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Turtles Collection (#5)

Turtles, the majestic creatures of the sea, captivate our hearts with their grace and resilience

Background imageTurtles Collection: The Last Surviving Galapagan Tortoise (litho)

The Last Surviving Galapagan Tortoise (litho)
1615509 The Last Surviving Galapagan Tortoise (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Surviving Galapagan Tortoise)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Tortoises (coloured engraving)

Tortoises (coloured engraving)
998214 Tortoises (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageTurtles Collection: Turtles of phenomenal size (coloured engraving)

Turtles of phenomenal size (coloured engraving)
998069 Turtles of phenomenal size (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageTurtles Collection: Bone Fossils, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Bone Fossils, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999385 Bone Fossils, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Reptiles (engraving)

Reptiles (engraving)
1090895 Reptiles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reptiles. Illustration for A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith (Blackie)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Our Artists Notes at Brighton, during the Meeting of the British Association (engraving)

Our Artists Notes at Brighton, during the Meeting of the British Association (engraving)
1058017 Our Artists Notes at Brighton, during the Meeting of the British Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artists Notes at Brighton)

Background imageTurtles Collection: The Merry Australians (Colour Litho)

The Merry Australians (Colour Litho)
2778206 The Merry Australians (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cheerful Australians)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Monkey Riding on a Turtle, c. 1818-29 (colour woodblock print)

Monkey Riding on a Turtle, c. 1818-29 (colour woodblock print)
881088 Monkey Riding on a Turtle, c.1818-29 (colour woodblock print) by Kagyo (fl.c.1818-29); 38.1x47.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Background imageTurtles Collection: Soft shelled turtle, plate from 'Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des

Soft shelled turtle, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des
AGD241702 Soft shelled turtle, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.7, p.621, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1892 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageTurtles Collection: Turtle Catching at Ascension Island (engraving)

Turtle Catching at Ascension Island (engraving)
1044029 Turtle Catching at Ascension Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turtle Catching at Ascension Island)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Sketches from Ceylon, a Giant Tortoise (engraving)

Sketches from Ceylon, a Giant Tortoise (engraving)
1054176 Sketches from Ceylon, a Giant Tortoise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Ceylon, a Giant Tortoise)

Background imageTurtles Collection: With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco (litho)

With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco (litho)
1039613 With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Flute (bamboo)

Flute (bamboo)
622699 Flute (bamboo) by Kanak culture, (19th century); 72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kanak are the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants of New Caledonia, South Pacific)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Study of a man with a tortoise[?] on a lead / part of a palm tree / a caricature head

Study of a man with a tortoise[?] on a lead / part of a palm tree / a caricature head
5938231 Study of a man with a tortoise[?] on a lead/ part of a palm tree/ a caricature head (verso), 15th century (pen & brown ink on paper, stuck down) [see 5938226] by Perugino

Background imageTurtles Collection: Electric Ray, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Electric Ray, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999746 Electric Ray, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Conibos preparing turtless eggs (engraving)

Conibos preparing turtless eggs (engraving)
966797 Conibos preparing turtless eggs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conibos preparing turtless eggs)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Turtle Turning at Kurrachee, India (engraving)

Turtle Turning at Kurrachee, India (engraving)
1046569 Turtle Turning at Kurrachee, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turtle Turning at Kurrachee, India)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Bringing Home Turtles on Board HMS 'Jumna'(engraving)

Bringing Home Turtles on Board HMS "Jumna"(engraving)
1054183 Bringing Home Turtles on Board HMS " Jumna" (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Greater Celandine, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Greater Celandine, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999159 Greater Celandine, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Platemys platicephala, 1793 (w / c and pen and ink on paper)

Platemys platicephala, 1793 (w / c and pen and ink on paper)
HMB306142 Platemys platicephala, 1793 (w/c and pen and ink on paper) by Kruger, Friedrich August (fl.1787); Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

Background imageTurtles Collection: A French Japonisme silvered-bronze aquarium and pedestal

A French Japonisme silvered-bronze aquarium and pedestal
6332254 A French Japonisme silvered-bronze aquarium and pedestal, by Ferdinand Barbedienne, design attributed to Edouard LiAvre, c.1880 (silvered-bronze) by Barbedienne

Background imageTurtles Collection: A French Japonisme silvered-bronze aquarium and pedestal

A French Japonisme silvered-bronze aquarium and pedestal
6332253 A French Japonisme silvered-bronze aquarium and pedestal, by Ferdinand Barbedienne, design attributed to Edouard LiAvre, c.1880 (silvered-bronze) by Barbedienne

Background imageTurtles Collection: Green turtle (coloured engraving)

