Biting Collection (#3)

Cleopatra, c. 1515 (oil on panel)
869732 Cleopatra, c.1515 (oil on panel) by Giampietrino, Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli (fl.c.1495-1521); Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Dragon devouring the companions of Cadmus, engraved by Hendrik Goltzius, 1588 (engraving)
486475 Dragon devouring the companions of Cadmus, engraved by Hendrik Goltzius, 1588 (engraving) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem

A Lion Attacking and Killing a Bull, from a Kabila wa Dimna manuscript (gouache on paper)
XIR177167 A Lion Attacking and Killing a Bull, from a Kabila wa Dimna manuscript (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); Topkapi Palace Library, Istanbul

A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas)
827845 A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Peter, Johan Wenzel (1745-1829); 73.7x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tiger attacking a Bull. Wenzel Peter (1744-1829)

The Tiger and the Boa Constrictor, 1835 (w / c on paper)
CH257839 The Tiger and the Boa Constrictor, 1835 (w/c on paper) by Zotl, Aloys (1831-87); 43.2x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Dog Fight, 1824 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF275031 Dog Fight, 1824 (litho) (b/w photo) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection

DDE-90037379
Domestic shorthair kitten biting chain. Date: 31/01/2013

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Canada, British Columbia, Hornby Island, Underwater view of Steller's Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) Date: 17/07/2007

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Two Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) or snow monkeys playing, Nagano Mountains, Japan. Date: 19/05/2006

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Antarctica, Petermann Island, Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) pecks at camera lens while nesting on rocky outcrop in spring sunshine. Date: 04/02/2010

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Zimbabwe. Two zebras in a dispute. Date: 21/07/2004

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Namibia, Cape Cross Seal Reserve. Southern Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus) fighting in seal colony along Atlantic shoreline Date: 17/07/2007

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) feeding on Wildebeest kill in Mara River during Serengeti Migration Date: 17/07/2007

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Adult Female Leopard (Panthera pardus) carries Impala kill through brush Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lioness (Panthera leo) chews on tail of pride mate while walking in savanna grass Date: 19/02/2005

Detail of The Lion Hunt, 1621 (oil on canvas) (see 203326 and 196202)
XIR336937 Detail of The Lion Hunt, 1621 (oil on canvas) (see 203326 and 196202) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany

Wolf Hunt in the Forest of Saint-Germain, 1748 (oil on canvas)
XNT208528 Wolf Hunt in the Forest of Saint-Germain, 1748 (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Landscape with a Wolf Hunt; )

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Barn Swallow - perched on post singing, being bitten by a mosquito, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Barn Swallow - perched on post, being bitten by a mosquito, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801 / 06. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba Breast Feeding Kintaro, Japan, c. 1801/06

Augustus Caesar And Cleopatra
Engraving from 1894 showing Augustus Caesar and Cleopatra. Cleopatra is dead with a snake in her hand

Figure of a Jaguar Attacking a Man, Probably A. D. 250 / 900. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Jaguar Attacking a Man, Probably A.D. 250/900

Locked in Death (Panther and Deer), Modeled 1896, cast 1896 / 99. Creator: Edward Kemeys
Locked in Death (Panther and Deer), Modeled 1896, cast 1896/99

Corbel with Animal Mask with Teeth Fastened on Human Leg from the Monastery Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Grande-Sauve, 1150/1200

Dorothy Norman, c. 1931. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Dorothy Norman, c. 1931. A work made of gelatin silver print

The Lion Hunt, 1621 (oil on canvas)
XIR203326 The Lion Hunt, 1621 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 249x377 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Camel biting, shaking and trampling its Arab owners clothes in a rage
6337367 Camel biting, shaking and trampling its Arab owners clothes in a rage by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Camel biting, shaking and trampling its Arab owners clothes in a rage)

John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c. 1815 (hand-coloured etching)
AQS332002 John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c.1815 (hand-coloured etching) by Charles, William (1776-1820); 15.3x25.4 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

