Anatomy Collection (#2)

Ara macao, scarlet macaw
Plate 25, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Ichthyosaurr, Plesiosaurus, Pterodactylus
Duria Antiquior - A more ancient Dorset by Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche. This collection of marine and avian reptiles could be found in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years

Raphus cucullatus, dodo
Plate 1 from Memoirs on the Dodo by Sir Richard Owen, 1866

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Ballyregan Bob, greyhound
Photograph of Ballyregan Bob, the famous racing greyhound. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal
Plate from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888). Hand coloured lithograph

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Praying Mantis - Magnification x 30 (if print A4 size: 29. 7 cm wide)
LRDS-392 Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Praying Mantis Magnification x 30 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) Mantis religiosa David Spears (Last Refuge)

Greater Spotted Dogfish teeth and jaws. Teeth continuously replaced from behind. North sea and Mediterranean
PM-10075 Greater Spotted Dogfish - teeth and jaws, teeth continuously replaced from behind North sea and Mediterranean Scyliorhinus stellaris Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal

Gastric bypass procedure
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Stomach, Biology, Surgery, Weight Loss, Cut Out, White Background, Vertical, Artwork, Color Image, Close Up, Healthcare And Medicine, The Human Body

Collagen, Scanning electron micrograph (SEM)
Collagen. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of collagen bundles from the delicate connective tissue endoneurium. Endoneurium wraps around and between individual nerve fibres (axons)

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Diagram of inner ear showing auditory canal, eardrum, semicircular canals, cochlea, cochlea nerve, eustachian tube

Taste map of a human tongue, light green area sensitive to bitter taste, yellow areas sensitive to sour taste, blue areas sensitive to salt taste, purple area sensitive to sweet taste

Illustration of human lymphatic system

Superior view of human brain with colored lobes and labels

Nymphicus hollandicus, cockatiel
Plate 27 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

Cygnus atratus, black swan
Watercolour 351 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection

Neophema pulchella, turquoise parrot
Watercolour 132 by Thomas Watling from the Watling Collection titled Turcosine Parrot

Phoeniconaias minor, lesser flamingo
Pencil and watercolour drawing by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918) from his African birds sketchbook

Pelecanus erythrorynchos, American white pelican
Plate 311 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Bubo coromandus, dusky eagle owl
A watercolour of the dusky eagle owl (Bubo coromandus) by an unknown artist, (c. 1840), part of the Lord Ashton Collection held in the Natural History Museum, London

Medical / Anatomy / Blood
Circulation of the blood Date: Late 19th Century

COMPARATIVE EMBRYOLOGY. Chart showing comparative embryology from a fish to a man, made by the Department of Comparative and Human Anatomy at the American Museum of Natural History, 1932

Liver Fluke, microscope slide preparation of the whole animal
PM-10632 Liver Fluke, microscope slide preparation of the whole animal. Fasciola hepatica Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tiger Barb Fish
LA-1325 Sumatra / Tiger BARB Fish Distribution: Sumatra and Borneo Puntius tetrazona Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Diagram of Ear / 1897
EAR Diagram of the front view of the ear

Normal knee, X-ray
Normal knee. Coloured X-ray of the knee of a 44 year old woman

Human circulatory system, hand-coloured engraving, published in 1861
The human circulatory system. Hand-coloured engraving, published in 1861

The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Male and Female pelvis engraving 1896
Atlas d anatomie descriptive du corps humain C. Bonamy - Paul Broca Victor Masson et Fils Paris 1866

Illustration of internal organs of a snake including heart, lung, intestines, pancreas, kidney and testis

Medical ilustration of an appendix with appendicitis

The Zodiac Man, the oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting
BLOODLETTING CHART, 1493. The Zodiac Man, the oldest printed bloodletting chart, showing the astrological signs for bloodletting

Smilodon fatalis, sabre-toothed cat
Skeleton of an extinct sabre-toothed cat which lived about 15, 000 years ago in North America. It was about the size of a present day lion

Mosquito in Dominican amber
A mosquito in trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule. Figure 90

Liver
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a section through a liver (x 7000), an organ that has over 500 functions in the human body (x 800)

Paranthropus boisei (Zinjanthropus) cranium (OH5)
Cast of the cranium of a young male of Paranthropus boisei discovered by Mary Leakey in 1959 at Olduvai Gorge. The specimen which is the Holotype of Zinjanthropus boisei (Leakey 1959)

Liopleurodon vertebra
A fossil vertebra from the pliosaur, Liopleurodon. These were carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. This specimen was discovered in Kimmeridge, Southern England

Aix galericulata, mandarin duck
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Parus caeruleus, blue tit
A blue tit (Parus caeruleus) in flight, U.K.The blue tit is common throughout Britain living mainly in deciduous woodland. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skull comparison
Side view comparison of casts of Cro-Magnon skull from Brno, Czech Republic, Upper Palaeolithic (right), and Neanderthal skull from La Chapelle, France, Middle Palaeolithic (left)

Octopus
Watercolour 401 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Megatherium, giant ground sloth
Skeleton of an extinct creature that roamed cool, dry, scrub and grasslands of South America 100, 000 years ago. On display at the Natural History Museum, London

Coelophysis fossil
Coelophysis was one of the earliest known dinosaurs which lived 225 to 220 million years ago during the Upper Triassic. It was a small bipedal carnivore up to 3 metres in length

Phoenicopterus ruber, greater flamingo
Plate 431 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anser brachyrhynchus, pink-footed goose
Watercolour and ink by John Gould (c. 1865). An example of a prelliminary work by Gould in preparation for an illustration which would be published in one of his books

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Anatomic studio. Drawing

Cat Skeleton
LA-82 Cat Skeleton Jean Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Unveiling the Intricacies of Anatomy: From Sensory Homunculus to Motor Homunculus" Step into the fascinating world of anatomy, where every detail tells a story. Explore the depths of human and animal structures as we delve into this captivating subject. Let's begin with Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, "Head of a Bear. " Created in 1480 but discovered in 1945, this artwork showcases da Vinci's unparalleled ability to capture anatomical accuracy. The intricate details reveal his keen observation skills and deep understanding of form. Moving on to our furry friends, the greyhound takes center stage. Discovering the anatomy of these majestic creatures unveils their remarkable speed and agility. From their sleek skeleton to their muscular build, it is evident why they are renowned for their racing abilities. But what about us humans? Enter the sensory homunculus – a visual representation that depicts how our brain perceives different body parts based on sensitivity levels. This map reveals intriguing insights into how our senses are distributed throughout our bodies. X-ray images provide another dimension to understanding anatomy. Take a glimpse at normal knees through an X-ray lens – marvel at the complexity hidden beneath our skin while appreciating its delicate balance between strength and flexibility. The backbone is often considered one of nature's most ingenious designs. Our human backbone includes ribs and pelvis, providing stability while allowing movement – truly an architectural marvel worth exploring further. Venturing deeper within ourselves, let us explore the intricacies of the human brain from an inferior view. Witness its complex network of connections responsible for controlling various bodily functions - truly awe-inspiring. As we journey back in time, we encounter hominid crania – remnants that shed light on our evolutionary history. These ancient skulls offer glimpses into early forms such as Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), famously known as Lucy - bridging gaps between past and present.