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Illustrations of Marine Species

Historic illustrations of various marine species, including seals and fish, providing detailed anatomical studies for zoological reference and research.

This illustration showcases a detailed botanical study of a plant specimen identified as Mesoconium piperitae. The central focus is on the elongated, spiral structure of the plant, highlighting its unique morphology. Surrounding the main depiction are smaller, labeled drawings that provide various views of the plant, including side profiles and cross-sections. Each labeled section illustrates different anatomical features, such as the labellum and the reproductive parts, enhancing the understanding of its structure and function. The meticulous line work emphasizes the intricate details of the plant, making it a valuable reference for botanical studies and classifications.
This illustration showcases a detailed botanical study of a plant specimen identified as Mesoconium piperitae. The central focus is on the elongated, spiral structure of the plant, highlighting its unique morphology. Surrounding the main depiction are smaller, labeled drawings that provide various views of the plant, including side profiles and cross-sections. Each labeled section illustrates different anatomical features, such as the labellum and the reproductive parts, enhancing the understanding of its structure and function. The meticulous line work emphasizes the intricate details of the plant, making it a valuable reference for botanical studies and classifications.
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Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guérin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phénomènes de la nature - 1833/1834
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Veins to the spine. Handcolored steel engraving by Corbie of a drawing by Leveille from Dr. Joseph Nicolas Masse's "Petit Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain," Paris, 1864, published by Mequignon-Marvis. Masse's "Pocket Anatomy of the Human Body" was first published in 1848 and went through many editions.
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Corno di Gazola: Cap. LXXIII. Note, overo, Memorie del Museo del Conte Lodovico Moscardo Nobile Veronese, Uno de Padri Nell'Accademia Filarmonica, dal medesimo descritte in Trè Libri., Moscardo, Lodovico, conte, Engraving, 1656-1672, plate 73.
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Fossil bones of an Oeros, found during the flood, 1809, Anthonie van den Bos (Possible), After Hendrik Hoogers, 1809 print The bones are numbered 1-3. paper etching fossil animals
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Nile-dwelling reptile: two figures, the lower showing the reptile's skeleton. Coloured lithograph by J.J. Rifaud, 18--
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Pipa of Guyana, vintage engraved illustration. From Zoology Elements from Paul Gervais.
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A Practical Handbook of British Birds London, Witherby, 1920-24. Birds, Great Britain, The illustration provides an anatomical study of a bird, detailing the method for measuring the bill from the tip to the base of the skull. It features a close-up view of the birds head, highlighting key measurements. Below, there are labeled diagrams showcasing the upper and under parts of the bird's body, emphasizing the structure and positioning of various anatomical features. The diagrams also include annotations for the specific parts, such as the outer and inner feather arrangements and details relevant to the topography of the nesting, which can aid in understanding species characteristics and classifications in ornithology.
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Ceylon caecilian or common yellow-banded caecilian Ichthyophis glutinosus, Caecilia viscosa Cecilia viscosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.
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Stapelia gigantea, giant carrion flower from Zululand and Namaqua Land, South Africa. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hooker's "Curtis's Botanical Magazine," 1889, L. Reeve & Co. A second-cousin and pupil of Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Matilda Smith (1854-1926) was the main artist for the Botanical Magazine from 1887 until 1920 and contributed 2,300 illustrations.
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Herrn de la Cepede's Naturgeschichte der Amphibien, oder der enerlegenden vierfussigen Thiere und der Schlangen, Weimar, Verlage des Industrie-Comptoir's,1800-1802 Amphibians, reptiles, The illustration features two elongated, serpentine creatures. The top figure, labeled as 'Fig. 1,' displays a more robust body and a distinct head, suggesting it may be a species of lizard or a similar reptile. Below it, labeled as 'Fig. 2,' is a thinner, more streamlined organism, possibly representing an eel or a similar aquatic creature. Both figures are depicted in a side view, showcasing their elongated bodies and tapering tails, with labels indicating their respective names: 'Der Saft' and 'Die Chaloide.' The overall representation highlights anatomical features, contributing to the study of reptiles and aquatic species in the context of natural history.
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Fossil skeleton of an extinct Kentrosaurus aethiopicus (Kentrurosaurus) found in East Africa, Late Jurassic. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932.
