Anatomical Studies and Illustrations

Historical pencil and graphite studies capturing anatomical features, including human forms, animal anatomy, and botanical drawings.

Enteromorpha ramulosa. Photographs, Photograms. 1853-09. Spencer Collection. Algae , Great Britain, Plants in art

Section of the bone cavern at Gaylenreuth, Franconia, Germany. William Buckland (1784-1856) English geologist and clergyman, considered the remains to be evidence of the Biblical Flood. From 'The Museum of Science and Art' by Dionysius Lardner (London, 1855). Engraving.

Bolax gummifera (Lamarck) Sprengel prints, copper engravings, line engravings

Silver gelatin photograph by Hans Hauswaldt showing Pleurosigma angulatum at 3000x magnification, printed on development paper in 1900 or earlier, capturing microscopic detail.

Constellation of Aquarius

Constellation Card of Libra

Boston, Journal of Natural History, Boston Society of Natural History., A detailed illustration of a Fusus Aruanus shell, showcasing its elongated, spiraled shape and intricate surface texture. The shell features subtle variations in shading and contour, emphasizing its natural elegance. Above the shell, the name 'Fusus Aruanus' is elegantly inscribed, along with the reference 'D. W. Killing 1836, from Nature,' indicating the source of the study. The scientific presentation highlights the beauty of marine life and invites appreciation for the intricacies of shell morphology.

Delesseria hypoglossum (in fruit). Photographs, Photograms. 1850-12. Spencer Collection. Plants in art, Algae , Great Britain, Photography

Ceramium botryocarpum / upper specimen young, Anna Atkins, c. 1843 - c. 1853 photograph United Kingdom photographic support cyanotype algae, seaweed

Stems of a plant, 1892 - 1901 Page 13 Verso and 14 Recto from a sketchbook with 51 sheets. paper. pencil plants (in general) (+ branch, stick)

Immune checkpoint protein molecule, illustration

Illustration from a Japanese anatomical and medical text 'Complete notes on the dissection of cadavers' by Shinnin Kawaguchi, 1736-1811. Illustration by Shukuya Aoki published 1772.

Pencil sketches of horse bones, including a standing head, by Friedrich Gauermann in a sketchbook from 1826 to 1833.

Halymenia furcellata. Photographs, Photograms. 1850-12. Spencer Collection. Plants in art, Algae , Great Britain, Photography

Loose fragments of prints.two fragments.

Cross sections of a picture frame ..

Light print series by Martin Gerlach senior, titled 'The Source V', illustrating natural forms and phenomena, produced between 1902 and 1904.

Le Règne végétal, Paris, L. Guérin, 1870-72, biobibliography, botany, pictorial works, plants, This visual composition showcases a series of intricate illustrations displaying various patterns and textures of plant cell structures. Arranged in two rows, the six panels capture a rich diversity of cellular formations, each characterized by distinct colors and shading techniques. The top row features lighter, vibrant hues, while the bottom row presents softer, more subdued tones. Each depiction emphasizes the unique geometric shapes and arrangements of the cells, highlighting the natural beauty and complexity found in botanical forms. The title 'Colorations des Mems' suggests an exploration of plant anatomy, inviting viewers to appreciate the delicate intricacies of nature's design.

Albumin stereoscopic photograph showing a bronze statue of Mercury by Giambologna in the Versailles garden, depicting the statue, plinth, surrounding garden paths, vegetation, and ornamental layout, created around 1860.

Sea urchin, Echinoidea, reconstruction of the falling of spines, destined to become fossilized. In the background, ammonites. Drawing.

Inverse photogenic drawing of Common Hazel plant specimen

Chlorine silver photograph from 1857 showing a uranic plant form, including stems, leaves, and botanical details.

Ink, pencil, and chalk study by Alexander Rothaug depicting Achilles dragging Hector's body around a stake, executed on whitewashed blue paper.

Diagnosing breast cancer

A772001 NTS WASTE DISPOSAL MAP LYNCH(Project Engineer) DEC 7 77EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 12/7/1977 EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; MAPS; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; TEST SITES; TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS; WASTE DISPOSAL MAP historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

Design for a Bracelet, Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, green, yellow watercolor, graphite on white laid paper, Horizontal rectangle. Upon a band of narrow gold squares are composite gem forms which resemble exclamation points. These composite forms, made up of green pear-like shape and round pearl element, alternate in orientation between top and bottom., Italy, early 19th century, jewelry, Drawing, Drawing

Gloiosiphonia capillaris. Photographs, Photograms. 1850-12. Spencer Collection. Plants in art, Algae , Great Britain, Photography

The anatomy of the human gravid uterus exhibited in figures

Inverse photogenic drawing of flower specimen

The sandfly Phlebotomus argentipes: longitudinal section of abdomen. Photomicrograph, 1900/1950.

Sketch showing camera position and angle for arborvitae hedge, Wachusett Reservoir, near Oakdale, West Boylston, Mass., Sep. 15, 1929 , waterworks, reservoirs water distribution structures, Thuja genus

LIBRO CYPERACEAS-LAMINA 200. Author: CELESTINO MUTIS (1732-1808). Location: JARDIN BOTANICO-DIBUJOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

A green algae (Ulva diaphana): leaf-like thallus and section of stipe. Coloured engraving after J. Sowerby, 1795.

