Artichoke, 1613. From Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler (1561-1629)
A greengrocer of the Commercial Road, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)
Sunday Morning in the New Cut, Lambeth, 1872. Artist: SmithSunday Morning in the New Cut, Lambeth, 1872. An engraving from the Illustrated London News, (27 January 1872). Hand-coloured later
Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622 Artist: Diego VelasquezKitchen Scene with Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622. Martha supervises work in the kitchen. A young servant girl, wearing an unhappy expression
Preparations for a Feast, 1575-1625. Creator: UnknownPreparations for a Feast, 1575-1625
The Artists Garden at Vetheuil, 1881. Creator: Claude MonetThe Artists Garden at Vetheuil, 1881
The caterpillar on his mushroom, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I
Vase of Flowers, c. 1660. Creator: Jan Davidsz de HeemVase of Flowers, c. 1660
The Last of England, 1852-1855. Creator: Ford Madox BrownThe Last of England, 1852-1855. This is a painting about emigration, the couple are departing for Australia. The subject itself - departure in desperate circumstances for a foreign land - has
Madonna and Child, ca. 1480. Creator: Carlo CrivelliMadonna and Child, ca. 1480
The Potato Peeler (reverse: Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat), 1885. Creator: Vincent van GoghThe Potato Peeler (reverse: Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat), 1885
Botanical illustration, c1880s. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & SonBotanical illustration, c1880s. Plants, flowers and fungi found in Britain. Cellular cryptograms: 1. Fungus, 2. Seaweed, 3. Moss. Vascular Cryptograms: 4. Horse-tail, 5. Club-moss, 6. Fern, 7
Murphy the Dick-tater, alias the weather cock of the walk, 1837. A figure with a potato surmounted by a weathervane for head, globe for body, holding bellows and telescope under right arm
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]
Le Carreau des Halles, Paris, 1880. Artist: Gilbert Victor GabrielLe Carreau des Halles, Paris, 1880. Busy scene in Les Halles, the central market of Paris. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France
An Indian Ball-Room; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. LyonsAn Indian Ball-Room; A Ride Round the Valley of Mexico, 1875. [Note climbing squash plants]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates
Display of home-canned food, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: UnknownDisplay of home-canned food. Photo shows jars of yellow squash, peas, beets, and other vegetables
Baskets of eggplants, between 1941 and 1942. Creator: UnknownBaskets of eggplants
Child of a migratory farm laborer in the field during the harvest... FSA labor camp, Tex. 1942Child of a migratory farm laborer in the field during the harvest of the community centers cabbage crop, FSA [Farm Security Administration] labor camp, Texas
Mrs. Norris with homegrown cabbage, one of the many vegetables... Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell LeeMrs. Norris with homegrown cabbage, one of the many vegetables which the homesteaders grow in abundance, Pie Town, New Mexico
Mrs. Jim Norris with homegrown cabbage, one of the many vegetables... Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell LeeMrs. [Jim] Norris with homegrown cabbage, one of the many vegetables which the homesteaders grow in abundance, Pie Town, New Mexico
Mr. Leatherman, homesteader, tying up cauliflower, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell LeeMr. Leatherman, homesteader, tying up cauliflower, Pie Town, New Mexico
Grading and packing onions, Rice County, Minnesota, 1939. Creator: Arthur Rothstein[Grading and packing onions, Rice County, Minnesota]
Jim Norris, homesteader, cutting a head of cabbage, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell LeeJim Norris, homesteader, cutting a head of cabbage, Pie Town, New Mexico
Wife of Jim Norris with canned goods, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell LeeWife of Jim Norris with canned goods, Pie Town, New Mexico
Seed and feed store, Lincoln, Nebr. 1942. Creator: John VachonSeed and feed store, Lincoln, Nebraska. [For sale: Best Sudan Grass - Texas Grown - Prices Low ; Better Loaf flour, potatoes, apples, chewing and smoking tobacco, soft drinks, oranges, grapefruit
Grand Grocery Co. Lincoln, Neb. 1942. Creator: John Vachon[Grand Grocery Co.], Lincoln, Nebraska. [For sale: Better Loaf flour, potatoes, apples, chewing and smoking tobacco, soft drinks, oranges, grapefruit, Rice Krispies]
Exhibit of crops and vegetables at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair, 1940. Creator: Russell LeeExhibit of crops and vegetables at the Pie Town, New Mexico Fair
Farm in the vicinity of Van Buren, Aroostook County, Me. 1940. Creator: Jack DelanoFarm in the vicinity of Van Buren, Aroostook County, Me
Canning plant where peas are principal project, Milton-Freewater, Oregon, 1941. Creator: Russell LeeCanning plant where peas are principal project, Milton-Freewater, Oregon. [Sign: Rogers Canning Co.]
