Dyers Woad Collection

Wander through a Victorian fallow field in Abruzzo, Italy, where Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) dance among the vibrant blooms (Isatis tinctoria

Dyers Woad Collection: Dyeras Woad, Isatis tinctoria, Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1863

Dyeras Woad, Isatis tinctoria, Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1863
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Dyeras Woad, Isatis tinctoria, 1863 Plants. Plate 161, Published in 1863

Dyers Woad Collection: Fallow field in flower containing Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Woad (Isatis tinctoria)

Fallow field in flower containing Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Woad (Isatis tinctoria), Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis) Olympian mullein (Verbascum longifolium) and Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

Dyers Woad Collection: Passion Flower, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Passion Flower, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999505 Passion Flower, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Dyers Woad Collection: Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Gold of Pleasure, Sweet Alyssum, Dyers Woad (colour litho)

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Gold of Pleasure, Sweet Alyssum, Dyers Woad (colour litho)
6024376 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Gold of Pleasure, Sweet Alyssum, Dyers Woad (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold of Pleasure)

Dyers Woad Collection: Leonardo da Vincis oak leaves and acorns

Leonardo da Vincis oak leaves and acorns
Oak leaves and acorns. Historical artwork of the leaves and fruit (acorns) of the oak tree (Quercus robur). Also seen at left are the leaves and pods of the Dyers woad plant (Isatis tinctoria)

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Wander through a Victorian fallow field in Abruzzo, Italy, where Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) dance among the vibrant blooms (Isatis tinctoria), Corn Chamomile (Anthemis arvensis), Olympian Mullein (Verbascum longifolium), and Purple Toadflax (Linaria purpurea). In this botanical tableau, Dyers Woad takes center stage, its blue hue a testament to its historical significance as a natural dye source. A nod to the past, this 1863 Victorian Botanical Illustration captures the essence of this beautiful scene. As we delve deeper into the world of natural dyes, let us not forget the humble Woad, Isatis tinctoria, and its rich, captivating history. Meanwhile, in the realm of art, Leonardo da Vinci's meticulous oak leaves and acorns serve as a reminder of the intricate relationship between nature and human creativity. This symbiotic bond is further exemplified in the art of botanical illustration, which not only captures the beauty of the natural world but also preserves it for future generations.