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Wild Cat Collection (#5)

Witness the untamed beauty of wild cats from around the world

Background imageWild Cat Collection: A traveller in turban begs for his life from a lion. 1811 (etching)

A traveller in turban begs for his life from a lion. 1811 (etching)
7235865 A traveller in turban begs for his life from a lion. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A traveller in turban begs for his life from a lion)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: A young lioness crushing a mouse under its paw, 1811 (etching)

A young lioness crushing a mouse under its paw, 1811 (etching)
7235856 A young lioness crushing a mouse under its paw, 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A young lioness crushing a mouse under its paw)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching)

A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching)
7235854 A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A weak and dying lion is attacked on all sides)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Detail of The Lion Hunt, 1621 (oil on canvas) (see 203326 and 196202)

Detail of The Lion Hunt, 1621 (oil on canvas) (see 203326 and 196202)
XIR336937 Detail of The Lion Hunt, 1621 (oil on canvas) (see 203326 and 196202) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Leo No. 467, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)

Leo No. 467, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)
7262419 Leo No.467, c.1895 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Ljbya, October 1929 (gouache on paper)

Ljbya, October 1929 (gouache on paper)
7259588 Ljbya, October 1929 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Background imageWild Cat Collection: The nuns choir, pictorial decoration of the intrados of the upper vault: St. Mark (fresco)

The nuns choir, pictorial decoration of the intrados of the upper vault: St. Mark (fresco)
7240355 The nuns choir, pictorial decoration of the intrados of the upper vault: St. Mark (fresco) by Foppa, Vincenzo (1427/30-1515/16); San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan, Italy; Ghigo Roli

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Lettere di giustificazione scritte a Milord Charlemont e a di lui agenti di Roma

Lettere di giustificazione scritte a Milord Charlemont e a di lui agenti di Roma
7260348 Lettere di giustificazione scritte a Milord Charlemont e a di lui agenti di Roma... intorno la dedica della sua opera delle Antichita Rom[ane] fatta allo stesso signor ed ultimamente

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Navratna, 19th century (gouache heightened with gold on paper)

Navratna, 19th century (gouache heightened with gold on paper)
7260246 Navratna, 19th century (gouache heightened with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 28.5 x 20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaipur)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Male tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered. 1807 (aquatint)

Male tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered. 1807 (aquatint)
7237436 Male tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Statue of Hercules with his child Telephos. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Hercules with his child Telephos. 1779 (engraving)
7237419 Statue of Hercules with his child Telephos. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Hercules, wearing the Nemean lion skin)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Male lion with dark mane, possibly an extinct Cape lion. 1807 (aquatint)

Male lion with dark mane, possibly an extinct Cape lion. 1807 (aquatint)
7237438 Male lion with dark mane, possibly an extinct Cape lion. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Male lion, Panthera leo, Felis leo)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Striped hyena with animal carcass. 1807 (aquatint)

Striped hyena with animal carcass. 1807 (aquatint)
7237441 Striped hyena with animal carcass. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Striped hyena, Hyaena hyaena)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: First song of Hell, a panthere opposes Dantes passage. Illustration by Gustave Dore

First song of Hell, a panthere opposes Dantes passage. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1852 (engraving)
ELD4831218 First song of Hell, a panthere opposes Dantes passage. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1852 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: First song of Hell)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Lions prowling outside a workers camp at night during the construction of the Ugandan Railway

Lions prowling outside a workers camp at night during the construction of the Ugandan Railway (colour litho)
7148559 Lions prowling outside a workers camp at night during the construction of the Ugandan Railway (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Performing lions with their handler at the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P. T

Performing lions with their handler at the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P. T
7214594 Performing lions with their handler at the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P.T.Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Curio hunting in Nuremberg (chromolitho)

Curio hunting in Nuremberg (chromolitho)
7184882 Curio hunting in Nuremberg (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curio hunting in Nuremberg)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: On the Rhine, Germany (chromolitho)

