Axial Commons Image Treasury

Natural History

Birds, insects, flowers and the plates of the great naturalists.

Historia natural · História natural · 240 images

Pointillist painting of people in period dress relaxing on a sunny riverbank with trees, sailboats, and a black dog in the grass.A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884Painted portrait of a man in a blue jacket and white cap, head resting on his hand at a red table beside a sprig of flowers.Portrait of Dr. GachetOil painting of a dark-background bouquet of roses, poppies, an iris and carnations in a glass vase, with a fallen pink rose on a stone ledge.Stilleven met bloemen op een marmeren tafelbladStill life painting of a bouquet in a pale marbled urn on a carved white pedestal, with roses, tulips and a bird's nest on a ledge.Bloemstilleven in albasten vaasSunflowers in a yellow-ochre vase on a yellow table against pale blue, painted in thick, visible brushstrokes.Sunflowers (Munich version)Dark still life painting of a vase of red poppies, irises, tulips and roses on a ledge, with a pocket watch and blue ribbon beside it.Stilleven met bloemen en een horlogePainting of a vase with sunflowers in yellow and orange tones against a turquoise background, on an ochre tabletop.SunflowersPainting of a Gothic church under a swirling blue sky, with a woman in a blue dress walking a path through green grass in the foreground.The Church at AuversPainting of a golden wheat field with purple irises in front, olive trees and a small town with a church tower under a swirling blue sky.View of Arles with Irises in the ForegroundOil painting of a stone urn overflowing with tulips, roses, poppies and blue flowers, with grapes and peaches on a ledge against a dark background.Stilleven met bloemen en vruchtenPainting of a dense bouquet of flowers in a gold urn on a stone ledge, with a statue at left and butterflies among the blooms.Stilleven met bloemenPainting of a dense flowering garden with red poppies, blue and yellow flowers, green shrubs, and a distant building with cypress trees under a pale sky.Flowering GardenPainted portrait of a man in a blue jacket resting his head on his hand, with a sprig of purple foxglove in a vase and a yellow book on a table.Portrait of Dr. GachetPainting of a vase with sunflowers in yellow, brown and green against a yellow background, on a yellow tabletop.SunflowersPainting of blossoming almond branches with white flowers and green twisting limbs against a turquoise sky.Almond BlossomPainting of a dense bouquet of white, yellow, pink and red flowers in a vase against a dark blue background.Bouquet of Flowers in a VasePainting of blue and violet irises with long green leaves in a white pitcher on a green table against a pale background.IrisesPainting of a nude woman seated by a pool with a servant combing her hair, an older woman at her feet, and a peacock in the dark foreground.Bathsheba at her ToilettePainting of a seated nude woman watching a youth in a red cloth lean over a forest pool among yellow irises and lily pads.Echo and NarcissusWoman with red hair in a patterned blue robe smelling pink roses in a garden, with a terracotta pot and white arched building behind her.The Soul of the RosePainting of two sisters on a terrace: a woman in a red hat and navy dress, and a young girl in a flowered hat, with a basket of fruit and a river behind.Two Sisters (On the Terrace)Pastel portrait of a young woman with curled auburn hair, pearls and flowers, holding a blue parrot against a dark background.A Young Lady with a ParrotImpressionist painting of water lilies with pink blossoms floating on a blue-green pond reflecting clouds and foliage.Water LiliesPainting of five sunflowers in a green vase against a deep blue background, with yellow and orange blooms at varied angles on a lilac table.Still Life: Vase with Five SunflowersPainting of a woman in pink robes bending over a reclining young man in a flowery garden, with winged cupids nearby and classical columns in the background.The Awakening of AdonisPainted portrait of a seated man in a pale cap and dark blue coat, head resting on his hand beside a yellow book and a sprig of foxglove.Portrait paintings of Dr. GachetHanging scroll painting of the reclining Buddha surrounded by mourning figures, animals, and trees, with a moon and clouds in the sky above.Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu)Two-panel screen on gold ground with white and red hollyhocks, poppies, lilies and wisteria painted in muted colors.Flowers 花木図屏風Painting of a grassy garden with pink, white and red flowers, blue shrubs, green trees, a gate and a pale house behind.Daubigny's GardenEtching of a columned Paris building with carriages below and dark winged creatures flying through a cloudy sky above.Place de la Concorde, Paris, with the Admiralty building being attacked by flying dragons,Painting of a dark, twisted tree branch with white blossoms against a red sky, above a green orchard of flowering trees, framed by an orange border with Japanese-style calligraphy.Flowering plum tree, after HiroshigePainting of a white swan with spread wings and open beak on a rocky bank, under a dark stormy sky with reeds.The Threatened Swan; Interpreted later