Flowered Collection (page 7)

Dark-flowered gongoria, Gongoria atropurpurea.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Spreading-flowered encyclia orchid, Encyclia patens.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Yellow-flowered or Drummonds mountain avens, Dryas drummondii.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan

Large-flowered neottia, Neottia grandiflora.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Barbacenia purpurea, purple-flowered barbacenia with flower, section, germen, native of Brazil.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Gongora speciosa, large yellow-flowered gongora orchid.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827

Neottia grandiflora or Sarcoglottis grandiflora, large-flowered neottia orchid from Brazil.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Long-flowered cream-coloured protea or sugarbush, Protea longiflora, of South Africa.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Justicia speciosa, purple-flowered east-indian justicia from Bengal, India.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical

Large flowered St Johns Wort with yellow flowers
Large flowered St. Johns Wort with yellow flowers, Hypericum calycinum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine

Cup-flowered water lily with large white flower in front of round lily pad, Nymphaea nitida.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Large-flowered corn-flag or large brown afrikaner, native to South Africa, Gladiolus liliaceus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William

Frosted-flowered neottia, a native of Jamaica, Stenorhynchus squamulosus (Neottia orchioides).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William

Straw-coloured equal-flowered moraea or Cape Tulip, Homeria collina (Moraea collina).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Chequer-flowered meadow saffron, Colchicum variegatum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1790-1800

Veined-flowered speedwell, Veronica gentianoides.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1790-1805

Crocus-flowered meadow-saffron Colchicum crociflorum.. Illustration by Miss C. Curtis (Samuels daughter?), engraved by Weddell

Cluster-flowered Indian azalea with purple flowers, Azalea indica var. y.. Illustration by Miss C. Curtis (Samuels daughter), engraved by Weddell

Large-flowered zinnia, Zinnia hybrida.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1819, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Great-flowered jussieua, Jussieua grandiflora.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1819, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

White-flowered or snow gooseberry, Ribes niveum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1834

Streaked flowered marica with white, yellow and purple-striped flowers, Marica striata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Small-flowered marica with white flowers, native of the West Indies, Marica plicata.. A native of Cayenne, Jamaica and the west Indies

Splendid scarlet-flowered leschenaultia, Leschenaultia splendens.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical

Large red-flowered cuphea, Cuphea cordata.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, London

Jessamine flowered heinsia, Heinsia jasminiflora.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, London

Yellow-flowered, square-leaved cornflag, Gladiolus tristis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1808

Mirbelia grandiflora, large-flowered mirbelia with yellow and scarlet flowers from Australia.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Single white-flowered camellia, Camellia japonica flore simplici albo.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827

Large-flowered marsh ox-eye, Pyrethrum uligonosum.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, 1827

Large-flowered dames violet Hesperis grandiflora.. Illustration by Sowerby, one of the famous dynasty of natural history illustrators founded by James Sowerby

Group photo, young men in flowered hats, WW1
Group photo, young men in flowered hats, Bregenz, Austria. Date: 1915

German woman and two dogs
A German woman holding two dogs, named Schaeli Springinsfeld (male, right) and Holde Springinsfeld (female, left), in September 1939. Date: 1939

Lady Caroline Paget by Madame Yevonde
Lady Caroline Paget (1913-1973) by Madame Yevonde. She was the eldest daughter of the 6th Marquess of Anglesey, making her debut in 1931. Seen here with a bird perched on her hands. Date: 1931

Ethne Woollan by Madame Yevonde. She was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Montgomery Woollan. She had just become engaged to John Baskervyle-Glegg of the Royal Scots Greys

Russian Communal Kitchen
Seven women busying themselves around a stone work top adorned with an array of large tins and pots in a 1920s Russian communal kitchen. Date: 1920 s

Liberty silk shawl
Silk shawl hand printed at Liberty & Cos own works at Merton Abbey. Reproduction of an old Indian design, 56 inches square, including fringe, costing 2, 17 shillings and sixpence. Date: 20th century

Two evening gowns by Sarah Jane 1936
Two women in slender evening gowns by Sarah Jane. Date: 1936

Poems of Childhood -- little girl praying
A little girl praying in a church near a stone effigy. Date: 1912

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Elder-flowered Orchid. Date:

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Elder-flowered Orchid inflorescence particular. Date:

French 18th Century, A Young Girl Wearing a Flowered Hat, red chalk on light beige laid paper

Mature woman in flowered hat posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

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Orange Horned Poppy / Large-flowered Horned Poppy Turkey

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Elder-flowered Orchids pushing through late snow on the Campo Imperatore Gran Sasso National Park Apennines, Italy

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Elder-flowered Orchid in the snow Grande piano, Monte Sibillini, Italy

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Few-flowered Orchid in flower in spring Italy

Common Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, flowering tree in spring

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"Flowered: A Tapestry of Beauty and Symbolism" From the ancient Icon of St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury, adorned with the Holy Grail and a staff that miraculously flowered, to Paul Cezanne's delicate Roses in a Bottle, we are reminded of the timeless allure of flowers. Intriguingly, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's Tughra bears witness to his power and authority through its intricate floral design. Meanwhile, a pink-flowered Chinese alpinia captivates us with its vibrant hues against dark green foliage. The Shah Jahan Album presents Jahangir and his father Akbar in an exquisite folio where their regal presence is enhanced by blossoms delicately painted around them. Similarly, a German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting showcases wood mosaic and embroidery techniques intertwining with floral motifs for an enchanting effect. Even maps can be transformed into works of art as seen in W. Mayo's Cartouche on his Map of Barbados from 1722; here flowers bloom alongside geographic details, adding elegance to practicality. James Wheeley's London Trade Card entices customers with images of flourishing gardens while advertising paper hangings - a testament to how flowers have always been associated with beauty and luxury. Nature itself provides stunning examples like the yellow flowered California poppy or Berberis angulosa shrub native to various regions. Their vibrant colors remind us that even amidst concrete jungles, nature finds ways to flourish. Lastly, an advertisement for Sanderson Fabrics captures our attention with its captivating patterns inspired by blooming flora – reminding us that flowers have long served as inspiration for creativity across different mediums. Through these diverse glimpses into artistry throughout history, "Flowered" celebrates not only the aesthetic appeal but also the profound symbolism behind these natural wonders that continue to inspire awe in our hearts.