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Electrical Eel Collection

"Unleashing the Electrifying Wonders of the Electrical Eel" London: A Pilgrimage

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: At the Eel-pot Bridge at Leckford (b/w photo)

At the Eel-pot Bridge at Leckford (b/w photo)
5987161 At the Eel-pot Bridge at Leckford (b/w photo) by Barton, Edward Alfred (1864-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Eel-pot Bridge at Leckford)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel

Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch
FLO4574094 Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch, Perca fluviatilis 5

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch, 1889-3-30 - English language

Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch, 1889-3-30 - English language, Foreign press - Elephant
ICA4937078 Illustration of Sambourne (1844-1910) in Punch, 1889-3-30 - English language, Foreign press - Elephant, Balfour Arthur (1848-1930) - Animalisation; (add.info)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: 1- Common eel (ANGUILLA EUROPEA), 2- Common turbot (PASSE MAXIMUS)

1- Common eel (ANGUILLA EUROPEA), 2- Common turbot (PASSE MAXIMUS). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036901 1- Common eel (ANGUILLA EUROPEA), 2- Common turbot (PASSE MAXIMUS). In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Electric eel. Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor

Electric eel. Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4680292 Electric eel. Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Frontispiece of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (print)

Frontispiece of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (print)
7339938 Frontispiece of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (print) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) & Neuville, Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de (1835-85); National Maritime Museum

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Cover of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (book cover)

Cover of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (book cover)
7339939 Cover of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (book cover) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) & Neuville

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: A European Conger Eel

A European Conger Eel
5307332 A European Conger Eel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a European Conger Eel, a carnivorous marine eel and genus of marine congrid eels. Dated 19th century)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Marine creatures: hagfish, Myxine glutinosa 1, river lamprey eel, Petromyzon fluviatilis 2

Marine creatures: hagfish, Myxine glutinosa 1, river lamprey eel, Petromyzon fluviatilis 2, torpedo ray
FLO4684894 Marine creatures: hagfish, Myxine glutinosa 1, river lamprey eel, Petromyzon fluviatilis 2, torpedo ray, Raja torpedo ocellata 3, great white shark, Squalus carcharias, vulnerable 4

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin, Fly, Fop, Fox (engraving)

Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin, Fly, Fop, Fox (engraving)
8649978 Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin, Fly, Fop, Fox (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ear, Eat, Eel, Egg, Elk, Eye, Fan, Fig, Fin)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Fishermen catching eels in a net, while another spears one from a boat, Europe, 18th century

Fishermen catching eels in a net, while another spears one from a boat, Europe, 18th century
FLO4725141 Fishermen catching eels in a net, while another spears one from a boat, Europe, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 1, eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo 2, Brazilian batfish

Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 1, eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo 2, Brazilian batfish
FLO4576662 Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 1, eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo 2, Brazilian batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio 3, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 4

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Common eel, Muraena anguilla, gulper, Saccopharynx flagellum, electric eel, Gymnotus electricus

Common eel, Muraena anguilla, gulper, Saccopharynx flagellum, electric eel, Gymnotus electricus, smallhead
FLO4684896 Common eel, Muraena anguilla, gulper, Saccopharynx flagellum, electric eel, Gymnotus electricus, smallhead, Leptocephalus morrisii, sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus, cusk eel

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: London: A Pilgrimage. Frontispiece

London: A Pilgrimage. Frontispiece
7286251 London: A Pilgrimage. Frontispiece. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Electric eel on the shore near a river in the jungle. 1807 (aquatint)

Electric eel on the shore near a river in the jungle. 1807 (aquatint)
7237469 Electric eel on the shore near a river in the jungle. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Sea Fish, c. 1907 (watercolor)

Sea Fish, c. 1907 (watercolor)
7228452 Sea Fish, c.1907 (watercolor) by Bernier, Charles (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernier, Charles (1857-1936)); Photo © Isabelle Eshraghi

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: The electrical eels (engraving)

The electrical eels (engraving)
7192763 The electrical eels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The electrical eels)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Conger-fishing, a lively customer (engraving)

Conger-fishing, a lively customer (engraving)
7192151 Conger-fishing, a lively customer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conger-fishing, a lively customer)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Congres devorant un poulpe, Aquarium du Havre (engraving)

Congres devorant un poulpe, Aquarium du Havre (engraving)
7198006 Congres devorant un poulpe, Aquarium du Havre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congres devorant un poulpe, Aquarium du Havre)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: The Electrical Eel (engraving)

The Electrical Eel (engraving)
7177931 The Electrical Eel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electrical Eel)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Peche du congre au sabre (engraving)

Peche du congre au sabre (engraving)
7197986 Peche du congre au sabre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peche du congre au sabre)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: La Peche aux equilles (engraving)

La Peche aux equilles (engraving)
7199994 La Peche aux equilles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Peche aux equilles)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: 'We don t know what we can do till we try'(engraving)

"We don t know what we can do till we try"(engraving)
7177910 " We don t know what we can do till we try" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Les anguilles, la quoua, sur les etangs de Palavas (engraving)

Les anguilles, la quoua, sur les etangs de Palavas (engraving)
7198005 Les anguilles, la quoua, sur les etangs de Palavas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les anguilles, la quoua, sur les etangs de Palavas)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anguille; Eel; Aal (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anguille; Eel; Aal (engraving)
7194682 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anguille; Eel; Aal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anguille; Eel; Aal)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho)

Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho)
7182918 Page from The Little Folks Picture Natural History, c 1900 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectrical Eel Collection: Shareholders of the Thames Tunnel, AD 1938 (engraving)

Shareholders of the Thames Tunnel, AD 1938 (engraving)
7177871 Shareholders of the Thames Tunnel, AD 1938 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shareholders of the Thames Tunnel, AD 1938)



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"Unleashing the Electrifying Wonders of the Electrical Eel" London: A Pilgrimage. Frontispiece - Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the mesmerizing world of the electrical eel, an extraordinary creature that has fascinated explorers and scientists alike. Adventure at the bottom of the sea (colour litho) - Plunge into uncharted depths where this enigmatic species thrives, showcasing its remarkable adaptability to both freshwater rivers and oceanic realms. Electric eel on the shore near a river in the jungle. 1807 (aquatint) - Witness a breathtaking encounter with an electric eel as it emerges from lush jungles, crackling with energy along riverbanks, leaving spectators in awe of its electrifying presence. Sea Fish, c. 1907 (watercolor) - Amidst an array of marine wonders lies our protagonist –the electrical eel– standing out with its unique ability to generate electric shocks for navigation and defense. The electrical eels (engraving) - Explore intricate engravings that depict these astonishing creatures in their natural habitat, shedding light on their mysterious behavior and captivating allure. Conger-fishing, a lively customer (engraving) - Discover how anglers have been captivated by not only congers but also their electrifying counterparts; uncovering tales of daring encounters between man and beast beneath tumultuous waves. Congres devorant un poulpe, Aquarium du Havre (engraving) - Immerse yourself in vivid engravings capturing intense moments when electric eels devour octopuses within aquariums; illustrating nature's raw power unfolding before your eyes. The Electrical Eel (engraving) - Marvel at detailed engravings dedicated solely to this magnificent creature; each stroke revealing its sleek form adorned with vibrant patterns while embodying unparalleled electricity within every fiber of its being. Peche du congre au sabre (engraving).