as an Allegory on Johan de WittStill life of mixed flowers, blue irises and striped tulips, in a glass vase on a stone ledge against dark background.Stilleven met bloemenStill life: an urn of flowers, grapes and peaches with a pineapple, glass and framed painting of a woman behind.Stilleven met bloemen en vruchtenPainted still life: blue wildflowers in a dark patterned jug, a white cup, three lemons and a sprig on a pale blue table against cream wall.Still Life: Majolica with WildflowersPainting of red poppies, roses and other flowers in an urn on a marble ledge against a dark background, with a snail at lower right.Stilleven met bloemenPainting of orange crown imperial fritillary flowers with green spiky leaves in a round copper vase against a textured blue background.Fritillaries in a Copper VasePainting of pink, cream, yellow and red gladioli and white asters in a dark vase on a table, against a blue brushstroke background.Vase with Gladioli and China AstersElderly bearded man in a dark robe sits with clasped hands in a dim cell, with keys lying on straw at lower right.Saint Peter in prisonOil painting of a lush bouquet of red, pink, and white flowers in a stone urn on a plinth, with a dark garden background.Stilleven met bloemenOil painting of a bearded man in a feathered red hat holding a falcon on his gloved hand against a dark background.Man with a Falcon (possibly St. Bavo)Painting of three sunflowers in a green vase on a turquoise background, with thick brushstrokes and a brown tabletop.Three Sunflowers in a VaseWoman in white cap seated in a dim kitchen, preparing food on a plate as a tabby cat reaches up; poultry in a basket and a flower vase nearby.Vrouw aan de maaltijd, bekend als 'Het ontbijt van de kat'Dark still life painting of a dense flower bouquet in a stone urn, with a snarling cat and wooden mousetrap at left.The Overturned BouquetPainting of a dense bouquet of white, red, pink and purple flowers in a vase against a golden background, with pansies and a carnation spilling onto a ledge.Stilleven met bloemenOil painting of a hanging garland of fruit and flowers with a blue ribbon, butterflies and insects in a dark arched niche.Festoon of Fruits and FlowersDark still life painting of a glass vase with tulips, irises and roses, with butterflies and an orange on a stone ledge.Stilleven met bloemenPainting of a smiling young man with wind-blown red-orange hair, green eyes and a blue cornflower between his teeth, against a yellow dotted background.Young Man with CornflowerDim temple interior where a robed elder in pink raises his arms toward an infant held by a woman in blue, with a kneeling woman lit in the foreground.Simeon's song of praisePainting of a terracotta vase holding roses, lilac, red poppies and peonies on a stone ledge against a green wall.Flowers in a Terra Cotta VasePainting of a dense flower bouquet in a brass urn inside a dark arched niche, with tulips, roses, irises and poppies.Stilleven met bloemenWatercolor of fishermen in a rowboat at a cave mouth at night, lit by a torch, with a figure on the rocks and a glowing water reflection.Water color; Night Fishing at the Entrance to a CavePainting of a young woman in profile wearing a hat decorated with leaves and pink flowers, white blouse, yellow sash, and pearl necklace, against a brown background.FloraPainting of purple and yellow pansies in a woven basket on a small striped table, against a pale blue-green background.Basket of pansies on a small tableStill life painting of mixed flowers in a footed glass on a wooden table, with a butterfly above, against a dark background.Stilleven met bloemen in een glasPainted still life of red poppies, white daisies and blue cornflowers in a tall vase, with pink roses in the foreground against a dark background.Still Life with Meadow Flowers and RosesPainting of a pink-blossomed peach tree in a field under a pale blue sky with white clouds and a yellow fence.Flowering peach treeDark still life painting of a bouquet of tulips, lilies, roses and carnations, with a pile of green grapes and a butterfly on a stone ledge.Stilleven met bloemen en vruchtenHand-colored engraving of a brown snake coiled in loops over leafy branches with small blue flowers and berries on a white page.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofPainting of a flowering garden with a winding sandy path, cypress trees, a low wall with a red roof, and a pale green sky.Flowering Garden with PathPainting of a flowering orchard with white blossoms, a sandy path, tall dark cypress trees under a teal sky, and a wooden shed at right.Flowering orchard, surrounded by cypressPainting of pink oleander flowers and green leaves in a blue pitcher beside a yellow book, against a yellow-green background.OleandersPainting of beached fishing boats with red, blue and green hulls on a sandy shore, with sailboats and foamy waves on the sea beyond.Fishing Boats on the Beach at Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-MerPainting of a flowering orchard with twisted reddish branches, white blossoms, and green grass dotted with flowers. A rake leans against a tree at right.The Flowering OrchardOrange-red songbird perched on a branch among spiky green leaves, with a round brown fruit, in a hand-colored natural history engraving.