Animal Skin Collection (#9)

Little girl with Dalmatian in a meadow

Young girl cleaning the hooves of a pony

Southern Hawker or Blue Darner (Aeshna cyanea), dragonfly hatching from the larvae skin or exuvia, stretching body and wings, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Elephant eye, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

Australian Frilled Neck Lizard
Australian Frilled-neck lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), a.k.a. Frilled Dragon, head lifted high, facing camera

Pagona, bearded dragon
Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The term bearded dragon is most commonly used to describe the central bearded

Closeup of Carpet Python scales, Morelia spilotes, Australia

Portrait of a Shar-Pei dog, close-up

Crocodile at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia

Technical drawing of Dracopelta dinosaur, elevated view
Palaeozoology - Jurassic period - Dinosaurs - Dracopelta (the arbour in evidence) - Technical drawing by Robin Carter

Crocodylus rhombifer (Cuban crocodile) showing natural pattern on scaly skin

Greenfly (aphid) with bits of shed skin on the back

Prehistoric people in cave, illustration
Prehistory: prehistoric people in cave. Illustration

A man working in the tanneries in Old Fez, Morocco. In the white pits, animal hides are soaked for a week in lime and bird droppings to bleach the skin and remove the hair

In the early morning, a Dassanech man puts on his serval cat skin cape and ostrich-feather headdress to participate in his Dimi ceremony, an important initiation ceremony

The Skin Market, Bermondsey, in the Middle of the Nineteenth Century, c1840, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

The Entrance Hall of Stanmore Hall, c1891. Decorated by William Morris and Co. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

A corner in the American designer Walter Dorwin Teagues own Living-room, c1940. The living room of Walter Dorwin Teague (1883-1960), American industrial designer, architect, illustrator

Isaacs Lodgings, 1924 (1925). Artist: George Sherringham
Isaacs Lodgings, 1924. Stage setting for Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridans (1751-1816) The Duenna. After original artwork by George Sheringham (1884-1937)

Inflated bullock skins used as ferry boats on the Sutlej River, Punjab, India, c1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

A room in Stirling Castle, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
A room in Stirling Castle, Scotland, 1924-1926. A photo from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

Alakaluf Fuegians, dressed in guanaco skins, Chile, 1895. A guanaco is a South American ruminant mammal, related to and resembling the domesticated llama

A Native American, USA, 19th century. Artist: A de Neuville
A Native American, USA, 19th century

Indian extracting pulque, Mexico, 19th century. The sap of the agave plant is fermented to obtain a drink called pulque. This in turn can be distilled to make mescal, a colourless spirit

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Artist: Raphael
The Madonna and Child with the Infant Baptist ( The Garvagh Madonna ), c1509-1510. Jesus takes a pink from the hand of John the Baptist clothed in an animal skin. From the National Gallery, London

Drunken Silenus, 1747. Artist: Carle Vanloo
Drunken Silenus, 1747. In classical myth, Silenus is the teacher and friend of Bacchus, god of wine. In Renaissance art he is depicted as fat, drunk and naked, a bloated lord of the revels

Natives of the Arctic, 1825-1835. People dressed in animal skins, using a thong drill to make fire (blister method). From Costume Antico et Moderno. (Rome, 1825-1835)

North American Indian decorated skin, showing a horse and rider, from the Arapaho tribe

St John the Baptist, c1595-1642. Artist: Guido Reni
St John the Baptist, c1595-1642. St John the Baptist dressed in animal skin, holding a lamb and a simple wooden cross

Hares Skins! Rabbists Skins!, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hares Skins! Rabbists Skins!, 1880. Sir William Harcourt, the Liberal Home Secretary, is depicted trying to sell his hare and rabbit skins, whilst the former Prime Minister

European tree frog (Hyla arborea)

Processing leather
Antique illustration of a man processing leather

Glaucomys sabrinus, Northern Flying Squirrel leaping forward

Structure of an animal cell, digital illustration

Illustration of Centrosaurus, head in profile showing bony crest, spiked horn above nose, and beak-like mouth

Illustration of Pterosaur flying above Tyrannosaurus Rex as it looks up with open mouth as Euoplocephalus hits body of the larger dinosaur with tail

Illustration of Green Iguana (Iguana iguana), head in profile showing scaly skin, spines on neck, and yellow eye

Illustration of small Hypsilophodon looking up at Tyrannosaurus Rex tearing at skin and organs of dead dinosaur as herd of green bipedal dinosaurs escape in distance

Illustration of Embolotherium with large bony protuberance above nose

Digital illustration of caveman holding club

Black and white illustration of flavouring raw chicken with slices of lemon positioned below breast

Black and white illustration showing how to prepare duck breast for grilling or frying by scoring sk

Illustration of green Cicada and brown skin on tree trunk

Series of cross section illustrations showing development of shark and snake scales

Cross section iIllustration of wigwam made from animal skin with fire inside

Traditional tanneries and dyeworks Fes Morocco

Plains zebra (Equus Burchelli), close-up of head
Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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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.