Toadstools Collection

Fairy Revels
Enchanting illustration showing fairies dancing in a ring underneath a toadstool while pixies, elves and sprites watch and hold lamps. c.1925

Fairies and toadstools, from The Dream Pedlar. 1914

Two fairies clasping each other, from The Password to Fairyland -- Then they flew together and clasped in a tight embrace. 20th century

Wood woollyfoot, Gymnopus peronatus
Poisonous champignon or wood woollyfoot, Gymnopus peronatus (as Marasmius urens and Marasmius peronatus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our

Crab-of-the-woods, Laetiporus sulphureus (Polyporus sulphureus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Beefsteak fungus, Fistulina hepatica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Picture No. 10984661
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting body in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Goblins spying on witches on a Christmas card
Goblins spying on two witches with a cooking pot on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Frosty bonnet (Mycena tenerrima or Mycena adscendens), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Toadstools, Agaricus semi-globatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his
FLO4618796 Toadstools, Agaricus semi-globatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Bonnet mushroom fungus (Mycena sp) Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK, November

Glistening ink caps (Coprinus micaceus) Bolderwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, October

Tiny backlit fungi growing on a tree trunk - DuPont State Recreational Forest - Cedar Mountain, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Golden Scalycap fungi (Pholiota aurivella) on Beech tree, Sussex, England

Fairy Time - A seated fairy blows a dandelion head
Fairy Time - A seated fairy queen blowing the seeds off a dandelion seed head, whilst two sprites rest nearby under two toadstools Date: 1939

Horn of Plenty / Black Chanterelle (Craterellus cornucopioides) mushroom. Ebernoe Common, West Sussex, England, UK, October

Toadstools Mushroom Rocks in the Grand Staircase, Escalante National Monument, southern Utah, USA

Stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Group of Mycena spp. New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Violet Webcap (Cortinarius violaceus), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Shaggy Scalycap (Pholiota squarrosa), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Glistening Ink Caps (Coprinus micaceus), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), fruiting body emerging amongst fallen birch leaves, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Bonnet mycena (Mycena galericulata) New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Deceiver (Laccaria laccata), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Mycena spp. New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Magpie Inkcap or Magpie fungus (Coprinopsis picacea), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Mycena sp. New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Mycena inclinata, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

The Fairy Lantern, by Grace Jones Date: 1937

Botanical plate depicting Good and Bad Mushrooms, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT177800 Botanical plate depicting Good and Bad Mushrooms, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

The Cat that Walked by Himself, illustration from Just So Stories for Little
STC405571 The Cat that Walked by Himself, illustration from Just So Stories for Little Children by Rudyard Kipling, pub. London, 1951 (litho) by Kipling

Rabbits, detail from the Peter Pan statue, 1912 (bronze)
YTS375991 Rabbits, detail from the Peter Pan statue, 1912 (bronze) by Frampton, George James (1860-1928); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; (add.info.: Characters from the stories by J. M)

Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho)
2818783 Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible and poisonous mushrooms. Champignons bons et mauvais)

Illustration of Mushrooms c. 1923 (litho)
3090502 Illustration of Mushrooms c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study of Fungus (w / c on paper)
PNH352750 Study of Fungus (w/c on paper) by Fleischmann, Josef (fl.c.1915-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: see also 352748)

Undergrowth and wildlife
AII79456 Undergrowth and wildlife by Marseus van Schrieck, Otto (c.1619-78); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Scotch bonnet or fairy ring mushroom, Marasmius oreades. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

St. Georges mushroom, Calocybe gambosa (Agaricus gambosus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Giant puffball, common puffball and pestle puffball
Giant puffball, Calvatia gigantea (Lycoperdon giganteum), common puffball, Lycoperdon gemmatum, and pestle puffball, Handkea excipuliformis (Lycoperdon saccatum)

White saddle or elfin saddle mushroom, Helvella crispa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York

Common morel mushroom, Morchella esculenta. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Pink coral fungus, Ramaria formosa
Pink coral fungus or beautiful clavaria, Ramaria formosa (Clavaria formosa). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools

Bearded hedgehog mushroom, Hericium erinaceus
Lions mane mushroom, bearded hedgehog mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Hydnum caput-medusae). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible

Hedgehog mushroom, Hydnum repandum
Sweet tooth, wood hedgehog or hedgehog mushroom, Hydnum repandum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Frosts bolete and bitter bolete
Frosts bolete, Exsudoporus frostii (Boletus alveolatus) and bitter bolete, Tylopilus felleus (Boletus felleus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his

Old man of the woods, Strobilomyces strobilaceus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Suede bolete and red cracking bolete
Suede bolete, Xerocomus subtomentosus (Boletus subtomentosus), and red cracking bolete, Xerocomellus chrysenteron (Boletus chrysenteron)

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"Toadstools: A Magical Realm of Fairy Revels and Enchanting Delights" In the mystical realm where fairies frolic, toadstools stand tall as gateways to their whimsical world. Picture No. 10984661 captures the essence of this enchantment, with two fairies clasping each other amidst a vibrant forest filled with these captivating fungi. Among the various species that grace this fairyland, Crab-of-the-woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) and Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) reign supreme in their vivid hues and intricate patterns. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to Clare Glen in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. Goblins lurk mischievously behind every mossy corner, spying on witches who gather for secret meetings on Christmas cards. The Fairy Lantern by Grace Jones illuminates their clandestine gatherings under the soft glow of moonlight. Bonnet mushroom fungus (Mycena sp), found in abundance throughout Clare Glen, casts its spellbinding charm upon all who venture near. Its delicate beauty captivates even the most discerning eye. Glistening ink caps (Coprinus micaceus) shimmer like stardust scattered across Bolderwood in New Forest National Park, Hampshire. These luminous wonders seem straight out of a fairy tale book come alive. As winter blankets the land with frosty whispers, Frosty bonnet (Mycena tenerrima or Mycena adscendens) emerges from beneath fallen leaves in New Forest National Park. Its fragile appearance belies its resilience against nature's icy embrace. A German New Year card brings color litho artistry into play as it depicts goblins dancing merrily around towering toadstools adorned with ribbons and bells—a joyful celebration marking new beginnings amidst nature's magical offerings. Toadstools symbolize more than mere fungi.