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofPainting of a giant peacock moth with blue-green wings and eyespots among swirling green leaves and red berries.Giant Peacock MothDutch kitchen painting: a maid holding a pot stands amid fish, game birds and meats, with diners feasting in the background.Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor LazarusPainting of white and pale pink roses in a rounded ochre vase, with green leaves and loose flowers on a green tabletop against a pale green background.Still Life: Vase with Pink RosesStill life of tulips, roses, anemones and narcissi in a terracotta vase on a stone ledge, dark background, butterflies.Stilleven met bloemenPainting of a woman in a white dress carrying flowers through a spring meadow with blossoming trees, sea and children picking flowers.A Song of SpringtimePainting of a woman in a white dress and yellow hat walking through tall green grass with red poppies and birch trees.A Woman Walking in a GardenPainting of a lilac bush with violet blossoms and green leaves, surrounded by grass, yellow shrubs and a path, under a blue sky.Lilac BushPainting of two women in patterned headscarves at left and a woman bending over flowers at right, in a garden with a winding orange path.Memory of the Garden at EttenOil still life of a dark bouquet with orange crown imperial, roses, irises and lilies in a brown vase on a stone ledge, with a beetle and snail.Bloemstilleven met een keizerskroon in een stenen nisInk and color painting on silk of two mandarin ducks on a branch with pale plum blossoms against an olive background.Birds and plum-blossomsOil still life of a vase of tulips, roses and carnations, with a fallen peony, pearls and a watch on a stone ledge.Stilleven met bloemenGreen fields, a road with a horse carriage, red-roofed houses, a distant train, and purple furrows in the foreground.Landscape with a Carriage and a TrainOval painting of grapes, peaches, strawberries and pink flowers in a blue bowl on a stone ledge, against a pale sky.Stilleven met vruchten en bloemenStill life painting of a dense bouquet of colorful flowers in a dark vase, with shells and a lizard on a stone ledge.Stilleven met bloemenPainting of a woman in a red robe and jeweled headdress holding a pink carnation, set against a dark brown background.Woman with a PinkPainting of a woman with orange hair in a green dress seated in a red chair, hands clasped over a rope, before a dark green backdrop with white and pink flowers.La Berceuse (Woman Rocking a Cradle; Augustine-Alix Pellicot Roulin, 1851–1930)Dark interior where a winged angel bends over a seated old blind man as a woman supports him; a spinning wheel and dog in the foreground, window light at left.Tobias healing his blind fatherHand-colored plate of a white magnolia blossom, pink bud, and green leaves on a dark background, with a pink cone-like fruit below.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofPainting of white wild roses with yellow centers among teal and green leaves against a pale green background.Wild RosesPainting of two wilting sunflowers on a bold blue background, one showing a dense brown seed head and the other a pale curling stem.SunflowersPastel painting of a bouquet of red, blue and white flowers on the left, with a blue-green landscape and ochre sky on the right.Ophelia Among the FlowersPainted still life of peaches, green grapes, wheat and flowers including a white rose and morning glories beside a glass vase on a stone ledge.Stilleven met bloemen en fruitEngraved allegorical frontispiece with a radiant figure among clouds, surrounded by draped women holding books and instruments, and a crowd below.Science: the engraved titlepage to the Encyclopedie of Diderot and d'Alembert. Engraving bOil painting of a dense bouquet of tulips, peonies and lilies in a golden bowl on a ledge, with small insects, against a dark background.Stilleven met bloemenStill life painting of flowers, pineapple, grapes and fruit on a stone ledge, with a statue and a nest in the background.Stilleven met bloemen, vruchten en gevogeltePainting of a dark vase with white flowers and red carnations against a blue and green background, on a light tabletop.Vase with Carnations and Other FlowersPainting of a seated woman in a garden listening to two winged angels playing string instruments, with roses, a balustrade, and ships on the sea behind.Saint CeciliaPainting of a golden wheat field dotted with blue cornflowers, blue hills on the horizon, and a swirling teal sky above.Wheat Field with CornflowersPainting of a cream vase filled with red, white, lilac and yellow flowers and green leaves, set against a warm ochre background.Vase of FlowersPainting of two large red poppies and pale yellow butterflies among green stems and buds on a blue-grey background.Butterflies and PoppiesPainting of a red-haired woman in a white ruffled dress with yellow ribbons, reclining on a floral sofa beside an open window overlooking the sea.Seaside (July: Specimen of a Portrait)Painting of a blossoming almond branch in a clear glass on a yellow-green table, with a grey wall and orange band behind.Blossoming Almond Branch in a GlassPainting