Etching by Bernard Picart from 1693-1733 depicting various human body studies. The print emphasizes detailed anatomical figures and Baroque linework.

Engraving depicting the skeletal remains of a crocodilus priscus. Dated 19th century

mode of exposing a tumour by ligature or threat retractors, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Dissection showing the muscles of the arm and shoulder, back view. Watercolour by J.C. Zeller, ca. 1833.

Sphaerococcus coronopifolius. Photographs, Photograms. 1850-12. Spencer Collection. Plants in art, Algae , Great Britain, Photography

Zoologie. Echinodermes. Oursins.. 1805 - 1812. Prints, Illustrations. Rare Book Division. Egypt, Invertebrates, Sea urchins

X-ray image showing a turtle and a snake, capturing skeletal structures and bone alignment, produced on bromide paper in 1896.

The X-ray shows a woman's hand wearing a glove with a bracelet and holding a bouquet. The image is on glossy bromide paper in a box format, 1896.

Amphibolic gabbro, holocrystalline intrusive rock, using crossed Nicols.

Boetticher Carl (1806-1889), "Tectonics of the Hellenen" (table band, 2nd edition Berlin 1874): Tafel 32. Steel engraving on paper, 30.5 x 44.2 cm (including scan edges)

Parts of Mechanical Device, James Bruce, 1730-1794, British, undated, Graphite on thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 19 × 10 inches (48.3 × 25.4 cm)

Symbols of the Zodiac signs - Cancer and Sagittarius. Thoma, Hans (1839-1924), draughtsman, cartoonist

Microscopic absorption of diatoms, enlarged fifty times, Marinus Pieter Filbri, 1887 - 1888 photograph This photo is part of an album. Netherlands paper albumen print algae, seaweed Netherlands

Utricularia caerulea Linnaeus prints, copper engravings, line engravings

Hazelworm, Julie de Graag, 1887 - 1924 drawing paper. ink. pencil pen / brush lizards: blindworm

The two faces of the planet Mars, seen against a night sky with stars. Date: 1927

The eye, as seen through a microscope: three figures. Colour lithograph after R. Liebreich, ca. 1860.

A 1898 drawing by Leopold Bauer depicting a standing head study, executed in pencil and colored pencil, emphasizing anatomical features and proportions.

Ostrea sp, genus of Bivalvia, also found as fossil. Drawing.

fossil snake, boavus idelmani, fossil butte national monument, wyoming, usa

Polysiphonia violacea. Photographs, Photograms. 1843-10. Spencer Collection. Algae , Great Britain, Plants in art, Photography

The Constellation Taurus Date: Not known

Araucarites rotzoanus fossil, Araucariaceae, from Jura, France.

A89841 U12G DGS II MINEBACK CARL SMITH (Project Engineer) JUL 12 89 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 7/12/1989 DGS; DGS #2; DGS II MINEBACK; EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS; EQUIPMENT (SNL); G-TUNNEL; INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT; MINEBACK; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; NUCLEAR TESTING; NUCLEAR TESTS; PIPES; ROCKS; TAPE MEASURES; TEST SITES; TUNNELS; UGT; UNDERGROUND; UNDERGROUND TESTING; WIRE & CABLES; DGS II-MINEBACK historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

Illustration showing Lodestones armed with iron caps that concentrate the magnetism, can lift more weight than unarmoured ones. From William Gilbert De Magnete, London, 1600.

1961 U.S.G.S. Physical Map of the Moon (wall map) - landmark Lunar map

Skeleton of a horse at Subie Central Officers' Training School at Camp Taylor in Louisville, KY. Taken on November 26, 1918. This photograph is not for publication; it is for official use only. Issued with the following notes.

Pencil study by Hans Canon around 1880 depicting the human foot with detailed observation of anatomy and structure.

Engraving depicting Edison's incandescent light globe in a pendant fitting. The filament here is of carbonised bamboo fibres.

Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper

Corona, Bootes and Canes Venatici #4, Celestial & Astrological Charts

Vignette with a bob on a line, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper vignette

Gnomon and month lines of a sundial from 1978, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

A dog, dressed as a scientist, performing an experiment on a human being; representing vivisection. Reproduction of a drawing after OBC().

Collage of animals, food and DNA helix

A representation of the constellation of Corona, or Corona Borelais, the Northern Crown, from the 'Uranometria' of Johann Bayer, published 1603, and engraved by Alexander Mair. This was the first modern Western star atlas based on new astronomy of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler.

Zoology - Birds - Anseriformes - Spread wings, illustration

Reconstruction of Glauconia sp, Gastropods. Drawing.

Geology: a long section through mountains, and a volcano. Coloured lithograph by J. Reynolds, 1852.

Project 24 - Operation Hardtack (Enewetak/Bikini/Johnnston Island Area) Detonation. WAHOO detonation: series of 69 photos from Kidrenen Island (8 of 69). Photographs of Atmospheric Nuclear Testing at Pacific Island and Nevada Test Sites.

