Colouration Collection (page 3)

Pigeons - Shield, Hyacinth, Suarbian, German Toy Breeds
A portrait of three varieties of pigeon from the German Toy breed. The illustrations of the Shield, Hyacinth and Suabian show their unique features

Pigeons - Burmese or Florentine, Starling and Spot Fairy
A portrait illustration showing three breeds of pigeon. At the top of the illustration is a Burmese pigeon, now commonly known as a Florentine

Pigeons - Black Capuchins and Damascenes
An illustration showing two Black Capuchins, also known as Syrian Wammentauben Beirut pigeons, and two Damascenes in an outdoor scenery

Pigeons - A portrait of four Homing Pigeons
The pictured Racing Homing Pigeons were the property of J. Oliver Esq. of Bexhill, and were trained by The Brighton and County of Sussex Society

Pigeons - Short and Long-Faced Antwerps, Fancy Breed
A portrait of two Short-Faced and two Long-Faced Antwerps which are a breed of fancy pigeon. The illustration presents their distinctive colouration and markings

Pigeons - Show and Flying Antwerps, Fancy Breed
A portrait of two Show Antwerps, and two Flying Antwerps which are breed of fancy pigeon. The illustration shows the short-faced features of the show antwerp

Pigeons - Red and Yellow Barbs, Fancy Breed
A portrait of a Red and Yellow Barb pictured inside their coop. The Barb is a breed of fancy pigeon developed over many years of selective breeding

Pigeons - Young and Old, Blue and Silver Dun Dragoon
A portrait of three young and old, Blue and Silver Dun Dragoons, who are a member of the Fancy Breed of pigeon, most commonly found in London

Pigeons - Three Dragoons, Birmingham Fancy
A portrait of a Silver-Brown Bar, a Silver-Black Bar, and a Blue Dragoon, breeds of the fancy pigeon. The pigeons are also are in common with Birmingham, UK

View across water showing five sail boats
Hand coloured. View across water showing five sail boats with snow covered, mountainous ridges in the background. This image is believed to be a photograph but due to high colouration it is difficult

Picture No. 11051715
Undulate Ray juvenile Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, south to West Africa Date:

Common Milkweed Grasshopper (Phymateus morbillosus) adult, on quartz field in desert habitat, Little Karoo, South Africa, February

Clouded Buff (Diacrisia sannio) adult female, showing underwing warning colouration, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, June

Poland, Cracow, The Planty, people sitting on benches and strolling along parkland path, flanked with trees shedding their autumnal leaves

Cynara scolymus, ripe Globe Artichoke, close up

Three food fish with similar, grey-blue and white colouration, Mackerel (Scombridae), Herring (Clupeidae) and Sardine (Clupeidae), side view

Standing Black Panther (Panthera pardus), looking at camera

Wild boars piglets C018 / 1789
Wild boars piglets. The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig and is native across much of Northern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean Region and much of Asia

Wild boars suckling C018 / 1788
Wild boars suckling. The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig and is native across much of Northern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean Region and much of Asia

Southern reef squid swimming C018 / 1793
Southern reef squid (Sepioteuthis australis) swimming

Grasshopper C016 / 2216
Grasshopper. Profile view of a grasshopper (order odonata). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Toad grasshopper C016 / 2212
Toad grasshopper. Profile view of an Ocnerodes brunneri toad grasshopper (family Pamphagidae). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Grasshopper C016 / 2259
Grasshopper. Profile view of a brown grasshopper (order Orthoptera). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Winter moth. Male winter moth (Operophtera brumata) on a leaf. This moth is abundant in Europe and the Near East, and one of very few Lepidoptera of temperate regions in which the adults are active

Paraffin embedding equipment in a lab

Paraffin dyeing equipment in a lab

Many colours of corundum
Ruby and sapphire cut corundum stones viewed through their pavilions. Corundum is the second hardest natural mineral known

Amethyst, baryte dioptase, rhodochrosite
Amethyst, purple crystals from India. Baryte, long yellow prisms from Cumbria. Dioptase, green lustrous crusts from Namibia. Rhodochrosite, pink crystals on quartz

Opal
Play of colour in opal (opalescence). Opals are not truely crystalline and are therefore mineraloids. They comprise of (hydrated silica glass)

