Ilex Aquifolium Collection

Golden variegated holly, Ilex aquifolium ciliata aureo-marginata. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628972 Golden variegated holly, Ilex aquifolium ciliata aureo-marginata. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Carol-singing in Yorkshire - drawn by John Gilbert, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Carol-singing in Yorkshire - drawn by John Gilbert, 1864. 'In every corner of our island this "sort of holy song," though set to secular music

"Christmas Presents" - drawn by George Thomas, 1862. Creator: William Luson Thomas
"Christmas Presents" - drawn by George Thomas, 1862. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

"Christmas Presents" - drawn by George Thomas, 1862. Creator: William Luson Thomas
"Christmas Presents" - drawn by George Thomas, 1862. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

Rooster and three chickens in a snowy landscape with a branch of holly, 1906. Creator: Jan C Van der Ven
Rooster and three chickens in a snowy landscape with a branch of holly, 1906

"The Font and the Flowers" - drawn by J. Leech, 1860. Creator: Joseph Swain
"The Font and the Flowers" - drawn by J. Leech, 1860. People decorating a church. Illustration to a short story. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

The Christmas Carol Singer - from a painting by Harrison Weir, 1858. Creator: Harrison Weir
The Christmas Carol Singer - from a painting by Harrison Weir, 1858. British artist Harrison Weir was interested in all aspects of nature, and animals feature strongly in his prolific output

The Wedding Ring - a Ghost Story for Christmas and his Twelve Days, by Miles Gerald Keon, 1857. Creator: Joseph Swain
The Wedding Ring - a Ghost Story for Christmas and his Twelve Days, by Miles Gerald Keon, 1857. Illustration to a short story, depicting a group of men seated round a hearth after dinner

Christ's Hospital and Christmas Eve - drawn by John Gilbert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Christ's Hospital and Christmas Eve - drawn by John Gilbert, 1857. Festive scene outside the Blue Coat School in Newgate Street, City of London. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Christmas Supplement - Christmas For Ever!, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Supplement - Christmas For Ever!, 1857. We have seen good old customs abolished, To our anger, vexation, and grief; May we ne'er grow so dainty

"Christmas Time" - painted by W. Hemsley, 1857. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
"Christmas Time" - painted by W. Hemsley, 1857. He volunteered, no doubt, with boyish bravado, to face the weather

Boys playing, 1722-1774. Creator: Arnout Rentinck
Boys playing, 1722-1774. One child holds a tambourine, while another, holding a sprig of holly, tussles with a third boy

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, [193-]. We Wish You and Members of the Federal Theatre Project A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Holy Night, Chicago, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Holy Night, Chicago, 1937. Blackstone Theatre....The Federal Theatre Presents - A Christmas Fantasy with Music - Holy Night - by Gregorio Martinez Sierra - Direction of Kay Ewing - Cast of

Study of the shrub, 1900. Creator: Karel Vitezslav Masek
Study of the shrub, 1900

The Mistletoe Seller, drawn by Foster, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
The Mistletoe Seller, drawn by Foster, 1854. Illustration to a story by Angus B. Reach. There he goes, on the foggy December night, over the crunkling snow, the old Mistletoe-seller

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 27 (recto), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 27 (recto), 1563

Coral Buntings and Their Nest in a Holly Tree, 1878. Creator: Harry Bright
Coral Buntings and Their Nest in a Holly Tree, 1878

Country Road Scene in Winter - drawn by Foster, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans
Country Road Scene in Winter - drawn by Foster, 1850. A carter pulls to one side for a stagecoach with schoolboys travelling home for the Christmas holidays

The International Exhibition: carving in wood, "The Hare and Pheasant", by T. H. Kendall, 1862. The hare and pheasant which we here figure constitute a still-life group...It is by Mr. T. H

Common holly

Bookmark with Tassel, Coventry, 19th century. Creator: Thomas Stevens
Bookmark with Tassel, Coventry, 19th century

Holly, 1862. Creator: Louis Prang
Holly, 1862. From Autumn Leaves Part 2

Charity, January 1, 1864. Creator: Freeman Gage Delamotte
Charity, January 1, 1864

