Art Prints

Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist to illustrate Western flow...

In ancient Egypt roses were considered as sacred flowers that were used to serve the goddess Isis in sacred rituals. The rose is also a universal s...

Poppies symbolise beauty, magic, consolation and eternal life. A single poppy can produce up to 60,000 seeds, which extrapolates to hundreds of mil...

Often found growing along roadside ditches and other humble places, these flowers have enchanted poets. Besides the medicinal qualities of the popp...

Botanical design from a woodblock print by Japanese artist Tanigami Konan (1879-1928), who was the first Japanese artist to illustrate Western flo...

Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. Since they close up their petals in the evening, and then reopen gloriously revivin...

In classical mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow - the link between heaven and earth. She was also regarded as the messenger of the Gods...

It is said that the first European to observe this bougainvillea plant, was Jeanne Baré. Not allowed on a ship, as a woman, she disguised herself a...

Though their botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes also called jonquils. The flower carries a powerful symbolism of rebirth and new be...

The rose is a universal symbol of true love that will overcome the test of time. The pink rose is given to those whom you want to show thankfulness...

These exotic and stunning flowers convey sentiments of strength, beauty or love. White orchids, in particular, signify innocence and elegance.

In ancient Egypt, reproductions of cornflowers have been found dating back to the first half of the 4th millennium BC. Probably because of its simi...

A star-shaped or trumpet-shaped amaryllis symbolises pride. Historically, for the Victorian gentlemen, an amaryllis symbolised a strong, self-confi...

By the British designer William Morris (1834-1896). The Willow Boughs pattern was inspired by Medieval herbal cookbooks and medicines. Since ancien...

Honey represents prosperity, as well as immortality and rebirth. Due to their sweet flavour, it is also associated to delight. Bees have always bee...

An engraving by the Dutch artist Cornelis Bloemaert II (1603-1692). The text below in Dutch reads "Wat baet keers off bril, als den WL niet sien en...

Illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Depicted is the White Rabbit saying to itself ‘Oh dear! Oh dear! I ...

Registered in 1875, Acanthus was the first wallpaper design released by the decorative arts retailer, Morris and Co, founded by William Morris. It ...

By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Morris in fact studied theology at Oxford University where he met f...

By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Various faith regard the vine as a sacred symbol of divinity, life,...

Junger Dackel (Young dachshund) by the artist Karl Reichert (1836–1918). He studied at the Academy of Drawing in Gratz, continuing to study in Mun...

Although its origin is unknown, a maypole is a tall wooden pole that is erected, around which a maypole dance takes place as a part of various Eur...

Did you know that a group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen? Cats at school by Engli...

Native American tribes saw the owl as a symbol of protection. Linked to wisdom and knowledge, they are also associated with magic and mystery, with...

By the British designer William Morris (1834-1896). The poppy symbolises remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. The acanthus is a symbol of im...

Lewis Carroll’s personal copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – one of only six original 1865 editions known to exist – was sold for a record $...

Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893). 16th December...

The anemone flowers close up at night and open back up in the morning, and so they symbolise anticipation, relaxation, and embracing opportunities ...

The 1892 two-act ballet, with a score by Tchaikovsky, is popular world over especially in the Christmas season. Nutcracker wood-carvings in the for...

Clothing has always communicated more than personal taste. Changes in fashion reveal developments in technology, trade, class, gender and culture, ...

As an increasing number of people take on desk jobs, an increasingly common thing in modern society is the “dead butt syndrome” (also known as glut...

The 1930s saw people describing popular blues songs as "rocking". As time evolved with rock 'n' roll music in the 1950s, the word "to rock" was lin...

The image based on an antique tile by Minton Hollins & Co. Birds in several ancient cultures, symbolise the human soul. Their flight is represe...

Deer antlers are the fastest growing tissue on the planet, where at their peak, they can expand an inch every two days.

Blue and white plum blossoms designed by Mintons, England's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era. Produced c1873-83, the motif in the d...

Prior to the introduction of railways, communities around the UK had their own local time (e.g. Bristol was 10 minutes behind Greenwich Mean Time.)...