Basire Collection

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The elevation of the Tower of the Winds, The antiquities of Athens, Basire, James, the Elder, 1730-1802, Revett, Nicholas, 1720-1804, Stuart, James, 1713-1788, Engraving, 1762

Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Creator: Basire, James (1730-1802)
Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Private Collection

Portrait of Abel Boyer (1667-1729), 1783. Creator: Basire, James (1730-1802)
Portrait of Abel Boyer (1667-1729), 1783. Private Collection

Skeleton of the common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes. Endangered. (Chimpanzee, Homo troglodytes.) Copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

Rock hyrax, Procavia capensis (Syrian hyrax, Hyrax syriacus). Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from a specimen in Frankfurt Museum, engraved by James Basire

Big hairy armadillo, Chaetophractus villosus
Big hairy armadillo or large hairy armadillo, Chaetophractus villosus (Hairy armadillo, or fourth tatou of d Azara). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The

Giant armadillo, Priodontes maximus (Dasypus giganteus). Vulnerable. Illustration by James Basire, engraved by T. Bradley

Cayenne spiny rat, Proechimys guyannensis (Red echimys or spiny rat of d Azara). Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The

Long-nosed potoroo or kangaroo rat, Potorous tridactylus. (Tufted tailed or mountain kanguroo, Kanguroo pencillatus.) Illustration by John Lewin

Tasmanian wolf, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct
Tasmanian wolf or thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus. Extinct (Zebra or dog-faced dasyrus, Didelphis cynocephala). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal

Harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus. Female
Harp seal female, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Greenland or harp seal, Phoca groenlandica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a

Harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Greenland or harp seal, Phoca groenlandica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in

Crab eating opossum, Didelphis marsupialis cancrivora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825

Binturong or bearcat, Arctictis binturong. Vulnerable. (Paradoxurus binturong) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Asian palm civet or toddy cat, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (Pougoune, Paradoxurus tipus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron

Meerkat or suricate, Suricata suricatta (Surikate, Ryzaena suricata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Large Indian civet, Viverra zibetha. Near threatened. (Civet, Viverra civetta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

African civet, Civettictis civetta (Civet, Viverra civetta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825

Striped skunk, Mephitis mephitis (Chinche of Buffon, Viverra mephitis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths The

Tayra, Eira barbara (Taira, Mustela barbara). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in Paris Museum from Edward Griffiths

Philippine flying lemur, Cynocephalus volans. (Colugo, Galeopithecus rufus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Basire from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Sir Henry Lee of Ditchley, from a portrait by Basire (engraving)
3636571 Sir Henry Lee of Ditchley, from a portrait by Basire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Lee of Ditchley, from a portrait by Basire)

Sigismunda, May 5, 1790. Creator: James Basire I
Sigismunda, May 5, 1790. After William Hogarth

Thomas Morell, S. T. P. - S. S. A. February 1762. Creator: James Basire I
Thomas Morell, S.T.P.- S.S.A. February 1762. After William Hogarth

The inside prospect of the Court, the Chappel and the Hall of Beaulieu, 1786. Courtyard of the Palace of Beaulieu in Boreham, Essex. A previous house on the site was known as New Hall

Plan of the cells under the chapel of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Artist
Plan of the cells under the chapel of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Above are details and sections of column capitals

Longitudinal section of St Johns Chapel in the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815

Transverse section of St Johns Chapel in the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815

Section of the White Tower, Tower of London, from east to west, 1815. Work on the White Tower probably began in around 1077 after William the Conqueror, having occupied London

South elevation of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Artist: James Basire II
South elevation of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Work on the White Tower probably began in around 1077 after William the Conqueror, having occupied London

Plan of the upper storey of the White Tower, Tower of London, 1815. Work on the White Tower probably began in around 1077 after William the Conqueror, having occupied London

View of the monument to the children of Henry III, Westminster Abbey, London, c1790

Monument to John Holland, Church of St Katherine by the Tower, Stepney, London, c1810. John Holland (1395-1447), 2nd Duke of Exeter, was a military commander during the Hundred Years War

