Tortoise Collection (#6)

Whole Story of the Jaguar and the Hedgehog and the Tortoise and the Armadillo all in a heap (engraving)
3625350 Whole Story of the Jaguar and the Hedgehog and the Tortoise and the Armadillo all in a heap (engraving) by Kipling

The tortoise and the eagle (engraving)
3624857 The tortoise and the eagle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tortoise and the eagle. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

A Tortoise standing on grass at London Zoo in 1926 (b / w photo)
3712904 A Tortoise standing on grass at London Zoo in 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

"At the third sting the Fox screamed and down went his tail between his legs
3474193 " At the third sting the Fox screamed and down went his tail between his legs.. ", from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

A tortoise carries a scorpion on its back across a river from Lights of Canopus
3619855 A tortoise carries a scorpion on its back across a river from Lights of Canopus, 1847 (ink and pigment on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 35x21.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

La Menagerie Hagenbeck (b / w photo)
6006485 La Menagerie Hagenbeck (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Menagerie Hagenbeck)

I & T Rigge, Razor Makers and Cutlers, trade card (engraving)
610433 I & T Rigge, Razor Makers and Cutlers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I & T Rigge, Razor Makers and Cutlers)

The Unknown, 1862 (etching)
1066841 The Unknown, 1862 (etching) by Bracquemond, Felix (1833-1914); 13.6x28.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: L Inconnu. ); gift of Mrs. A.E. Zonne; French, out of copyright

Tortoise coursing, a pastime for the peacefully disposed (litho)
1090669 Tortoise coursing, a pastime for the peacefully disposed (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortoise coursing)

Mrs Snookes house at Ringmer, Sussex, England, 1733 (engraving)
779767 Mrs Snookes house at Ringmer, Sussex, England, 1733 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The curiosities of sport... to laugh (colour litho)
2777894 The curiosities of sport... to laugh (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curiosities of sports... for laughs)

La tortue portant le monde (engraving)
2793361 La tortue portant le monde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La tortue portant le monde)

Comic postcard, Travelling on rollerskates, pulled by a tortoise Date: early 20th century

The "Tortoise", a field machine, illustration from The Roman Soldier
3037222 The " Tortoise", a field machine, illustration from The Roman Soldier, 1928 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manhood in the Solomon Isles: A Malayta chief (colour photo)
3106241 Manhood in the Solomon Isles: A Malayta chief (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manhood in the Solomon Isles: A Malayta chief)

Large Tortoise at the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)
1618336 Large Tortoise at the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large Tortoise at the Surrey Zoological Gardens)

The Striped Hyena and Spotted Hyena
The Striped Hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and Spotted Hyena, Crocuta crocuta, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulatus
Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulatus Testudo tabulata Testuginne intarsiata. Vulnerable

Starfish or sea star, Asterias rubens. Stella di mare. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Homopus areolatus, before 1792 (w / c on paper)
HMB306138 Homopus areolatus, before 1792 (w/c on paper) by Wunder, Friedrich Wilhelm (fl.before 1792); Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub
CJP344601 Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub. by Charles Plante Fine Arts, 1814 (w/c) by Beauregard, Arnaud de (fl.1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moral teaching for shopboys, giving good and bad examples of behaviour
UOL120841 Moral teaching for shopboys, giving good and bad examples of behaviour, 1857 (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi

Officer of the United States of America: Fireman, 1864 (colour litho)
XJL186992 Officer of the United States of America: Fireman, 1864 (colour litho) by Draner, Renard Jules (1833-1926); New York Public Library, USA; French, out of copyright

Parrot with Dogs
RAF63853 Parrot with Dogs by Desportes, Alexandre-Francois (1661-1743); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Allegorical group, first quarter of the 18th century (stone)
2973309 Allegorical group, first quarter of the 18th century (stone) by Baurscheit, Jan Pieter I (1699-1768); height: 94 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One shown seated on a tree stump)

Allegorical group, first quarter of the 18th century (stone)
2973308 Allegorical group, first quarter of the 18th century (stone) by Baurscheit, Jan Pieter I (1699-1768); height: 94 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One shown seated on a tree stump)

American tortoises at home (coloured engraving)
5997629 American tortoises at home (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American tortoises at home)

Punch cartoon: Man and Beast (engraving)
6034695 Punch cartoon: Man and Beast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Man and Beast)

