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Lilium Montanumtaken from 'Hortus Eystettensis' (1613) by Basilius Besler taken from 'Hortus Eystettensis.'

UB Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Wikimedia.

#lily #botanical illustration #botany #17th century #scientific illustration

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Anemone (circa 1910-1923) by Fritz Lang.

Colour woodcut print of flowers.

© Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2023.

#botanical illustration #botanical art #anemone #Fritz Lang #floral art

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'Hachinohe-Same' (1933) by Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883–1957).

Published by Watanabe Shôzaburô.

Woodblock print.

Image and text information courtesy MFA Boston.

#Japanese art #woodblock print #rain #waves #Japan

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Amazing avian friends to brighten your day.

Godey’s Lady’s Book (Philadelphia, Pa. : 1840). Philadelphia, Pa: L.A. Godey. January 1843

Poe, Edgar Allan (editor). Graham’s Magazine. Philadelphia: G. R. Graham]. July 1848, July 1850.

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Spring Snows

(c) gif by riverwindphotography, April 2024

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In Imitation of Anacreon

The Anacreontea, a collection of approximately fifty Greek poems attributed to the ancient Greek lyric poet Anacreon (c. 575-c. 495 BCE), dates from the 1st century BCE of the 6th century CE and holds a significant place in Greek literature. Although attributed to Anacreon, the work is believed to be authored by several anonymous imitators. These verses delve into themes of beauty, wine, romantic passion, and the veneration of the Greek god Dionysus.

Our 1923 edition of the Anacreontea, derived from the 1683 version translated from the Greek by English poet and essayist Abraham Cowley (1618-1667), includes a biography of Anacreon and a facsimile title page from the 1683 edition. The 1923 edition is limited to 725 copies and was printed at Nonesuch Press in Soho, London, with additional copperplate engravings by English artist Stephen Gooden (1892-1955).

Anacreon was a famous Greek lyric poet recognized for his lively drinking songs and erotic poems. Legend has it that, after his demise, the Athenians erected a statue of his intoxicated form in the Acropolis. It's safe to say that he was probably a popular guest at social gatherings! Abraham Cowley's translation of the Anacreontea opened the door for readers to explore this significant collection, bridging the gap between ancient Greek literature and contemporary English-speaking audiences.

The poems seem to have been created over a considerable period of time, from the era of Alexander the Great to sometime after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. They depict the same whimsical refinement characteristic of most of Anacreon's authentic works, although they were not composed in the same Ionic Greek dialect that Anacreon typically employed. Despite not being penned by Anacreon himself, the poems have consistently captivated readers with their lyrical quality, creating a timeless connection between the past and present.

-Melissa, Special Collections Classics Intern

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Various Bison, enjoy an afternoon grazing on fresh green grasses, Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming

(c) riverwindphotography, April 2023 and April 2024

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Verbena taken from Paxton's Magazine of Botany. Published 1834.

Smithsonian Libraries

archive.org

#botany #botanical #botanical illustration #verbena #plants

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Pieced Quilt (Friendship Sampler Strips) 1843 by Lizzie C. Jones.

Chintzes, calicoes and white cotton.

SAAM.

#textiles #quilt #quilting #decorative arts #needlework

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'A Gaiety Girl' (1895). Poster by Dudley Hardy (1867-1922).

Municipal Library of Lyon.

#graphic art #graphic design #vintage illustration #vintage poster #Dudley Hardy

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Foxgloves

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Cape

Late 1890s

The John Bright Collection

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April is National Decoration Month.

Art et décoration was first published in 1897. The publication was suspended during the two World Wars from August 1914 – April 1919, and from 1939 through 1945. The Fine Arts Library has the original volumes if you want to see them. Request to view them in the Special Collections Study Room!

Art et décoration : revue mensuelle d'art moderne Cover title: Art et décoration et l'architecture 1936-37 Paris : Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts, Frequency note: Monthly French HOLLIS number: 990062486850203941

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Crab apple by Pancrace Bessa taken from 'The North American Sylva' by François André Michaux.

Published 1819.

Wikimedia.

#crab apple #botanical illustration #botany #plants #blossom

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Waist-clasp (France, 1900) pierced and chased silver, two-colour parcel-gilt.

Designed by Gustave Obiols. Made by Benjamin Wollès

© The Trustees of the British Museum.

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.

#art nouveau #silver #jewellery #decorative #decoration and ornament