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Natural Sciences Collection (#2)

Exploring the wonders of natural sciences takes us on a captivating journey through time and space

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Stenocactus (cactaceae) coptonogonus is a species of plant in the genus Stenocactus in the family

Stenocactus (cactaceae) coptonogonus is a species of plant in the genus Stenocactus in the family
7278511 Stenocactus (cactaceae) coptonogonus is a species of plant in the genus Stenocactus in the family; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Thelocactus (cactaceae)

Thelocactus (cactaceae)
7278510 Thelocactus (cactaceae); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thelocactus (cactaceae) hexaedrophorus is a species of plant in the genus Thelocactus in the family, cactus, cacti

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Pennsylvania pear variety

Pear of the Pennsylvania pear variety
7278507 Pear of the Pennsylvania pear variety; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Pennsylvania pear variety, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Snow lily, hellebore (Helleborus) niger and red-flowered tagetes

Snow lily, hellebore (Helleborus) niger and red-flowered tagetes
7278402 Snow lily, hellebore (Helleborus) niger and red-flowered tagetes; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow lily, hellebore (Helleborus) niger and red-flowered tagetes

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Italian Wood Vine, Clematis viticella, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing

Italian Wood Vine, Clematis viticella, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827
7278393 Italian Wood Vine, Clematis viticella, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Wood Vine, Clematis viticella)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Tree heath (Erica arborea), is a species of plant from the genus of heather

Tree heath (Erica arborea), is a species of plant from the genus of heather
7278383 Tree heath (Erica arborea), is a species of plant from the genus of heather; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree heath (Erica arborea), is a species of plant from the genus of heather

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Raspberry (Rubus idaeus), digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus), digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827
7278378 Raspberry (Rubus idaeus), digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827

Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827
7278377 Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Anemones, Anemone simplea, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827

Anemones, Anemone simplea, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827
7278375 Anemones, Anemone simplea, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anemones, Anemone simplea)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Garden hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis), digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century

Garden hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis), digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century
7278372 Garden hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis), digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Tagetes, Eillet dinde, Student flower, Velvet flower

Tagetes, Eillet dinde, Student flower, Velvet flower
7278371 Tagetes, Eillet dinde, Student flower, Velvet flower; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tagetes, Eillet dinde, Student flower, Velvet flower)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Heliotrophium corymbosum, white garden heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens)

Heliotrophium corymbosum, white garden heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens)
7278366 Heliotrophium corymbosum, white garden heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heliotrophium corymbosum, white garden heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Auricle (Primula auricula) or alpine auricle

Auricle (Primula auricula) or alpine auricle
7278355 Auricle (Primula auricula) or alpine auricle; Private Collection; (add.info.: Auricle (Primula auricula) or alpine auricle, digital reproduction of an original artwork from the 18th century

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Rosa x centifolia, centenifolia, also centifolia

Rosa x centifolia, centenifolia, also centifolia
7278337 Rosa x centifolia, centenifolia, also centifolia; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosa x centifolia, centenifolia, also centifolia)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Kaiser's crown (Fritillaria imperialis)

Kaiser's crown (Fritillaria imperialis)
7278331 Kaiser's crown (Fritillaria imperialis); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser's crown (Fritillaria imperialis), a species of plant in the genus Fritillaria in the lily family

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Lavatera phoenicea, Hisbiscus, Hibiscus, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century

Lavatera phoenicea, Hisbiscus, Hibiscus, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century
7278330 Lavatera phoenicea, Hisbiscus, Hibiscus, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavatera phoenicea, Hisbiscus, Hibiscus)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pear of the Poire Tarquin variety, Tarquin des Pyrenees, Pear Poire Tarquin

Pear of the Poire Tarquin variety, Tarquin des Pyrenees, Pear Poire Tarquin
7278327 Pear of the Poire Tarquin variety, Tarquin des Pyrenees, Pear Poire Tarquin; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Poire Tarquin variety, Tarquin des Pyrenees, Pear Poire Tarquin)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Dwarf morning glory (Convolvulus tricolor), digital reproduction of an 18th century original

