Rustica Collection

A Swallow in flight
A swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Magpie (Morris)
(Pica pica, or Pica Rustica)

Swallow / Cig. Card / 1915
Swallow - latin name: Hirundo rustica

Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica
5856596 Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica; (add.info.: Wild tobacco plant with green flowers and leaves, Nicotiana rustica)

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 1, swift, Apus apus 2, house martin, Delichon urbicum, 3, sand martin, Riparia riparia 4
FLO4573996 Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 1, swift, Apus apus 2, house martin, Delichon urbicum, 3, sand martin, Riparia riparia 4, and nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus 5

Aztec tobacco or mapacho, Nicotiana rustica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

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Barn swallows, Hirundo rustica, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Least tern, Sternula antillarum, adult 1, young, fall plumage 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica, with nest and eggs. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Nest and eggs of the orchard oriole, Icterus spurius. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Virginian and wild tobacco
Virginian or common tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum 1, and wild or sacred tobacco, Nicotiana rustica 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Nicotiana from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC151321 Nicotiana from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Passeres, Titmice and Swallows (colour litho)
6016769 Passeres, Titmice and Swallows (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Titmice and Swallows)

The magpie (pica rustica), a member of the crow family. Date: 1899

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

SWALLOWS ON CARD
SWALLOWS ON A CARD (Hinundo rustica) Date: circa 1880

Juvenile Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) getting food from one of its parents, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Zwanenburg

Wild tobacco, Aztec tobacco or mapacho, Nicotiana rustica.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) stretching its wings while resting on a wooden fence in a meadow, Waterland, Noord-Holland, the Netherlands

Rustic sphinx, Manduca rustica.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Chimney swallow, Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Rustic Bunting - nestlings (Emberiza rustica)

Cartouche, print maker: Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

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Barn Swallow perched on long grass under the rain Tablas de Daimiel, Castilla la Mancha, Spain

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Barn Swallow feeding young Bedfordshire, UK 17289

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Barn Swallow - at nest (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Barn Swallow - nesting (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Barn Swallow - feeding young at nest (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Barn Swallow - young birds in barn (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Swallow - Sitting on signpost (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Swallow - Sitting on signpost (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Swallow - in flight with grass and mud mix for nest (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Swallow / Barn Swallow - gathering dry grass and mud mix for nest (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Swallow / Barn Swallow - in flight with dry grass and mud mix for nest (Hirundo rustica) Date:

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Barn Swallow - Perched on a stone (Hirundo rustica) Date:

Barn Swallow at mud nest

Barn Swallow resting on tree

Young Barn Swallow newly left its nest

Barn Swallow and House Martins on power cables, flocking before migration

TOBACCO RUSTICA, 1613. Yellow-flowered wild tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), left, cranberry in fruit (Vaccinium oxycoccus), center

Barn Swallow at mud pool

Two Swallows
(Hirundo rustica)

Barn Swallow - in breeding plumage USA
JZ-1909 Barn Swallow - in breeding plumage USA Hirundo rustica Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swallow (Morris)
SWALLOW (Hinundo rustica)

Thieving Magpie C1750
The famous thieving magpie of Palaiseau, near Versailles, France, carries a spoon and fork in his bill to his nest

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"Rustica: A Journey Through Nature's Wings and Tobacco" In the enchanting world of nature, a swallow gracefully soars through the sky, its wings spread wide like a brushstroke against the canvas of blue. Meanwhile, a mischievous magpie named Morris watches from afar, intrigued by this elegant display. Transporting us back in time to 1915, we discover an intriguing connection between swallows and cigarettes. In those days, collectible cigarette cards adorned with images of various species were all the rage. Among them was a captivating depiction of a swallow - delicate yet resilient - symbolizing freedom and grace. But our journey doesn't stop there; it takes us deep into the realm of tobacco. We encounter wild tobacco known as Aztec tobacco or mapacho, scientifically referred to as Nicotiana rustica (DDE-90027949). This ancient plant holds secrets that have been passed down through generations. As we delve further into ornithology, we come across fascinating avian species such as the least tern (Sternula antillarum), barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), and even stumble upon nests housing precious eggs belonging to orchard orioles (Icterus spurius). Returning to our exploration of Nicotiana rustica, we learn about its historical significance. Used by indigenous cultures like the Aztecs for spiritual rituals and healing practices, this wild tobacco possesses unique qualities that set it apart from its Virginian counterpart. To visualize these discoveries more vividly, Joseph Roques' Phytographie Medicale provides intricate illustrations capturing different varieties of Nicotiana plants including Rustica. These botanical drawings offer glimpses into their diverse shapes and characteristics. Finally, our adventure concludes with vibrant lithographs showcasing passeres - small songbirds like titmice and swallows - adding splashes of color to this tale inspired by nature's wonders. "Rustica.