of blue and violet irises with green leaves in a yellow-ochre vase against a bright yellow background.Vase with IrisesGold-ground folding screen painted with summer and autumn flowers, grasses and leafy plants in white, pink and green.Summer and autumn flowers 夏秋草花図屏風Still life painting of a split watermelon, a cut melon and a small melon on a ledge, with vines and morning glory blossoms against a dark background.Melons and Morning GloriesPainting of a nude man chained to rock while an eagle with spread wings attacks him; a second nude figure raises a branch behind, under a cloudy sky.Prometheus BoundTwo brown streaked birds on a thorny rose stem beside a pink rose, green leaves, a spider and a blue butterfly on a pale background.Pair of Brown Birds on Rose Stem with Butterfly and SpiderPainting of a blue vase holding a bouquet of red poppies, white daisies and blue cornflowers against a pale mauve background.Vision- vase of flowersPainting of a woman in a white dress holding a pink flower and glass vase beside a window, with a bouquet and pitcher on a table at right.JuneHand-colored drypoint print of white anemone flowers with yellow centers and green leaves on a dark background.AnemonesYellow poster with black silhouetted birds flying over a city with a church spire, white geese in the foreground, and red title lettering reading The True Mother Goose.The True Mother GoosePainting of Horseshoe Falls at Niagara with white water pouring over a rock ledge, a rainbow arching over the mist, and small figures on a grassy bank.The Great Horseshoe Fall, NiagaraPainting of a seated older woman in black with a white lace cap and collar, holding a handkerchief, against a dark background.Portrait of Catrina HoogsaetPainting of a young woman in a white veil and blossom wreath, in profile against a coral-red wall, with a blue and white vase and white flowers.The BridePainting of a young tree with pink blossoms in a sunlit field, under a blue sky with white clouds. A wooden fence runs along the right edge.Flowering OrchardsPainting of a woman in a red dress and gold shawl, holding a small pink flower on a ledge, one hand on her chest, against a dark background.Saskia as FloraPainting of a woman in a blue cloak holding a child on a donkey, led by a barefoot man with a staff through a dark night landscape.The Flight into EgyptPainting of wild flowers and thistles in an orange vase, with a red poppy and blue thistle heads against a swirling green background.Wild Flowers and Thistles in a VasePainting of a vase of red, pink, and blue flowers with butterflies fluttering against a warm brown background.Still Life with FlowersPainting of a woman in a white dress standing in a lush flower garden with cypress trees, red-roofed houses and potted plants.Marguerite Gachet in the GardenImpressionist painting of a woman in a blue dress and hat with a blue fan, seated on a garden bench beside flowering bushes and a lattice fence.Woman in a GardenOil painting of the Nativity: Mary kneels in blue at left, the infant Christ lies in a manger, angels and putti fill the arches above, and a landscape opens behind.The Adoration of the Christ ChildRed silk furisode kimono with gold and white embroidered plum tree branches and blossoms across the body and wide sleeves, displayed flat against a gray backdrop.FurisodePainting of three ballet dancers in yellow tutus adjusting hair backstage, with blurred green trees and stage edge behind them.Yellow Dancers (In the Wings)Painting of a young woman with pinned-up hair sewing, seated beside a blue vase of colorful flowers, rendered in loose, feathery brushstrokes.Young Woman SewingOil painting of a green bowl holding sunflowers, white and pink roses, and lilac blossoms on a table against a red background.Bowl with Sunflowers, Roses and Other FlowersPainting of an ornate arched building facade with mosaics and domes, with horsemen and soldiers in long coats gathered on a sunlit square.Circassian Cavalry Awaiting their Commanding Officer at the Door of a Byzantine Monument; A boy in a white hat and patterned costume rides a dark ram on a dirt path, holding a thin switch against a cloudy sky and green trees.Boy on a RamPainting of Christ in a dark robe and thorn crown carrying a cross, surrounded by soldiers in helmets and onlookers, with crucifixion scene on hill behind.Christ Carrying the CrossPainted interior of a lush palm house with white columns, arches, and figures in robes on a red rug, one playing a stringed instrument.The Interior of the Palm House on the Pfaueninsel Near PotsdamDim interior painting of an old man seated by a glowing hearth and a woman spinning by a window with a caged bird.Tobit and AnnaPainting of a terracotta vase holding red poppies, blue cornflowers and white daisies on a white table against a pale green background.Vase with Cornflowers and PoppiesTapestry of an armored man poling a boat beside a reclining woman in white, with a cupid holding a bow, framed by fruit and flower garlands.Cleopatra Asked to Pay Tribute to Rome from The Story of Caesar and CleopatraFull view of a 19th-century quilt with diagonal rows of cream blocks showing stars, wreaths, and flowers in red and green, bordered in green.Friendship QuiltSquare cream