Garland Collection

Krishna and Rada statues in Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON (Hare Krishna) temple, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Walter Cranes Garland
Walter Crane shows his political allegiance in this May Day design. The ribbon that holds the garland of flowers together bears the slogans of his creed

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Judy Garland as Dorothy, with her dog Toto, in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz

Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please
Columbine tickles a gloomy Pierrot with a peacock feather and asks him to Smile, Please!

A Garland For May Day 1895 Dedicated To The Workers By Walter Crane 1845 1915 English Artist

JUDY GARLAND (1922-1969). American singer and actress

Judy Garland with Liza Minnelli
Judy Garland (1922-1969), American actress and singer with her daughter, Liza Minnelli (b. 1946)

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West and Judy Garland as Dorothy

Garland of jasmine flowers hanging on the rearview mirror of a car, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Statue of the Hindu goddess Durga, Goverdan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Algeria - Woman smoking a nargile pipe
Algeria - woman smoking a nargile (Hookah Pipe)

1978 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 27: Colin Chapman congratulates winner Mario Andretti on the podium with Ronnie Peterson, 2nd position during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on August 27

Judy Garland (1922 1969), American singer, actress. Date: 1947

Formula Ford 2000: Ayrton Senna da Silva Rushen Racing with his winnerÕs garland
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Rushen Racing with his winnerÕs garland, won on three of the four visits to Oulton Park. British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 March 1982

Midsummer Nights Dream
Act IV, Scene I Bottom & Titania; T: " Come, sit thee down upon this flowery bed/While I thy amiable cheeks do coy, "

Mowgli & Wolves. Jungle
Shere Khan the tiger watches Mowgli with his wolf family

Formula One World Championship: Francois Cevert and his race winning Tyrrell team mate Jackie Stewart celebrate their
(L to R): Francois Cevert (FRA) and his race winning Tyrrell team mate Jackie Stewart (GBR) celebrate their 1-2 finish on the podium. Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, 20 May 1973. BEST IMAGE

Garlands on statue of the Hindu God Ganesh, India, Asia

Krishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. Creator: Unknown
Krishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. The god Krishna places a water pot on the head of Radha, his beloved. Radha is probably also depicted among the other milkmaids at an earlier moment

Canadian Grand Prix, Mosport Park, 24 September 1972
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell celebrates his victory on the podium; the fiftieth GP win for the Ford Cosworth DFV engine. Canadian Grand Prix, Mosport Park, 24 September 1972. BEST IMAGE

British Formula 3000 Championship, Rd3, Brands Hatch Indy, England, 12 May 1991
L-R: Race winner Paul Warwick (GBR), Mansell Madgwick Motorsport, with brother Derek Warwick (GBR). British Formula 3000 Championship, Rd3, Brands Hatch Indy, England, 12 May 1991

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

Asia, India, Calcutta. Garlands of rose and freesia in the flower market in Calcutta

A GARLAND FOR MAY DAY, 1913. A Garland for May day [The Many Arguments for Socialism]. Drawing by Walter Crane, 1913

Greyhound Racing
Notable personalities in the greyhound racing world, from left: Mr. F. S. Gentle (Assistant MD of the Greyhound Racing Association), Brig.-Gen. A.C

Regency era window curtains
6339805 Regency era window curtains by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains. Drapes in blue and white with lilies in the French royal colours)

A Nymph in the Forest (oil on canvas)
615835 A Nymph in the Forest (oil on canvas) by Lenoir, Charles Amable (1860-1926); 138.4x90.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

1962 British GP
AINTREE MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 21: Jim Clark lifts the trophy as Colin Chapman looks on during the British GP at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit on July 21

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena preparing themselves for the contest of beauty before Paris; from Recueil d estampes d apres les plus beaux tableaux et d apres les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France

Etruscan. Cineray urn on podium. Chamber tomb of the Pruni family near Chiusi, Etruria. 200-100 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

British Formula Ford Festival
Festival winner Jacky van der Ende (NEL) Van Diemen. British Formula Ford Festival, Brands Hatch, England, 19 October 1997

