Vase Collection (page 100)

A Vase of Flowers (oil on canvas)
FIT441157 A Vase of Flowers (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 46x33.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Bacchanalian Group, from a Very Old Vase, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett
LLM438623 Bacchanalian Group, from a Very Old Vase, illustration from The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, published c.1850 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Grecia (colour litho)
2810726 Grecia (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecia. Illustration for Historia Universal by Cesar Cantu (Seix, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Staircase decoration (colour litho)
2775531 Staircase decoration (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase decoration)

Messrs Pellatt and Green, St Pauls Churchyard, London Date: 1809

A gift to the city of Paris from Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (engraving)
2789462 A gift to the city of Paris from Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meissen porcelain appearing for the first time at the Easter fair in Leipzig, 1710 (chromolitho)
2788851 Meissen porcelain appearing for the first time at the Easter fair in Leipzig, 1710 (chromolitho) by European School

Decoration of ware: an artist painting a vase. Date: 1913

Page from the Illustrated London News, 14th June 1845, featuring Ascot prizes the Royal Hunt Cup, the Emperors Cup, and the Queens Vase

19th century vintage photograph - Egypt - portrait of veiled Egyptian women with a vase

Still life of roses in a vase, c. 1890 (black chalk on paper)
2617496 Still life of roses in a vase, c.1890 (black chalk on paper) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 31.7x22.9 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Detail of a Vase at Versailles, 1906 (albumen print)
2971291 Detail of a Vase at Versailles, 1906 (albumen print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); 21.9x17.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mrs. Everett Kovler; French, out of copyright

The Vase of Tulips, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
2970199 The Vase of Tulips, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 59.6x42.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs

Vase, Ancient Egyptian or Phoenician (chromolitho)
3095746 Vase, Ancient Egyptian or Phoenician (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase, Ancient Egyptian or Phoenician)

Firing pieces in a kiln at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b / w photo)
3099061 Firing pieces in a kiln at the Sevres porcelain factory, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Still Life of Flowers in a Golden Vase on a Marble Ledge (oil on canvas)
3076390 Still Life of Flowers in a Golden Vase on a Marble Ledge (oil on canvas) by Huysum, Jan van (1682-1749); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Slender Woman with Vase, 1894 (oil on canvas)
2972859 Slender Woman with Vase, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Rippl-Ronai, Jozsef (1861-1927); 186x73 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Through prior gift of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey B

Comic postcard, your young mans gone at last Date: 20th century

Flowers on a ledge (oil on panel)
3115289 Flowers on a ledge (oil on panel) by Flemish School; 36.8x50.8 cm; House of Dun, Dun, Scotland; eNational Trust for Scotland; Photo eNational Trust for Scotland; Flemish, out of copyright

Tapestry and Console, 1912 (oil on canvas)
2653597 Tapestry and Console, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Bruce, Patrick Henry (1881-1936); 48.9x68.6 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Magic Glasses, 1891 (oil on canvas)
2652545 Magic Glasses, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Elmer, Edwin Romanzo (1850-1923); 35.6x25.4 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum Purchase; American, out of copyright

Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)
2652189 Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c.1890-99 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); height: 17.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Vase presented to Mr C H Wilson, Director of the Government School of Design (engraving)
1617287 Vase presented to Mr C H Wilson, Director of the Government School of Design (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase presented to Mr C H Wilson)

Studio of the Florentine painter Edoardo Gelli (b / w photo)
1252084 Studio of the Florentine painter Edoardo Gelli (b/w photo) by Brogi (fl.1925); (add.info.: Brogi Florence, Italy); Fratelli Alinari Museum Collections, Florence, Italy

Silver vase surmounted by a winged figure representing the Flight of Genius presented to George Smith, proprietor of the Pall Mall Gazette by members of the medical profession in London

Roses
Still life of roses in a glass vase. Artist: Francis E James. Date: circa 1910

Roses and Sweet Peas
Still life of roses and sweet peas in a vase. Artist: HM Livans. Date: circa 1910

Advertisement, Phillips, Pottery and Glass Manufacturer (engraving)
1596544 Advertisement, Phillips, Pottery and Glass Manufacturer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Phillips, Pottery and Glass Manufacturer)

Royal Visit to Birmingham (engraving)
1589375 Royal Visit to Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Birmingham)

The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1588658 The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum)

Still Life (oil on canvas)
1128511 Still Life (oil on canvas) by Sichel, Ernest Leopold (1862-1941); 73x51.1 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Study of Roses, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1128500 Study of Roses, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 47x37 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; French

Japanese flower arrangement with chrysanthemum and plum, eigiku and ume. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with lords and ladies, leaves and flowers, vase and tray. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with bamboo and plum, take and ume. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with pine, plum and carnation
Japanese flower arrangement with Japanese pine, plum and camellia (matsu, ume and tsubaki). Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Guide to the vocabulary of Japanese flower arranging, ikebana. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with daffodil, vase and tray. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with daisy, vase and tray
Japanese flower arrangement with daisy, leaf, vase and tray. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with orchid
Japanese flower arrangement with lords and ladies, Arum maculatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with camellia, tsubaki. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

Japanese flower arrangement with plum in a vase on a beam. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

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From ancient Greek urns to vibrant Van Gogh masterpieces, the vase has been a timeless symbol of beauty and artistry throughout history. In Albert Marquet's 'Fenetre a la Goulette', a delicate vase adorns a window sill, capturing the essence of everyday life in 1926. The intricate details of Greek Urns and Amphoras lithograph from 1897 transport us back to an era where vases were not only functional but also exquisite works of art. In 'Vanitas Still Life with a Tulip, Skull and Hour-Glass', the vase takes on a deeper meaning as it becomes part of a symbolic representation of mortality. Meanwhile, Sosias' Greek vase painting depicts the legendary bond between Achilles and Patroclus, showcasing how vases have long served as vessels for storytelling. Vincent van Gogh's fascination with vases is evident in his various works such as 'Still Life with poppies, cornflowers, peonies and chrysanthemums' and 'Oleanders'. These paintings capture the vibrancy and fragility of flowers delicately arranged within their ceramic containers. Beyond paintings, they can be found in unexpected places like Middlesex Hospital entrance or Driffield Union workhouse - reminding us that these objects have not only adorned homes but also public spaces throughout history. The iconic Portland Vase housed at the British Museum stands as a testament to the enduring allure of this vessel. Whether it's Van Gogh's famous sunflowers or Manuel Orazi's poster for La Maison Moderne museum exhibition in c. 1902 featuring an elegant lady holding an ornate vase - these artworks remind us that even something as simple as arranging flowers in a vessel can become an extraordinary form of expression. So next time you come across a beautiful vase filled with blooms or spot one displayed proudly in an artwork or historical setting – take a moment to appreciate the rich history and artistic significance that this humble object holds.