cotton quilt with rows of red and green appliquéd flowers, wreaths, and baskets in twenty-five blocks.Fruit and Flowers QuiltTapestry of an ornate boat with striped sail and parasol on water, with figures in rich dress under a gilded arched canopy and birds below.The Emperor Sailing from The Story of the Emperor of ChinaIlluminated manuscript initial G in blue with gold background, decorated with colorful painted leaves and flowers in tempera on vellum.Decorated Initial "G" with Flowers from a Choir BookEmbroidered silk casket with a sloped lid and bun feet, its panels covered in figures, trees, animals and birds on a light background.Cabinet or Box Depicting Scenes from the Old TestamentAppliquéd album quilt with thirty square blocks of flowers, birds, deer, houses and trees in red, green and brown on cream fabric.Album QuiltMan in a dark cap sits in a green rowboat on a river beside a second boat, with a bridge and leafy trees under a pale sky.Fishing in Spring, the Pont de Clichy (Asnières)Impressionist still life painting of a bouquet of yellow, white and orange chrysanthemums in a cylindrical vase on a table with a patterned cloth.ChrysanthemumsPainting of a sunlit garden path leading to an ivy-covered house, with a girl playing with a hoop and a woman in blue at the doorway.The Artist's House at ArgenteuilDark etching of a vaulted prison interior with arches, wooden cranes, ladders and tiny figures on walkways, by Piranesi.The Arch with a Shell Ornament, plate 11 from Imaginary PrisonsStill life of pears and peaches in a white fluted bowl, surrounded by white flowers, carnations and citrus branches on a dark background.Flowers and Fruit in a Porcelain BowlPainting of a village yard with a standing woman in a blue wrap, two seated women on green grass, a bamboo hut, a palm tree, and chickens in warm pink and green tones.No te aha oe riri (Why Are You Angry?)Oil painting of elegantly dressed figures gathered for an outdoor party in a wooded glade, with a pink-gowned woman standing at right and a dog in the foreground.Fête champêtre (Pastoral Gathering)Watercolor of a black bass leaping from dark water, with a red lure in its mouth, against trees and a pale sky.Life-Size Black BassPainted harbor at dusk with a campfire and figures at lower left, a fisherman casting a net on rocks at right, a tower, a ship, and a dog.MorningWoodblock print of a snowy shrine on an island with pine trees, a bridge, and a blue-robed figure on still water.Snow at Benzaiten Shrine in Inokashira Pond (Inokashira no ike Benzaiten no yashiro yuki nOil painting of white magnolia blossoms and green leaves on a draped teal velvet cloth against a dark background.Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet ClothSix-panel gold screen with red cockscomb flowers on the left and tall green cornstalks with tassels on the right.Maize and CockscombsPainting of a woman with auburn hair in a pale blue gown, holding wildflowers beside a tree in a dark green woodland.OpheliaColor woodblock triptych of a man in a blue robe facing a snow-covered tree branch as snow falls, with a window and fire at right.The Actor Onoe Kikugoro V as the Priest Sogen (Yuki: Iwakura Sogen Onoe Baiko), from the sSix-panel gold screen with dense flowering plants, chrysanthemums, gourds and rocks painted in ink and color on silk.Fish and PlantsGold-leaf folding screen with small poem cards, hanging tassels, black ink leaves on the left, and white flowers against brown panels on the right.Folding screens mounted with poems from the anthology, Shin kokinshu 新古今集和歌色紙貼付屏風 （一双、画像：左Painting of the Nativity: Mary kneels in prayer beside the infant Christ in a straw-filled shelter with an ox, donkey, angels, and shepherds.The NativityPainting of a woman in a white dress lying in tall grass and wildflowers, with dark woodland trees behind her.OpheliaPainting of a woman in profile in a patterned headscarf facing a blue-grey vase of red and yellow flowers against a golden ochre background.Profile of a Woman with a Vase of FlowersPainting of a woman with arms raised, hair and grey drape blown by wind, beside a tree in a meadow of daffodils.BoreasPainting of a blue vase with white daisies in front and blue cornflowers and red poppies behind, against a deep blue background.Vase with Cornflowers and PoppiesWoman in a white gown bends over a stone ledge to smell a vase of pink and red flowers, with stone steps and columns behind her in a garden.The ShrinePainting of a seated man in pink robes and jeweled turban holding a bird, on a bright yellow background with trees and a blue-bordered platform.Raja Mandhata as a musical modeWhite porcelain plate with scalloped green-edged rim, painted with long-tailed pheasants among green leaves and orange branches.Plate with "Disheveled Birds" (One of Thirteen)Tapestry of a crowd around a central figure holding up a cloth with a face, beside a canopied bed at right, with a chest in the foreground.Emperor Vespasian Cured by Veronica's VeilWhite scalloped porcelain plate painted with a crested red and magenta bird on rocks, flanked by smaller birds and green clover sprigs.Plate with "Disheveled Birds"Round white porcelain plate with a purple bird standing on a rock, surrounded by green leaves, with