Pruning Collection

Fevrier, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
Fevrier, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]

Plowing with oxen and pruning vines in March. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures
BOOK OF HOURS: MARCH. Plowing with oxen and pruning vines in March. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the " Tres Riches Heures" of Jean, Duke of Berry

March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Mars - Le Chateau De Lusignan. Agricultural activities: ploughing with oxen, pruning grape vines, a shepherd with sheep

Pruning Vines Spain 1511
A Catalan wine-grower prunes his vines

PORTUGAL: VINEYARD, 1873. Pruning grape vines in spring at a vineyard in Portugal. Line engraving, English, 1873

Tree surgery. Tree surgeon using a chain saw to trim the branches of a tree

Seasons / February / Vines
A farmer prunes his vines

The Tuileries, c.1840 (w/c & gouache on paper)
XIR234152 The Tuileries, c.1840 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Wyld, William (1806-89); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France.

Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner, 19th century
5308773 Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a long handled tree pruner. Dated 19th century 01/02/1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mais on jouit d'une félicité pure, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mais on jouit d'une felicite pure, 19th century. But one enjoys pure bliss

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

A asniéres, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
A asnieres, 19th century. A asnieres - harvest trellis with family

Spring (March), n.d. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Spring (March), n.d

Large Rose-Tree (Hybrid China), at Mr. Buxton's Gardens, Wandsworth-Road, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Large Rose-Tree (Hybrid China), at Mr. Buxton's Gardens, Wandsworth-Road, [London], 1850. This gigantic plant...growing in the nursery-ground of Mr

Diagonal profile
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DDE-90037949
Argentina, Punta Tombo, Chubut Province. Seasonal nesting grounds of the Magellenic Penguins. Date: 05/03/2005

Historiated Initial N depicting a man hewing trees, the Natural History by Pliny the Elder (23-79AD) (vellum)
XIR187884 Historiated Initial N depicting a man hewing trees, the Natural History by Pliny the Elder (23-79AD) (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

A Parody of Hachi no ki, n. d. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
A Parody of Hachi no ki, n.d

Nova 2644 fol. 31r Cutting Basil, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI182066 Nova 2644 fol.31r Cutting Basil, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; Alinari

Agricultural Education in Victoria, Dookie and Longerenong (b / w photo)
5988457 Agricultural Education in Victoria, Dookie and Longerenong (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agricultural Education in Victoria)

Dovizia (glazed terracotta)
700276 Dovizia (glazed terracotta) by Robbia, Giovanni della (1469-c.1530); 69.2x37.5x21 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Training young trees, from The Fruit Growers Guide by John Wright
STC171978 Training young trees, from The Fruit Growers Guide by John Wright, published c.1897-1905 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Ms 2697 Calendar for the Month of February, from the Heures de Notre Dame
CHT187824 Ms 2697 Calendar for the Month of February, from the Heures de Notre Dame (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Artists Garden in Bonn, Germany, 1911 (oil on canvas)
NUL445583 The Artists Garden in Bonn, Germany, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 70x88 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Pruning trees on the streets of Paris (colour litho)
2779291 Pruning trees on the streets of Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pruning trees on the streets of Paris)

An orchard on the roof of the Louvre, Paris, in springtime (colour litho)
3096992 An orchard on the roof of the Louvre, Paris, in springtime (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An orchard on the roof of the Louvre, Paris)

Printemps (Spring) (colour litho)
3099081 Printemps (Spring) (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printemps (Spring). Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1903.); © Look and Learn

Advertisement for Hercules Bicycles - a smart lad in his school uniform is delighted with his new racing bicycle, as is his proud Mother

Averruncator (chromolitho)
977664 Averruncator (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Averruncator. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Secateurs (chromolitho)
977714 Secateurs (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Secateurs. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Our Head Gardener (engraving)
3627379 Our Head Gardener (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Head Gardener)

