Aster Collection

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

Bombetoka Bay, Madagascar, satellite image. This bay links the Betsiboka River (at right) with the Mozambique Channel (top left), part of the Indian Ocean

Vase with Chinese asters and gladioli, 1886. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Vase with Chinese asters and gladioli, 1886. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Keukenhof Gardens, Keukenhof, Netherlands

Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) flowers in garden

Chamomile, Yarrow, Milfoil, Daisy, Aster, Mayweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Chamomile, Yarrow, Milfoil, Daisy, Aster, Mayweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Eastern Himalayas, satellite image. North is at top. Snow is white, vegetation is red, barren areas are light blue and water is dark blue

Desert alluvial fan, satellite image. North is at top. Desert areas can sometimes go for years without rain, and then intense storms will cause flooding that fills old dry river beds

Sea aster, Aster tripolium
5855796 Sea aster, Aster tripolium; (add.info.: Sea aster, Aster tripolium. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

China aster, Callistephus chinensis
5855162 China aster, Callistephus chinensis; (add.info.: China aster, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Decorative botanical print with chironia, daisy, sweet leaf, blanket flower and anemone
5855535 Decorative botanical print with chironia, daisy, sweet leaf, blanket flower and anemone; (add.info.: Five ornamental plants including pink chironia, blue michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus)

Decorative botanical print with sweet william, primrose, aster, goat's rue and lupin
5855523 Decorative botanical print with sweet william, primrose, aster, goat's rue and lupin; (add.info.: Five ornamental annuals including pink sweet william catchfly (Silene armeria)

Blue daisy, Felicia amelloides
5855161 Blue daisy, Felicia amelloides; (add.info.: Blue daisy, Felicia amelloides. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence)

Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas)
822966 Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 56x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase)

Garden cosmos or Mexican aster, Cosmos bipinnatus, and hototogisu or toad lily, Tricyrtis hirta
FLO4648016 Garden cosmos or Mexican aster, Cosmos bipinnatus, and hototogisu or toad lily, Tricyrtis hirta. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu

Autumnal asters: Aster novae angliae var. Constance, Aster novae angliae var. Ruber, Aster novae angliae var
FLO4664085 Autumnal asters: Aster novae angliae var. Constance, Aster novae angliae var. Ruber, Aster novae angliae var. Bowman, Aster amygdalinus, and Aster novi belgii Robert Parker

aster flowers by the sea
Olivia Joy StClaire

USA, Colorado. Wildflowers in a grove of Aspen trees

Two flowers from the composite family (Asteraceae), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Two flowers from the composite family (Asteraceae), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Aster (aster), between 1915 and 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Aster (aster), between 1915 and 1935

Asters and marigolds, (c1900s). Creator: Ida Eléonora de Schulzenheim
Asters and marigolds, (c1900s)

Goldenrod meadows-Piegan, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Goldenrod meadows-Piegan, c1910. Two girls standing in a field of goldenrod

Black eyed susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii) Goldsturm flowers with Michaelmas daisies (Aster amellus) in garden

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm in garden with Michaelmas daisies

Daisy, Shasta Daisy, Aster, Marigold, Chamomile, Mayweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Daisy, Shasta Daisy, Aster, Marigold, Ox Eye, Chamomile, Mayweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Wildflower and Medicinal Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Plate 31

Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) flowering in alpine meadow, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

Curtis British Entomology Plate 80
Coleoptera: Parnus impressus = Dryops luridus (Impressed Parnus) [Plant: Aster tripolium (Sea Starwort)] Date: 1824-39

callistephus chinensis matsumoto, aster, china aster
4383 Aster - China aster Callistephus chinensis Matsumoto

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), close-up. Sunflower plantation in Cuestahedo, Merindad de Montija, Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain. August

Arid Climate, Aster, Color Image, Desert, Dry, Earth, Environment, Geology, Land
Arid Climate, Aster, Color Image, Desert, Dry, Earth, Environment, Geol, Science Photo Library, 85757357

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus), wide angle view to show dry meadow habitat. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. July

Aster & Peach Bells
Lydia Jacobs

Edelweiss and Alpine Aster on the Fluhalpe near Zermatt
Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) and Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) on the Fluhalpe near Zermatt (the Matterhorn visible in the distance) Date: circa 1920s

Eschscholtzia or California Poppy, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Eschscholtzia or California Poppy, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Purple aster flowers close-up. Date: 04-09-2020

Orange Sulphur on Frikart's Aster Date: 07-10-2021

Orange Sulphur female and male courtship on Frikart's Aster Date: 10-10-2021

Mignonette Aster - Felicia tenella (Brisly-leaved aster, Aster tenellus). Handcolured copperplate engraving
FLO4583797 Mignonette Aster - Felicia tenella (Brisly-leaved aster, Aster tenellus). Handcolured copperplate engraving and botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The Botanical

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bull thistle, Cirsium vulgare, wildflowers in an apline area of the Olympic National Park, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Date: 08/11/2005

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Wildflowers In Mount Rainier National Park - Washington, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA Date: 06/12/2010

USA, Washington State, Seabeck. Purple aster flowers close-up

Yellow Salsify, Tragopogon dubius, Capulin Sprints Trail, Sandia Mountains, New Mexico

Coat of arms 17th century Astry and Davison
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Pink Alpine Aster blooming. Native to mountains in Europe

USA, New Mexico. Blooming sunflower and asters

Aster
LLM457205 Aster by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aster. Illustration for Familiar Garden Flowers (Cassell, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

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The aster, also known as the star plant, has captivated artists and nature enthusiasts throughout history. Victorian botanical illustrations beautifully depict these delicate flowers, showcasing their intricate details and vibrant colors. One such masterpiece is Vincent van Gogh's "Vase with Chinese asters and gladioli" from 1886. Found in various regions around the world, including Bombetoka Bay in Madagascar and the Keukenhof Gardens they can a beloved sight for many. These charming blooms often share space with other lovely wildflowers like chamomile, yarrow, milfoil, daisy, mayweed - all elegantly portrayed in Victorian botanical illustrations. In gardens across the globe, Michaelmas daisies (Aster amellus) bloom proudly during late summer or early autumn. Their enchanting presence adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. From satellite images of the Eastern Himalayas to desert alluvial fans captured from above, they can be seen dotting landscapes far and wide. Nature's beauty extends beyond just plants; it includes creatures like the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly fluttering gracefully amidst blooming asters. This stunning butterfly species finds solace among these blossoms while adding an extra touch of wonder to any garden. Even volcanic eruptions cannot overshadow the resilience of asters. The Merapi volcanic eruption in June 2006 showcased how life perseveres as edelweiss and alpine aster bravely adorned Fluhalpe near Zermatt despite adversity. Back on more familiar grounds lies another popular member of this floral family: black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. Sullivantii) Goldsturm flowers steal hearts with their golden petals contrasting against a dark center. Whether adorning vases or gracing natural landscapes worldwide, asters continue to inspire awe through their timeless beauty.