Poppy Seed Specimen | Collected Curiosities Art Print

Poppy seed heads displayed in a vintage glass bottle, collected like specimens from an old apothecary shelf. Rich in symbolism and history, their sculptural forms transform an everyday seed pod into a small botanical curiosity.

Part of the Collected Curiosities series, a collection of miniature artworks inspired by nature, natural history, and treasured objects found, gathered, and kept.

Inspired by a lifelong habit of collecting shells, seed pods, feathers, bones, old bottles, and other small curiosities, each piece is created to feel like a tiny discovery — something treasured and preserved.

Drawn by hand using black and/or coloured inks, graphite, and coloured pencil, these miniature artworks celebrate the beauty of overlooked details and the wonder found in ordinary things.

Reproduced on acid-free, archival paper.

Created by hand in South Africa by Mellissa Bushby.

Details

• Paper size: 6 x 6" / 15 × 15 cm
• Artwork size: approximately 3 x 3" / 8 × 8 cm
• Reproduced from my original hand-drawn artwork
• Printed and prepared with care in South Africa
• Unframed

About Collected Curiosities

Collected Curiosities is inspired by a lifelong love of nature, old bottles, forgotten treasures, and botanical curiosities. Each artwork explores the beauty of overlooked details and the quiet stories held by ordinary things, celebrating the objects we collect, keep, and treasure.

Limited edition prints are signed and numbered by the artist.

Please Note

Colours may vary slightly between screens and printed artwork. Frames and props shown are for display purposes only and are not included.