Cephalopod Illustrations

Historical illustrations of cephalopods, including octopuses and squids, highlighting their intricate anatomical features and diversity.

Botanical print by Sydenham Teast Edwards 1768 - 1819, Sydenham Edwards was a natural history illustrator, British, UK, colour lithograph, botanical artist. From the Liszt Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration Collection.

Histoire naturelle générale et particulière des céphalopodes acétabulifères vivants, et fossiles Paris, Impr. de A. Lacour, 1835-1848 cephalopod fossil, The illustration presents two distinct octopus species, showcasing their unique anatomical features. The top specimen displays a rounded body adorned with numerous small suckers along its tentacles, highlighting its adaptability to various marine environments. The bottom specimen features a more elongated form, characterized by its larger head and longer, more slender arms, each lined with prominent suckers. Both representations emphasize the intricate textures and patterns of their skin, enhancing the viewers understanding of these fascinating cephalopods. The artwork serves as a scientific examination of these creatures, offering insight into their diversity and biological characteristics.

Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière des céphalopodes acétabulifères vivants, et fossiles, Paris, Impr. de A. Lacour, 1835-1848. cephalopoda, fossil, The illustration features various species of squid, showcasing their distinctive shapes and features. Each organism is depicted with meticulous detail, highlighting their elongated bodies and prominent fins. The image includes a prominent squid in the center, demonstrating its streamlined form, alongside smaller variations with differing anatomical traits. Beneath each squid, labels provide scientific names, aiding in the identification of each species. This artistic representation emphasizes the diversity and complexity of cephalopod life in marine environments.

Manuel d'actinologie ou de zoophytologie, Paris, F.G. Levrault, 1834-1836 Cnidaria, Corals, Ctenophora, Sea Anemones, Portuguese, Man O' War, Physalia physalis, Jean Gabriel Pretre, Earth Day, Hist Sci Art, HSA, The artwork depicts a scientifically detailed representation of a jellyfish species, specifically identified as 'Physalia pelagica,' commonly known as the Portuguese Man o' War. The organism is illustrated with its bell-shaped upper body connected to long, trailing tentacles that extend downward. Each section of the jellyfish is labeled with letters indicating various anatomical features. The design emphasizes the creature's unique structure, showcasing its vibrant colors and the intricate patterns of its tentacles, which are vital for its survival in aquatic environments. Below the illustration, the title and additional descriptive text note its classification and origin, underscoring its significance in marine biology.

Retepora cellulosa

Botanical print by Sydenham Teast Edwards 1768 - 1819, Sydenham Edwards was a natural history illustrator, British, UK, colour lithograph, botanical artist. From the Liszt Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration Collection.

Interior structure of the broad bean, Vicia faba. Section through the stem between two leaves viewed under a microscope. Structure interieure d'un Pied de Feve. The botanicals were drawn by Henriette and Conrad Westermayr, F. Götz and C. Ermer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1810. A 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with almost 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.

Denticulate rock oyster, Striostrea denticulata (Denticulated oyster, Ostrea denticulata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1804.

Kunstformen der Natur, Leipzig und Wien, Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts, 1899-1904, Natural History, Pictorial Works, This illustration showcases a variety of chaetopterid worms, highlighting their intricate structures and forms. The top section features a cluster of delicate, tentacle-like appendages, suggesting potential feeding mechanisms. Below, elongated, segmented bodies display bristle-covered surfaces, emphasizing the diversity of textures within the species. Some specimens are adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, while others appear more subdued. The background adds depth with a gradient, enhancing the visibility of each organism's unique characteristics. This artistic representation reflects the beauty and complexity of these marine invertebrates, inviting closer examination of their anatomical features and ecological significance.

Histoire Naturelle des Iles Canaries Paris Bethune editeur 1836-1850 Canary Islands Fishes Natural History Pictorial Works Fish, The illustration depicts a cartilaginous fish known as a stingray, showcasing its distinctive broad, flattened body adorned with a pattern of small dots and spots. The stingray's prominent eyes are positioned on the upper surface, while its long, slender tail extends gracefully, featuring a whip-like structure. This organism is often found in coastal waters, where it blends seamlessly with the sandy ocean floor, utilizing its unique anatomy for both camouflage and locomotion. The intricate detailing highlights the texture of its skin, as well as the unique features that distinguish this species within the elasmobranch family.

