Naturaliste Collection

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)

Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain
GIA5036518 Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain, d'apres une miniature d'un manuscrit de 1497

Portrait of Frederic Cuvier (1773-1838), French scientist and natural history specialist
FLO4682233 Portrait of Frederic Cuvier (1773-1838), French scientist and natural history specialist. (Brother groin of the famous Baron Georges Cuvier)

Portrait of Robert Schomburgk (1804-1865), Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat
FLO4649959 Portrait of Robert Schomburgk (1804-1865), Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat. Steel engraving by Freeman from Robert Schomburg's Fishes of Guiana

Frontispice of the Ornithology Manual by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Italian naturalist, book XII
VEN5028337 Frontispice of the Ornithology Manual by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Italian naturalist, book XII. Representation of the naturalist offering his book to Pope Clement VIII

The Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) teacher. Frescoes by Vittorio Bigari (1758-1846)
VEN5028354 The Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) teacher. Frescoes by Vittorio Bigari (1758-1846). Palazzo Aldrovandi Montanari.; (add.info)

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

The fee giroflee is deracinee and taken away from the ruins of a castle by a botanist
FLO4637753 The fee giroflee is deracinee and taken away from the ruins of a castle by a botanist, equipped with a specimen box - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Portrait of William Curtis (1746-1799), British botanist, author of the books La flore London, botanique magazine
FLO4610719 Portrait of William Curtis (1746-1799), British botanist, author of the books La flore London, botanique magazine... Copper engraving, 1805, published in Botanical Conferences

Portrait of Alexander Von Humboldt (Alexander of Humboldt, 1769-1859), German naturalist and explorer
FLO4682235 Portrait of Alexander Von Humboldt (Alexander of Humboldt, 1769-1859), German naturalist and explorer. Engraving by C.Cook, after a painting by Emma Gagiotti Richards

Portrait of Georges Louis leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707-1788), naturalist, mathematician
FLO4682203 Portrait of Georges Louis leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707-1788), naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist and French author

Portrait of the English reverend John Ray (Wray) (1627-1705), clerk, writer, philosopher, traveler, and taxonomist
FLO4682272 Portrait of the English reverend John Ray (Wray) (1627-1705), clerk, writer, philosopher, traveler, and taxonomist

Portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707-1788), naturalist, mathematician
FLO4682188 Portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon (1707-1788), naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist and French author. Engraving by W.H

Argentine horned frog - Argentine Corned Frog or Bell Corned Frog or Ornate Corned Frog - Ceratophrys ornata
FLO4576906 Argentine horned frog - Argentine Corned Frog or Bell Corned Frog or Ornate Corned Frog - Ceratophrys ornata. Based on a drawing from nature by the German naturalist Wilhelm Gottlob

Portrait of the Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605). Engraving from " Ornithologie", Bologna
VEN5028346 Portrait of the Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605). Engraving from " Ornithologie", Bologna, 1599. Aldrovandi Fund

Portrait of Baron Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French zoologuz and statesman
FLO4682257 Portrait of Baron Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French zoologuz and statesman, who established the disciplines of comparee anatomy and paleontology. Engraving by J

Anonymous painting representing a herbalist in his workshop in the 17th century. Palazzo Poggi, Bologna
VEN5027931 Anonymous painting representing a herbalist in his workshop in the 17th century. Palazzo Poggi, Bologna.; (add.info)

Drinker, blue underwing and red underwing moths
Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria 1, blue underwing, Catocala fraxini 2, and red underwing, Catocala nupta 3. Bombyx buveur, Noctuelle du frene, Noctuelle mariee

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Naturaliste; Naturalist (engraving)
7196819 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Naturaliste; Naturalist (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naturaliste; Naturalist)

Cover page of the book "The Origin of Species"
GIA4752673 Cover page of the book " The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882). Edition of 1878. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Asa Gray (1810-1888), American botanist. c1884
XEE557372 Portrait of Asa Gray (1810-1888), American botanist. c1884. by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; American, out of copyright

Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist
XEE557331 Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist
XEE557322 Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic Cuvier known as Georges Cuvier (1769-1832)
XEE557169 Portrait of Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic Cuvier known as Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French naturalist and zoologist

Milne Edwards, Naturaliste (b / w photo)
5206987 Milne Edwards, Naturaliste (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milne Edwards, Naturaliste)

Butterfly collector tools, 19th century. Butterfly net, raquet nets, pincers, pins, etc. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons

Oak eggar, poplar lappet and Tau emperor
Oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus 1, poplar lappet, Gastropacha populifolia 2, and Tau emperor, Aglia tau 3. Bombyx du chene, Bombyx feuille de peuplier, Bombyx tau

Hebe tiger, cream-spot tiger and garden tiger moth
Hebe tiger moth, Arctia festiva 1, cream-spot tiger, Epicallia villica 2, and garden tiger moth, Arctia caja 3. Ecaille hebe, Ecaille fermiere, Ecaille martre