smaller orange and green birds at the edges.Plate with "Disheveled Birds" (One of Thirteen)Circular engraving of a seated goddess on a lion-drawn chariot amid cherubs, fruit and grain, with trees and hills in the background.Cybele, Bacchus, Ceres and Flora on a chariot drawn by lions surrounded by all forms of naCircular etching of an allegory of Earth: women on a chariot surrounded by cherubs, fruit and a big tree, with a rocky hill and thatched hut behind.Cybele, Bacchus, Ceres and Flora on a chariot drawn by lions surrounded by all forms of naBlack and white woodcut: winged Fame blows a trumpet above a banner, while a man and dog ride a sleigh pulled by giant lobsters over reeds.Fame blows her trumpet: below, a man and his dog ride on a sleigh drawn by giant lobsters Painted panel in several scenes: a woman tends a sick person in a red-curtained bed, monks surround a bier in a church, and angels hover over a figure at right.St. Elisabeth verzorgt de zieken in Warburg; de dood van St. ElisabethMedieval panel painting of a crowned wedding feast beneath an arcade, with musicians and guests at a table and richly dressed figures in a town landscape.De verloving en het huwelijksfeest van St. Elisabeth van HongarijePainting of a crowned Virgin holding the Christ Child under a tree with colorful birds, a kneeling man at right, and a town and mountains behind.Our Lady of ValvaneraEngraved title page: a bearded man in a black robe faces a haloed nude figure holding a plant, with a skeleton and anatomical figure on either side.Johan van Beverwijk: he converses with Apollo about medicinal plants, while surrounded by Engraving of a flower bouquet with peonies, narcissus and a hummingbird, tied with a ribbon, on a page of a bound album.FlowersStill life painting of an carved urn, grapes, peaches, plums, pink hollyhocks and strawberries on a stone ledge, with butterflies against a dark background.Stilleven met bloemen en vruchtenEngraving of an armored angel with a sword hurling monstrous, animal-headed fallen figures down through clouds toward a rocky, chaotic scene below.Fallen angels with animalized characteristics tumble from heaven under the sword of MichaeMezzotint of a seated mother holding a sleeping baby as two children and a dog gather in a dim room with a fireplace at right.A family scene with a mother holding a sleeping baby and being shown a dead robin by one oHand-coloured engraving of a thorny branch with lobed leaves, yellow and pink hibiscus-like flowers, and seed pods on a pale ground.A plant (Hibiscus aculeatus Roxb.) related to China rose: branch with flowers and separateEngraving of a huntress with a spear and dead birds meeting a bearded figure in animal skin holding fruit, with women and a dog's head beside them.Diana returning from the chase bearing dead birds meets Pan holding grapes and other fruitBaroque still life of grapes, pumpkin, cauliflower and rabbits beside a garden fountain with columns and a peacock.Stilleven van fruit bij een sierfonteinHand-coloured botanical engraving of a branch with green leaves, pink fruit, white flowers, and small flower details on pale paper.A plant (Mimusops elengi): branch with leaves, flowers and fruit and sections of flower. CHand-coloured engraving of a mangrove branch with green leaves, blue flowers, and long reddish fruits, with detail studies of flowers and a cut fruit.Mangrove plant (Bruguiera cylindrica Blume): branch with flowers and fruit, separate floweHand-coloured botanical etching showing many flowers, fruits and flower parts in a grid, with the word BOTANY printed across the top.Fifty-four flowers, fruit and floral segments of different forms. Coloured etching by J. PPainting of a tall sunflower in a garden allotment with wooden fencing, a small shed, and a seated figure in the background.Allotment with SunflowerHand-coloured engraving of a leafy branch with green oval leaves, dark berries and pale flower clusters on paper.A plant (Sondaria cranganoorensis Denn.) Coloured line engraving.Hand-colored botanical plate with pink lily-like amaryllis flowers on a bulb at left and an orange daisy-like arctotis flower at right.The universal herbal; or, botanical, medical, and agricultural dictionary / [Thomas Green]Painted design of hummingbirds flying among orchids, white blossoms and green fronds on a cream background.Design for Wallpaper and Textiles: Flowers and BirdsHand-coloured engraved botanical plate of a branch with green leaves, red berries and small flower spikes, with separate fruit and seed studies below.A plant (Acalypha paniculata): branch with flowers and fruit, separate flowers and fruit aHand-coloured engraving of a branch with green leaves, small flower clusters and dark berries, with small separate flower and seed studies below.A plant (Ardisia solanacea): branch with flowers and fruit and separate flowers, fruit andColoured botanical engraving of a Myristica branch with a purple oval fruit, split fruit showing a dark seed, and small flowers on a pale background.A plant (Myristica malabarica): branch with fruit, kernels, flowers and floral segments. CColoured botanical engraving of a branch with green pinnate leaves, small purple flowers and dark blue pods, with separate fruit