Pyrgoma crenatum

Woodcut illustration of a species of torpedo ca. 1563

Shell of Umbilicated Nautilus

Angular murex, Hexaplex angularis (Corded murex, Murex lyratus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," London, 1810.

Bulimoid Phasianella

Pendulum Curve. Frederick H. Evans (British, 1853 - 1943)

Ventricose Cuttle fish

Rhizostoma cuvieri jellyfish. Illustration signed S (George Shaw).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1795.. Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751~1801) was a gifted natural history artist and engraver. Nodder honed his draftsmanship working on Captain Cook and Joseph Banks' Florilegium and engraving Sydney Parkinson's sketches of Australian plants. He was made "botanic painter to her majesty" Queen Charlotte in 1785. Nodder also drew the botanical studies in Thomas Martyn's Flora Rustica (1792) and 38 Plates (1799). Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn, engraved and published by Frederick Nodder's family. Frederick himself drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death. His wife Elizabeth is credited as publisher on the volumes after 1801. Their son Richard Polydore (1774~1823) was resp

Le Vesse de Loup.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Species of mollusca. Coloured etching by J. Chapman, 20 August 1808.

Diseases of the ovary - Extrauterine pregnancy

Flora Brasiliensis, enumeratio plantarum in Brasilia hactenus detectarum, Monachii et Lipsiae Munich & Leipzig, R. Oldenbourg, 1840-1906, Brazil, Germany, engraving, botany, 1840, uncolored, botanists, pictorial works, graphic media, The illustration showcases the intricate details of the Dipernaia Laurens, also known as H. calocarata. It features a central depiction of the orchid with its distinctive flower structure, surrounded by various detailed sketches of individual flower parts. Each part is meticulously labeled, highlighting the unique shapes of the petals and other floral components. Additionally, the presentation includes a cross-section of the plant, illustrating its growth habit and foliage. This scholarly representation emphasizes both the botanical accuracy and the aesthetic qualities of the orchid, making it a valuable resource for botanical study and appreciation.

Ammonite Mouth imperfect

The male reproductive system: two figures, including a section through the penis, prostate gland and bladder. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1827.

Clithon coronatum (Crowned clithon, Clithon coronata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leach's Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1815.

Humboldt squid, Dosidicus gigas (Balloon cuttlefish, Sepia tunicata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1802.

Lattice fungus, Clathrus cancellatus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from "A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi," Robert Hardwicke, London 1862. Cooke (1825-1914) was an English botanist and mycologist who worked at the India Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew.

Cenobita Diogenes

Giant Tridacna

Goniopora columna Dana, 1846. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Slit worm shell, Tenagodus anguinus (Anguine serpula, Serpula anguina). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1802.

Harpa crenata shell (Rivoli's harp shell, Harpa rivoliana). After an illustration by Rene-Primevere Lesson. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842.

Eight-armed Cuttle Fish viewed from behind.. Shaw, George (1751-1813). Prints, Scientific illustrations. 1809. General Research Division. Animals, Zoology

Raja Oxyrinchus, The Sharp Nosed-Ray.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1786. Rare Book Division. Fishes

The naturalist's miscellany, or Coloured figures of natural objects. London, Printed for Nodder & Co, 1789-1813, animals, pictorial works, Museum Victoria, George Shaw, The illustration showcases two beautifully detailed shells, each exhibiting unique patterns and textures. The shell on the left features intricate lines and ridges with a striking geometric design, emphasizing its natural beauty. The shell on the right presents a smoother surface adorned with subtle stripes and markings, highlighting the diversity of marine life. Both shells are positioned with their openings facing upward, allowing viewers to appreciate their complexity and artistry. The delicate details capture the essence of the oceans treasures, inviting admiration for the intricacies of nature.

Four different bivalve molluscs of the genus Terredo and Sabella. Line engraving.