On the Rhine, Germany (chromolitho)
7184881 On the Rhine, Germany (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Rhine, Germany)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: At the British Museum, London (chromolitho)

At the British Museum, London (chromolitho)
7184879 At the British Museum, London (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the British Museum, London)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: In Trafalgar Square, London (chromolitho)

In Trafalgar Square, London (chromolitho)
7184878 In Trafalgar Square, London (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Trafalgar Square, London)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Jumbo views the skyscrapers, New York City (chromolitho)

Jumbo views the skyscrapers, New York City (chromolitho)
7184877 Jumbo views the skyscrapers, New York City (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbo views the skyscrapers, New York City)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Landing in America (chromolitho)

Landing in America (chromolitho)
7184876 Landing in America (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing in America)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Titlepage with vignette of a lion attacking a tiger. 1834 (engraving)

Titlepage with vignette of a lion attacking a tiger. 1834 (engraving)
7234678 Titlepage with vignette of a lion attacking a tiger. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis. 1834 (engraving)

Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis. 1834 (engraving)
7234657 Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis.1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis (Felis pardalis)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Clouded leopard, Neofelis nebulosa. 1834 (engraving)

Clouded leopard, Neofelis nebulosa. 1834 (engraving)
7234647 Clouded leopard, Neofelis nebulosa.1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clouded leopard, Neofelis nebulosa. Vulnerable)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: African lion, Panthera leo. Vulnerable. 1834 (engraving)

African lion, Panthera leo. Vulnerable. 1834 (engraving)
7234641 African lion, Panthera leo. Vulnerable. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: African lion, male, Panthera leo. Vulnerable. Felis leo)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho)

The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho)
7184875 The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Touring Club)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Sunda leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis subsp. sumatranus. 1834 (engraving)

Sunda leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis subsp. sumatranus. 1834 (engraving)
7234667 Sunda leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis subsp. sumatranus. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunda leopard cat)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis mitis. 1834 (engraving)

Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis mitis. 1834 (engraving)
7234660 Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis mitis. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis mitis. (The chatl, Felis mitis)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: The panther of antiquity. 1834 (engraving)

The panther of antiquity. 1834 (engraving)
7234652 The panther of antiquity. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: The panther of antiquity, legendary creature)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Page 13. The Ring d Paraquet;the Lynx, about the size of a wolf, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 13. The Ring d Paraquet;the Lynx, about the size of a wolf, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669983 Page 13. The Ring d Paraquet; the Lynx, about the size of a wolf, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Flag of the City of Ghent, 1481-82 (linen and silk)

Flag of the City of Ghent, 1481-82 (linen and silk)
MAE186802 Flag of the City of Ghent, 1481-82 (linen and silk) by Bossche, Agnes van den (c.1435-c.1504); Bijlokemuseum, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: The Maid of Ghent)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Barcelona: Los Leones del Parque (b / w photo)

Barcelona: Los Leones del Parque (b / w photo)
7189271 Barcelona: Los Leones del Parque (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Los Leones del Parque)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Switzerland: The Lion of Lucerne (b / w photo)

Switzerland: The Lion of Lucerne (b / w photo)
7183429 Switzerland: The Lion of Lucerne (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion of Lucerne)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx. 1834 (engraving)

Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx. 1834 (engraving)
7234673 Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx.1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx (Spotted lynx, Felis lynx)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Margay, Leopardus wiedii catenata. 1834 (engraving)

Margay, Leopardus wiedii catenata. 1834 (engraving)
7234658 Margay, Leopardus wiedii catenata. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margay, Leopardus wiedii catenata. Threatened)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Jaguar, Panthera onca. 1834 (engraving)

Jaguar, Panthera onca. 1834 (engraving)
7234649 Jaguar, Panthera onca.1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaguar, Panthera onca (Felis onca)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Bengal tiger, Panthera tigris tigris. 1834 (engraving)

