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Natural Sciences Collection (#11)

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Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET F G, 1920 (illustration)

OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET F G, 1920 (illustration)
7207073 OUR ANIMALS ALPHABET F G, 1920 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); 30, 5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F G: F: anteater, golden pheasant, flamingos, falcon)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Jellyfish ' Chrysaora hysoscella ', 1880 (engraving)

Jellyfish " Chrysaora hysoscella ", 1880 (engraving)
6426184 Jellyfish " Chrysaora hysoscella ", 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jellyfish " Chrysaora hysoscella ", 1880 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Cacti and Succulents, 1, Rhipsalis oblonga, 2. Rhipsalis elliptica, 3. Rhipsalis crispata

Cacti and Succulents, 1, Rhipsalis oblonga, 2. Rhipsalis elliptica, 3. Rhipsalis crispata
7278086 Cacti and Succulents, 1, Rhipsalis oblonga, 2. Rhipsalis elliptica, 3. Rhipsalis crispata; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cacti and Succulents, 1, Rhipsalis oblonga, 2)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Cacti and succulents, 1. Rhipsalis gonocarpa, 2. Rhipsalis warmingiana, 3. Rhipsalis tonduzii

Cacti and succulents, 1. Rhipsalis gonocarpa, 2. Rhipsalis warmingiana, 3. Rhipsalis tonduzii
7278082 Cacti and succulents, 1. Rhipsalis gonocarpa, 2. Rhipsalis warmingiana, 3. Rhipsalis tonduzii; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cacti and succulents, 1. Rhipsalis gonocarpa, 2)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and succulents, 1. darrahii, 2. Epiphyllum pittiere

Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and succulents, 1. darrahii, 2. Epiphyllum pittiere
7278072 Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and succulents, 1. darrahii, 2. Epiphyllum pittiere; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and succulents, 1. darrahii, 2

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Cacti and succulents, 1. Coryphantha neo-mexicana, 2. Ancistrocactus scheeri

Cacti and succulents, 1. Coryphantha neo-mexicana, 2. Ancistrocactus scheeri
7278063 Cacti and succulents, 1. Coryphantha neo-mexicana, 2. Ancistrocactus scheeri; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cacti and succulents, 1. Coryphantha neo-mexicana, 2. Ancistrocactus scheeri, 3)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Field field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), horseweed, field pewter, pewter grass, cattail, cattail

Field field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), horseweed, field pewter, pewter grass, cattail, cattail
7278057 Field field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), horseweed, field pewter, pewter grass, cattail, cattail; Private Collection; (add.info.: Field field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), horseweed

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Large (Arctium lappa) burdock, also burdock

Large (Arctium lappa) burdock, also burdock
7278047 Large (Arctium lappa) burdock, also burdock; Private Collection; (add.info.: Large (Arctium lappa) burdock, also burdock

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Turritis glabra (Arabis) glabra

Turritis glabra (Arabis) glabra
7278041 Turritis glabra (Arabis) glabra; Private Collection; (add.info.: Turmkraut, also tower cress or bald goose cress (Turritis glabra) (Arabis) glabra

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Field radish, also known as Hederich or wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)

Field radish, also known as Hederich or wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)
7278039 Field radish, also known as Hederich or wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field radish, also known as Hederich or wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Common golden nettle galeobdolon, syn.: (Galeobdolon luteum), also gold deadnettle (Lamium)

Common golden nettle galeobdolon, syn.: (Galeobdolon luteum), also gold deadnettle (Lamium)
7278035 Common golden nettle galeobdolon, syn.: (Galeobdolon luteum), also gold deadnettle (Lamium); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common golden nettle galeobdolon, syn.: (Galeobdolon luteum)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)

Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295694 Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. echinopsis silvestrii, 2. echinopsis leucantha, cactus, cacti

1. echinopsis silvestrii, 2. echinopsis leucantha, cactus, cacti
7278636 1. echinopsis silvestrii, 2. echinopsis leucantha, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. echinopsis silvestrii, 2)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Mediocactus coccineus, cactus, cacti

Mediocactus coccineus, cactus, cacti
7278628 Mediocactus coccineus, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mediocactus coccineus, cactus, cacti, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Cactus, white-fleshed pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus)

Cactus, white-fleshed pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus)
7278621 Cactus, white-fleshed pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cactus, white-fleshed pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Hylocereus ocamponis, cactus, cacti

Hylocereus ocamponis, cactus, cacti
7278620 Hylocereus ocamponis, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hylocereus ocamponis, cactus, cacti, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Hylocereus monacanthus, cactus, cacti

Hylocereus monacanthus, cactus, cacti
7278619 Hylocereus monacanthus, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hylocereus monacanthus, cactus, cacti, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. harrisia fernwii, 2. harrisia bomplandii, 3. binghamia melanostele, cactus, cacti

