Ananas Sativus Collection

Rose Laying the Table, 1914. Creator: Astrid Holm
Rose Laying the Table, 1914

A Fruit Piece, Printed 1844-1846. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
A Fruit Piece, Printed 1844-1846. Still Life With Apples & Pineapple In Baskets. Book: The Pencil of Nature

Farewell Dinner given to the Prince of Wales by the officers of the Serapis...1876. Creator: L.B
Farewell Dinner given to the Prince of Wales by the officers of the Serapis: Captain Glyn presenting the Album, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with a centipede and a millipede, 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with a centipede and a millipede, 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from China - Chinese Fruit-girl, 1858. Young woman selling fruit in Canton. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

Pineapple plant, 1729. Creator: David von Coln
Pineapple plant, 1729

Landscape in Brazil, 1652. Creator: Frans Post
Landscape in Brazil, 1652. Other Title(s): Landscape in Dutch Brazil

Still Life, 1849. Creator: Robert Seldon Duncanson
Still Life, 1849

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, 1815-1830. Creator: Eelke Jelles Eelkema
Still Life with Flowers and Fruit, 1815-1830

Pineapple, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Pineapple, 1785

A Market Stall in Batavia, c.1640-c.1666. Creator: Andries Beeckman
A Market Stall in Batavia, c.1640-c.1666. Other Title(s): East Indian Market Stall in Batavia

Still Life with Flowers, Fruit and Birds, 1774. Creator: Jan van Os
Still Life with Flowers, Fruit and Birds, 1774

Still Life with Fruit, 1808. Creator: Jacobus Linthorst
Still Life with Fruit, 1808

Basket of fruit on a tree stump, 1844. Creator: Johan Laurentz Jensen
Basket of fruit on a tree stump, 1844

J. E. Clark's pineapple farm, Eatonville, Fla. 1907. Creator: Unknown
J. E. Clark's pineapple farm, Eatonville, Fla. 1907

Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, Downbeat(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, Downbeat(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851. Creator: Louis Candide Boulanger
Venetian-style feast (central part), between 1846 and 1851

Urn of flowers and fruit, c1800. Creators: Cornelis van Spaendonck, Jan van Os
Urn of flowers and fruit, c1800

Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: Vincent Carano
Silver Teapot, c. 1936

"Fruits" - painted by George Lance - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"Fruits" - painted by George Lance - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1854. Lance...has chosen his own motto: "Fresh from the teeming lap of bounteous Earth

Center Market, Washington, D.C. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Center Market. Washington, D.C

Center Market, Washington, D.C. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Center Market. Washington, D.C

Wall Painting, Pineapple, c. 1940. Creator: Ruth Buker
Wall Painting, Pineapple, c. 1940

Wall Painting, Pineapple Motif, 1937. Creator: Ruth Buker
Wall Painting, Pineapple Motif, 1937

The Royal Table, and Mayoralty Insignia, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Table, and Mayoralty Insignia, 1850. Banquet held in York to celebrate the forthcoming Great Exhibition. The centrepiece was...a magnificent ornamental design of M

International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens - prize fruit, 1862. Besides the domestic contributions, which were of magnificent size and quality

The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypt's yacht, the Faid Gihaad, [on the River Thames, London], 1862. The decorations of the table, even putting out of question the plate

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Pineapple plant

A pineapple and other fruits, 1832. Creator: Johan Laurentz Jensen
A pineapple and other fruits, 1832

Gate Post Top, c. 1938. Creator: Henry Tomaszewski
Gate Post Top, c. 1938

Fragment (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1775/1800. Floral print with pineapples

Sugar Bowl, 1790 / 94. Creator: Abraham Carlile
Sugar Bowl, 1790/94. Pineapple decoration

Bandbox Design, c. 1939. Creator: Gilbert Sackerman
Bandbox Design, c. 1939

Fruit Piece, 1860. Creator: Hannah Brown Skeele
Fruit Piece, 1860. A fly has settled on the sugar bowl

Valance, China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Valance, China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

The Smooth Leaved Green Antigua Pine, 1807. Creator: Henri Merke
The Smooth Leaved Green Antigua Pine, 1807. From Pomona Britannica; or, A collection of the most esteemed fruits at present cultivated in this country; together with the blossoms

Coverlet, "Boston Town", c. 1940. Creator: Byron Dingman
Coverlet, " Boston Town", c. 1940

Still Life with Fruit, 1852. Creator: Severin Roesen
Still Life with Fruit, 1852

Fruit and Flowers, mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fruit and Flowers, mid 19th century

First Landing of Christopher Columbus, 1800 / 1805. Creator: Frederick Kemmelmeyer
First Landing of Christopher Columbus, 1800/1805

A Griffin, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
A Griffin, 1625-77

Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Scene in a London warehouse during the...sale of upwards of 2700 West Indian Pine-Apples, by Messrs

Pine-Apples, a penny a slice, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Pine-Apples, a penny a slice, 1845. Londoners buying fruit from a barrow:the mode of retailing them in the streets of the metropolis - just as cherries have been cried

The Duke of Wellington, 1828. Creator: William Say
The Duke of Wellington, 1828

Fantastic Hairdresses with Fruit and Vegetable Motifs, 18th century. Creator: Anon
Fantastic Hairdresses with Fruit and Vegetable Motifs, 18th century

Still Life with Fruit, 1860. Creator: Roger Fenton
Still Life with Fruit, 1860

Still Life: Flowers and Fruit, 1850-55. Creator: Severin Roesen
Still Life: Flowers and Fruit, 1850-55

Hawaiian Pineapple, the King of Fruits, Ready for Picking, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Hawaiian Pineapple, " the King of Fruits", Ready for Picking, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

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"Ananas sativus: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Ananas sativus, commonly known as the pineapple plant. Originating from Africa, this tropical fruit found its way to Ghana's Volta Region, where it thrived in the rich soil and warm climate. Intriguingly, our exploration begins with a gate post top dating back to 1938. Created by Henry Tomaszewski, this artistic depiction captures the essence of the pineapple plant's allure. Its spiky crown reaching towards the sky symbolizes growth and abundance. Moving forward in time but stepping back geographically, we encounter a fragment of furnishing fabric from France circa 1775-1800. The intricate design showcases pineapples intertwined with other motifs, highlighting their significance as a status symbol during that era. Delving deeper into history, we come across a sugar bowl crafted between 1790-94 by Abraham Carlile. This exquisite piece exemplifies how pineapples were not only admired for their taste but also served as decorative elements in fine dining experiences. Gilbert Sackerman's box band design from around 1939 takes us on another visual journey through time. Pineapple motifs adorn this charming artwork that once graced elegant homes or boutiques – a testament to their enduring popularity throughout different periods. Hannah Brown Skeele's "Fruit Piece" painting from 1860 invites us to appreciate nature's bounty further. Amongst an array of fruits lies our beloved pineapple – vibrant and enticing amidst its companions. Traveling eastward to China during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), we discover an intricately designed valance featuring pineapples among other symbols denoting prosperity and good fortune. This artifact reflects how cultures embraced these tropical treasures beyond borders. Henri Merke's botanical illustration titled "The Smooth Leaved Green Antigua Pine" from 1807 showcases the pineapple plant's unique characteristics.