Exoticism Collection

Parrots Chromolithograph 1896
Parrots Chromolithograph

Aster or Star Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Aster or Star Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Campanula or Bellflower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Campanula or Bellflower Plant: Plate 53

Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 55

Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant: Plate 54

butterflies
Antique illustration of various butterflies

Chelone or Turtlehead Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Chelone or Turtlehead Plant: Plate 54

Scillia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Scillia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 58

Delphinium or Larkspur Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Delphinium or Larkspur Plant: Plate 54

Playa Lancheros, Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Aerial of Cloudbreak reef surf spot, Fiji
Aerial view of famous Cloudbreak, popular surf spot, home of international competitions, with judging tower visible, Fiji

Melaleuca or Tea Tree Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Melaleuca or Tea Tree Plant: Plate 53

Potentilla or Cinquefoil Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Potentilla or Cinquefoil Plant: Plate 54

Mia Reef luxury resort, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Aerial view of heart shaped island Tavarua, Fiji
Aerial view of Tavarua, heart shaped island, Mamanucas islands, Fiji

Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant: Plate 54

Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Tropaeolum and Nasturtium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Tropaeolum and Nasturtium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bittersweet and Blue Succory
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Bittersweet and Wild or Blue Succory from The American Flora

German thrush engraving 1882
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Zweite Abtheilung - VAogel. by A. Brehm, 1882

Calcutta, India (colour litho)
8641580 Calcutta, India (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calcutta, India)

Rangoon (colour litho)
8641581 Rangoon (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rangoon. Illustration for East of Suez)

Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho)
8677510 Visitors to a menagerie (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visitors to a menagerie.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Aden (colour litho)
8641583 Aden (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aden. Illustration for East of Suez)

Singapore (colour litho)
8641579 Singapore (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singapore. Illustration for East of Suez)

Flamingos, 1910 (oil on canvas)
8679508 Flamingos, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 113.8 x 162 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Henri J.F)

Bombay, India (colour litho)
8641584 Bombay, India (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombay, India)

Modern (b/w photo)
8641320 Modern (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern. Illustration for Photograms of the Year, 1932 (Iliffe, 1933).); © Look and Learn.

India (colour litho)
8641577 India (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: India. Illustration for East of Suez)

Bombay, India (colour litho)
8641582 Bombay, India (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bombay, India)

Hong-Kong (colour litho)
8641578 Hong-Kong (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hong-Kong. Illustration for East of Suez)

India (colour litho)
8641576 India (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: India. Illustration for East of Suez)

Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Flowers of the Garden: Plate 58, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Lilium or Lily Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Lilium or Lily Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 59

Fresh dates for sale in the street markets of Rabat, Morocco

Empty boat moored in the turquoise sea, Poste Lafayette, Indian Ocean, East coast, Mauritius

Palm leaves in the sun calm tropical beach landscape. Relaxing palms on the sunny beach of coral island, sun rays, beams. Exotic nature, sea view

Moody sky and beach, long exposure. Abstract beach background. Dramatic waves and sky

Tropical beach background with palm trees silhouette at sunset. Vintage effect

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Corn Poppy
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Red Corn Poppy from The American Flora

Cyclamen Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Cyclamen Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 58

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Dog Rose and Spanish Camomile
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Dog Rose and Spanish Camomile from The American Flora

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 57

Maui Aerial View #3
A wonderful aerial view of the Maui - Hawaii coastline as scene from a small airplane flying at low altitude. The beautiful lush landscape contrasts the scenic beaches and wonderful turquoise waters

Overhead view of luxury tourist resort with overwater bungalows in the crystal water of Caribbean Sea, Antigua, West Indies

Crystal clear water of Caribbean Sea washing the fine sand beach at Half Moon Bay, overhead view, Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies

Clear summer sky over the white sand beach overlooking the crystal water of Caribbean Sea, aerial view, Antigua, West Indies

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"Exploring the Allure of Exoticism: A Victorian Botanical Journey" Step into a world where beauty knows no bounds, as we embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting realm of exoticism. In this mesmerizing collection, we are transported back to the Victorian era, where botanical illustrations served as windows into distant lands and their extraordinary flora. Our first stop takes us to the delicate petals of Campanula or Bellflower Plant, gracefully captured in a Victorian botanical illustration. Its ethereal charm evokes visions of secret gardens hidden away in far-off corners of the world. Next, we encounter the Aster or Star Plant, its vibrant blossoms bursting forth from another exquisite Victorian illustration. Like celestial bodies adorning our earthly landscapes, these stars remind us that nature's wonders can be found even in our own backyard. As we delve deeper into this tapestry of exoticism, parrots come alive before our eyes through a chromolithograph from 1896. Their vivid plumage and playful demeanor transport us to tropical rainforests teeming with life and color. The allure continues with Red Exotic Flowers showcased in yet another stunning Victorian botanical illustration. These fiery blooms ignite our senses and evoke dreams of lush paradises brimming with untamed beauty. Intriguingly named Chelone or Turtlehead Plant beckons us further along this voyage. Its peculiar shape captivates our imagination as we envision mythical creatures lurking amidst dense foliage – an invitation to explore worlds beyond what meets the eye. Butterflies flutter by delicately on fragile wings – ephemeral symbols of transformation and freedom. Their graceful dance reminds us that true beauty lies not only in stillness but also in embracing change and embracing new experiences. Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant emerges next from an intricate Victorian botanical illustration – its dainty flowers resembling tiny lungs breathing life into fantastical realms waiting to be discovered.