Church of St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, London, 1746. Artist
Church of St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, London, 1746. View showing figures in the churchyard. Below is an invitation to a service

Map of the London showing Civil War fortifications, 1749. Artist: Isaac Basire
Map of the City of Westminster, City of London, River Thames and Southwark, 1749. The red line shows Civil War fortifications

Five effiigies of knights from Temple Church, London, 1786. Artist: James Basire I
Five effiigies of knights from Temple Church, London, 1786. These five lie in various poses and all are armed with sword or dagger and dressed in mail armour

Roman tessellated pavement, discovered in Leadenhall Street, London, 1804. Artist
Roman tessellated pavement, discovered in Leadenhall Street, City of London, in December, 1803 (1804)

London Bridge (old), London, 1830. Artist: James Basire I
Partial view of London Bridge, London, 1830, with building work underway

Dr Johnsons monument, by John Bacon, in St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1796

Proclamation of peace of the American War of Indepence, London, 1763. The upper view shows peace proclaimed at Charing Cross, and the lower view shows peace proclaimed at Temple Bar

Charles duc d Orleans imprisoned in the Tower of London with London Bridge in the background, 1803. Boats on the River Thames can also be seen in the foreground

Claude Basire (1764-1794), 1889. Private Collection

Portrait of Captain James Cook, 1777. Artist: Basire, James (1730-1802)
Portrait of Captain James Cook, 1777. From a private collection

Interior view of Queen Elizabeths Bath, London, 1834 (1904). Artist: James Basire III
Interior view of Queen Elizabeths Bath, London, 1834 (1904). From London in the Time of Tudors, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Louvre, c18th century. Artist: James Basire I
Louvre, c18th century

A view of the house in which William Shakespeare was born, 1806. Artist: James Basire II
A view of the house in which William Shakespeare was born, 1806. After David Parkes (1763-1833)

The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Artist: James Basire I
The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold, 1520, (1896). Lavishly decorated tents were constructed at the field of the Cloth of Gold, the meeting place near Calais in France

Euclid, Ancient Greek mathematician, demonstrating to his students, 1806. Artist: James Basire II
Euclid, Ancient Greek mathematician, demonstrating to his students, 1806. Euclids (fl300 BC) main achievements in mathematics were in the field of geometry. Frontispiece of Euclids Opus Elementorum

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"Exploring the Basire: Towering Elevation, Ancient Winds, and Enigmatic Antiquities" High above Athens, the Basire stands tall, revealing a world of wonders. As we ascend its heights, we uncover secrets from times long past. Amongst these treasures are skeletal remains that tell tales of evolution and diversity. Behold the skeleton of the common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes - a testament to our shared ancestry with these intelligent creatures. Nearby lies the rock hyrax, Procavia capensis, reminding us of nature's ability to adapt and thrive in even the harshest environments. Venturing further into this realm of discovery brings us face-to-face with extraordinary beings like the big hairy armadillo, Chaetophractus villosus. Its armored exterior protects it as it scours for sustenance in South America's grasslands. And then there is the giant armadillo, Priodontes maximus - an elusive creature whose presence ignites excitement among researchers. But not all inhabitants here are as well-known or celebrated. The Cayenne spiny rat, Proechimys guyannensis; the long-nosed potoroo or kangaroo rat, Potorous tridactylus; they too contribute to Earth's rich tapestry of life. Sadly though some species have vanished forever from our planet's stage. Take for instance the Tasmanian wolf, Thylacinus cynocephalus - once roaming Tasmania but now extinct forevermore. Yet hope lingers amidst this melancholy tale as conservation efforts strive to protect vulnerable creatures like Pagophilus groenlandicus – female harp seals who grace icy waters with their elegant presence. Intriguingly nestled within this diverse ecosystem resides another enigma – Didelphis marsupialis cancrivora – also known as crab-eating opossums who defy expectations by relishing seafood delights.