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The text includes illustrations and descriptions of three species of fish 209. The American Hound-fish (Mustelus canis), with an image showing the underside of its head; 210. The Spiny Dog-fish (Spinax acanthias), also with an image of its underside; and 211. The Small Lamprey (Petromyzon appendix). The material was published between 1842 and 1844 in Albany, and the dimensions of the text are 28.5 x 22 cm
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Sea slug mollusc species. Doris tunicata 1, Doris floridella 2, Felimida purpurea 3, Felimare orsinii 4, Felimare picta 5, Doto coronata 6, Spurilla neapolitana 7, Calliopaea bellula 8, and Dolabrifera ornata 9. Molluscs nus. Chromolithograph from Alfred Fredols Le Monde de la Mer, the World of the Sea, edited by Olivier Fredol, Librairie Hachette et. Cie., Paris, 1881. Alfred Fredol was the pseudonym of French zoologist and botanist Alfred Moquin-Tandon, 1804-1863.
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Sea Needle (Syngnatus Acus). Draughtsman: Pieter Withoos (attributed to). Dating: 1664 - 1693. Measurements: h 288 mm × w 137 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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Galaxias maculatus (Inanga) watercolours, works on paper
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Egyptian tomb bat, Taphozous perforatus, and serotine bat, Eptesicus serotinus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Stanghi, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.
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Proctotrète à taches noir, Proctotretus nigromaculatus; Proctotrète de Wiegmann, Proctotretus wiegmannii., 1840 - 1864., Paris. Publisher, Gide. Scientific expeditions, Botany
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South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Kuffner after an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg.
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Hospital gangrene affecting the foot, showing partial detachment of slough
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Reconstruction of an extinct predatory dinosaur, Plateosaurus, Late Triassic period, based on a fossil skeleton found in Halberstadt. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932.
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Mantis shrimp, Squilla mantis 1, star flower, Orbea variegata (Stapelia variegata) 2, and beetle, Staphylinus olens 3. Squille, Stapelie, Staphylin. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39..
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Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guérin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phénomènes de la nature - 1833/1834
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Satin bowerbird (male), Ptilonorhynchus violaceus, and magpie tanager, Cissopis leveriana. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Terreni, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.
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A Correct Survey of the Bay of Dublin Published 1795 England. Aquatint in black on ivory wove paper . James Malton
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Encrinurus Punctatus. Wenlock Shale. Malvern. Fossil of a trilobite; William Hart (British, active Birmingham, England 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print
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Head and teeth of the leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea. (Testudo marina) Critically endangered. Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia," Augsburg, 1794. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon.
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Myliobatis sp, genus of Rajiformes also found as fossil. Drawing.
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Constellation Card of Ursa Minor and Draco
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Joris Hoefnagel, Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra) Plate LX, c 1575 1580 Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LX
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Shadows in the Sea, Philadelphia, Chilton Books, 1963, shark, Woods Hole, bull shark, Chondrichthyes, Carcharhinus leucas, The page features an excerpt titled 'Captain Shark-Killer,' discussing a fishing experience in Morehead City, North Carolina, where anglers attempt to catch sharks. It describes the techniques used, including a method where a shark is caught by grabbing it with a harpoon. The text highlights the challenges of shark fishing, mentioning the quick movements of the fish and the thrill of the hunt, while also providing practical tips for those interested in this demanding sport. Additionally, there's a diagram illustrating a shark fishing setup, showing the design of a specific tool used for this activity. The content reflects the excitement and complexity of shark fishing, emphasizing both the skill required and the adventure involved.
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Zoology - Insects - Coleoptera - Common furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum), illustration
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Fossil of a crinoid; William Hart (British, active Birmingham, England 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print
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Ittiolitologia veronese del Museo Bozziano, Verona, Dalla Stamperia Giuliari, MDCCXCVI-1809, The illustration features four distinct fish specimens, each meticulously depicted with fine details. - The first specimen, labeled 'Le Espèce Charboon ayger,' showcases a unique fish with prominent features that highlight its anatomy. - The second specimen, 'Le Zebre, Charboon Anabas,' displays intricate markings that resemble zebra stripes, emphasizing its distinctive coloration and form. - The third specimen, titled 'Il Recélin, Discoo Laceratum,' captures another unique fish, noted for its elongated body and specific fin structure. - The fourth specimen, 'Il Gascorn, Loration Palustris,' presents a smaller species, distinguished by unique shapes and textures. Each specimen is
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The Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a marine chelicerate arthropod. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from "Tiere der Urwelt" Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator. From a series of prehistoric creature cards published by the Reichardt Cocoa company. Natural historian Wilhelm Bolsche wrote the descriptive text.
