Animal Skin Collection (#7)

Madonna with Child and St John in a Landscape (oil on panel)
BEN134170 Madonna with Child and St John in a Landscape (oil on panel) by Granacci, Francesco (1477-1543); 107x78.5 cm; Musee d Art et d Archeologie, Tollo, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Attic black-figure amphora decorated with a scene of Heracles dressed in a lion skin
AMQ103318 Attic black-figure amphora decorated with a scene of Heracles dressed in a lion skin fighting Cycnus, c.540 BC (ceramic) by Painter of Berlin, (fl.c.550-530 BC); Ashmolean Museum

St John the Baptist (tempera on panel)
BRN196620 St John the Baptist (tempera on panel) by German School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; German, out of copyright

Nude on Leopard Skin, Le Cannet, 1926 (oil on canvas)
1196086 Nude on Leopard Skin, Le Cannet, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 97x162 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Interior of the military leather deposit, during the Great War (b / w photo)
1254330 Interior of the military leather deposit, during the Great War (b/w photo) by Wulz, Carlo (1874-1928); (add.info.: Wulz, Carlo Trieste)

Life in the Brig, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir
931451 Life in the Brig, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by Kane

Tibetan Man, ca. 1893. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Tibetan Man, ca. 1893

Water seller, Egypt, 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Water seller, Egypt, 1930s. Man carrying water in a container made of a sheep or goat skin

Saint John the Baptist, 1591. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
Saint John the Baptist, 1591

Italian Boy in Sheepskin Jacket, ca. 1855. Creator: Pierre-Louis-Joseph de Coninck
Italian Boy in Sheepskin Jacket, ca. 1855

Callisto, Custos Orsae
Model: Ilaria Fracasso Make Up Artist/Style/Hair Style: Sara De Blasi (Sara De Blasi - Make Up Artist). Traven Milovich

A display of a modern bedroom, with matching curtains, bedspread and headboard. 12th May 1969

Fashion shopping bag made from the complete skin of an armadillo February 1950

Reveille Fashions 1961: Richard at Chessington Zoo wearing a leopard skin jacket poses beside a leopard. October 1961 P006884

Sleeping Shepherd Boy and Woman with a Child, 1759 / 1782. Creator: Francesco Londonio
Sleeping Shepherd Boy and Woman with a Child, 1759/1782

Saint John the Baptist Pray for Us, c. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Saint John the Baptist Pray for Us, c. 1820

Figure of a Moor, 1882. Creator: Carlo Ascenzi
Figure of a Moor, 1882

Sadashiva worshipped by Parvati, ca. 1690. Creator: Devidasa
Sadashiva worshipped by Parvati, ca. 1690. Attributed to Devidasa

Cartouche in the Form of a Flayed Tiger Supported by Centaurs, 1647

De Forest Interior, 1878. Creator: Walter L. Palmer
De Forest Interior, 1878

The Descent of the Ganges, ca. 1800. Creator: Unknown
The Descent of the Ganges, ca. 1800

Drying Skins, Sitka, ca. 1880-1914. Creator: Theodore J. Richardson
Drying Skins, Sitka, ca. 1880-1914

An Aztec Sculptor, 1887. Creator: George de Forest Brush
An Aztec Sculptor, 1887

The Jolly Flatboatmen, 1846. Creator: George Caleb Bingham
The Jolly Flatboatmen, 1846

Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl, 1862. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl, 1862. The model is Joanna Hiffernan, the artists mistress

Autumn Vintage Festival, 1877. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Autumn Vintage Festival, 1877

Cartouche Formed by a Tiger Skin Flanked by Two Centaurs, 1647

Lichas Bringing the Garment of Nessus to Hercules, from The Labors of Hercules

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Fountain and Basin, 1581. 1581
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: A Fountain and Basin, 1581

Saint John the Baptist in the desert, seated on a rock and pointing upward with his left hand, a lamb at his right, after Reni, 1770

Mussucks for Crossing the Beas River Below Bajoura, 1866. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Mussucks for Crossing the Beas River Below Bajoura, 1866

