Dr Edward Adrian Wilson Collection

Mustela nivalis, least weasel
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Pipistrellus pipistrellus, common pipistrelle
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

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

Delphinus delphis, short-beaked common dolphin
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Common dormouse, sketch C016 / 5883
Common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals circa 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Myotis mystacinus, whiskered bat
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Emperor penguin egg collected in 1911, on Scotts last expedition to Antarctica. The hole shows where the embryo was removed for study

Dolphins, artwork C016 / 6185
Dolphins, artwork. Plate one from Edward Wilsons Terra Nova Expedition (officially the British Antarctic Expedition 1910) sketch book showing three dolphins

Arctic hare, artwork C016 / 5885
Arctic hare (Lepus timidus). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals circa 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Long-tailed field mouse, artwork C016 / 5884
Long-tailed field mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals circa 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Sketch of Dolphins by Edward Wilson
Plate one from Edward Wilson sTerra Nova sketch book showing three dolphins

Barbastella barbastellus, western barbastelle

Nyctalus noctula, common noctule
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Cervidae (family), deer
Balgowan (deer park in Perthshire, Scotland). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lepus europaeus, European brown hare and Mustela nivalis, le
Hare and Weasel. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Rhinolophus hipposideros, lesser horseshoe bat
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Clethrionomys glareolus, bank vole
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lepus timidus, Mustela erminea and Mustela nivalis
Arctic hare, ermine and least weasel. Mountain hare, stoat and weasel. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c

Globicephala melas, long-finned pilot whale

Lepus timidus hibernicus and Lepus timidus scoticus
Skins of Irish mountain hare and Scottish mountain hare. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Rattus norvegicus, brown rat
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Capreolus capreolus, western roe deer
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Martes martes, European pine marten
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Orcinus orca, orca
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Halichoerus grypus, grey seal
Grey seal, Dingle Bay, Ireland, 1905. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Rattus rattus, black rat
Detail of plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Mustela erminea, ermine and Oryctolagus cuniculus, European
Stoats attacking rabbit. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Phoca vitulina, harbour seal
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Micromys minutus, Eurasian harvest mouse
Harvest mice. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Orcinus orca gladiator, orca gladiator
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lepus timidus, Arctic hare
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Microtus arvalis orcadensis, Orkney vole
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Apodemus sylvaticus, long-tailed field mouse
Illustration from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Mus musculus, house mouse
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Lutra lutra, European otter
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Cetacea (order), whale
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Sciurus vulgaris, red squirrel
Red squirrel skins. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Neomys fodiens, Eurasian water shrew
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Meles meles, Eurasian badger
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Nyctalus leisleri, lesser noctule
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Sorex araneus, Eurasian shrew

Periphylla periphylla, helmet jellyfish
Coloured drawing by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912), made on 1 August 1902 during the Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic, 1901-1904. Jellyfish found in the McMurdo Strait

Leptonychotes weddellii, Weddell seal
Mother Weddell seal with pup. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw. Watercolour by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) from reports of the Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, 1901-1904. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw

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Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson: A Passionate Observer of Nature's Marvels Meet Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, a remarkable explorer and naturalist who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Through his keen eye and meticulous sketches, he brought us closer to understanding some of nature's most fascinating creatures. Intrigued by the wonders of wildlife, Dr. Wilson embarked on numerous expeditions across diverse landscapes, documenting species that had rarely been observed before. His encounters with Mustela nivalis, commonly known as the least weasel, revealed their elusive nature and delicate beauty. Among his notable discoveries was Pipistrellus pipistrellus, or the common pipistrelle bat - a tiny creature whose nocturnal flights fascinated him endlessly. He marveled at their agility in flight and captured their essence through intricate illustrations. Venturing into marine realms, Dr. Wilson encountered Delphinus delphis - the short-beaked common dolphin - gracefully gliding through ocean waves. His artwork C016 / 6185 immortalized these magnificent creatures in vibrant hues that mirrored their playful spirit. Not limited to mammals alone, Dr. Wilson also studied avian lifeforms such as Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri). Fascinated by their unique breeding habits, he meticulously sketched Emperor penguin eggs with utmost precision – capturing both fragility and resilience within each stroke. His passion extended beyond land-dwelling animals; Myotis mystacinus whiskered bats caught his attention due to their mysterious nocturnal behavior which he sought to understand further through detailed observations. Driven by an insatiable curiosity about our world's biodiversity, Dr. Wilson turned his artistic talents towards portraying Arctic hare (Lepus arcticus) and long-tailed field mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) – showcasing not only their physical attributes but also highlighting how they adapt to survive in harsh environments.