Agricultural calendar depicting the various seasons of farming
CHT214099 Agricultural calendar depicting the various seasons of farming, end of 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Tending tea plants (w / c on paper)
STC209665 Tending tea plants (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

The new Fruit-tree Pruner with adjustment for automatically limewashing the bark while pruning the branches (litho)
6021286 The new Fruit-tree Pruner with adjustment for automatically limewashing the bark while pruning the branches (litho) by Robinson

Facsimile of March: Peasants at Work on a Feudal Estate
BAL65835 Facsimile of March: Peasants at Work on a Feudal Estate, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (for original see 8435) by Limbourg Brothers (fl.1400-1416); Victoria & Albert Museum

Tending the Garden, c. 1860 (colour engraving)
NUL113345 Tending the Garden, c.1860 (colour engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Window S2 depicting the Labours of the Months: March (stained glass)
719894 Window S2 depicting the Labours of the Months: March (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Church of St. Mary & All Saints, Checkley, Staffordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Window w28a depicting the Labours of the Months. March (stained glass)
719843 Window w28a depicting the Labours of the Months.March (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

Pruning trees (colour litho)
982612 Pruning trees (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pruning trees.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Wonderful Flower (oil on canvas)
SNM143444 The Wonderful Flower (oil on canvas) by Simberg, Hugo (1873-1917); 38.5x28 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Finnish, out of copyright

Banks of the Teme, Worcestershire (oil on board)
3601836 Banks of the Teme, Worcestershire (oil on board) by Lines, Henry Harris (1801-99); 40x31.8 cm; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Roses in the Garden at Petit Gennevilliers, 1886 (oil on canvas)
BRM159281 Roses in the Garden at Petit Gennevilliers, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ms 1044 f. 120 Cutting Trees, from Ovide Moralise written by Chretien Legouais (vellum)
XIR167503 Ms 1044 f.120 Cutting Trees, from Ovide Moralise written by Chretien Legouais (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Gardener Pruning a Tree, 1628. Creator: Jacques Callot
Gardener Pruning a Tree, 1628

Fulham and England footballer George Cohen tries his hand at some household chores at home in Chessington, Surrey, after returning from the England team South American tour. 11th June 1964

Graeme McCartney prunes raspberry canes in September 1997

Pruning Shears Date: 1880

POLLING A WILLOW 1873
Workmen polling (pruning) a willow tree on a riverbank. Date: 1873

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"Unveiling the Art of Pruning: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to Fevrier, 1896, as Eugene Samuel Grasset's masterpiece captures the essence of pruning. With delicate strokes and vibrant colors, he brings this ancient practice to life. Travel further into history to Spain in 1511, where vines were meticulously pruned by skilled hands. The artistry involved in shaping these plants is evident in every vineyard scene. In the illuminated pages of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry, witness plowing with oxen and pruning vines during March. This exquisite manuscript from the 15th century showcases how crucial pruning was for a bountiful harvest. Marvel at Chateau de Lusignan's grandeur in March as depicted by Paul Limbourg and Jean Colombe. Amidst its splendor lies a vignette capturing workers diligently pruning grapevines – an essential task for maintaining their health and productivity. Journey to Portugal in 1873 through an English line engraving that portrays springtime vineyard activities. Witness dedicated laborers skillfully prune grapevines under clear blue skies – a timeless tradition passed down through generations. Enter the realm of tree surgery where modern techniques meet ancient wisdom. As seasons change and February arrives, vineyards come alive with activity as vintners carefully prune their precious vines for optimal growth and fruitfulness. Delve into Pliny the Elder's Natural History on vellum where a historiated initial N depicts a man hewing trees. This captivating image reminds us that even centuries ago, humans understood the importance for both aesthetics and practicality. Utagawa Toyokuni I invites you into his parody artwork inspired by Hachi no ki - showcasing humor intertwined with traditional Japanese culture while highlighting the significance of precise pruning techniques. Finally, explore Tacuinum Sanitatis' vellum folio, Nova 2644 fol.