Dwarf morning glory (Convolvulus tricolor), digital reproduction of an 18th century original, original date not known
7278322 Dwarf morning glory (Convolvulus tricolor), digital reproduction of an 18th century original, original date not known; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Iris fimbriata, Variegated Iris, Iris versicolor, also Iridescent Iris

Iris fimbriata, Variegated Iris, Iris versicolor, also Iridescent Iris
7278318 Iris fimbriata, Variegated Iris, Iris versicolor, also Iridescent Iris; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris fimbriata, Variegated Iris, Iris versicolor, also Iridescent Iris)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Pivoine de la Chine, Paeonia, Peony

Pivoine de la Chine, Paeonia, Peony
7278311 Pivoine de la Chine, Paeonia, Peony; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pivoine de la Chine, Paeonia, Peony, digital reproduction of an original design from the 18th century)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Yellow-flowered mallow, Redutea heterophylla

Yellow-flowered mallow, Redutea heterophylla
7278310 Yellow-flowered mallow, Redutea heterophylla; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow-flowered mallow, Redutea heterophylla, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica), digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century

Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica), digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century, original date unknown
7278309 Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica), digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century, original date unknown; Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: White peony, Paeonia flagrans, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century

White peony, Paeonia flagrans, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century, original date not known
7278294 White peony, Paeonia flagrans, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century, original date not known; Private Collection; (add.info.: White peony, Paeonia flagrans)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Anemone stellata, anemone, star anemone, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century

Anemone stellata, anemone, star anemone, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century
7278293 Anemone stellata, anemone, star anemone, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anemone stellata, anemone, star anemone)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Jimson weed (Datura stramonium) or White Datura

Jimson weed (Datura stramonium) or White Datura
7278292 Jimson weed (Datura stramonium) or White Datura; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jimson weed (Datura stramonium) or White Datura, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Spanish iris or Spanish iris, Iris xiphium

Spanish iris or Spanish iris, Iris xiphium
7278291 Spanish iris or Spanish iris, Iris xiphium; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish iris or Spanish iris, Iris xiphium, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Cactus and Succulents, 1. rhipsalis (Rhipsalis prismatica) heteroclada, 2. disocactus biformis

Cactus and Succulents, 1. rhipsalis (Rhipsalis prismatica) heteroclada, 2. disocactus biformis
7278084 Cactus and Succulents, 1. rhipsalis (Rhipsalis prismatica) heteroclada, 2. disocactus biformis; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cactus and succulents, 1)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and Succulents macropterum

Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and Succulents macropterum
7278073 Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and Succulents macropterum; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) and Succulents macropterum

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Cacti and succulents, 1. Neomammillaria applanata, 2. Neomammillaria karwinskiana

Cacti and succulents, 1. Neomammillaria applanata, 2. Neomammillaria karwinskiana
7278068 Cacti and succulents, 1. Neomammillaria applanata, 2. Neomammillaria karwinskiana; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cacti and succulents, 1. Neomammillaria applanata, 2)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Agaricus floccosus, Pholiota squarrosa, Shaggy Scalycap

Agaricus floccosus, Pholiota squarrosa, Shaggy Scalycap
7278061 Agaricus floccosus, Pholiota squarrosa, Shaggy Scalycap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Agaricus floccosus, Pholiota squarrosa, Shaggy Scalycap)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Slender sedge (Carex) acuta, also pointed sedge

Slender sedge (Carex) acuta, also pointed sedge
7278053 Slender sedge (Carex) acuta, also pointed sedge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Slender sedge (Carex) acuta, also pointed sedge

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Berg-sheep's bit scabious (Jasione montana), also Berg-Sandrapunzel, Sandknoepfchen

Berg-sheep's bit scabious (Jasione montana), also Berg-Sandrapunzel, Sandknoepfchen
7278049 Berg-sheep's bit scabious (Jasione montana), also Berg-Sandrapunzel, Sandknoepfchen; Private Collection; (add.info.: Berg-sheep's bit scabious (Jasione montana)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Spotted st john's wort (Hypericum) maculatum, also edged St. John's wort

