Ganges Collection (#3)

Sand lizard, Lacerta agilis (green lizard). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George
FLO4695000 Sand lizard, Lacerta agilis (green lizard). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Starred agama, Stellagama stellio (rough lizard, Lacerta stellio). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an
FLO4694971 Starred agama, Stellagama stellio (rough lizard, Lacerta stellio). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis (Amboina guana, Lacerta amboinensis)
FLO4694943 Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis (Amboina guana, Lacerta amboinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Common basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus (Lacerta basiliscus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wilson after an
FLO4694937 Common basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus (Lacerta basiliscus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wilson after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Young crocodile hatching from the egg, Crocodylus niloticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an
FLO4694868 Young crocodile hatching from the egg, Crocodylus niloticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Flying dragon, Draco volans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his
FLO4694850 Flying dragon, Draco volans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801.; (add.info.: Flying dragon)

Southern toad, Bufo terrestris (Carolina toad, Rana lentiginosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an
FLO4694833 Southern toad, Bufo terrestris (Carolina toad, Rana lentiginosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with froglets emerging from pockets in
FLO4694810 Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with froglets emerging from pockets in her back

Common toad, Bufo bufo (Granulated toad, Rana ventricosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an
FLO4694758 Common toad, Bufo bufo (Granulated toad, Rana ventricosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Natterjack toad, Epidalea calamita (Mephitic toad, Rana mephitica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after
FLO4694738 Natterjack toad, Epidalea calamita (Mephitic toad, Rana mephitica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

South American common toad, Rhinella margaritifera (Mitred toad, Rana typhonia)
FLO4694685 South American common toad, Rhinella margaritifera (Mitred toad, Rana typhonia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Veined tree frog or common milk frog, Trachycephalus venulosus (Merian frog, Rana meriana)
FLO4694679 Veined tree frog or common milk frog, Trachycephalus venulosus (Merian frog, Rana meriana). With tadpoles and immature frog

Northern leopard frog, Lithobates pipiens (Peeping frog, Rana pipiens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill
FLO4694576 Northern leopard frog, Lithobates pipiens (Peeping frog, Rana pipiens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Sur-thighed tortoise or Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca. (Common Tortoise)
FLO4694539 Sur-thighed tortoise or Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca. (Common Tortoise.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (Coriaceous turtle, Testudo coriacea). Vulnerable
FLO4694520 Leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (Coriaceous turtle, Testudo coriacea). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (Imbricated turtle, Testudo imbricata). From a drawing by Dr. Forster
FLO4694559 Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (Imbricated turtle, Testudo imbricata). From a drawing by Dr. Forster. Critically endangered

Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtle, Testudo caretta). Endangered
FLO4694496 Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtle, Testudo caretta). Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Surinam or Amazonian horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta (Horned toad, Rana cornuta)
FLO4694788 Surinam or Amazonian horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta (Horned toad, Rana cornuta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Green thornytail iguana, Uracentron azureum (azure lizard, Lacerta azurea)
FLO4695013 Green thornytail iguana, Uracentron azureum (azure lizard, Lacerta azurea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Gharial or gavial, Gavialis gangeticus (Gangetic crocodile, Lacerta gangetica). Critically endangered
FLO4694909 Gharial or gavial, Gavialis gangeticus (Gangetic crocodile, Lacerta gangetica). Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw

Cotton from India: a cotton fleet descending the Ganges - casting off from Mirzapore, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Cotton from India: a cotton fleet descending the Ganges - casting off from Mirzapore early in the morning, 1862. Boats en route to...Calcutta, for the purpose of shipping the cotton to Europe

Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Ganges pilgrims passing a ghaut, [India], 1864. The road between Allahabad and Benares is literally crowded with pilgrims to the sacred river...They are coming from, or going to

Pray of Sadhu
Saurabh Sirohiya

Ghaut at Benares, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Ghaut at Benares, 1876. The sacred city of Benares, considered by the Hindoos as the head-quarters of their religion and science

The Royal Visit to India: the Ganges, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: the Ganges, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)

Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
Illuminations at Benares in honour of the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Prince of Wales on board the State Barge of the Maharajah at Benares...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales on board the State Barge of the Maharajah at Benares, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