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Cover picture by Botanica Pharmaceutica by Andreas Friedrich Happe, Volume II., 1785, digital reproduction of a historical template, between 1790 and 1810, Botanica Pharmaceutica by Andreas Friedrich Happe
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Nest and egg of the redwing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A. Wagenseller, Philadelphia, 1881.
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Skeleton of a large Anomodont reptile. Pareiasaurus baini, from Karoo strata, South Africa, recently mounted and now exhibited at the Natural History Museum, London. Engraving after an illustration by J.R. Hutchinson from Henry Neville Hutchinsons Creatures of Other Days, Popular Studies in Palaeontology, Chapman and Hall, London, 1896.
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Prawn, Palaemon serratus 1, edible crab, Cancer pagurus 2, spider crab, Phalangipus longipes3 , and European lobster, Homarus gammarus 4. Crevette, crabe tourteau, araignee de mer longue patte, homard commun. Chromolithograph from Alfred Fredols Le Monde de la Mer, the World of the Sea, edited by Olivier Fredol, Librairie Hachette et. Cie., Paris, 1881. Alfred Fredol was the pseudonym of French zoologist and botanist Alfred Moquin-Tandon, 1804-1863.
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Heliogravure by Josef Maria Eder depicting an Aesculapian snake, showing body form, scales, and anatomical structure, created in 1896.
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Algebraic problem. (IT)
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ATLAS OF THE PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF CHILE, 1854. Author: GAY CLAUDIO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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1. Tangara à nuque rousse, Tanagra ruficervix; 2. Tangara Labrador, Tanagra Labradorides.. Du Petit-Thouars, Abel Aubert (1793-1864). Prints, Illustrations. 1840 - 1864. General Research Division. Scientific expeditions, Botany
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Entomology watercolour watercolours, works on paper
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The jaw of a shark, showing its teeth. Date: 1719
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Fossil skeleton of an extinct plesiosaurus 4, and wasps, Plesia species 1-3. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39.
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Fossil skeletons of extinct bat Cuvierimops parisiensis (Vespertilio parisiensis), aquatic carnivore Basilosaurus cetoides (Zeuglodon cetoides), giraffid Sivatherium giganteum, American mastodon, Mammut americanum (Mastodon giganteum), bird Dasornis toliapica (Odontopteryx toliapicus), Palaeotherium magnum, Anoplotherium commune, horse Hipparion gracile. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolle's "Geology and Paleontology" section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert's "Naturgeschichte," Schreiber, Munich, 1886.
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Woodcut illustration of a flounder
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OsteOFlossum Arowana, Ichthyology - Fish
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The skin of a Coluber snake. Colour nature print, 1853.
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Roussette de Tonga, femelle. (Tong-Tabou.).. Dumont d'Urville, Jules-Sébastien-César, 1790-1842. Prints. 1830 - 1835. General Research Division
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Westlothiana lizziae, Early Carboniferous. Artwork by Graham Rosewarne.
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Musk, vintage engraved illustration. From Buffon Complete Work.
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Nucifraga caryocatactes, commonly known as the Nutcracker. Created between 1862 and 1873 in London by publisher J. Gould. The piece is a hand-colored lithograph with dimensions of 54 x 36 cm
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ATLAS OF THE PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF CHILE, 1854. Author: GAY CLAUDIO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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The anterior part of the right side of the Lower Jaw of the Iguanodon Mantelli from Tilgate Forest colour lithographs
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Infographic that shows us the swimming movements of the ray. Adobe InDesign (.indd); 2480x3507.
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Watercolor depicting a rattertilger at work, showing figures, tools, and environment of the craft.
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Diagram of Miocene Mammals including, Oxcydactylus, Dicrorerus, Merycodus, Neohipparion, Tetrabelodon and Dinothere. Shown in the diagram a six foot man drawn to the same scale as other figures. Fro
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The constellation of Ursa Major. Date: 19th century
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The blue fig, The green and yellow fig, vintage engraved illustration. From Buffon Complete Work.