Turnip Collection

Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden: Plate 50

Root Crops and Vegetables, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Root Crops and Vegetables: Plate 14

Human vegetable figure. circa 1825

Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites
Manius Curius Dentatus, Roman consul and plebeian hero, though living on turnips, refuses bribes from the Samnites. He is noted for ending the Samnite War

Messina - Italy - A Donkey carrying turnips
The quayside at Messina - Italy - A Donkey carrying turnips in side pannier bags Date: circa 1910s

Chickens and Goats by a Barn Door, 1916 (oil on canvas)
CH402139 Chickens and Goats by a Barn Door, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 27.9x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum, skirret, Sium sisarum, and turnip, Brassica rapa
FLO4668342 Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum, skirret, Sium sisarum, and turnip, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

engraving depicting Geddes' turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed
5311469 engraving depicting Geddes' turnip sowing machine. his machine made a simultaneous two-row sowing of seed and distribution of bone meal

Engraving depicting a starving farm labourer eating a raw turnip that has been put in the field as fodder for sheep
5308555 Engraving depicting a starving farm labourer eating a raw turnip that has been put in the field as fodder for sheep

St Anthony's turnip or bulbous buttercup, Ranunculus bulbosus
5855919 St Anthony's turnip or bulbous buttercup, Ranunculus bulbosus; (add.info.: St Anthony's turnip or bulbous buttercup, Ranunculus bulbosus)

Ducks and Chickens in a Yard, 1930 (oil on canvas)
658321 Ducks and Chickens in a Yard, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 28x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ducks and Chickens in a Yard. Edgar Hunt (1876-1953). Oil on canvas

Turnips
Delphine Devos

Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. Creator: Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck
Kitchen Scene with the Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, 1610-1620. (Lazarus is sitting on the floor near the door). Attributed to Pieter Cornelisz. van Rijck

Soviet Repka, c1921. Creator: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Soviet Repka, c1921. [Publisher: Lit. Izd. Otdela Politupravleniia Revvoensoveta Respubliki; Place: Moscow] Additional Title(s): Sovetskaia repka

Wasp and turnip stalk, from "The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai... Japan, c. 1814
Wasp and turnip stalk, from "The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)", Japan, c. 1814

Frozen-Out Gardeners and Snow Clearers - drawn by Foster, 1850. Creator: Edmund Evans
Frozen-Out Gardeners and Snow Clearers - drawn by Foster, 1850. Illustration to a story by Thomas Miller. During winter, gardeners couldn't work because of the cold weather

Turnips and cabbage raised by Rev. G.B. Burgess, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Turnips and cabbage raised by Rev. G.B. Burgess, between c1900 and c1930

International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens - cattle food, 1862. Besides the domestic contributions, which were of magnificent size and quality

Wicker basket with garden vegetables: carrots, eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, beans, potatoes, artichokes, asparagus, cucumber, lettuce, cabbage and garlic

Next to some farmer's tools (a shovel, hoe and straw hat) there is a large wicker basket containing garden vegetables: carrots, eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, beans, potatoes, artichokes

Comic postcard, Vegetable love, The Allotment Love Letter Date: 20th century

Cries of London Plate 13: Turnips & Carrots, Carottes & Navets, 1797. (1911)
Cries of London Plate 13, Turnips & Carrots, Carottes & Navets, 1797. After an original work by Francis Wheatley (1747-1801). From The Connoisseur Volume XXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1911]

Revellers throw turnips at the Jarramplas, a character who wears a devil-like mask and a colourful costume, as he makes his way through the streets while beating his drum during the Jarramplas

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The Turnip Field
An oil painting of an old farmer tending to a turnip field, painted with impasto brush strokes. Date: circa 1921

Advert, B Samuelson, Britannia Iron Works, Banbury - Turnip Cutters, Chaff Cutters and Corn Bruising Mills Date: 1856

Advert for Bovril with vegetables, WW2
Advert for Bovril - puts a smile into vegetables, WW2 Date: 1943

Rustics (colour litho)
5992555 Rustics (colour litho) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustics)

Chums: Partridge shoot (colour litho)
5999149 Chums: Partridge shoot (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partridge shoot)