A Lion Hunt, (oil on panel)
827782 A Lion Hunt, (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 50x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lion Hunt. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Oil on panel

Illustration for An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog, 1879 (litho)
4071996 Illustration for An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog, 1879 (litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: " An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog")

The Gout, 1799 (hand-coloured soft-ground etching on wove paper)
995994 The Gout, 1799 (hand-coloured soft-ground etching on wove paper) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 26.6x36.2 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

A lion tamer injured by a lion (colour litho)
2807858 A lion tamer injured by a lion (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lion tamer injured by a lion at the Hippodrome, Paris)

Comic postcard, Little girl, woman and pigs Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Chair, drink, smoke and dog Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man enjoying a picnic on the beach Date: 20th century

Parrot biting a woman (colour litho)
3096331 Parrot biting a woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parrot biting a woman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Surinam Caiman Protecting Her Hatchlings from a Coral Snake, 1719 (engraving)
3036398 Surinam Caiman Protecting Her Hatchlings from a Coral Snake, 1719 (engraving) by Merian, Maria Sibylla Graff (1647-1717); (add.info)

Mediterranean Electric Telegraph (engraving)
1608223 Mediterranean Electric Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mediterranean Electric Telegraph)

Fibula of a dog catching a rabbit (silver & gilt)
HSC241447 Fibula of a dog catching a rabbit (silver & gilt) by Roman, (3rd century AD); length: 3.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

The Brazen Serpent (oil on panel)
LST204491 The Brazen Serpent (oil on panel) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 98.5x138.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright

John Bull & his Dog Faithful, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching
NCO191226 John Bull & his Dog Faithful, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Lion attacking a Goat, 1785 (oil on canvas)
827846 A Lion attacking a Goat, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Peter, Johan Wenzel (1745-1829); 73.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lion attacking a Goat. Wenzel Peter (1745-1829). Oil on canvas

Leopards attacking deer in a landscape (oil on canvas)
875300 Leopards attacking deer in a landscape (oil on canvas) by Ruthart, Carl Borromaus Andreas (c.1630-c.1703) (circle of); 132.1x181.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

An Arbitary Dog (oil on panel)
CH400955 An Arbitary Dog (oil on panel) by Ten Kate, Jan Mari Henri (1831-1910); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Stallions Fighting, 1781 (enamel on Wedgwood biscuit earthenware)
CH376968 Stallions Fighting, 1781 (enamel on Wedgwood biscuit earthenware) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 73.7x94 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

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"Nature's Lessons: From Lion Cubs to Fools and Friends" Roaring with Pride: Witness the majestic sight of a male lion roaring, while his playful cub bites at his rump. (Picture No. 11073244) A Lesson in Family Bonds: In this captivating image (Picture No. 10872508), an African lion father proudly roars as his mischievous cub playfully nips at his hindquarters. Grooming Love: Two Norwegian Fjord Ponies showcase their affectionate bond by grooming each other, reminding us of the importance of companionship and care. Motherly Love Unleashed: Observe the tender moment between a Haellisches pig sow and her adorable piglet, highlighting the nurturing instinct that exists across species. The Fool's Journey Begins: Tarot Card 22 - Le Fou (The Fool) symbolizes new beginnings and taking risks, just like biting into life's adventures fearlessly. Jack Russell Mischief: A mischievous Jack Russell terrier can't resist snatching papers from the letterbox, proving that even our furry friends have their own way of having fun. Embracing Foolishness: Tarot Card Fool 17C encourages us to embrace spontaneity and let go of inhibitions, reminding us that sometimes it's okay to be a little foolish in pursuit of happiness. Chew on Happiness: This Labrador dog finds joy in chewing on its favorite toy, teaching us about finding simple pleasures in life. Ancient Connections Revealed:A fascinating Alvarezsaurid bird is captured cleaning the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur—an extraordinary example of symbiotic relationships throughout history. Unexpected Encounters:The gripping illustration from "The World in the Hands" depicts a leopard attacking an African man—a reminder that nature can sometimes surprise us with its raw power and unpredictability.