botanical

  • Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.032 (1841)

    Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.032 (1841)

    Lorenz Oken (German, unknown)

    Delicate veins branch across translucent leaves, each curve precise as a surgeon’s incision. The engraving freezes fern fronds mid-unfurl, their edges sharp enough to draw blood. Shadows pool beneath ribbed stems, turning scientific illustration into something alive, breathing—a pressed specimen suddenly stirring under glass.

  • Pansies

    Pansies

    Eugène Henri Cauchois (French, 1850–1911)

    A luminous study of pansies, where delicate petals and subtle light capture nature’s quiet elegance and fleeting beauty.

  • Lervase Med Tulipaner Og Andre Blomster (1884 – 1938)

    Lervase Med Tulipaner Og Andre Blomster (1884 – 1938)

    Karl Schou (Danish, 1866–1934)

    A lush still-life of tulips and wildflowers spilling from an earthenware vase, balancing vibrancy and fragility.

  • Thistles (1883)

    Thistles (1883)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A vibrant study of thistles, bristling with texture and light, where wildness meets delicate observation.

  • An Oleander

    An Oleander

    Lawrence Alma-Tadema (English, 1836–1912)

    A luminous study of an oleander in bloom, where light and texture elevate the ordinary into quiet grandeur.

  • Freshly Picked

    Freshly Picked

    Alexandre-Marie Guillemin (French, 1817–1880)

    A vibrant still life brimming with ripe fruits and blossoms, where light and texture transform simplicity into a moment of quiet magic.

  • Hedgehog Cactus (1915)

    Hedgehog Cactus (1915)

    Margaret Armstrong (American, 1867–1944)

    A vibrant desert cactus rendered with astonishing detail, its spiky form and delicate blossoms glowing against earthy tones.

  • Fauna japonica Pl.041 (1833-1850)

    Fauna japonica Pl.041 (1833-1850)

    Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

    A vibrant study of Japan’s wildlife, blending scientific accuracy with artistic grace in delicate detail.

  • Fauna japonica Pl.029 (1833-1850)

    Fauna japonica Pl.029 (1833-1850)

    Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

    A vivid exploration of Japan’s wildlife, blending scientific detail with artistic elegance.