Garnets
Faceted garnets showing a range of colours. Garnet is the birthstone of January

Zircons
Faceted zircons showing various colours and high lustre, from Sri Lanka. Zircon comprises of (zirconium silicate) and is not the same as the artificial gem cubic zircona

Sandstones
A collection if sandstones showing colour variations. Clockwise from the left: green Ightham Stone, brown St Bees, beige L Coal Measures from Derbyshire and striped from Stirling

Jersey Tiger Moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) adult, showing red hindwing colouration, resting on leaf, Italy, july

Eschmeyer's Scorpion Fish, reefs of the northwest Pacific
PM-10801 Eschmeyer's Scorpion Fish reefs of the northwest Pacific Rhinopias eschmeyeri A marine fish, with animal colouration and camouflage Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura tentaculata) adult, showing cryptic colouration and projections from head and body at night, Bunaken, Manado, Northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Domestic Dog, collie, female puppy, eye with Wall Eye heterochromia, close-up of head

Domestic Dog, Border Collie, adult male, eyes with Wall eye heterochromia, sitting

Charaxes eupale butterfly. This butterfly is native to central Africa

Giant cuttlefish
Male giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) competing for an egg-laying female (bottom right). Photographed in Spencer Gulf, Whyalla, Australia

Brittle stars. Colour of the brittle star Ophiocoma wendtii during the day (top) and at night. This marine echinoderm changes colour in response to light

Red-crested pochard
Male red-crested pochard (Netta rufina) swimming. Photographed in autumn

Bush-cricket nymph (Family Tettigoniidae) on a leaf in the understorey of a rainforest. This insect has warning colours on its abdomen to warn off predators. Photographed in Costa Rica

Fourteen-spot ladybird colouration. Artwork of the wingcases of several fourteen-spot ladybirds (Propylea 14-punctata) illustrating the variation in colouration patterns between individuals

Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbatus). Scorpionfish are bottom-dwelling fish which have the ability to change their colouration to suit their substrate

Muller Butterfly Tiger Mimicry Complex 1
An old collection of butterflies in the famous " tiger complex". This is a group of around 200 species of mostly toxic South American species which share a similar pattern of orange

Muller Butterfly Tiger Mimicry Complex 2
An old collection of butterflies in the famous " tiger complex". This is a group of around 200 species of mostly toxic South American species which share a similar pattern of orange

Saturniid caterpillars (family Saturniidae) with venomous spines. Photographed in rainforest near Iquitos, Peru

Brindled beauty butterfly
Brindled beauty moth (Lycia hirtaria) on bark

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Colouration: From Labradorite's Polished Slab to Fire Bellied Toads and Sailing Schooners" Step into a world bursting with hues as we dive into the captivating concept of colouration. Starting with a polished slab of labradorite, witness the mesmerizing play of iridescent colors dancing across its surface, creating an enchanting visual spectacle. Shifting our focus, we encounter a Fire Bellied Toad proudly displaying its vivid red underside, a striking contrast against its sleek green skin. Nature's palette never fails to amaze. Traveling through time and space, we find ourselves aboard Il Leone di Caprera, a majestic sailing schooner gracefully gliding across azure waters. Its billowing sails catch the sunlight, casting vibrant shadows on the deck below. Venturing further into history, Philadelphia's iconic City Hall building stands tall in an exquisite engraving by Traversier. The intricate details capture every architectural nuance while showcasing the grandeur that color brings to life. Delving deeper into America's past, we stumble upon Fort Ticonderoga's ruins—a testament to battles fought and stories told. The weathered stones bear traces of their former glory amidst nature's ever-changing pigments. Intriguingly juxtaposing history with modernity is Pennsylvania Hospital—a beacon of healing since its inception in 1751—where shades of compassion blend seamlessly with medical expertise. Transitioning from healthcare to warfare, Spanish infantry soldiers from the modern age emerge clad in vibrant uniforms adorned with fife and drum melodies—an embodiment of courage painted onto battlefields. Taking a step back in time once more reveals mercenary soldiers known as Landsknechte; their flamboyant attire reflecting both their prowess on the battlefield and their love for extravagant fashion statements. Amidst these historical figures stands Francis I—the King who reigned over France during tumultuous times.