Life Sized Collection

Medieval painted 11th Century Rood - Romsey Abbey
Medieval painted 11th Century Rood affixed to the exterior wall of Romsey Abbey, Hampshire, adjacent to the Abbess's doorway on the south side of the abbey

Page 212. Lizards, they are the same size as the drawing, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670086 Page 212. Lizards, they are the same size as the drawing, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 25. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670908 Page 25. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 22. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670905 Page 22. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Possibly a Wrasse (Watling Watling 375/314)

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5670914 Page 31. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 13. Unidentified fish. 14. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670899 Page 13. Unidentified fish. 14. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 7. Unidentified fish. 8. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670892 Page 7. Unidentified fish. 8. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 21. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670904 Page 21. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

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5670903 Page 20. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 9. Unidentified fish. a 10. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670894 Page 9. Unidentified fish. A 10. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 5. Unidentified fish 6. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670891 Page 5. Unidentified fish 6. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Young Faun and Heron, 1890 (bronze)
3432816 Young Faun and Heron, 1890 (bronze) by MacMonnies, Frederick William (1863-1937); 67.6 high cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut, c. 1479-58 B. C. (indurated limestone, paint)
3472277 Seated Statue of Hatshepsut, c.1479-58 B.C. (indurated limestone, paint) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 195 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

St. Bibiana, 1626 (marble)
XJL96879 St. Bibiana, 1626 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Santa Bibiana, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Page 3. Unidentified fish 4. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670888 Page 3. Unidentified fish 4. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

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5670909 Page 26. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Page 1. Unidentified fish. a2. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670887 Page 1. Unidentified fish. A2. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 24. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670907 Page 24. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Possibly Sweep Scorpis (Watling 379/314)

Page 23. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670906 Page 23. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Possibly Old Wife species (Watling 378/314)

Page 18. Unidentified fish. 19. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670902 Page 18. Unidentified fish.19. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

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5670901 Page 17. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

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5670900 Page 15. Unidentified fish 16. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

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5670896 Page 11. Unidentified fish. 12. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Rahotep and his Wife, Nofret, from Meydum, c. 2620 BC (painted limestone)
BAL59204 Rahotep and his Wife, Nofret, from Meydum, c.2620 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Page 30. Unidentified fish (w / c on paper)
5670913 Page 30. Unidentified fish (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Mrs Salmons waxworks
Equivalent to todays Madame Tussauds. Owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Salmon. She made and sold toys had modelling skills and taught wax portraiture In addition

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, VIRGINIA. USA. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) & oak leaves. Forest floor in early spring

Utah. USA. Detail, fallen cottonwood leaf on sediment recently rippled by flood water. Wash in Poor Canyon. Muddy Creek BLM Wilderness Study Area. San Rafael Swell

Neanderthal skeleton C016 / 5666
Neandertal skeleton. Life size model of a male Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) skeleton. This was created using a modified modern human skeleton and replicas of Neanderthal fossil bones

Greece, Crete. Four-spotted orchid in bloom (Orchis quadripunctata)

Greece, Crete. Orchid in bloom (Ophrys sprunerii)

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"Life-Sized Marvels: Exploring Art and Nature's Intricacies" Step into the captivating world of art and nature, where life-sized wonders await your gaze. From the medieval painted 11th-century Rood at Romsey Abbey to the enchanting lizards that mirror their drawings from 1810-17, prepare to be mesmerized. As you turn to page 25, a collection of unidentified fish comes alive on paper through vibrant watercolors and delicate manuscript text. Each stroke captures their essence, rendering them in all their glory. Flip through the pages further, and more mysterious fish emerge - page after page revealing intricate details that match their actual size. Amongst these aquatic enigmas lies Sir Reginald and Lady Mohun, frozen in time by an artist's brushstroke around c. 1603-4. Their oil-painted portraits exude elegance and nobility as they grace panel with their presence. In this journey through artistry and natural wonders, one cannot help but marvel at the meticulous attention given to each subject - whether it be a majestic rood or an elusive creature beneath the waves. The artists behind these masterpieces have captured not only what meets the eye but also what stirs our imagination. These life-sized treasures serve as portals into different eras - transporting us back centuries while simultaneously reminding us of our shared fascination with beauty in its various forms. They invite us to ponder upon questions unanswered yet inspire awe within our souls. So take a moment to immerse yourself in this visual feast; let your eyes wander across each stroke of paint or inked line until you find yourself lost amidst a sea of colors and emotions. Allow these life-sized creations to ignite your curiosity for both history's mysteries and nature's hidden gems. For within these pages lie stories waiting to unfold – tales whispered by ancient roods, scaly creatures brought forth from ink-stained parchment, noble figures beckoning us to step into their world.