Lizars Collection (#2)

Tiger sorubim, Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum (Striped platystoma, Platystoma tigrinum)
FLO4649976 Tiger sorubim, Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum (Striped platystoma, Platystoma tigrinum). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Title page with vignette showing Native Americans fishing with bow and arrow, nets and clubs, on the Essequibo river
FLO4649971 Title page with vignette showing Native Americans fishing with bow and arrow, nets and clubs, on the Essequibo river. Steel engraving by W.H

Tetragonopterus chalceus (Schomburgk's tetragonopterus, Tetragonopterus schomburgkii)
FLO4649883 Tetragonopterus chalceus (Schomburgk's tetragonopterus, Tetragonopterus schomburgkii). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Hemiodus unimaculatus (Black-marked anodus, Anodus notatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4649831 Hemiodus unimaculatus (Black-marked anodus, Anodus notatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburg's Fishes of

Armored catfish species, Acanthicus hystrix. Porcupine acanthicus, Acanthicus histrix. Fort St
FLO4649744 Armored catfish species, Acanthicus hystrix. Porcupine acanthicus, Acanthicus histrix. Fort St. Joaquin in the distance. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Arowana of Guiana, Osteoglossum arowana)
FLO4649742 Silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Arowana of Guiana, Osteoglossum arowana). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Cape genet, Genetta tigrina. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith
FLO4650668 Cape genet, Genetta tigrina. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Pink fairy armadillo, Chlamyphorus truncates. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration
FLO4650565 Pink fairy armadillo, Chlamyphorus truncates. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardine's Naturalist's

White-nosed coati or coatimundi, Nasua narica. (South Brazilian coati, Nasua solitaria monachus)
FLO4650531 White-nosed coati or coatimundi, Nasua narica. (South Brazilian coati, Nasua solitaria monachus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith

Indian lion or maneless lion, Panthera leo goojratensis (Felis leo gougeratensis). Endangered
FLO4650472 Indian lion or maneless lion, Panthera leo goojratensis (Felis leo gougeratensis). Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith

Water shrew, Neomys fodiens (Sorex remifer, Sorex fodiens). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4989219 Water shrew, Neomys fodiens (Sorex remifer, Sorex fodiens). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's

Red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart
FLO4989275 Red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Common or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart
FLO4989273 Common or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

European polecat, Mustela putorius, with eel in its mouth. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration
FLO4989233 European polecat, Mustela putorius, with eel in its mouth. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's

Hare, Lepus shy. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William
FLO4989310 Hare, Lepus shy. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh, 1836.; (add.info.: Hare)

Red deer stag, Cervus elaphus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart
FLO4989305 Red deer stag, Cervus elaphus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Harvest mouse, Micromys minutus (Mus messorius), with worm. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4989304 Harvest mouse, Micromys minutus (Mus messorius), with worm. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's

Domestic mouse, Mus musculus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart
FLO4989287 Domestic mouse, Mus musculus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Hare of the Sea of the Russians, Phoca leporina)
FLO4989215 Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Hare of the Sea of the Russians, Phoca leporina). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennant's foot seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989205 Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennant's foot seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's

Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989132 Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Monk seal, Phoca monachus). Critically endangered
FLO4989113 Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Monk seal, Phoca monachus). Critically endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou (Gnu, Catoblepas gnu)
FLO4988195 Black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou (Gnu, Catoblepas gnu). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's

Greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros (Koodoo). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James
FLO4988165 Greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros (Koodoo). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Persian or Blackhead Persian sheep, Ovis aries. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum
FLO4988139 Persian or Blackhead Persian sheep, Ovis aries. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William

Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus (Douroucouli, Aotes trivirgatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4988123 Three-striped night monkey, Aotus trivirgatus (Douroucouli, Aotes trivirgatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis (rocky mountain sheep). From specimens in the Edinburgh Royal University Museum
FLO4988092 Bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis (rocky mountain sheep). From specimens in the Edinburgh Royal University Museum

Rocky Mountain goat, Oreamnos americanus (wool-bearing antelope, Antelope lanigera)
FLO4988044 Rocky Mountain goat, Oreamnos americanus (wool-bearing antelope, Antelope lanigera). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William

Common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus (Striated monkey, Hapales jacchus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4988006 Common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus (Striated monkey, Hapales jacchus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardine's

Tufted capuchin monkey, Cebus apella (Horned sapajou, Cebus fatuellus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4987981 Tufted capuchin monkey, Cebus apella (Horned sapajou, Cebus fatuellus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardine's

