Planche Zoologique Collection

Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4641371 Knot, Calidris canutus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Virginia rail, Rallus limicola (American water rail). Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640079 Virginia rail, Rallus limicola (American water rail). Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Representation of a beak. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5028692 Representation of a beak. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on birds, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Kemperken (?), gray shading. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5028711 Kemperken (?), gray shading. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on animals, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

The water rale. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Water rail, Rallus aquaticus
FLO4637157 The water rale. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Water rail, Rallus aquaticus

Little bittern, Ixobrychus minutus. (Little brown bittern, Ardea minuta) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641355 Little bittern, Ixobrychus minutus. (Little brown bittern, Ardea minuta) Illustration copied from George Edwards

King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species
FLO4652759 King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species. (The little bird of Paradise, Paradisea regia)

Javan banded pitta, Pitta guajana (Blue-tailed thrush, Turdus cyanurus). Illustration drawn
FLO4681063 Javan banded pitta, Pitta guajana (Blue-tailed thrush, Turdus cyanurus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla. (Golden crowned thrush, Motacilla aurocapilla) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4640286 Ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla. (Golden crowned thrush, Motacilla aurocapilla) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Red-breasted merganser or goosander, Mergus serrator. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The
FLO4640740 Red-breasted merganser or goosander, Mergus serrator. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Ceylon Rale and Galene Variety - Eastern water rail, Rallus indicus (Ceylon rail)
FLO4595653 Ceylon Rale and Galene Variety - Eastern water rail, Rallus indicus (Ceylon rail, Rallus zeylanicus) and Galene butterfly (Danai festivi)

Sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus (Long-tailed grouse, Tetrao phasianellus)
FLO4640075 Sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus (Long-tailed grouse, Tetrao phasianellus) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Curlew ash. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811
FLO4637161 Curlew ash. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Curlew, Scolopax arquata, Numenius arquata

Ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpres, and Eurasian stone curlew, Burhinus oedicnemus
FLO4685342 Ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpres, and Eurasian stone curlew, Burhinus oedicnemus. Handcoloured engraving by the widow Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles

Star butor. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811
FLO4637153 Star butor. Coloured copper engraving by George Graves, in British Ornithology, 1811. Bittern, Ardea stellaris, Botaurus stellaris

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The "planche zoologique" is a fascinating display of the diverse and beautiful world of animals. From exotic birds to majestic mammals, this collection showcases the incredible diversity of life on Earth. Visitors can marvel at the intricate details of each species, from their unique colors and patterns to their specialized adaptations for survival in their respective habitats. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply curious about the animal kingdom, the "planche zoologique" offers a captivating glimpse into the wonders of wildlife. So come explore and be amazed by the beauty and complexity of our planet's creatures.