Distributing surplus commodities, St. Johns, Ariz. 1940. Creator: Russell LeeDistributing surplus commodities, St. Johns, Arizona
Day laborers picking string beans among the poles... Seabrook Farms, Bridgeton, N.J. 1942. Creator: John CollierDay laborers (from nearby towns or migrant) picking string beans among the poles for overhead irrigation, Seabrook Farms, Bridgeton, N.J
A horse-drawn digger in operation on a (potato) farm run by... Caribou, Aroostook county, MaineA horse-drawn digger in operation on a (potato) farm run by a French-Canadian, Caribou, Aroostook county, Me
Potato farm in Aroostook county, Maine. after the potatoes have been harvested, 1940. Creator: Jack DelanoPotato farm in Aroostook county, Me. after the potatoes have been harvested
Potato farms in Aroostook County, Maine. 1940. Creator: Jack DelanoPotato farms in Aroostook County, Me
Potato farms showing layout of land and buildings, vicinity of Caribou, Aroostook, Maine. 1940. Creator: Jack DelanoPotato farms showing layout of land and buildings, vicinity of Caribou, Aroostook, Maine
A starch factory along the Aroostook River, Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine. 1940. Creator: Jack DelanoA starch factory along the Aroostook River, Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine
Bean field under cultivation, Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N. J. 1942[?]. Creators: Marion Post Wolcott, John CollierBean field under cultivation, Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N.J
Bean fields, Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N. J. 1942. Creator: John CollierBean fields, Seabrook Farm, Bridgeton, N.J
Farms in the Aroostook County, Maine. Oct. 1940 : potatoes, 1940. Creator: Jack DelanoFarms in the Aroostook County, Me. Oct. 1940 : potatoes
Children gathering potatoes on a large farm, vicinity of Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, 1940. Creator: Jack DelanoChildren gathering potatoes on a large farm, vicinity of Caribou, Aroostook County, Me. Schools do not open until the potatoes are harvested
Portrait of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, ca. 1650. Creators: Jonas Suyderhoef, Pieter SoutmanPortrait of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, ca. 1650
Portrait of Maximilian III, Archduke of Austria, ca. 1650. ca. 1650. Creators: Jonas Suyderhoef, Pieter SoutmanPortrait of Maximilian III, Archduke of Austria, ca. 1650
Market Scene, the Rest on the Flight into Egypt in the Background, from Kitchen and Market... 1603Market Scene, the Rest on the Flight into Egypt in the Background, from Kitchen and Market Scenes with Biblical Scenes in the Background, 1603
Gate Post, c. 1941. Creator: Edward DiGenneroGate Post, c. 1941
Potato cellar in the Klamath Basin... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangePotato cellar in the Klamath Basin in which 4000 one hundred-pound sacks will be stored. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon
Pea picker at the end of the day, near Calipatria, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangeNear Calipatria. Pea picker at the end of the day
Pea pickers, end of the day, near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea LangePea pickers. End of the day. Near Calipatria. California
