Vanessa Collection (#2)

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) basking in sun, on Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. February

Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui), three nectaring on potted Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum sp) in evening light. Urumqi Botanic Garden, Wushi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

RF- Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) perched on Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum). Lost Maples State Park, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA. November

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on Blackberry. Surrey, England, UK, September

Close-up of underside of wing of Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) showing detail of scales. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

RF - Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daises (Aster amellus) in autumn, Norfolk, England, UK, September

The 445 ton steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 445 ton steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1912. Vanessa later renamed Golden Eagle was built by Ramage & Ferguson, Leith and launched in 1899

The steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Vanessa under way, 1913. Vanessa later renamed Golden Eagle was built by Ramage & Ferguson, Leith and launched in 1899

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

Peacock Butterfly
Metamorphosis of the PEACOCK butterfly (Vanessa Io.)

Close up of a butterfly wing; st. albert alberta canada

Red Admiral Butterfly On Tickseed; Co Meath, Ireland

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) butterfly on Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), Den Helder, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Sir Leslie Stephen (1832-1904), English author, critic and mountaineer, early 20th century. Stephen was the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell

Illustration, Nymphalidae -- Vanessa Xanthomelas, Vanessa C-album, Vanessa Cardui, Vanessa Levana (variety Prorsa). The plants are Spear Thistle (Cirsium Lanceolatum)

Illustration, Rhopalocera -- Thais Cerisyi, Gonepteryx Cleopatra, Euchloe Belemia, Zegris Eupheme, Argynnis Laodice, Vanessa Levana, Vanessa Ichnusa, Spilothyrus Lavaterae, Pamphila Nostrodamus

American painted lady, Vanessa virginiensis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Illustration of Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui), flying showing natural pattern on wings

ESTHER VANHOMRIGH (1690-1723). Jonathan Swifts Vanessa. Presumed portrait ascribed to Charles Jervas

Picture No. 10901036
Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanesssa atalanta) Date:

Picture No. 10901035
Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) Date:

Red Admiral Butterfly on Christs Thorn

Vanessa atalanta, red admiral
Photograph of a the upperside of mounted specimen of a female red admiral. Ranges from Europe and N. Africa to China and Japan, also N. America

Australian Yacht Race
The yacht Vanessa, the winner the Blue Ribbon of sailing in the Sayonara Cup, Australias premier yachting challenge race. Date: 1930s

Scenic artist Vanessa Clarke at Chichester Festival Theatre
Scenic artist Vanessa Clarke flat out after hectic last-minute preparations at Chichester Festival Theatre. Date: 1962

Leslie Stephen
LESLIE STEPHEN writer, father of Virginia (Woolf) and Vanessa (Bell)

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"Vanessa: A Tale of Beauty and Talent" In the enchanting world of nature, a Red Admiral butterfly named Vanessa atalanta gracefully perches on a vibrant plant, basking in the warm embrace of sunlight. Its delicate wings painted with intricate patterns captivate all who behold its presence. Transporting us back to 1933, we find ourselves in a mesmerizing music room where melodies intertwine with emotions. This setting mirrors the multifaceted nature - an actress and political activist alongside her brother Corin Redgrave. Together, they use their artistic prowess to advocate for change. Speaking of renowned actresses, Vanessa Redgrave emerges as a shining star in the realm of English theater. Her performances leave audiences spellbound as she effortlessly embodies diverse characters and breathes life into every role she undertakes. Meanwhile, another winged wonder takes flight - Cynthia cardui or the Painted Lady butterfly flutters towards Fleabane flowers in a picturesque garden. Just like our previous protagonist Vanessa atalanta, this butterfly finds nourishment amidst natural beauty. Hemp Agrimony becomes an irresistible attraction for our red admiral friend once again as it delicately sips nectar from its blossoms in Oxfordshire. The dance between butterflies and flowers continues across England's landscapes; Verbena blooms become feeding stations for Cynthia cardui while Michaelmas daisy flowers provide sustenance for Vanessa atalanta in Dorset during October 2012. But let us not forget that Vanessas exist beyond just butterflies and actors; they also grace stages with their musical talents. Enter Vanessa Haynes, an artist whose soulful voice enchants listeners at Love Supreme Jazz Festival held at Glynde Place in East Sussex during 2014. As if mirroring these captivating moments captured by photographers' lenses, yet another Painted Lady butterfly named Vanessa cardui elegantly lands on Red Spread Lantana flowers in Marion County, Illinois. This fleeting encounter reminds us of the ephemeral beauty that surrounds us.