Study of Two Brazilian Tortoises, c. 1640 (tempera, gouache on paper on panel)
5672032 Study of Two Brazilian Tortoises, c.1640 (tempera, gouache on paper on panel) by Eeckhout, Albert van der (1604-66); 30.5x51 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Zoo Misfitz card game - tortoise. 1938

Quiet Pets (engraving)
818689 Quiet Pets (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quiet Pets. A painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema and engraved by C O Murray)

Orpheus (gravure)
671931 Orpheus (gravure) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus. Illustration for Character Sketches of Romance)

In Good Society (engraving)
668389 In Good Society (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Good Society. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

Kurma, engraved by de Marlet (lithograph)
STC147599 Kurma, engraved by de Marlet (lithograph) by Geringer, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca. Vulnerable
Spur-thighed tortoise or Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca. Vulnerable. Handcoloured lithograph by Gebhart after an illustration by Sandler from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Yellow-footed tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata
Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (tabular tortoise, Testudo tabulata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Blakembre after an illustration by George Shaw

Shell of the Eastern mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum (Pensylvanian tortoise var. Testudo pensylvanica) from the Leverian Museum

Indian flap-shelled turtle and mud turtle
Indian flap-shelled turtle, Lissemys punctata (la Chagrinee, Testudo granulata) and common mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum (Pensylvanian tortoise, Testudo pensylvanica)

Shell of the yellow-footed tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata
Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (denticulated tortoise, Testudo denticulata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Beale after an illustration by George

Painted turtle, African helmeted turtle and pond slider
Painted turtle, Chrysemys picta (cinereous tortoise, Testudo picta), African helmeted turtle, Pelomedusa subrufa (galeated tortoise, Testudo galeata) and pond slider

Scorpion mud turtle and endangered loggerhead sea turtle
Scorpion mud turtle, Kinosternon scorpioides (Tricarinated tortoise, Testudo tricarinata) and loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, endangered

Spotted turtle and painted turtle
Spotted turtle, Clemmys guttata (Spotted tortoise, Testudo guttata) and painted turtle, Chrysemys picta (Painted tortoise, Testudo picta)

Serrated tortoise and diamondback terrapin
Serrated tortoise or Kalahari tent tortoise, Psammobates oculiferus (Testudo serrata), and diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin (concentric tortoise, Testudo concentrica)

Common box turtle, Terrapene carolina (close tortoise, Testudo clausa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Stalker after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Common snake-necked turtle, Chelodina longicollis
Eastern long-necked turtle or common snake-necked turtle, Chelodina longicollis (Long-necked tortoise, Testudo longicollis)

European pond turtle and Indian star tortoise
European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (mud tortoise or la Bourbeuse), and Indian star tortoise, Geochelone elegans (elegant tortoise)

European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (speckled tortoise, Testudo europaea) and variety, la Ronde, Testudo orbicularis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George

Shell of the endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas
Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

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In the enchanting world of tortoises, Hermann's Tortoise reigns supreme. As captured in Elspeth Phelps' iconic 1920 advertisement, these majestic creatures have captivated hearts for centuries. Just like the timeless tale of the Tortoise and Hare (Fol), their slow and steady nature has become a symbol of perseverance. But Hermann's Tortoise is not alone in this vast kingdom. Horsefield's Tortoise stands tall as another beloved member of this ancient lineage. Found in the highlands of Floreana Island within the Galapagos Islands, Giant Tortoises awe with their sheer size and grace. Venturing to Pantanal, Brazil, we encounter the vibrant Red-footed Tortoise. Its colorful shell blends harmoniously with its surroundings, showcasing Mother Nature's artistic touch. Picture No. 10901761 captures this beauty perfectly. Feeding on lettuce with utmost delight, Hermann's Tortoise reminds us that even small pleasures can bring immense joy. And when paired with a Dwarf Rabbit, an unexpected friendship blossoms before our eyes - a testament to unity amidst diversity. The Spur-thighed Tortoise adds its unique charm to this diverse family tree of reptiles from 1913 onwards. Each species holds its own allure and contributes to Earth's rich biodiversity. Traveling across continents brings us to Arizona, USA where we meet the Desert Tortoise WAT 4915 - Gopherus agassizii © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON - basking under the warm desert sun. This resilient creature embodies survival against all odds. As we delve into these captivating glimpses into tortoises' lives through time and space, one thing becomes clear: they are more than just animals; they are living relics embodying resilience and wisdom passed down through generations. So let us cherish these magnificent beings who have witnessed history unfold before their ancient eyes.