Art And Illustration Collection

Weird looking Fat Striped Fish illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Homo neanderthalensis in action at Swanscombe, UK
An illustration by Angus McBride showing a group of Homo neanderthalensis on the ancient banks of the river Thames in modern day Swanscombe, Kent

Scene in Wealden Times
Scene from the Wealden times, during the Cretacous period. Painting, oil on canvas, by Eli Marsden Wilson (1877-1965), before 1935. Original held at the Natural History Museum, London

Humboldt and his party collecting plant
Specimens at the foot of Mount Chimborazo. Detail from Plate 25 Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales by Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)

Homo habilis in action
An illustration by Angus McBride showing Homo habilis using tools to kill an Antelope. Homo habilis lived in East Africa between 1.6 and 2 million years ago

Sketch of South Trinidad
Within South West Bay with the monument and landing pier, South Trinidad, September 13 1901. Drawing by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) made during the Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, 1901-1904

Australopithecus afarensis
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of extinct African hominids (Australopithecus afarensis) living 3-4 million years ago. They walked upright, although they retained the ability to climb trees

Homo heidelbergensis in action
A reconstructed scene by Angus McBride showing Homo erectus killing an elephant. Homo heidelbergensis lived for about 1.5 million years and is believed to have used sophisticated tools

Early Precambrian Earth
An impression of the Earths surface during the early Precambrian period (4, 500 to 543 million years ago), by Barry Evans

Eocene London clay
Eli Marsden Wilsons impression of the Eocene (55 to 34 million years ago) London Clay landscape

Permian landscape

Fish illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Raper drawing No. 11
Views in the neighbourhood of the Cape of Good Hope. (a) the Sugar Loaf [and] the Lyons Rump & Sugar-Loaf on with the Table-Land 1790

Nothochloena marantoe
Penfold, Jane Wallas, 1845. Madeira Flowers, Fruits and Ferns. London: Reeve Brothers. Plate 4

View of Grotto Point, looking north-east towards the harbour
Drawing 7 from the Watling Collection titled A View in N.S. Wales. Grotto Point in the entrance of Port Jackson by a Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797

Precambrian volcano
An impression by Micahael Copus of Precambrian (4, 500 to 544 million years ago) bomb-rock volcano in Leicestershire, England

Fulica americana, American coot
Plate 239 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat
Fishing cat (Felis viverrina), c.1820. Watercolour on paper, 547 x 440 mm. From the Hardwicke Drawings Collection - Artist unknown

Theobroma cacao, cocoa plant
Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Bird illustration
Tab 264 From Natural History of Jamaica (1725) by Sir Hans Sloane

Drawing 25 from the Watling Collection
25. Mr White, Harris & Laing visiting Botany Bay Colebee

A view of Government Farm at Rose Hill, New South Wales 1791
Drawing 18 from the Watling Collection titled A view of Government Farm at Rose Hill, New South Wales 1791 by a Port Jackson Painter, 1791

Homo neanderthalensis hunting in Swanscombe
A Homo neanderthalensis group hunting fallow deer on the banks of the river Thames at modern day Swanscombe, Kent 400, 000 years ago. Illustration by Angus McBride

Archean Landscape
An artists impression of an Archean landscape (3, 800 to 2, 500 million years ago), with the thin crust scarred by meteorite craters and dotted with pools of molten rock

Cretaceous chalk seafloor
An artists impression of a Cretaceous (144 to 65 million years ago) hard chalk seafloor, where an ammonite floats above crinoids, sea urchins, brachiopods, molluscs, and a lobster

A View of Sydney Cove, Port Jackson March 7th 1792
Drawing 21 from the Watling Collection titled A View of Sydney Cove - Port Jackson March 7th 1792 by a Port Jackson Painter, 1792

Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man
An artists impression of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) based on fossil evidence discovered at a quarry in Boxgrove, Chichester, W. Sussex

Plate XXXXIV: Lava Samples
Pl XXXXIV. Observation on the volcanoes of the two Sicilies, Naples, 1776 & 1779 compiled by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803) while Ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples

Chalk sea diorama
Diorama of Cretaceous (144 to 65 million years ago) sea floor chalk deposits, and various cephalopods

A scene in a toddy palm plantation
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 307)

Pagrus guttulatus
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Shell and insect illustration
Table 240 From Natural History of Jamaica (1725) by Sir Hans Sloane

Common blue shark illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Acrostichum squamosum
Penfold, Jane Wallas, 1845. Madeira Flowers, Fruits and Ferns. London: Reeve Brothers. Plate 8

Eel illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Adiantum reniforme and A. capillus-veneris
Penfold, Jane Wallas, 1845. Madeira Flowers, Fruits and Ferns. London: Reeve Brothers. Plate 12

Beetle illustration
Table 237 of A Natural History of Jamaica (1725) by Sir Hans Sloane

Yellow leatherjacket
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Enoplosus armatus
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Scolopendrium officinarum, Polypodium valgare, Asplenium can
Penfold, Jane Wallas, 1845. Madeira Flowers, Fruits and Ferns. London: Reeve Brothers. Plate 20

Bulldog shark illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Lutreolina crassicaudata, thick-tailed opossum
Illustration of Lutreolina crassicaudata, thick-tailed opossum

Cuttlefish dissection drawing
Table LI, taken from Bibel der Natur byJan Swammerdamm

Various shells
Plate 1 from Elements of Conchology, or, An Introduction to the Knowledge of Shells, by Emanuel Mendes Da Costa, 1726

Asplenium palmatum
Penfold, Jane Wallas, 1845. Madeira Flowers, Fruits and Ferns. London: Reeve Brothers. Plate 16

Green skate illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Guardfish illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Small leatherjacket illustration

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"Art and Illustration: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds, as we explore the captivating realm of art and illustration. From the peculiar yet mesmerizing depiction of a weird-looking fat striped fish to scenes that transport us back in time, this collection is bound to ignite your imagination. In Wealden Times, witness an enchanting scene unfold before your eyes, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Delve deeper into history as Homo neanderthalensis comes alive at Swanscombe, UK – their actions frozen in time through intricate illustrations. Join Humboldt and his party on their botanical expedition as they meticulously collect plants, each stroke of the brush breathing life into these scientific marvels. Marvel at Homo habilis in action; their presence evoking curiosity about our ancient ancestors' way of life. Australopithecus afarensis takes center stage next – a glimpse into humanity's early beginnings. Witness Homo heidelbergensis in action; their existence bridging the gap between our past and present selves. Travel further back than ever imagined to Early Precambrian Earth – an awe-inspiring vision brought to life through artistic mastery. Dive beneath the surface with detailed fish illustrations that reveal nature's hidden wonders. Cast your gaze upon Grotto Point's breathtaking view, offering a unique perspective looking northeast towards the harbor. Let Eocene London clay transport you to another era entirely - its vivid colors telling tales from long ago. Finally, immerse yourself in a Permian landscape teeming with diverse flora and fauna - an artist's rendition showcasing prehistoric beauty like never before seen. Through art and illustration, we are transported across time and space - unlocking mysteries from our past while igniting new possibilities for our future. So let your imagination soar as you embark on this extraordinary journey through captivating visuals that bring history alive.