Bengal tiger, Panthera tigris tigris. 1834 (engraving)
7234645 Bengal tiger, Panthera tigris tigris.1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bengal tiger, Panthera tigris tigris. Tiger, Felis tigris)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: The heat in London (colour litho)

The heat in London (colour litho)
2808827 The heat in London (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heat in London)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Saint Jerome forgiving the Thieves (panel)

Saint Jerome forgiving the Thieves (panel)
6041651 Saint Jerome forgiving the Thieves (panel) by Machiavelli, Zanobi (1418-79); 17.3x41.7 cm; Private Collection

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Page 14. The Sloth;a Species of Wild Cat, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 14. The Sloth;a Species of Wild Cat, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669984 Page 14. The Sloth; a Species of Wild Cat, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Cupid, with whip and bridle, mounted on a lion, 1820 (engraving)

Cupid, with whip and bridle, mounted on a lion, 1820 (engraving)
7235400 Cupid, with whip and bridle, mounted on a lion, 1820 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid, Roman god of love, with whip and bridle)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: The Tigers Golden Bracelet (colour litho)

The Tigers Golden Bracelet (colour litho)
7193487 The Tigers Golden Bracelet (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tigers Golden Bracelet)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Jungle cat, Felis chaus. 1834 (engraving)

Jungle cat, Felis chaus. 1834 (engraving)
7234671 Jungle cat, Felis chaus. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jungle cat, reed cat or swamp cat, Felis chaus (Booted lynx, Felis chaus)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Caracal, Caracal caracal. 1834 (engraving)

Caracal, Caracal caracal. 1834 (engraving)
7234670 Caracal, Caracal caracal.1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caracal, Caracal caracal (Felis caracal)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: Pampas cat or pantanal, Leopardus colocola. 1834 (engraving)

Pampas cat or pantanal, Leopardus colocola. 1834 (engraving)
7234669 Pampas cat or pantanal, Leopardus colocola. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pampas cat or pantanal, Leopardus colocola)

Background imageWild Cat Collection: The wild cat, Felis catus. 1834 (engraving)

The wild cat, Felis catus. 1834 (engraving)
7234663 The wild cat, Felis catus. 1834 (engraving) by Forbes, William Alexander (1855-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wild cat, Felis catus)




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Witness the untamed beauty of wild cats from around the world. In a snowy landscape, a majestic Snow Leopard gracefully dashes through the snow, leaving behind a trail of rocks as evidence of its powerful presence (4MR335). Meanwhile, in Botswana, Africa, adorable 8-week-old Lion cubs playfully explore their surroundings under the watchful eye of their mother (Botswana, Africa). In the wintry wilderness of Western U. S. A (MR454), a Mountain Lion stealthily prowls through the snow-covered terrain. Its sleek and muscular body perfectly adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. The vulnerability and innocence of Snow Leopard cubs melt hearts as they navigate their icy habitat with curiosity and determination. These precious creatures remind us why it is crucial to protect this endangered species (4Mr345). A Sumatran Tiger roars with its mouth wide open, showcasing its fearsome power and dominance (_C3A1592). Similarly, an Amur Tiger emerges from the winter snowscape like an ethereal creature straight out of a fairytale (C3A2288). The endangered Amur/ Korean Leopard stands tall against adversity in winter's grip (4MR1698), while another Siberian Tiger braves freezing temperatures with grace and resilience (CXA0932). Closer to home in Scotland, we encounter an adorable Eurasian Wild Cat kitten at just 12 weeks old. Its innocent gaze captivates our hearts as we marvel at nature's wonders. An Arabian Caracal immortalized on paper captures our attention with its enigmatic allure created by conte & charcoal artistry in 2009. Lastly but not leastly (?), another glimpse into the endangered Amur/Korean Leopard's life during winter reminds us that every moment spent observing these magnificent creatures is both rare and precious (4MR1316).