and seed details at lower left.Connarus pinnatus Lam.: branch with flowers and fruit and separate sections of flowers, frPainting of a woman in a white cap cleaning a fish outdoors beside a barrel, with pots hanging, a white cat and a large fish nearby.Een huisvrouw op een binnenplaatsje bij het schoonmaken van visHand-coloured botanical engraving of a branch with blue-green leaves, red berries, a dark blue flower, and small fruit and seed sections.Guatteria sempervirens DC.: branch with flowers and fruit and sections of fruit and seed. Hand-coloured engraving of a branch with long green leaves, small blue and red flowers and fruits, with a separate fruit below and printed labels at upper right.Tetracera laevis Vahl: branch with flowers and fruit, separate fruit and cross-section of Hand-coloured botanical engraving of a branch with large green leaves, brown fruits, small flowers, and a split fruit showing its seed.Indian Copal (Vateria indica L.): branch with flowers, leaves and fruit and dissected fruiHand-coloured botanical plate showing about forty-five numbered simple leaves of varied shapes in green tones, with the title Simple Leaves at the bottom.Forty five simple plant leaves of different forms. Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1799.Hand-coloured engraving of a branch with broad green leaves, clusters of reddish-brown oval fruit, small blue flowers, and cut fruit sections below.A plant (Holigarna arnottiana): branch with leaves, flowers and fruit and cross-sections oBlack-and-white photograph of a life-sized whale model and whale skeleton suspended over museum display cases in a large arched exhibition hall.The 1904 World's Fair, St. Louis, Missouri: the US Government building: natural history exOil painting of a glass vase with red and pink carnations, white roses and small blossoms on a stone ledge against a dark background.Stilleven met bloemenBlack and white engraving of a couple on a stone terrace, the man leaning toward the woman's flower, with a dog and a formal garden behind them.People smelling flowers on the steps of an ornamental garden; representing the sense of smStill life painting of a small pale bottle holding dark red and cream peonies and blue delphinium flowers against a green background.Small Bottle with Peonies and Blue DelphiniumsEngraved interior scene: a surgeon in a tricorn hat applies cupping to a seated man in a nightcap while an assistant watches; dried fish and jars hang and sit nearby.A surgeon applying the method of cupping to Ragotin, who believes his body has swelled in Botanical illustration of a mango branch with green leaves, dark purple fruit, hanging flower clusters, and a cut fruit at lower left.Mango (Mangifera indica L.): branch with flowers, fruit and leaves, cross-section of fruitDark still life painting of a flower bouquet with tulips, irises, roses and peonies spilling over a stone ledge.Stilleven met bloemenPainting of pink, magenta, orange and yellow zinnias in a green vase on a lavender table, with loose, thick brushstrokes against a green background.Stilleven met zinnia's in een gemberpotWoodcut of a brown spider with long legs at the center of concentric web lines, framed by black diagonal lines on aged printed paper.Ortus sanitatis.Coloured etching of a pink flowering cactus with flat green scalloped stems, a bud, and a Latin label at the bottom.A flowering cactus, possibly a night-flowering cactus (Epiphyllum species). Coloured etchiHand-coloured engraving of a flowering branch with purple blossoms, green oval leaves, and red berries, with separate floral detail drawings below.Singapore rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum L.): branch with flowers and fruit, flowerHand-coloured etching of people fleeing a swarm of insects through a colonnaded Egyptian city street rendered in deep perspective.The plague of insects. Coloured etching.Hand-colored engraving of a brown scaled fish head in profile with a red eye, open mouth, yellow fins and thin whisker-like barbels on a cream background.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofWatercolor by William Blake with a printed panel titled Ode on the Spring, surrounded by pale blue wash, vines, drifting figures, and a reclining figure with flowers.The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 3, "Ode on the Spring."Blue four-armed Vishnu stands on a fish form beside a crouching red horned demon, with four attendants under a golden sky.Matsya; avatar of Vishnu, Vishnu emerges from the mouth of a fish to kill the demon king HJapanese painting of two pheasants on a snowy bank against a gold background, one bird looking back over its shoulder.Two pheasants on a snow bank 雉図Hand-coloured botanical print of four plants on one page: citron fruit, pink meadow saffron, white cistus flower, and coffee branch with red berries.The universal herbal; or, botanical, medical, and agricultural dictionary / [Thomas Green]Blake illustration of a woman in white robes holding a lyre beside a waterfall, with lilies above and a printed poem panel.The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 43, "The Progress of Poesy."Pen and ink drawing of a dense garden with flowering plants beside a path, a wooden fence, and houses with chimneys behind.Garden with flowersHand-colored engraving of a thrush-like bird with orange breast perched on a stump beneath green climbing vines and leaves.