1. harrisia fernwii, 2. harrisia bomplandii, 3. binghamia melanostele, cactus, cacti
7278616 1. harrisia fernwii, 2. harrisia bomplandii, 3. binghamia melanostele, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. harrisia fernwii, 2. harrisia bomplandii, 3)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. harrisia gracilis, 2. harrisia martinii, cactus, cacti

1. harrisia gracilis, 2. harrisia martinii, cactus, cacti
7278613 1. harrisia gracilis, 2. harrisia martinii, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. harrisia gracilis, 2)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. cephalocereus arrabidae, 2. cephalocereus nobilis, 3. cephalocereus barbadensis, cactus, cacti

1. cephalocereus arrabidae, 2. cephalocereus nobilis, 3. cephalocereus barbadensis, cactus, cacti
7278604 1. cephalocereus arrabidae, 2. cephalocereus nobilis, 3. cephalocereus barbadensis, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. cephalocereus arrabidae, 2. cephalocereus nobilis, 3)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. alacriportanus, 2, 3. Cereus peruvianus, cactus, columnar cactus (Cereus)

1. alacriportanus, 2, 3. Cereus peruvianus, cactus, columnar cactus (Cereus)
7278601 1. alacriportanus, 2, 3. Cereus peruvianus, cactus, columnar cactus (Cereus); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. alacriportanus, 2, 3)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1, 2. leptocarpa, 3. Opuntia velutina, 4. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)

1, 2. leptocarpa, 3. Opuntia velutina, 4. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)
7278594 1, 2. leptocarpa, 3. Opuntia velutina, 4. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1, 2. leptocarpa, 3. Opuntia velutina, 4)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Nopale (Opuntia), digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Nopale (Opuntia), digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date not known
7278593 Nopale (Opuntia), digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date not known; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nopale (Opuntia)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. drummondii, 2. Opuntia retrorsa, 3. Opuntia triacantha, 4. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)

1. drummondii, 2. Opuntia retrorsa, 3. Opuntia triacantha, 4. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)
7278583 1. drummondii, 2. Opuntia retrorsa, 3. Opuntia triacantha, 4. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. drummondii, 2. Opuntia retrorsa, 3. Opuntia triacantha, 4)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. miquelii, 2. Opuntia invicta, 3. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)

1. miquelii, 2. Opuntia invicta, 3. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)
7278582 1. miquelii, 2. Opuntia invicta, 3. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. miquelii, 2. Opuntia invicta, 3)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. imbricata, 2. Opuntia prolifera, 3, 4. Opuntia alcahes, 5, 6. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)

1. imbricata, 2. Opuntia prolifera, 3, 4. Opuntia alcahes, 5, 6. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)
7278579 1. imbricata, 2. Opuntia prolifera, 3, 4. Opuntia alcahes, 5, 6. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. imbricata, 2. Opuntia prolifera, 3, 4. Opuntia alcahes, 5, 6)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. tetracantha, 2-5. (Opuntia versicolor), 6. opuntia fulgidacactus (Opuntia)

1. tetracantha, 2-5. (Opuntia versicolor), 6. opuntia fulgidacactus (Opuntia)
7278577 1. tetracantha, 2-5. (Opuntia versicolor), 6. opuntia fulgidacactus (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. tetracantha, 2-5. (Opuntia versicolor), 6

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1, 2. mortolensis, 3, 4. Opuntia leptocaulis, 5. Opuntia arbuscula, 6. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)

1, 2. mortolensis, 3, 4. Opuntia leptocaulis, 5. Opuntia arbuscula, 6. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)
7278575 1, 2. mortolensis, 3, 4. Opuntia leptocaulis, 5. Opuntia arbuscula, 6. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1, 2. mortolensis, 3, 4. Opuntia leptocaulis, 5)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: 1. pereskiopsis grandifolia, 2. pereskiopsis chapistle, 3. pereskiopsis pititacheCactus

1. pereskiopsis grandifolia, 2. pereskiopsis chapistle, 3. pereskiopsis pititacheCactus
7278573 1. pereskiopsis grandifolia, 2. pereskiopsis chapistle, 3. pereskiopsis pititacheCactus; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. pereskiopsis grandifolia, 2. pereskiopsis chapistle, 3)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Raspberries of the variety: 1. Herbert, 2. Cuthbert, Digitally prepared reproduction of a

Raspberries of the variety: 1. Herbert, 2. Cuthbert, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278563 Raspberries of the variety: 1. Herbert, 2. Cuthbert, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Raspberries of the variety: 1)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Raspberries of the variety: 1. Golden Queen, 2. Columbian

Raspberries of the variety: 1. Golden Queen, 2. Columbian
7278562 Raspberries of the variety: 1. Golden Queen, 2. Columbian; Private Collection; (add.info.: Raspberries of the variety: 1. Golden Queen, 2)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Currants of the variety: 1. Cherry, 2. Fays Profilic, 3. Red Cross

Currants of the variety: 1. Cherry, 2. Fays Profilic, 3. Red Cross
7278558 Currants of the variety: 1. Cherry, 2. Fays Profilic, 3. Red Cross; Private Collection; (add.info.: Currants of the variety: 1. Cherry, 2. Fays Profilic, 3)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Grapes of the variety: 1. Moores early, 2. Brighton, Digitally prepared reproduction of a

