Steel Collection (#8)

Whippet, basset hound, and hunting dog, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Blanchard after a
FLO4597792 Whippet, basset hound, and hunting dog, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Blanchard after a drawing by Janet Lange from Richard's "New Edition of

Leopard, Panthera pardus, Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx, and jaguar, Panthera onca
FLO4597692 Leopard, Panthera pardus, Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx, and jaguar, Panthera onca. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Giroux after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla
FLO4597688 Eurasian treecreeper, Certhia familiaris, and Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New

Common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, and merlin, Falco columbarius. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a
FLO4597623 Common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, and merlin, Falco columbarius. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's "New Edition of

Manufacture of steel, Bessemer process, in converters - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux
PCT4257350 Manufacture of steel, Bessemer process, in converters - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Bonnafoux, 1880.; (add.info.: Manufacture of steel, Bessemer process)

Plovercrest or black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Ornismya delalandii), juvenile
FLO4660882 Plovercrest or black-breasted plovercrest, Stephanoxis lalandi (Ornismya delalandii), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Amazilia hummingbird (dumerilii), Amazilia amazilia dumerilii (Ornismya dumerilii). Adult male
FLO4661043 Amazilia hummingbird (dumerilii), Amazilia amazilia dumerilii (Ornismya dumerilii). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone (Ornismya oenone). Male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after
FLO4660944 Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone (Ornismya oenone). Male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660860 Broad-tailed hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus (Ornismya tricolor). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae (Ornismya clemenciae), female
FLO4660826 Blue-throated mountaingem, Lampornis clemenciae (Ornismya clemenciae), female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

White-bellied woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile
FLO4660824 White-bellied woodstar, Chaetocercus mulsant (Ornismya cyanopogon), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Purple-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps, female. (Violet crown fly bird, Ornismya sephanioides)
FLO4660803 Purple-crowned hummingbird, Amazilia violiceps, female. (Violet crown fly bird, Ornismya sephanioides). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Green-breasted mango, Anthracothorax prevostii (Trochilus prevostii). Juvenile
FLO4660776 Green-breasted mango, Anthracothorax prevostii (Trochilus prevostii). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Hummingbird, Trochilus simplex). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660756 Lucifer sheartail, Calothorax lucifer (Hummingbird, Trochilus simplex). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Female
FLO4660713 Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus mango, Trochilus nitidus). Juvenile
FLO4660705 Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus mango, Trochilus nitidus). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus gramineus). Adult male
FLO4660661 Green-throated mango, Anthracothorax viridigula (Trochilus gramineus). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

17th century copper and steel marine compass (copper and steel)
MMM5457760 17th century copper and steel marine compass (copper and steel); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: 17th century copper and steel marine compass)

Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus
5855054 Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus; (add.info.: Manna ash tree, Fraxinus ornus. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Self portrait of Domenico Zampieri, Domenichino
5854996 Self portrait of Domenico Zampieri, Domenichino; (add.info.: Self portrait of Domenico Zampieri, Domenichino (1581-1641), an Italian landscape and history painter of Flemish origin

Portrait of John Both
5854994 Portrait of John Both; (add.info.: Portrait of John Both (1610-1650), Flemish landscape artist. Portrait by Willers

Quassia, Picraena excelsa
5855134 Quassia, Picraena excelsa; (add.info.: Quassia, Picraena excelsa. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Self portrait of Giovanni Lanfranco
5854983 Self portrait of Giovanni Lanfranco; (add.info.: Self portrait of Giovanni Lanfranco (1581-1647), Italian history painter

Self portrait of Giorgio Barbarelli or Giorgione
5854982 Self portrait of Giorgio Barbarelli or Giorgione; (add.info.: Self portrait of Giorgio Barbarelli or Giorgione da Castelfranco (1478-1511), Italian history, portrait and landscape artist

Self portrait of Jacob Jordaens
5854980 Self portrait of Jacob Jordaens; (add.info.: Self portrait of Jacob Jordaens (1594-1678), painter of history, conversation and allegorical paintings

Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis
5855075 Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis; (add.info.: Dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Catechu tree, Acacia catechu
5855073 Catechu tree, Acacia catechu; (add.info.: Catechu tree, Acacia catechu. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Balsam fir, Abies balsamea
5855071 Balsam fir, Abies balsamea; (add.info.: Balsam fir, Abies balsamea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris
5855070 Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris; (add.info.: Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum
5855060 Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum; (add.info.: Flax, Linum usitatissimum, and fairy flax, Linum catharticum)

Cartagena bark, Cinchona cordifolia
5855144 Cartagena bark, Cinchona cordifolia; (add.info.: Cartagena bark, Cinchona cordifolia. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis
5855142 Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis; (add.info.: Quinine bark tree, Cinchona officinalis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba
5855135 Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba; (add.info.: Cubeb or Java pepper, Piper cubeba. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Portrait of Pietro Francesco Mola
5854991 Portrait of Pietro Francesco Mola; (add.info.: Portrait of Pietro Francesco Mola (1609-1665), Swiss landscape and history artist

Bitter ash, Simarouba amara
5855132 Bitter ash, Simarouba amara; (add.info.: Bitter ash, Simarouba amara. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Ferula persica
5855131 Ferula persica; (add.info.: Ferula persica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii
5855128 Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii; (add.info.: Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis
5855126 Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis; (add.info.: Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

English oak tree, Quercus robur
5855122 English oak tree, Quercus robur; (add.info.: English oak tree, Quercus robur. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Contra heirba, Dorstenia contrajerva
5855117 Contra heirba, Dorstenia contrajerva; (add.info.: Contra heirba, Dorstenia contrajerva. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Sea holly, Eryngium maritimum
5855115 Sea holly, Eryngium maritimum; (add.info.: Sea holly, Eryngium maritimum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra
5855108 Liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra; (add.info.: Liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Great water dock, Rumex hydrolapathum
5855107 Great water dock, Rumex hydrolapathum; (add.info.: Great water dock, Rumex hydrolapathum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Cherry laurel tree, Prunus Lauro-cerasus
5855098 Cherry laurel tree, Prunus Lauro-cerasus; (add.info.: Cherry laurel tree, Prunus Lauro-cerasus. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Tamarind, Tamarindus indica
5855082 Tamarind, Tamarindus indica; (add.info.: Tamarind, Tamarindus indica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by Martha Carless Syms and engraved on steel from John Stephenson)

A collapsible steel boat by E. H. Crispin, 1850
3330893 A collapsible steel boat by E. H. Crispin, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a collapsible steel boat by E. H. Crispin. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bessemer Steel Furnace, by Henri Bessemer, 1855
XEE5028306 Bessemer Steel Furnace, by Henri Bessemer, 1855; (add.info.: Bessemer Steel Furnace, by Henri Bessemer, 1855); Stefano Bianchetti

Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage
3052884 Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after Chappel; Private Collection

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"Steel: A Symbol of Strength and Endurance" Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond: Just like the iconic car, steel embodies power and sophistication. Bridge of the Americas, Panama Canal, Balboa, Panama, Central America: Steel structures connect continents and enable global trade. Verrazano Narrows Bridge: This engineering marvel showcases the incredible strength and versatility of steel. Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry. Eng: Steel armor protected soldiers in battle throughout history. The Blue Comet train: Steel rails paved the way for efficient transportation systems that transformed societies. Redcar Beach at sunset with steelworks in the background, Redcar, Cleveland: The beauty of nature harmoniously coexists with industrial progress thanks to steel's contribution. Festival of Britain 1951 - The Skylon, South Bank, London: Steel structures like the Skylon represented a post-war era focused on innovation and rebuilding. Newcastle upon Tyne skyline & Gateshead with Tyne Bridge over River Tyne, Tyne&Wear : These landmarks stand tall as testaments to Newcastle's rich industrial heritage built on steel foundations. View over Wincobank&Brightside Sheffield, Yorkshire 1940s-1950s : In times of adversity during WWII, steel played a crucial role in rebuilding cities from ruins. Ordnance Survey map copied by Germans marked with bombing targets : Even enemies recognized the strategic importance of targeting areas where steel production thrived during wartime. The Angel of the North sculpture by Antony Gormley, Gateshead&Newcastle-upon-Tyne : This magnificent artwork celebrates both human creativity and resilience embodied by this enduring material. Connel Ferry Bridge .