Mona monkey or mona guenon, Cercopithecus mona. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4987942 Mona monkey or mona guenon, Cercopithecus mona. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Title page with vignette of young Rhesus macaque, Macaca mulatta (Pigtailed baboon, Macacus rhoesus)
FLO4987921 Title page with vignette of young Rhesus macaque, Macaca mulatta (Pigtailed baboon, Macacus rhoesus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), German zoologist and botanist. Portrait engraved on steel by W.H
FLO4987920 Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), German zoologist and botanist. Portrait engraved on steel by W.H. Lizars, from Sir William Jardine's The Naturalist's Library, 1833

Common seal or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina, of the French coast according to Cuvier
FLO4989174 Common seal or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina, of the French coast according to Cuvier. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Fur seal, Otaria falklandica)
FLO4989163 South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Fur seal, Otaria falklandica). From a specimen in the Royal Edinburgh Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear of Steller, Otaria ursina). North America. Bull, cow and pup
FLO4989144 Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear of Steller, Otaria ursina). North America. Bull, cow and pup. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989141 Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious Carnivora

Hooded seal, Cystophora cristata. Vulnerable. (Crested seal, Greenland Seas.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989126 Hooded seal, Cystophora cristata. Vulnerable. (Crested seal, Greenland Seas.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas
FLO4989120 Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Amazon bamboo rat, Dactylomys dactylinus (Long-toed spinous rat, Echimys dactylinus). From a specimen in Berlin Museum
FLO4989099 Amazon bamboo rat, Dactylomys dactylinus (Long-toed spinous rat, Echimys dactylinus). From a specimen in Berlin Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Col

African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bubalus cafer). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4989093 African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bubalus cafer). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's

Walrus or sea-horse, Odobenus rosmarus. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989088 Walrus or sea-horse, Odobenus rosmarus. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Black rat, Rattus rattus (Mus rattus), caught in a mousetrap. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4989298 Black rat, Rattus rattus (Mus rattus), caught in a mousetrap. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's

Walrus, Odobenus rosmarus (Trichechus rosmarus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James
FLO4989274 Walrus, Odobenus rosmarus (Trichechus rosmarus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Corsican sheep, Ovis aries musimon (Corsican musmon, Ovis orientalis). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4988115 Corsican sheep, Ovis aries musimon (Corsican musmon, Ovis orientalis). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's

Bushbuck, Tragelaphus scriptus (harnessed antelope, Antelope scripta). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4988076 Bushbuck, Tragelaphus scriptus (harnessed antelope, Antelope scripta). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's

Echidna or spiny anteater, Tachyglossus aculeatus (Echidna setosa). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4988059 Echidna or spiny anteater, Tachyglossus aculeatus (Echidna setosa). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Col

Wild goat, Capra aegagrus, male. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart
FLO4988058 Wild goat, Capra aegagrus, male. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Lizars: A Journey through Nature's Wonders" In the early 1900s, amidst the breathtaking Powerscourt Waterfall in Co. Wicklow, an enchanting creature known as the White-eared hummingbird fluttered its wings gracefully. This tiny marvel of nature, scientifically named Hylocharis leucotis, captivated both scientists and artists alike. One such artist was William Home Lizars, a renowned Scottish illustrator who meticulously depicted various species from around the world. His detailed illustrations immortalized creatures like the Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna), with its vibrant plumage and delicate features. Lizars' passion for capturing nature's beauty extended beyond avian wonders. He also portrayed terrestrial beings like the majestic Maned wolf or Aguara Guazu (Chrysocyon brachyurus). With his skilled hand, he brought these elusive creatures to life on paper. Inspired by naturalists such as William Swainson, Lizars continued to contribute to zoology through his artistry. One of his notable works included illustrating the Red Ringed Parrakeet after Swainson's observations. Venturing into aquatic realms, we encounter fascinating marine life forms like the Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus). These captivating creatures navigate icy waters with grace and resilience. However, not all encounters in nature are serene. Legends speak of mythical sea monsters like Kraken attacking fishing boats off Angola's coast—a testament to humanity's fascination with mysterious tales intertwined with reality. Delving deeper into lesser-known species reveals astonishing adaptations within our ecosystems. The Armored catfish species (Acanthicus hystrix) showcases unique armor-like scales that protect it from predators lurking in South American rivers. Peter Simon Pallas, a German zoologist whose work greatly influenced Lizars' illustrations, dedicated his life to studying animals across vast landscapes. His contributions to the field of zoology continue to inspire scientists today.