Colouring Collection (#6)

Jars and bottles containing food colouring

Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), two whole Snappers on granite work surface

Safflower, dried red petals in and around ceramic bowl, close-up

Five month old chestnut brown foal, bending his head to the ground, standing next to mature light-coloured horse, side view

Coloured ink or food colouring

Light-coloured mature horse (Equus caballus) nuzzling chestnut brown foal

Oriental Fire-bellied Toad (Bombina orientalis), underside view

Wild boars piglets C018 / 1789
Wild boars piglets. The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig and is native across much of Northern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean Region and much of Asia

Wild boars suckling C018 / 1788
Wild boars suckling. The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig and is native across much of Northern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean Region and much of Asia

Toddler drawing
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler drawing

Toddler playing
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler playing

Ink in water, high-speed image

Coloured inks in water, high-speed image

Parthenocissus quinquefolia leaf C014 / 0724
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) leaf, in autumn colours

Parthenocissus tricuspidata leaf C014 / 0723
Japanese ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) leaf, in autumn colours

Parthenocissus quinquefolia leaf C014 / 0722
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) leaf, in autumn colours

Amelanchier canadensis leaf C014 / 0716
Amelanchier canadensis leaf. Close-up of the leaf of a Canadian serviceberry plant in autumn, showing its veins

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) tree leaf C014 / 0717
Beech (Fagus sylvatica) tree leaf, in autumn colours

Amelanchier canadensis leaf C014 / 0715
Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) leaf, in autumn colours

Amelanchier canadensis leaf C014 / 0714
Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) leaf, in autumn colours

Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) leaf C014 / 0702
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) leaf, in autumn colours

4-Methylimidazole molecule C013 / 9438
4-Methylimidazole molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the heterocyclic organic chemical compound 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)

4-Methylimidazole molecule C013 / 9436
4-Methylimidazole molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of the heterocyclic organic chemical compound 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)

Photographic colouring technique, 1893
Photographic colouring technique. 19th-century artwork of a photographic positive being coloured in by hand. Artwork from the 12th volume (second period of 1893)

Paprika, SEM
Paprika, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Paprika is a spice made from dried and ground red bell peppers (Capsicum annuum). It is used for seasoning and colouring in many cuisines

Annatto seed, SEM
Annatto seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the seed of the tropical achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The outer covering of the seed produces the red food colouring known as annatto

Lepus timidus, Mustela erminea and Mustela nivalis
Arctic hare, ermine and least weasel. Mountain hare, stoat and weasel. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c

Lepus timidus hibernicus and Lepus timidus scoticus
Skins of Irish mountain hare and Scottish mountain hare. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lepus timidus, Arctic hare
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Apodemus sylvaticus, long-tailed field mouse
Illustration from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Dactyloprus coccus, scale insect
The colouring agent cochineal is derived from this insect which lives on the prickly pear cactus and is native to Mexico. Insects measure 3-4mm in length

Mustela erminea, ermine
Plate 33 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

Painting

Black grouse chick
Newly emerged black grouse chick (Tetrao tetrix)

Sleeping butterfly fish with night markings. This is Kleins butterfly fish (Chaetodon kleinii). Most fish that use bright markings

Saffron infusion. Saffron threads are the stigmas (female reproductive structure) of the saffron crocus. It is used in cooking as a seasoning and food colouring agent

Fizzy soft drinks. Glasses of carbonated soft drinks containing flavourings, colourings and sugar. Unhealthy drinks high in sugar can contribute to tooth decay

Paint pots. Tins of paint in various colours

Pencil crayons

Camouflaged flathead fish. Close-up of a Thysanophrys chiltonae fish, camouflaged against the sand on the sea-bed. These fish are so confident in their camouflage that they can be easily approached

Young girl in hospital
MODEL RELEASED. Young girl in hospital. Nurse watching a young girl drawing in a hospital bed

Saffron, SEM
Saffron, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Saffron is a spice derived from the dried stigmas (orange) of the saffron crocus flower (Crocus sativus)

Saturniid caterpillars (family Saturniidae) with venomous spines. Photographed in rainforest near Iquitos, Peru

Common wasp feeding on a flower
Common wasp. Close-up of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on nectar from bramble (Rubus sp.) flower. Photographed in August

Giant frogfish on a large sponge
Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersonii) on a large sponge. Frogfish are ambush predators that rely on camouflage to remain undetected by their prey

Minute filefish camouflaged amongst coral
Minute filefish camouflaged amongst the feeding tentacles of a coral polyps. Minute filefish (Rudarius minutus) are capable of changing the colour

Bobtail squid on the seabed
Bobtail squid (order Sepiolida) on the seabed. Like all squid, bobtail squid have small sacs of pigment beneath the surface of the skin called chromatophores

Autumnal colours. Evergreen tree amongst deciduous trees. Photographed on Sumas Mountain, Fraser River Valley, British Columbia, Canada, in mid- autumn

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Colouring: From Smarties to Mrs Phillips' Cattleya Trianae" Step into a world filled with hues and shades, where creativity knows no bounds. Let's embark on a colourful journey that spans across time and cultures. In the midst of the First World War, amidst chaos and destruction, soldiers found solace in colouring books like "V For Victory Paint Book. " Amidst the deafening roars of Big Bertha M42 cannons, these simple pages offered an escape from reality. Nature too has its own palette to offer. The majestic Iris Bruno stands tall among other flowers, showcasing its vibrant petals in various shades. Meanwhile, Gordon Setter Shaw prances through fields as if painted by an artist's brushstroke. But colouring isn't limited to just paper and pencils; it extends beyond imagination. Lever Brothers Twink Advertisement captures our attention with its vivid display of colours that entice us into their world. Black ink tells stories untold - words flowing onto white canvases creating masterpieces that ignite emotions within us all. And within Rowley Hall Chinese Bedroom lies a tapestry of colours woven together harmoniously, transporting us back in time. Even feathers can change their hue. Witness the manufacture of ostrich feathers in 1907 as they transform from one shade to another – a mesmerizing sight indeed. Travel back further still to 1890 when Tartars donned traditional costumes in Russia's Kakasus region. Through digitally enhanced prints from 1895, we catch glimpses of their vibrant attire that brings history alive once more. So let your imagination run wild as you delve into the world - whether it be with Smarties or Mrs Phillips' Cattleya Trianae orchids - for there is beauty waiting to be discovered at every stroke.