1974 French GP
DIJON-PRENOIS, FRANCE - JULY 07: Ronnie Peterson celebrates victory on the podium during the French GP at Dijon-Prenois on July 07, 1974 in Dijon-Prenois, France

Film - Strike up the Band - Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland
Film - Strike up the Band - starring Mickey Rooney (1920-2014) and Judy Garland (1922-1969) - a 1940 American black and white musical film produced by the Arthur Freed unit at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Portrait of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), c. 1475 (oil on panel)
XIR71585 Portrait of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), c.1475 (oil on panel) by Joos van Gent (Joos van Wassenhove) (fl.1460-75); 111.5x64.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Carlos Reutemann, Williams, with his trophy on the podium
Race winner Carlos Reutemann (ARG), Williams, with his trophy on the podium. The race was declared a non-championship race due to the FISA-FOCA war

Ophelia, 1894 (oil on canvas)
CH35175 Ophelia, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 124.4x73.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Allegory of Innocence, 17th century (oil on canvas)
AMO98789 Allegory of Innocence, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Lippi, Lorenzo (1606-65); 74x59 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Erato, Muse of Poetry, 1870 (w / c on paper)
Ma122468 Erato, Muse of Poetry, 1870 (w/c on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 47x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Crown of Daisies, c. 1906. Artist: Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
The Crown of Daisies, c. 1906. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

King Oscar II of Sweden - Jubilee Postcard
A delightful card (mixture of white embossing and a pale yellow background) depicting King Oscar of Sweden (1829-1907) - Jubilee Postcard celebrating the Kings 75th Birthday

The Union of Earth and Water (Antwerp and the Scheldt), c1618. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
The Union of Earth and Water (Antwerp and the Scheldt), c1618. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Music cover, Our Love Affair, Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland
Music cover, Our Love Affair, words and music by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens, from the MGM film Strike Up The Band, starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. 1940

Venus with a Mirror, c. 1555 (oil on canvas)
XOS744781 Venus with a Mirror, c. 1555 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 124.5 x 105.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Midhurst Stoolball Team
After playing Wisborough Green, at Wisborough Green, June 1956. Photographed by George Garland. George Garland Collection. West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N45987

Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille
Music sheet cover for the Queen of the May Quadrille, composed by the French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860), and dedicated to Mrs Robert Arkwright (the actress Frances Crawford Kemble)

Statue of Hindu god Ganesh, Goverdan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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Garland: A Symbol of Beauty, Tradition, and Hollywood Glamour From the enchanting illustrations of Walter Crane's Garland to the mesmerizing Krishna and Rada statues in Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON temple, garlands have long been associated with beauty and spirituality. These intricate floral adornments hold a special place in various cultures around the world. In William John Wainwright's Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, a garland serves as a metaphor for wisdom and preparedness. Just like Dorothy's iconic journey down the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz, where Judy Garland captivated audiences with her innocence and determination. Speaking of Judy Garland, she was not only known for her role as Dorothy but also for her incredible talent showcased alongside Liza Minnelli. Their performances together were nothing short of magical. However, it was Judy Garland who truly stole hearts with her powerful voice and unforgettable presence. The 1978 Dutch GP witnessed thrilling moments on the racetrack that left fans hanging onto every turn. But amidst all the adrenaline-fueled action, one cannot forget how they are traditionally presented to victors at sporting events – symbolizing triumph and honor. Beyond entertainment realms lies another cultural significance attached to garlands – their use in religious rituals. From adorning statues like Durga in Uttar Pradesh to jasmine flower garlands hanging from rearview mirrors in South India; these fragrant offerings represent devotion and reverence towards deities. Just like Pierrot and Columbine smiling for a camera capture joyous moments forever; garlands too capture fleeting beauty by preserving flowers' freshness while adding an extra touch of elegance wherever they are displayed. Whether it be through artistry or spirituality or even Hollywood glamour personified by Judy Garland herself - this simple yet profound accessory has woven its way into our lives throughout history. So let us appreciate the allure of a delicate garland that transcends time, cultures, and emotions.