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"Algæ, or sea-weeds, furnish abundant ornamental material, and should not be neglected, for an investigation of their varieties will well repay the trouble of search and research."
Theory and practice of design. 1894.
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Georgia O'Keeffe (American, 1887-1986), New Mexico–Near Taos, 1929. Oil on canvas laid down on board, 45.1 x 60.7 cm.
🦉 Birdcraft: . New York: Macmillan Co., c1897.. Original source Image description: Illustration of a snowy owl perched on a tree branch, facing forward. The owl features detailed, dense plumage with distinct horizontal barring and speckled patterns on its wings and body. It has a rounded head with large, dark eyes and a short beak. The image is labeled “PLATE 4.” and notes the owl’s length as 20-24 inches. The artwork is presented in black and white with fine shading to emphasize texture and form.
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🏖️ The birds of Europe.. London, Printed by R. and J.E. Taylor, pub. by the author, 1837.. Original source Image description: Illustration of two Kentish Plovers standing on a sparse beach landscape with sand, patches of grass, and a small rock. One bird stands upright on the rock, showing brown upper feathers, white underparts, and a distinctive dark band across its eyes. The other bird is on the ground with wings slightly spread, displaying similar coloring. The background is minimal, focusing on the birds’ delicate features and natural beach habitat. Below the image, the scientific name Charadrius cantianus is noted.
🐌 Observations on the genus Unio Philadelphia, Printed by J. Kay, Jun., & Co. [etc.]1832-[74] Original source Image description: Illustration of three detailed views of Unio Cumingii shells, a genus related to Gastropoda. The top shell is shown with intricate growth rings and a textured surface, highlighting its natural ridges and concentric patterns. The middle shell is displayed open, revealing the smooth, inner surface with subtle ridges and structural lines. The bottom object appears elongated and narrow, demonstrating another shell form or part of the organism. The drawing uses fine lines for shading and texture, emphasizing the shells’ shape and surface features for scientific observation. The style reflects early 19th-century natural history illustration techniques.
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Naumann, Naturgeschichte der Vögel Mitteleuropas, Bd. 3, Grasmücken, Timalien, Meisen und Baumläufer - Rudolf Blasius - via Internet Archive
At the mountains of madness, Sholto Blissett
🐻 Rocky Mountain flowers: . New York: H. W. Wilson, 1920, c1914.. Original source Image description: Historical botanical illustration from “Rocky Mountain Flowers” (c1914) showing detailed black-and-white line drawings of various grass and flower specimens. Each plant is labeled with a number, displaying a variety of leaf, seed head, and flower structures in different shapes and sizes. The image focuses on fine botanical details such as seed clusters, slender stems, and pointed leaves. Though titled with the keyword “bear,” the illustration depicts flora typical of the Rocky Mountains, without any animals present. The overall composition presents a scientific study of native plant species for identification and classification.
Adelaide Cioni, Bozzetti per il mare, 2019.
Naturgeschichte der Vögel Mitteleuropas - Bd. 5 - Rudolf Blasius - via Internet Archive
🐚 Kaizukushi ura no nishiki Edo: Nishimura Genroku ;Kanʼen 4 [1751] Original source Image description: Historical illustration titled “Kaizukushi ura no nishiki,” showing three women dressed in traditional Edo period kimonos seated on a wooden veranda. Two women are closely interacting, with one holding and examining small shell objects, while the third woman looks intently at the shells beside them. The porch overlooks a natural scene featuring a large, jagged rock and some plants. The image emphasizes detailed kimono patterns and the careful handling of various shells, highlighting a cultural appreciation of natural objects during the Kanʼen 4 era (1751) in Edo Japan.
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🐺 Piscium, serpentum, insectorum, aliorumque nonnullorum animalum nec non plantarum quarundam imagines: [Germany]: Georgii Wolfgangi Knorrii, 1777 ( Original source Image description: Historical botanical and zoological illustration depicting a detailed branch with broad, dark green leaves and small, pale yellow, spidery flowers. Below the branch, a large segmented centipede-like insect lies horizontally, showing many legs and antennae. A small, black oval insect is also shown near the base of the plant. The artwork is finely detailed with delicate shading, and the style is typical of 18th-century natural history prints. Despite the keyword “wolf,” no wolf is visually represented; instead, the focus is on the plant and insect specimens, highlighting natural diversity.