Historisches Bild von Hexactinelliden-Schwämmen, Glasschwämmen. (Euplectella aspergillum), Hyalonema thomsoni, Lefroyella decora, Aphrocallistes vastu...

The naturalist's miscellany, or Coloured figures of natural objects. London, Printed for Nodder & Co, 1789-1813. animals, pictorial works, Museums Victoria, George Shaw, The illustration features a range of intricate geological formations, showcasing various types of fossilized remains. Prominently displayed are several spiraled and segmented structures, indicative of ancient marine life, alongside a cluster of smaller, cylindrical fossils arranged in a layered formation. The background highlights a larger, flat base from which these fossils emerge, suggesting a sedimentary origin. The careful detail in the representation emphasizes the unique textures and shapes of each specimen, reflecting the diversity of life forms from a distant geological period.

Historic illustration, tablet 1, title Phaeodaria, name Circogonia, Cortinetta tripodiscus, Ernst Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur, "Art Forms in Nature"

Schelp, Tonna Galea, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1644 - 1652 print paper etching molluscs (+ shell, snail-shell etc.)

Ocean Floor Art in Nature, Aquatic & Marine Life

Common toothwort, Lathraea squamaria, parasitic on alder, hazel tree roots. Handcoloured copperplate botanical engraving from Johannes Zorn's "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen," Jan Christiaan Sepp, Amsterdam, 1796. Zorn first published his illustrated medical botany in Nurnberg in 1780 with 500 plates, and a Dutch edition followed in 1796 published by J.C. Sepp with an additional 100 plates. Zorn (1739-1799) was a German pharmacist and botanist who collected medical plants from all over Europe for his "Icones plantarum medicinalium" for apothecaries and doctors.

Limalus Nolucanus

Radiated Soletellina

Objects from the Sandwich Islands, including a totem and a belt; encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780) Engraving by J. Record after J. Webber, 1780/1785.

Cymatium femorale (Femoral murex, Murex femorale). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1803.

Elephant foot yam or whitespot giant arum, Amorphophallus campanulatus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1862-65.

Pennatula grisea

Several sections of diseased liver. Coloured lithograph by Benard after A. Chazal, c. 1825.

Engraving depicting various insectivorous plants including Pitcher Plants and Sundew. Dated 19th century

Poisonous scarlet Satan's mushroom or Devil's bolete mushroom Boletus satanas.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufour's "Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux" (1891).

Historic illustration, tablet 3, title Ciliata, name Stentor, Stentor polymorphus, Ernst Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur, "Art Forms in Nature"

Tuberculated Sea-Ear

Dissection of a diseased liver, including a section seen under a microscope, showing symptoms of degeneratio hepatis adiposa. Chromolithograph by W. Gummelt, ca. 1897.

Indian cobra, Naja naja. Illustration signed (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1794.. Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751~1801) was a gifted natural history artist and engraver. Nodder honed his draftsmanship working on Captain Cook and Joseph Banks' Florilegium and engraving Sydney Parkinson's sketches of Australian plants. He was made "botanic painter to her majesty" Queen Charlotte in 1785. Nodder also drew the botanical studies in Thomas Martyn's Flora Rustica (1792) and 38 Plates (1799). Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn, engraved and published by Frederick Nodder's family. Frederick himself drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death. His wife Elizabeth is credited as publisher on the volumes after 1801. Their son Richard Polydore (1774~

Illustration shows jellyfishes. Trachomedusae. - Kolbenquallen, 1 print : color lithograph ; sheet 36 x 26 cm., 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 ñ 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor, and artist who discovered, described and named thousands of new species, mapped a genealogical tree relating all life forms, and coined many terms in biology, including anthropogeny, ecology, phylum, phylogeny, stem cell, and Protista.

Spiniferous Chiton

Indian Medicinal Plants and Drugs.

Brain: dissection showing a horizontal section. Coloured line engraving by W.H. Lizars, ca. 1826.

Plumose anemone, Metridium dianthus (Carnation actinia, Actinia dianthus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1802.

Plant Study, 1928 photograph Fach enlargement. Afkomstig uit losblady uitgave. Berlin paper. ink plants (in general)

Shell, tibia fusus melanocheilus; Shells. .