Green turtle (coloured engraving)
5997633 Green turtle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green turtle)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Strange turtles (coloured engraving)

Strange turtles (coloured engraving)
998197 Strange turtles (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageTurtles Collection: An unexpected find of Turtle-Eggs at a Seaside-Resort in Ceylon (engraving)

An unexpected find of Turtle-Eggs at a Seaside-Resort in Ceylon (engraving)
1038699 An unexpected find of Turtle-Eggs at a Seaside-Resort in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTurtles Collection: Green sea turtle from Raja Ampat

Green sea turtle from Raja Ampat
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageTurtles Collection: Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Csaba Tokolyi

Background imageTurtles Collection: spin turtle

spin turtle
Sergi Garcia

Background imageTurtles Collection: Babies

Babies
Jake Olson

Background imageTurtles Collection: Marine turtle

Marine turtle
Mato P

Background imageTurtles Collection: Turtle and Sardines

Turtle and Sardines
Henry Jager

Background imageTurtles Collection: Marine life: Green Turtle

Marine life: Green Turtle
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageTurtles Collection: From the Sea

From the Sea
Peter Stahl

Background imageTurtles Collection: Diversity

Diversity
Christophe Kiciak

Background imageTurtles Collection: Green Turtle in Snells Window

Green Turtle in Snells Window
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in "Snells Window". Apo Island, Philippinen. Henry Jager

Background imageTurtles Collection: 1034770

1034770

Background imageTurtles Collection: Green turtle and fire sky!

Green turtle and fire sky!
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageTurtles Collection: Take off

Take off
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageTurtles Collection: Sunset turtle

Sunset turtle
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageTurtles Collection: Hawksbill turtle swimming through Caribbean reef

Hawksbill turtle swimming through Caribbean reef
Hawksbill turtle swimming through the coral reef searching for food. Little Cayman Island Bloody Bay Marine Park. Jan Abadschieff

Background imageTurtles Collection: Green turtle in the blue

Green turtle in the blue
Barathieu Gabriel

Background imageTurtles Collection: Sea turtle at Sipadan

Sea turtle at Sipadan
DCIM100GOPROG0040379.. Yumian Deng

Background imageTurtles Collection: Dinner time

Dinner time
Andrey Narchuk

Background imageTurtles Collection: The Turtle King

The Turtle King
Michael Castellano

Background imageTurtles Collection: Face to Face with a Hawksbill sea turtle

Face to Face with a Hawksbill sea turtle
Une trA┬¿s belle rencontre avec cette grosse tortue imbriquA©e. Elle venait tranquillement sur ma droite. Curieuse, elle s'est approchA© A┬á quelques centimA┬¿tres du dome de mon

Background imageTurtles Collection: Turtle Coupling

Turtle Coupling
Accouplement de deux tortues verte prA¨s de l'ilot de sable blanc de M'Tsamboro. . Barathieu Gabriel




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Turtles, the majestic creatures of the sea, captivate our hearts with their grace and resilience. In the crystal-clear waters off Nosy Be, North Madagascar, a Hawksbill turtle gracefully glides through the underwater world, showcasing its vibrant shell adorned with intricate patterns. Its presence reminds us of the diverse marine life that thrives in this tropical paradise. On a sandy beach somewhere in this vast oceanic realm, a tiny Leatherback turtle hatchling embarks on an incredible journey. With determination and instinct guiding its every move, it crosses the vast expanse of sand to reach its ultimate destination - the glistening sea. This awe-inspiring sight symbolizes nature's miracle and highlights the challenges these little warriors face from birth. Venturing into South America's enchanting landscapes reveals another fascinating species - the Alligator Snapper Turtle. Here we witness its unique hunting technique as it showcases a lure formed by its tongue to attract unsuspecting prey. Nature never ceases to amaze us with such ingenious adaptations. Green turtles gracefully swim through turquoise waters across various parts of our planet's oceans. Their gentle demeanor and striking appearance make them beloved inhabitants of coral reefs worldwide. In Mon Repos Beach, Bundaberg, Queensland Australia, we witness an extraordinary event - Loggerhead Turtle hatchlings bravely making their way towards the vastness of the sea under January skies, and is a poignant reminder of nature's cycle continuing amidst changing times. The Pacific Ocean surrounding Hawaii serves as home to Green Sea Turtles that effortlessly glide through azure waters like living emerald jewels beneath sunlight's warm embrace. These magnificent creatures embody tranquility and remind us to cherish our natural wonders. A trio explores an underwater wonderland together; their synchronized movements creating mesmerizing patterns against vibrant coral reefs teeming with life. Witnessing such harmony reminds us how interconnected ecosystems are within our oceans.