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofPainting of pink hollyhocks, green and dark grapes, peaches, a halved melon and raspberries on a stone ledge against a dark background.Stilleven van bloemen en vruchtenHand-colored engraving of orange trumpet flowers and pinnate green leaves with a hovering hummingbird at left on pale paper.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of a leafy branch with a knobby green fruit, a brown moth with red and cream markings at lower left, and a pale leaf at lower right.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofEngraving of a bearded alchemist at a worktable by a fireplace, with assistants working behind him in a cluttered laboratory.An alchemist with his assistants in his laboratory. Engraving by J.P. Le Bas, 1747, after Hand-colored engraving of a twining plant with clusters of magenta berries, broad green leaves, pink flowers, and curling tendrils on a cream background.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofMonochrome aquatint of a large dragon tree with a small arched door in its trunk, two figures, palms and a distant mountain.An old dragon tree (Dracaena draco) with a gash in its stem releasing its "dragon's blood"Painted bouquet of small white and pink flowers and an orange zinnia in a green bowl on a pale table.Bowl with Zinnias and Other FlowersHand-colored engraving of a coiled banded rattlesnake with raised head, tail rattle segments at left, and a small shell at lower right on a pale background.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofMezzotint portrait of a seated older man in a buttoned coat and powdered hair, holding a paper, with a draped curtain and lamps behind him.Benjamin FranklinGouache painting of a seated deity in a chariot pulled by black-and-white birds, with a reclining blue-skinned body on green grass before a palace.Dhumavati, Hindu goddess of misfortune and unpleasantness, sitting in a chariot drawn by bDark rectangular woodblock carved in relief with dense fern-like plant forms, lit against a black background.Ambrosia altera.Close-up of a dark, raised surface with branching, feathery plant-like forms lit from the side against a black background.Ambrosia altera.Black-and-white print with a central medallion, a ladder between crowds, angels above, and a crowded hell scene of nude figures and demons below.Reis van de ziel naar God en hel volgens BonaventuraHand-colored engraving of a crested cedar waxwing perched among pink flowers and green leaves on a branch, with a caption below.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of a spotted pufferfish under a branch with green leaves, white flowers and berries, with a green bean pod and pink blossoms at left.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of a yellow-headed green parrot perched on a branch among fern-like leaves and round seed pods, with a caption at lower right.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of a golden-winged woodpecker on a branch with acorns and oak leaves, with its wing feathers fanned out.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofPainting of a dark sculpted vase with pink and white asters and yellow blossoms against a red-brown background, with white flowers on a table below.Vase with Chinese Asters and GladioliHand-colored engraving of a dark songbird perched among yellow trumpet flowers and green leaves, with seed pods at lower right.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofBlack and white etching: a standing nude woman holds hands with a winged figure at right, as a seated nude reads a book beside owls and bats in a dark sky.A winged man grabbing a young naked woman by the hand while another sits reading a book suHand-colored engraving of a branch with pink plumeria-like flowers and broad green leaves on a cream background.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of a dark bird with red shoulder patch on a branch, with green leaves, berries and yellow flowers above.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of a red-headed woodpecker clinging to a broken tree trunk beside a water oak branch with acorns.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of a pink flamingo with black wing tips standing by a bare tree, with rocky islands and water behind it.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofHand-colored engraving of an orange and black songbird on a branch with a nest and large green leaves, on a cream page.The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: containing the figures ofClose-up of a dark metal printing block with raised feathery leaf patterns, its worn wooden base visible against a black background.Ambrosia altera.Medieval painted panel with four scenes: a woman giving alms at a doorway, a procession with a cart, a banquet, and a crowd of riders, with Dutch text below.Vier taferelen uit de legende van de heilige Elisabeth van HongarijePainting of a seated woman in a red headscarf and white blouse, hands resting on a colorful patterned cloth, against a yellow background.L'Italienne