Daphne Collection (page 3)

Cretan daphne, Daphne oleoides. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Altaic daphne, Daphne altaica. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Twin-flowered daphne, Daphne pontica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T. Curtis, London, 1810

Cursed buttercup and mezereon
Cursed buttercup, Ranunculus sceleratus 1, and mezereon, Daphne mezereum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Spurge flax or flax-leaved daphne, Daphne gnidium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Spurge laurel, Daphne laureola. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Mezereon, Daphne mezereum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Mezereon or spurge laurel, Daphne mezereum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Busts of Apollo and Daphne by Louis Lerambert at Versailles, 1674 (engraving)
2962841 Busts of Apollo and Daphne by Louis Lerambert at Versailles, 1674 (engraving) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); (add.info.: From Views and Plans of Versailles, Israel Silvestre, pub)

Daphne Strutt and Vida Cuthbert by Madame Yevonde
Double portrait of the Hon. Daphne Strutt (1911-2003), later Daphne, Lady Acton, together with her step-sister, Vida Cuthbert, later Vida Schreiber (circa 1910-2003)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 507
Hymenoptera: Hecabolus sulcatus (4-stigmared Ichneumon) [Plant: Daphne mezereum (The Mezereon)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 368
Lepidoptera: Chelaria rhomboidella = Hypatema rhomboidella (Lobster-clawed Moth) [Plant: Daphne laureola (Laurel Mezereon)] Date: 1824-39

Marie-Therese Pierat as Daphne in Les Noces Corinthiennes (coloured photo)
978101 Marie-Therese Pierat as Daphne in Les Noces Corinthiennes (coloured photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Therese Pierat, French actress)

A Forest with Apollo and Daphne, 1810 (oil on fabric)
499879 A Forest with Apollo and Daphne, 1810 (oil on fabric) by Bertin, Jean Victor (1767-1842); 67.5x78.5 (framed) 54x65 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Noah L

Apollos pursuit of Daphne (chromolitho)
2782941 Apollos pursuit of Daphne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollos pursuit of Daphne)

Daphne transformed into a Laurier to escape the pursuit of Apollo - in "
LSE4082912 Daphne transformed into a Laurier to escape the pursuit of Apollo - in " Collection of Italian faiences of the XV, XVI and XVIII centuries", designed by C. Delange and C

The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b / w photo)
1615843 The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron in Chinese Waters)

The Embarkation of the President of Liberia, from Plymouth (engraving)
1617818 The Embarkation of the President of Liberia, from Plymouth (engraving) by Condy, Nicholas Matthews (1816-51) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Daphne pursued by Apollo is transformed into laurel - Engraving in Natalis Comitis "
GIA4706624 Daphne pursued by Apollo is transformed into laurel - Engraving in Natalis Comitis " Mythologiae sive explicationis fabularum..." Patavia, 1637 by Unknown Artist

Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas)
827720 Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas) by Lippi, Lorenzo (1606-65); 167x174 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo and Daphne. Lorenzo Lippi (1606-1665). Oil on canvas

Louis XIV mythological tapestry, Gobelins or Beauvais, late 17th century
693809 Louis XIV mythological tapestry, Gobelins or Beauvais, late 17th century (gold & silver metal thread, silk and wool) by French School

The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo (engraving)
1613628 The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo)

Apollo and Daphne (pen & ink on paper)
3927703 Apollo and Daphne (pen & ink on paper) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Apollo and Daphne (Marble Sculpture, 1622-1625)
LRI4602217 Apollo and Daphne (Marble Sculpture, 1622-1625) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Fumewort, Daphne mezereum, Cornelian Cherry and Spring Crocus
3284574 Fumewort, Daphne mezereum, Cornelian Cherry and Spring Crocus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Apollo in love with Daphne. Painting by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), 1664. Oil on canvas
JLJ4668023 Apollo in love with Daphne. Painting by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), 1664. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 55 X 2, 00m. by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); Louvre, Paris