The Hon. William Monson and His Wife, Ann Debonnaire, c1786. Creator: Arthur William Devis
The Hon. William Monson and His Wife, Ann Debonnaire, c1786

Benares, 1913, 1913. Creator: Marius Bauer
Benares, 1913, 1913

Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar, 1845. Hindus at the Kumbh Mela on the River Ganges at Haridwar in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol

Hindoo Temple, - Benares, 1834. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Hindoo Temple, - Benares, 1834. Hindu temples on the Ganges at Varanasi in India - note leaning buildings at right. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Benares, 1835. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Benares, 1835. Ghats on the banks of the Ganges at Varanasi in India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Scene at Colgong on the Ganges, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Scene at Colgong on the Ganges, 1845. River Ganges in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1845]

Gungootree, the Sacred Source of the Ganges, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Gungootree, the Sacred Source of the Ganges, 1845. River Ganges at Gangotri in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co

The Ganges entering the Plains near Hurdwar, 1845. Creator: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
The Ganges entering the Plains near Hurdwar, 1845. River Ganges near Haridwar in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co

Janghera, or the Fakeers Rock, on the Ganges, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Janghera, or the Fakeers Rock, on the Ganges, 1845. Island in the River Ganges, India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co

Cawnpore, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Cawnpore, 1834. Boats on the river Ganges at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Hurdwar, A Place of Hindoo Pilgrimage, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Hurdwar, A Place of Hindoo Pilgrimage, 1845. Temples on the River Ganges at Haridwar in India. From "Hindostan, The Shores of the Red Sea, and The Himalaya Mountains, Vol. I"

Bangladesh
Color satellite image of Bangladesh and neighbouring countries. Located on the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh is dominated by the fertile Ganges Delta

Bangladesh with borders
Color satellite image of Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, with borders. Located on the Bay of Bengal, the country is dominated by the fertile Ganges Delta

Bangladesh with mask
Color satellite image of Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, with mask. Located on the Bay of Bengal, the country is dominated by the fertile Ganges Delta

Bangladesh with borders and mask
Color satellite image of Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, with borders and mask. Located on the Bay of Bengal, the country is dominated by the fertile Ganges Delta

Sadhu At Gangasagar
Prithul Das

Ganges
Roxana Labagnara

The East India Steam Navigation Company's steamer Stanley, running on the Ganges, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The East India Steam Navigation Company's steamer Stanley, running on the Ganges, 1862. Some few years since the Indian Government appointed a commissioner to investigate the best means of

Holy man
Trevor Cole

Soul in red
Bruno Lavi

Promenade on the Ganges, India
3787680 Promenade on the Ganges, India; (add.info.: Promenade on the Ganges, India. Early 20th century illustration from Liebig collectible card (French series title)

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"Journey through the Soul of India: The Enchanting Ganges" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Ganges, as depicted in an Indian State Railways poster. A gateway to a world steeped in tradition and spirituality, this iconic river holds countless tales within its sacred waters. Picture an elderly man skillfully playing a sitar by the tranquil banks of the Ganga River. His melodies resonate with centuries-old wisdom and evoke a sense of peace that can only be found amidst nature's harmonious symphony. Intriguingly, even at Folies Bergere, an unexpected connection to the Ganges emerges. "En Pleine Folie" transports you to a realm where cultures intertwine, reminding us that art transcends boundaries and unites diverse souls. Venture further along this mystical journey and discover a partially submerged tilted Shiva temple beneath the ghats. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to devotion despite life's unpredictable tides – just like our own journeys. As musicians play their sitars and tablas on these hallowed shores, their music becomes one with the rhythm of life itself. Their melodies carry prayers whispered by pilgrims seeking solace along this ancient river's edge. Lakshman temple gazes upon Rishikesh from its perch above the Ganges, offering panoramic views that stir both awe and introspection. Here lies serenity amidst bustling crowds; here resides tranquility amid chaos – for such is India's eternal dance. Garhmukhtesar beckons you next through an enticing poster adorning your path. Venture into this hidden gem where time seems suspended; let it reveal secrets known only to those who dare explore beyond well-trodden paths. Buddha himself crosses these sacred waters - his enlightenment mirrored in every ripple upon its surface. The Ganges carries not just physical sustenance but also spiritual nourishment for those who seek enlightenment and inner peace.