The Grace, from "Illustrated London News", June 14, 1851. Creator: Unknown
The Grace, from " Illustrated London News", June 14, 1851

A Girl in an Orange Shawl holding Turnips, A Girl in a green Bonnet and Dress
827689 A Girl in an Orange Shawl holding Turnips, A Girl in a green Bonnet and Dress and a Gentleman in black Tricorn Hat, (pastel on paper laid on canvas) by Tiepolo

Postcard, Women and children first, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Freaks of Vegetation (engraving)
2777245 Freaks of Vegetation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freaks of Vegetation. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

Comic postcard, Turnip, beans and rhubarb Date: 20th century

Heart and dart moth, turnip moth and silver cloud
Heart and dart moth, Agrotis exclamationis 1, 2, turnip moth, Agrotis segetum 3, 4, and silver cloud, Egira conspicillaris 5. Phalaena exclamationis, caliginosa, fuscosa, melaleuca

Pale prominent, heart and club, and dark sword-grass
Pale prominent, Pterostoma palpina, heart and club, Agrotis clavis, and dark sword-grass, Agrotis ipsilon. Phalaena palpina, clavis, spinula

Three-humped prominent, olive moth and turnip moth
Three-humped prominent, Notodonta tritophus, olive moth, Prays oleae, and turnip moth, Agrotis segetum. Phalaena tritophus, oleagina, segetum

Muslin footman and oak eggar moths
Muslin footman, Nudaria mundana, male 1, female 2, and oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercifolia, female 3, larva, 4, 5, pupa 6, chrysalis 7

Cambridge Market Place, 1841 (w / c)
FIT63098 Cambridge Market Place, 1841 (w/c) by Mackenzie, Frederick (c.1788-1854); 75.8x101 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

December, c. 1882 (oil on panel)
BAL13398 December, c.1882 (oil on panel) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 24x30.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

His Last Investment, (watercolour)
652032 His Last Investment, (watercolour) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 36.2x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: His Last Investment. Charles Edward Wilson (1854-1941). Watercolour

The Squire and the Gamekeeper or The Demurrer, c. 1860 (oil on canvas)
VFS109717 The Squire and the Gamekeeper or The Demurrer, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Lobley, James (1829-1888) (attr. to); 73.7x62.3 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum, skirret, Sium sisarum, and turnip, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Edible tubers, Tubercules alimentaires. Purple woodsorrel, Oxalis purpurea, Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus, papalisa or olluco, Ullucus tuberosus, yamaimo or mountain yam

St. Anthonys turnip or bulbous buttercup, Ranunculus bulbosus. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by A.E. from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

The Sow and the Wolf, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504407 The Sow and the Wolf, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

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"Exploring the Rich History and Versatility of Turnips: From Victorian Botanical Illustrations to Italian Donkeys Carrying Root Crops" Turnip, a humble yet fascinating vegetable, has been an integral part of our culinary journey for centuries. Its roots run deep in both history and culture, as depicted in Victorian botanical illustrations that beautifully capture its essence among other root crops and vegetables. Intricate drawings showcase the vibrant colors and unique shapes of turnips alongside fruits and berries from the garden. These illustrations transport us back to a time when nature's bounty was celebrated through art. But they are not just limited to artistic representations; they have also found their way into human imagination. A peculiar image emerges with a human figure made entirely out of vegetables, where turnips play a vital role in creating this intriguing masterpiece. Venturing beyond artistry, we find ourselves in Messina, Italy - witnessing donkeys carrying bundles of turnips. This charming scene highlights how this versatile vegetable has been utilized across different cultures throughout history. Ulisse Aldrovandi's plate published during the 16th century showcases his meticulous study on turnips' anatomy and characteristics. His work sheds light on the scientific exploration surrounding these root crops during that era. The historical significance continues with Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites while surrounded by baskets filled with various produce - including turnips. This depiction symbolizes integrity triumphing over temptation even amidst abundance. Delving deeper into its life cycle, we discover germination processes captured under microscopic lenses – revealing intricate details about pollen formation within turnip plants. Moving away from scientific observations, we stumble upon "The Turnip Field, " an enchanting painting that transports us to vast landscapes adorned with rows upon rows of flourishing greenery – each one promising delicious harvests ahead. Advertisements take center stage too.