African deaths head hawkmoth and oleander hawk-moth
African deaths head hawkmoth and larva, Acherontia atropos 1, 2, and oleander hawk-moth, Daphnis nerii 3. Sphinx tete de mort, chenille, Sphinx du laurier-rose

Marbled white, Spanish gatekeeper, almond
Marbled white, Melanargia galathea 1, Spanish gatekeeper, Pyronia bathseba 2, almond ringlet, Erebia alberganus 3, and spring ringlet, Erebia epistygne 4

Great banded grayling, hermit and large wall brown butterfly
Great banded grayling, Brintesia circe 1, hermit, Chazara briseis 2, and large wall brown, Lasiommata maera 3. Satyre sylene, Satyre hermite, Satyre ariane

Large tortoiseshell, small tortoiseshell and comma
Large tortoiseshell, Nymphalis polychloros 1, small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae 2, and comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album 3, with poppy. Vanesse grande tortue, Vanesse petite tortue, Vanesse gamma

Painted lady, red admiral and European peacock
Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui 1, red admiral, Vanessa atalanta 2 and European peacock, Aglais io 3. Vanesse belle-dame, Vanesse vulcain, Vanesse paon de jour

Fritillary butterflies
Queen of Spain fritillary, Issoria lathonia 1, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaja 2 and silver-washed fritillary, Argynnis paphia 3

Two-tailed pasha, Charaxes jasius 1 and purple emperor, Apatura iris 2, and tulip. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons

Cabbage white, black-veined white, orange
Cabbage white butterfly, Pieris brassicae 1, 2, black-veined white, Aporia crataegi 3, orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines 4 and Provence orange tip, Anthocharis euphenoides 5

Women entomologists catching butterflies in a garden, mid 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Musee du Naturaliste dedie a la Jeunesse, Histoire des Papillons, Hippolyte and Polydor Pauquet

Portrait of Lorenz Oken (1779-1851). German naturalist and philosopher
XEE557298 Portrait of Lorenz Oken (1779-1851). German naturalist and philosopher by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788), French naturalist
XEE556607 Portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788), French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and encyclopedic author

Portrait of Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre (1737-1814)
XEE556224 Portrait of Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre (1737-1814), French writer and botanist. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles-Alexandre Lesueur, naturaliste, ne et mort au Havre (engraving)
3645041 Charles-Alexandre Lesueur, naturaliste, ne et mort au Havre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Alexandre Lesueur, naturaliste)

Portrait of Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777), French naturalist
XEE556625 Portrait of Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777), French naturalist. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Horace Benedict de Saussure (1740-1799)
XEE557325 Portrait of Horace Benedict de Saussure (1740-1799) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon, intendant of the royal gardens
JLJ4622626 Portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon, intendant of the royal gardens, naturalist and writer (1707-1788). Painting after the original by Francois Hubert Drouais (1727-1775)

Portrait photographique de Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882), naturaliste anglais en 1881
GIA4799708 Portrait photographique de Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882), naturaliste anglais en 1881. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pharmacy: "An apothecary, the picking of plants
JLJ4593302 Pharmacy: " An apothecary, the picking of plants and the preparation of medicaments" Miniature taken from " L antidotaire by Bernard de Gordon (ms. lat. 6966 fol)

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"Exploring the World of Naturaliste: From Drinker to Blue and Red Underwing Moths" In the enchanting realm of natural history, one cannot help but be captivated by the wonders that lie within. Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Naturaliste; Naturalist (engraving) serves as a gateway into this mesmerizing world, where every page holds secrets waiting to be unveiled. As we turn to the cover page of "The Origin of Species, " we are reminded of Darwin's groundbreaking theories that forever changed our understanding of life on Earth. The portrait of Asa Gray, an American botanist, transports us back in time to witness his tireless efforts in unraveling nature's mysteries during the late 19th century. Neremiah Grew, an English botanist from centuries past, gazes at us with wisdom etched upon his face. His contributions to botanical science paved the way for future generations to delve deeper into the intricate workings of plants and their ecosystems. Georges Cuvier, also known as Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic Cuvier, emerges from another portrait with a sense of authority. This French naturalist left an indelible mark on zoology through his extensive studies and classification systems. Milne Edwards' black-and-white photograph captures a moment frozen in time – a testament to his dedication as a naturaliste. We can only imagine what adventures he embarked upon while exploring uncharted territories teeming with undiscovered species. Butterfly collector tools from the 19th century remind us that even seemingly delicate creatures have played pivotal roles in shaping our understanding of biodiversity. Oak eggar, poplar lappet, Tau emperor – these names evoke images of vibrant colors dancing amidst lush landscapes. Hebe tiger, cream-spot tiger, garden tiger moth – their names alone ignite curiosity about their unique characteristics and habitats.