceful movements. But there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Dulcamara. In Dublin, John Bright portrayed this character through his whimsical cartoons, adding a playful twist to the narrative. This fusion between art and nature showcases how creativity can bring even fictional characters to life. Interestingly enough, it also refers to Solanum dulcamara – commonly known as woody nightshade or bittersweet – a plant that holds both beauty and danger within its vines. Its vibrant berries attract Northern mockingbirds while beetles find shelter among its leaves. Curtis British Entomology Plate 102 further highlights the intricate relationship between insects and plants by depicting them together in harmony. Woody or bittersweet nightshade serves as both nourishment for certain species and protection against others. In essence, Dulcamara embodies diversity; it encompasses an opera that enchants our ears while simultaneously representing a plant that fascinates our eyes. It reminds us that art can imitate nature just as nature can inspire art. So let yourself be carried away by the multifaceted wonder that is Dulcamara – whether you're indulging in timeless melodies at an opera house or marveling at the delicate balance found within Mother Nature's creations.