These are 2 very early Natural History Prints from a circa 1754 Encyclopedia. They have some wonderful Seashell Engravings on them. There are a few fun Steampunk looking elements on these too, as well as some flowers. I’ve created some High Res Instant Art Printable for you and I split out a couple of the Shells as well.
I LOVE your “Natural History” pages that you share with us- always informative AND beautiful. This is going to sound corny- but I’m being completely truthful…I swear I was just thinking the other day that there are very few flowers I don’t know by sight, and was reminded that I have NO idea what a “cowslip” looks like!! NOW I DO! LOL! Thank you so much Karen for all the PERFECT art that you share with us! love, Sherilyn PS (WHAT is Snow thinking, breaking outta jail?? I can’t wait ’till next week’s Once Upon a Time! lol!)
Sherilyn, Shhh! LOL! I haven’t watched the last episode yet! I recorded it, but it’s been a busy week, I’m hoping to watch it this weekend. 🙂 So glad you enjoyed the Cowslip, now I know who to ask if I need flower info!
Thanks so much Karen. I had shells in l/r last summer but have the birds in there now. Guess I might be changing to the shells again later on. I have the wonderful French sayings I put on muslin then put on framed material in a big frame on l/r wall. Think for now I’m going to be putting the shells on the guest bathroom wall since I don’t have any art on those walls. You are so generous and seem to know what we’re all looking for.
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Clear Crick Cottage says
I LOVE your “Natural History” pages that you share with us- always informative AND beautiful. This is going to sound corny- but I’m being completely truthful…I swear I was just thinking the other day that there are very few flowers I don’t know by sight, and was reminded that I have NO idea what a “cowslip” looks like!! NOW I DO! LOL! Thank you so much Karen for all the PERFECT art that you share with us!
love,
Sherilyn
PS (WHAT is Snow thinking, breaking outta jail?? I can’t wait ’till next week’s Once Upon a Time! lol!)
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
Sherilyn,
Shhh! LOL! I haven’t watched the last episode yet! I recorded it, but it’s been a busy week, I’m hoping to watch it this weekend. 🙂 So glad you enjoyed the Cowslip, now I know who to ask if I need flower info!
Heather says
I LOVE sea shells, so thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!
tina says
Oh my goodness!!! Thank you, Karen! I totally needed these!
Faergen says
You are a true paragon of virtue, kindness, and generosity. Thank you. Faergen
srpprcrftr says
Thanks so much Karen. I had shells in l/r last summer but have the birds in there now. Guess I might be changing to the shells again later on. I have the wonderful French sayings I put on muslin then put on framed material in a big frame on l/r wall. Think for now I’m going to be putting the shells on the guest bathroom wall since I don’t have any art on those walls. You are so generous and seem to know what we’re all looking for.
JoyceB says
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JoyceB says
1754? Amazing! Thank you very much, Karen.
Irene says
Hi Karen,
I love these shell images and the interesting information provided.
Thanks so much and have a wonderful day!
graphicsfairy says
Thanks Irene, have a great day yourself 🙂