Modiolus sp, genus of Bivalvia also found as fossil. Drawing.

Prickly pen shell or muricated pinna, Pinna muricata. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," London, 1801.

Sandy millepora fire coral, Alcyonium arenosum. Illustration signed S (George Shaw). Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1796.. Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751~1801) was a gifted natural history artist and engraver. Nodder honed his draftsmanship working on Captain Cook and Joseph Banks' Florilegium and engraving Sydney Parkinson's sketches of Australian plants. He was made "botanic painter to her majesty" Queen Charlotte in 1785. Nodder also drew the botanical studies in Thomas Martyn's Flora Rustica (1792) and 38 Plates (1799). Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn, engraved and published by Frederick Nodder's family. Frederick himself drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death. His wife Elizabeth is credited as publisher on the volumes after 1801. Their son Richard Polydore (17

Schelp, Melongena Melongena, Wencslaus Hollar, 1644 - 1652 print paper etching molluscs (+ shell, snail-shell etc.)

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from 'Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques', 1801-1802.

An unknown bristled organism (Aphordita() aculeata). Coloured etching.

Pezizoid madrepore coral, Madrepora pezizoides. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1804.

Illustration shows jellyfish. Discomedusae. - Scheibenquallen, 1 print : color photomechanical ; sheet 36 x 26 cm., 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 ñ 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor, and artist who discovered, described and named thousands of new species, mapped a genealogical tree relating all life forms, and coined many terms in biology, including anthropogeny, ecology, phylum, phylogeny, stem cell, and Protista.

Sea snail, Haustellum haustellum 1, black and white cone, Conus ebraeus 2, Episcopal miter, Mitra mitra 3, dog conch, Laevistrombus canarium 4, limpet, Patella scutellaris 5, and rosy razor clam, Solecurtus strigilatus 6. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857.

Historic illustration, tablet 16, title Narcomedusae, Jellyfish, name Pegantha, 5/ Cunarcha aeginoides, Cunanthidae family, from the side, Ernst Haeckel, Artforms of Nature

Bootlace worm, Lineus longissimus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, London, 1804.

According to Lang, the steam released is transferred into the elbow duct, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Kunstformen der Natur, Leipzig und Wien, Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts, 1899-1904. natural history, pictorial works, A detailed illustration showcasing various species of jellyfish, also known as Discomedusae. The arrangement features multiple representations highlighting the unique structural characteristics of each species. Some jellyfish are depicted with elaborate bell shapes and intricate patterns, while others display delicate tentacles extending from their lower bodies. Surrounding images reveal the distinct body forms and textures, emphasizing the diversity within this marine class. The overall composition is scientific in nature, reflecting a study of these fascinating creatures and their anatomical features.

Two Magellanic star-fish. Etching by J. Chapman.

Medicine: Human anatomy, ear, section. Labyrinth. Drawing

A dissection of a female ray or skate. Etching.

Rattlesnake and tail, Crotalus species, wampum snake or eastern mudsnake, Fanacia abacura, and Indian cobra, Naja naja. Le serpent a sonnette; couleuvre bleue de la Caroline, le serpent a lunette. Copperplate engraving by Antonio Baratti after Francois-Nicolas Martinet from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond dAlemberts Encyclopedie, Histoire Naturelle (Encyclopedia: Natural History), Livourne, 1774. Francois-Nicolas Martinet (1731-1800) was a French draftsman and engraver.

Yellow waterlily, Nuphar lutea. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm, Wahlström & Widstrand, 1905. Lindman (1856-1928) was Professor of Botany at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet). The chromolithographs were based on Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch's "Svensk botanik" (1802-1843).

D. D Dissertatio Botanico - Medica in-qua Fungus Melitensis, cum consens experient, facult, med, in almo Upsala, Lycaeo. Praeside, viro noblissimo et experientissimo.