[Group of 18 Stereograph Views of the 1884 / 1885 New Orleans Centennial Internationa
[Group of 18 Stereograph Views of the 1884/1885 New Orleans Centennial International Exhibition], 1850s-1910s

In the Studio, 1888. Creator: Alfred Stevens
In the Studio, 1888

The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Creator: William Blake
The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1943). Biblical scene, illustration to the Book of Job: Job laments the fact that, even though he has understanding and is morally upright

Satyrs and nymphs, 1520-1530, (1943). Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Satyrs and nymphs, 1520-1530, (1943). Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett, Staatlichen Museen, Berlin. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

Bhisti. Creator: Unknown
Bhisti. The Bhisti (or Bhishti) are traditional water carriers in India, and supply water in skin bags. Postcard

Water Carrier. Creator: Unknown
Water Carrier. The Bhisti (or Bhishti) are traditional water carriers in India, and supply water in skin bags. Postcard

Water-Carrier (Standing Figure), 1902. Creator: John Fulleylove
Water-Carrier (Standing Figure), 1902. From " The Holy Land", painted by John Fulleylove, R.I. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1902]

Caveman, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Caveman, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Camanchee Chief, His Wife and a Warrior, 1861 (oil on card mounted on paperboard)
3428125 Camanchee Chief, His Wife and a Warrior, 1861 (oil on card mounted on paperboard) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 45.7x60.9 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American

Dressing-table and stool designed for the Frankl Galleres, Inc. 1933. Furniture by Paul T. Frankl. Dressing-table in maple with stained trim

The Zebra Room - Bowmans, 1933
The Zebra Room, 1933. Advertisement for Bowmans furniture showroom at High Street, Camden Town, London NW1. From Decorative Art 1933 - Year-Book of The Studio, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd

Checkered Garter Snake (Thamnophis marcianus marcianus) coiled with tongue protruding. Fennessey Ranch, Refugio, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend, Texas Coast, USA

Living-Room by Walter Dorwin Teague, 1939. From Decorative Art 1939 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1939]

Children dressed as prehistoric cave dwellers, Birley House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children dressed as prehistoric cave dwellers, Birley House Open Air School, Forest Hill, London, 1908. With a hut shelter, chopping wood, making fire and pegging out an animal skin

The butcher, 1740. Artist: George Bickham
The butcher, 1740; the scene is Smithfield, by St Bartholomews Hospital, London, 1740. In the foreground stands an ox skin arranged in an upright position

Leadenhall Market, London, 1809. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
View of skin-market in Leadenhall Market, London, 1809; showing men lifting hides onto carts. In foreground are skins with horns still attached

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"Unveiling the Tales of Animal Skin: From Ancient Defenses to Cultural Artifacts" Witness the epic battle as Ankylosaurus dinosaurs utilize their impenetrable animal skin to defend themselves against a fearsome T-Rex. Journey to Bolivia and discover the intricate craftsmanship behind llama's soft and durable skin, cherished by locals for centuries. Explore Nabta Playa in Egypt, where an ingenious oval house made from animal skins stands with fire below ground, its smoke rising above - a testament to early human ingenuity. Immerse yourself in prehistoric times with an illustration showcasing a herbivorous diplodocus dinosaur gracefully feeding on leaves, highlighting the importance for survival. Step into Cleopatra's world through a captivating oil painting from 1887, where her regal attire adorned with luxurious animal skins symbolizes power and opulence. Delve into humanity's conquest of fire through an evocative illustration from L'Homme Primitif, reminding us how animal skins played a crucial role in providing warmth and protection during ancient times. Marvel at an 18th-century map depicting Quapaw tribe villages painted on buffalo skins – a testament to Native American creativity and resourcefulness in utilizing every part of animals they hunted. Uncover the secrets of ancient conical tepee-like shelters constructed using versatile animal hides that provided shelter for various indigenous communities throughout history. Observe Nootka Indian hunters wielding whaler harpoons captured in a black-and-white photograph from c1900 – their clothing crafted from sturdy animal skin enabling them to navigate treacherous waters with skillful precision. Step back in time as you wander through London's Skin Market captured by Thomas Dale in 1825 (1911), offering glimpses into society's reliance on animal skins for trade and commerce during that era.