Grapes of the variety: 1. Moores early, 2. Brighton, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278557 Grapes of the variety: 1. Moores early, 2. Brighton, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grapes of the variety: 1)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Peaches of the varieties: 1. New Prolific, 2. Lemon cling, 3. Triumph, 4. J. H. Hale

Peaches of the varieties: 1. New Prolific, 2. Lemon cling, 3. Triumph, 4. J. H. Hale
7278553 Peaches of the varieties: 1. New Prolific, 2. Lemon cling, 3. Triumph, 4. J. H. Hale; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peaches of the varieties: 1. New Prolific, 2. Lemon cling, 3. Triumph, 4)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Echinocactus cornigerus var. flavispinusCactus

Echinocactus cornigerus var. flavispinusCactus
7278531 Echinocactus cornigerus var. flavispinusCactus; Private Collection; (add.info.: Echinocactus cornigerus var. flavispinusCactus)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Melocactus communis

Melocactus communis
7278530 Melocactus communis; Private Collection; (add.info.: Melocactus communis, Melocactus intortus is a species of plant in the genus Melocactus in the cactus family, cactus)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Echinocereus pectinatus is a species of plant in the genus Echinocereus in the family

Echinocereus pectinatus is a species of plant in the genus Echinocereus in the family
7278516 Echinocereus pectinatus is a species of plant in the genus Echinocereus in the family; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Petra Pear variety, digitally restored reproduction, 19th century

Pear of the Petra Pear variety, digitally restored reproduction, 19th century
7278505 Pear of the Petra Pear variety, digitally restored reproduction, 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Petra Pear variety digitally restored reproduction of an original)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Styer variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Pear of the Styer variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7278503 Pear of the Styer variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Columbia variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Pear of the Columbia variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7278500 Pear of the Columbia variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Plum of the General Hand Plum variety, digitally restored reproduction, 19th century

Plum of the General Hand Plum variety, digitally restored reproduction, 19th century
7278487 Plum of the General Hand Plum variety, digitally restored reproduction, 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Urbaniste Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing

Pear of the Urbaniste Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278470 Pear of the Urbaniste Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Urbaniste Pear variety)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Peach of the Grawfords Late Peach variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour

Peach of the Grawfords Late Peach variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278464 Peach of the Grawfords Late Peach variety, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peach of the Grawfords Late Peach variety)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the variety Golden Beune of Bilboa Pear, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour

Pear of the variety Golden Beune of Bilboa Pear, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278458 Pear of the variety Golden Beune of Bilboa Pear, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Black Eagle Cherry, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856

Black Eagle Cherry, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278453 Black Eagle Cherry, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Eagle Cherry)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the variety, the Beurre diel Pear, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour

Pear of the variety, the Beurre diel Pear, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278448 Pear of the variety, the Beurre diel Pear, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the variety, the Beurre diel Pear)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Dix Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856

Pear of the Dix Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278444 Pear of the Dix Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Dix Pear variety)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Paradise dAutomne Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour

Pear of the Paradise dAutomne Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278438 Pear of the Paradise dAutomne Pear variety, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Paradise dAutomne Pear variety)




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Exploring the wonders of natural sciences takes us on a captivating journey through time and space. In 1908, an illustration depicts the majestic Siberian unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum, gracefully roaming a snowy plain. Immanuel Kant, a renowned philosopher, is humorously portrayed in a caricature that captures his intellectual prowess. Citrus fruits, belonging to the genus Citrus, tantalize our taste buds with their vibrant flavors. The tea tree or Camellia sinensis enchants us with its aromatic leaves used to brew delightful cups of tea. White flowers and green tea leaves from Thea bohea and Camellia sinensis create an enchanting sight. The diversity of wildlife captivates our attention as guineafowl and bustards are depicted in an exquisite engraving from 1839. An oak tree stands tall with acorns adorning its branches in a remarkable 1776 engraving of Quercus robur. In North America's Upper Peninsula lies Michigan's breathtaking Munising Falls framed by a picturesque hardwood forest during autumn. A glimpse into history reveals Schnack's Optical Department in Alexandria, Louisiana circa 1932 – offering top-notch eye examinations using modern instruments under Dr. Lacy Bordelon's expertise. Nature's artistry shines through colorful woodcuts featuring kingfishers amidst irises or perched on tree stumps from the early 20th century. Finally, c1884 chromo artwork showcases the magnificence of brown bears in all their glory. Natural sciences unravel the mysteries surrounding our world – from ancient creatures like the Siberian unicorn to philosophical musings by great thinkers like Kant; they encompass everything from delectable citrus fruits to soothing cups of tea brewed from Camellia sinensis leaves. Wildlife thrives within these scientific realms - guineafowl and bustards grace engravings while oak trees bear witness to changing seasons alongside Munising Falls.