Zoology - Annelid worms - Polychaetes, illustration

Carnegiea gigantea, Kaktus, Kakteen, aus The Cactaceae, descriptions and illustrations, N.L. Britton and J.N. Rose, 1919-1923, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 20. Jahrhundert, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Blenheim pippin apple, Malus domestica, raised in Woodstock. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts from a botanical illustration by C.M. Curtis from John Lindley's "Pomological Magazine," James Ridgway, London, 1828. The magazine was published in three volumes from 1828 to 1830 and discontinued at plate 152 because of a dispute between the editors. Lindley (1795-1865) was an English botanist and gardener who published books on roses, orchids, and fruit.

Geology: a large stalactite in Kingston Cave, Ireland. Lithograph by G. Masser after Miss Atkinson.

Raja Aquila, The Sea-Eagle.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1786. Rare Book Division. Fishes

Historic illustration, tablet 2, title Thalamophora, name Globigerina, Cristellaria siddalliana, Ernst Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur, "Art Forms in Nature"

Illustration shows aquatic and terrestrial snails. Prosobranchia. - Dorderkiemen-Schnecken, 1 print : photomechanical ; sheet 36 x 26 cm., 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 ñ 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor, and artist who discovered, described and named thousands of new species, mapped a genealogical tree relating all life forms, and coined many terms in biology, including anthropogeny, ecology, phylum, phylogeny, stem cell, and Protista.

Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam, Amstelaedami, Apud J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith, & Janssonio-Waesbergios, 1734-1765. Natural history, pictorial works, pre-Linnean works, snake, lizard, taxonomy: suborder = Serpentes, World Snake Day, A collection of intricately illustrated snakes, showcasing various species in a diverse array of colors and patterns. The top section features elongated serpents with distinct markings, including a vividly colored head, while the lower part displays a series of serpentine forms intertwined with each other. The illustrations are numbered, suggesting identification or classification, and the surrounding background is minimal, allowing the detailed artistry of the snakes to stand out prominently. Some snakes are depicted alongside small, stylized representations of their habitats, adding context to their environments.

Chilomonas paramecium, Cryptophyceae. Enlarged drawing.

Orange, Citrus sinensis, Watercolor Illustration by Louis Charles Christopher Krieger, U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection, 1938

anatomical drawing from Tibb al-Akbar (Akbar's Medicine) by Muhammad Akbar, known as Muhammad Arzani (d. 1722/ 1134) in an undated copy probably made in the 18th century

Christmas or sea anemone, Urticina crassicornis. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," London, 1798. Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures were drawn by George Shaw, Frederick Nodder and Richard Nodder, and engraved and published by the Nodder family. Frederick drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death around 1800, and son Richard (1774~1823) was responsible for the plates signed RN or RPN. Richard exhibited at the Royal Academy and became botanic painter to King George III.

Aphanite 1, and chalcedony flint with mastoids 2. Afanite, Selce calcedonioso a mastoidi. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

Plant Study, 1928 photograph Fach enlargement. Afkomstig uit losblady uitgave. Berlin paper. ink plants (in general)

Blumenbachia hieronymi (Loasaceae). Karl Blossfeldt (German, 1865 - 1932)

Prints of the Female Reproductive Organs, Hendrik Bary, after Reinier de Graaf, 1672 print Leaf from a book about the functioning of the female genitals, with book pressure on the Verso. Tabula XVI. paper engraving / letterpress printing ovaries

Vertical cross section of a bulb, drawing.

Historic illustration, tablet 12, title Talamophora, name Miliola, 15/ Biloculina comata, Milioloda familiy, Ernst Haeckel, Kunstformen der Natur, "Artforms of Nature"

Chaetopoda annelids or ringed worms: Sabellastarte indica, Hydroides norvegicus, Sabella spallanzanii, Pista cretacea, Eunice magnifica, Hermione hystricella, and Chloeia viridis. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904.

The, birds, of, the, British, Isles, and, their, eggs, London, F, Warne, 1919, Great, Britain, birds, eggs, excellent, An intricately detailed illustration of a Golden Eagle's egg, showcasing a smooth, oval shape adorned with various mottled textures in shades of brown and cream. The surface features an array of speckles and blotches, creating a visually captivating pattern that reflects the unique characteristics of this species eggs. Below the egg, there is a label indicating 'Golden Eagle' alongside additional cataloging information, enhancing the educational aspect of the depiction.

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