Common holly, Ilex aquifolium. Handcoloured stipple engraving after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri
FLO4616210 Common holly, Ilex aquifolium. Handcoloured stipple engraving after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Treat des Arbres et Shrustes, Paris

Common Holly, Ilex Aquifolium (colour litho)
2802567 Common Holly, Ilex Aquifolium (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Holly, Ilex Aquifolium)

European holly, Ilex aquifolium, Linn
6337027 European holly, Ilex aquifolium, Linn by Dupin, the Younger (b.1753); (add.info.: European holly, Ilex aquifolium, Linn. Sp. plant 130. Le Houx)

Christmas Roses, 1880. Creator: Florence Westwood Whitfield
Christmas Roses, 1880

An English Christmas Home!, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
An English Christmas Home!, 1845. A plum pudding, a bowl of punch, bottles, glasses, fruit and playing cards in a decorative cartouche. Illustration to sheet music: Song and chorus by Eliza Cook

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 1845. Creator: W. J. Linton
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 1845. A jovial figure holding a tankard gestures towards bottles and glasses. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Christmas, by Alfred Crowquill, 1844. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
Christmas, by Alfred Crowquill, 1844. Father Christmas, carrying a flaming torch, leads a procession including a goose, a plum pudding garnished with holly, and a joint of meat

Holly: Foresight, from the series Floral Beauties and Language of Flowers (N75) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1892

Holly Leaves, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Holly Leaves, 19th century

ilex aquifolium, holly
1079 Holly Ilex aquifolium

holly, ilex aquifolium
1079 Holly Ilex aquifolium

Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a dappled background
1079 Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a dappled background. Manipulated colours give an overall desaturated green duotone

Holly, Ilex aquifolium, leaves with melting snow against a pale blue background
1079 Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a pale blue background. Manipulated colours give an overall desaturated green duotone

Close up of Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a dappled background
1079 Close up of Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a dappled background. Manipulated colours give an overall desaturated green duotone

Close up of single Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaf with melting snow against a dappled
1079 Close up of single Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaf with melting snow against a dappled background. Manipulated colours give an overall desaturated blue green duotone

Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a faded soft background
1079 Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a faded soft background. Manipulated colours give an overall desaturated green duotone

Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves on a twig with melting snow against a dappled background
1079 Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves on a twig with melting snow against a dappled background. Manipulated colours give an overall desaturated silvery green duotone

Single Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaf with melting snow against a dappled background
1079 Single Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaf with melting snow against a dappled background. Manipulated colours give an overall desaturated blue green duotone

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Holly, Ilex aquifolium, Close up of spiky leaves with red berries

Janvier, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
Janvier, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]

Xmas Cheer - Borlans Provision Store, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Xmas Cheer - Borlans Provision Store, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]

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Ilex aquifolium, commonly known as Common Holly, is a captivating evergreen tree that has been celebrated throughout history for its beauty and symbolism. Its intricate Holly stem xylem vessels can be observed under the scanning electron microscope (SEM), revealing the remarkable structure of this plant. The significance of Common Holly extends beyond its scientific marvels. This enchanting species has inspired artists and craftsmen for centuries. A Coventry bookmark from the 19th century, created by Thomas Stevens, features a delicate tassel adorned with Holly motifs, showcasing the enduring allure of this plant. In the realm of art, renowned illustrators like Louis Prang and Freeman Gage Delamotte have captured the essence of Holly in their works. Prang's depiction from 1862 showcases vibrant red berries against glossy green leaves, while Delamotte's Charity piece from January 1st, 1864 portrays an idyllic scene where holly branches symbolize hope and goodwill. Holly's charm transcends time as evidenced by William Grant Still's holiday card from 1937. Although the creator remains unknown, this card exemplifies how holly continues to be cherished during festive seasons worldwide. Pierre-Joseph Redoute immortalized Common Holly through his handcoloured stipple engraving featured in Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau's Treat des Arbres et Shrustes published between 1804-1819. The meticulous detail captures every aspect of Ilex aquifolium's elegance. Colour lithographs further showcase European holly (Ilex aquifolium) in all its glory. These prints highlight its glossy foliage and bright red berries that bring joy to winter landscapes. Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau also contributed to our understanding of European holly with his illustrations dating back centuries ago. His work serves as a testament to how long humans have admired this magnificent tree.