Apollo and Daphne, c. 1635 (pen & ink on paper)
449303 Apollo and Daphne, c.1635 (pen & ink on paper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 19.8x17.1 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Study for The Daphnephoria, c. 1876 (black & white chalk on blue paper)
Ma283782 Study for The Daphnephoria, c.1876 (black & white chalk on blue paper) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 38.7x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Pygmalion and Galatea"at St Georges Hall (engraving)
6016465 " Pygmalion and Galatea" at St Georges Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Pygmalion and Galatea" at St Georges Hall)

Daphne pursued by Apollon - in Dizionario mitologico, 19th century engraving, Bibl
GIA4817263 Daphne pursued by Apollon - in Dizionario mitologico, 19th century engraving, Bibl. di Brera, Milan. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Baroque : Apollo and Daphne par Giordano, Luca (1632-1705). Oil on canvas, 114, 5x133
FIA5406202 Baroque : Apollo and Daphne par Giordano, Luca (1632-1705). Oil on canvas, 114, 5x133. Private Collection by Giordano

The Laurel (colour litho)
976282 The Laurel (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laurel. Illustration for Flower Legends for Children Told by Hilda Murray Pictured by Js Eland)

Apollo and Daphne, c. 1560-65 (oil on canvas)
873360 Apollo and Daphne, c.1560-65 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 109.38 x113.35 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Anne R

Apollo pursuing Daphne (lithograph)
3097852 Apollo pursuing Daphne (lithograph) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo pursuing Daphne)

The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)
1039457 The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Far East)

Omnia Vincit Amor [Apollo and Daphne], 1728. Creator: Robert van Audenaerde
Omnia Vincit Amor [Love Conquers All, Apollo and Daphne], 1728

Apollo and Daphne, from The Loves of the Gods, ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Apollo and Daphne, from The Loves of the Gods, ca. 1531-76

Sylvia freed by Aminta, 1700s. Creator: Mieris, Willem van (1662-1747)
Sylvia freed by Aminta, 1700s. Private Collection

Apollo and Daphne, 1743-1745. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
Apollo and Daphne, 1743-1745. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Sylvia freed by Aminta, 1755. Creator: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
Sylvia freed by Aminta, 1755. Found in the collection of Banque de France

Apollo Pursuing Daphne, c. 1755 / 1760. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo Pursuing Daphne, c. 1755/1760

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"Daphne Du Maurier: A Literary Legacy Rooted in Cornwall" Daphne du Maurier, the renowned British author, found solace and inspiration in her Cornish home, Menabilly. In 1945, she immersed herself in the tranquil surroundings of this coastal retreat, allowing her imagination to flourish. One of du Maurier's most famous works is "Jamaica Inn, " set amidst the haunting landscapes of Bodmin Moor. This gripping tale weaves together mystery and intrigue against a backdrop of treacherous moors and dark secrets. While exploring Cornwall's natural wonders, Daphne developed an interest in poisonous plants. Her fascination with these enigmatic flora would later find its way into her writing, adding an eerie touch to her stories. Crossing Boddinick Ferry became a regular occurrence for Daphne as she ventured out into the world beyond Menabilly. The ferry rides provided moments of reflection and escape from reality—a respite that fueled her creativity. Pets often hold a special place in one's heart, and Petrie was no exception for Daphne. Their bond brought comfort during times when words failed to express emotions adequately. In Greek mythology, "Daphne Flees Apollo" tells a story of transformation—an allegory that resonated deeply with du Maurier. She embraced change throughout her life and allowed it to shape both her personal experiences and literary endeavors. Gerald du Maurier played a significant role not only as Daphne's father but also as part of their artistic lineage. Together with their family members, they formed a creative powerhouse that nurtured each other's talents within Fowey's charming embrace. Beyond writing novels, Daphne explored different art forms such as music hall performances by The Diving Belles—divers who captivated audiences with their aquatic acrobatics.