Title

Ilex aquifolium L. (Common Holly), c1870-1920. Creator: Harold Drinkwater.

Caption

Ilex aquifolium L. (Common Holly), c1870-1920. Being a common native evergreen tree, there are many traditions based on the holly. A sprig of holly protects the home against witches and house goblins. Its green leaves and red berries were a fertility symbol.

Date

1870

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19F02_439

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

48,0Mb (2,7Mb) / 16,0in x 11,7in / 4785 x 3508 (300dpi)

Keywords

nature leaves close up religious plant protection religion leaf science green belief tradition color prickly evergreen holly protected botanical Christianity protect image studio shot concept botany close-up Colour christmas illustration watercolour still life green colour common holly Ilex aquifolium National Museum of Wales Harold Drinkwater Drinkwater Harold Drinkwater H Harry Drinkwater H Drinkwater watercolour still life