Seismic work. Alaska Task Force Photographs

Southern water snake, Nerodia fasciata. Illustration signed S (George Shaw). Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1796.. Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751~1801) was a gifted natural history artist and engraver. Nodder honed his draftsmanship working on Captain Cook and Joseph Banks' Florilegium and engraving Sydney Parkinson's sketches of Australian plants. He was made "botanic painter to her majesty" Queen Charlotte in 1785. Nodder also drew the botanical studies in Thomas Martyn's Flora Rustica (1792) and 38 Plates (1799). Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn, engraved and published by Frederick Nodder's family. Frederick himself drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death. His wife Elizabeth is credited as publisher on the volumes after 1801. Their son Richard Polydore (1774~1823)

A 14th century illustration of a Chinese cannon, or eruptor, which fired proto-shells as cast iron bombs. This illustration was featured in the 14th century military treatise of the Huolongjing, edited and compiled by Liu Ji and Jiao Yu, with the preface added in 1412. This specific cannon was called the 'flying-cloud thunderclap eruptor' (feiyun pilipao).

Plate 3, Beschreibung einer ungemein grossen Elektrisier-Maschine und der damit im Teylerschen Museum zu Haarlem angestelten Versuche, Eschenbach, H.C.W., Marum, M. van (Martinus), Dutch, 1750-1837, Schwickert, Engraving, 1786-1798, Figure 1, plate 3, follows page 8 in the first section of the book. Plate is folded into book (4 folds)lengthwise. 3 parts bound as 1 volume. (dh)

Constellations of Aquila and Antinous

Illustration of Protoceratops egg hatching

Baron Munchausen climbs up to the moon by way of a Turkey bean plant Illustration by Alphonse Adolf Bichard from the book The Adventures of Baron Munchausen published c1886

Microscope intake of the hearing organ of a person with the labyrinth and the snail house, Gustav Fritsch, c. 1885 - in or before 1895 stereograph photographic support albumen print ears

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule, conceptual image.

Fossil remains, skeletal reconstruction, and life reconstruction of Tianyulong confuciusi, a heterodontosaurid with evidence of fibers from the chinese province of Yixian. Aptian, Early Cretaceous.

Eggert Hermann (1844-1920), national monument on the Niederwald (1873): Depending plan with floor plan. Tusche watercolor on the box, 92.4 x 62.5 cm (including scan edges)

Pleurotoma sp, genus of Bivalvia also found as fossil. Drawing.

Tuberculosis skeleton by Pierre Belfond, design for Fernando Arrabal Terán (born August 11, 1932) is a Spanish playwright, screenwriter, film director, novelist and poet

Skiopticon image from the Department of Photography at the Royal Institute of Technology. Use by Professor Helmer Bäckström as lecture material. Bäckström was Sweden's first professor in photography at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm 1948-1958.Motive showing toning procedures.

A stylized depiction of a fern leaf, showcasing the delicate and intricate details of its fronds. The leaf is labeled 'Nephrodium molle,' indicating its botanical classification. The background features a vibrant blue, which contrasts beautifully with the light-colored fern, enhancing its texture and shape. At the base, the name 'Rotomahana' is inscribed, possibly referencing the location where the specimen was collected or studied. Surrounding the image are decorative elements that frame the composition, adding an artistic touch to this botanical illustration.

S72-49761 (October 1972) --- An artist's concept illustrating the topographical layout of the Taurus-Littrow landing site of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission. The Lunar Module touchdown point is in the center of the smooth area in the middle of the picture. The imposing mountain in the center is South Massif. A portion of North Massif is in the lower right corner of the photograph. Note the ridge-like feature extending from South Massif to North Massif. The southern portion of the ridge is called Lee Scarp and the northerly portion Lincoln Scarp. (This concept is by JSC artist Jerry Elmore).

The constellation of Orion, one of the most brilliant in the heavens. Date: 1849

Solar corona and prominences observed and measured by Warren de la Rue (1815-1889) and Professor Charles Pritchard from the Spanish Pyrenees during the total solar eclipse of 1860.

The isotype, or defining specimen of Turraea rutilans, originally named Baretia bonafidia by Commerson. Muséum national dHistoire naturelle, Paris (France) Collection: Vascular plants (P) Specimen P00391569.

Man with connections to science and nature

Genetics - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Plants of the Tabasco region, cacao, maize, sacred Ceiba tree, Olmec civilization geography and habitat, Mexico, detail

Callithamnion plumula. Photographs, Photograms. 1849-11 - 1850-06. Spencer Collection. Plants in art, Algae , Great Britain, Photography

The SOUTHERN CROSS constellation. Date: 1928

Mount Vesuvius: the ancient crater and the changing shape of the little mountain within it between 8 and 29 July 1767. Coloured etching by Pietro Fabris, 1776.

Colobanthus apetalus (Labillardiere) Druce, 1770, by Sydney Parkinson, Frederick Nodder, Daniel MacKenzie. Gift of the British Museum, 1895.

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