Spotted st john's wort (Hypericum) maculatum, also edged St. John's wort
7278044 Spotted st john's wort (Hypericum) maculatum, also edged St. John's wort; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spotted st john's wort (Hypericum) maculatum, also edged St

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Marine diagram of flowers, c.1810 (engraving & etching)

Marine diagram of flowers, c.1810 (engraving & etching)
7340669 Marine diagram of flowers, c.1810 (engraving & etching) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); 24.7x17.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: History of animals, by Buffon, 19th century (print)

History of animals, by Buffon, 19th century (print)
8723988 History of animals, by Buffon, 19th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Buffon's book "History of animals, their description, their abilities)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Title page of 1658 edition of Indiae Utriusque by Willem Piso (print)

Title page of 1658 edition of Indiae Utriusque by Willem Piso (print)
7315211 Title page of 1658 edition of Indiae Utriusque by Willem Piso (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of Indiae Utriusque, 1658, by Dutch naturalist and physician Willem Piso)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Study of flowers, wallflower and cowslip, 19th century (pen, ink, watercolour)

Study of flowers, wallflower and cowslip, 19th century (pen, ink, watercolour)
7341872 Study of flowers, wallflower and cowslip, 19th century (pen, ink, watercolour) by Brett, Rosa (1829-82); 16.6x10.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Study of flowers - buttercup and daisy, 19th century (pen, ink, watercolour)

Study of flowers - buttercup and daisy, 19th century (pen, ink, watercolour)
7341870 Study of flowers - buttercup and daisy, 19th century (pen, ink, watercolour) by Brett, Rosa (1829-82); 11.3x10.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Designs with nasturtiums and other flowers, 19th century (graphite, watercolour)

Designs with nasturtiums and other flowers, 19th century (graphite, watercolour)
7341869 Designs with nasturtiums and other flowers, 19th century (graphite, watercolour) by Brett, Rosa (1829-82); 14.4x23.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Rose, provence rose (Rosa centifolia), group of roses with double flowers, one of the old roses

Rose, provence rose (Rosa centifolia), group of roses with double flowers, one of the old roses
7278404 Rose, provence rose (Rosa centifolia), group of roses with double flowers, one of the old roses; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rose, provence rose (Rosa centifolia)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Reneclodes, greengage (Prunus domestica var. claudiana), Reneclode, Reneklode, Ringlotte

Reneclodes, greengage (Prunus domestica var. claudiana), Reneclode, Reneklode, Ringlotte
7278403 Reneclodes, greengage (Prunus domestica var. claudiana), Reneclode, Reneklode, Ringlotte; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reneclodes, greengage (Prunus domestica var)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Paeonia tenuifolia, peony, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from the year

Paeonia tenuifolia, peony, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from the year 1827
7278401 Paeonia tenuifolia, peony, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from the year 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonia tenuifolia, peony)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Vinegar Rose, Gallica Rose, Rosa gallica, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing

Vinegar Rose, Gallica Rose, Rosa gallica, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827
7278396 Vinegar Rose, Gallica Rose, Rosa gallica, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vinegar Rose, Gallica Rose, Rosa gallica)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Bouquet of Camellias, Daffodils and Pansies, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour

Bouquet of Camellias, Daffodils and Pansies, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827
7278394 Bouquet of Camellias, Daffodils and Pansies, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet of Camellias, Daffodils and Pansies)

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

Pear of the Bloodgood variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century
7278499 Pear of the Bloodgood variety digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Girl's Eye, Coreopsis, also known as Beautiful Face, Coreopsis grandiflora

Girl's Eye, Coreopsis, also known as Beautiful Face, Coreopsis grandiflora
7278379 Girl's Eye, Coreopsis, also known as Beautiful Face, Coreopsis grandiflora; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl's Eye, Coreopsis, also known as Beautiful Face, Coreopsis grandiflora)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Platylobium, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827

Platylobium, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827
7278373 Platylobium, digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: Platylobium)

Background imageNatural Sciences Collection: Heathcote Pear, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856

Heathcote Pear, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856
7278454 Heathcote Pear, digitally processed reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heathcote Pear)




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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.