Hippopotamus Collection (page 7)

Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, near a river in Africa. 1807 (aquatint)
7237485 Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, near a river in Africa. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius)

Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit, illustration of the book for children
LSE4332815 Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit, illustration of the book for children " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin

Curio hunting in Nuremberg (chromolitho)
7184882 Curio hunting in Nuremberg (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curio hunting in Nuremberg)

On the Rhine, Germany (chromolitho)
7184881 On the Rhine, Germany (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Rhine, Germany)

At the British Museum, London (chromolitho)
7184879 At the British Museum, London (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the British Museum, London)

In Trafalgar Square, London (chromolitho)
7184878 In Trafalgar Square, London (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Trafalgar Square, London)

Jumbo views the skyscrapers, New York City (chromolitho)
7184877 Jumbo views the skyscrapers, New York City (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbo views the skyscrapers, New York City)

Landing in America (chromolitho)
7184876 Landing in America (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing in America)

A Queer Company (colour litho)
7169976 A Queer Company (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queer Company)

M. Latrompe crushes the tail of M. Lion, who shouts peacock, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en
LSE4332836 M. Latrompe crushes the tail of M.Lion, who shouts peacock, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en
LSE4332833 Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

Ah! My heart hurts! murmure madame Hippo, illustration of childrens book "Les animaux en train de plaisir"
LSE4332832 Ah! My heart hurts! murmure madame Hippo, illustration of childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885

The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho)
7184875 The Animals Touring Club (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Touring Club)

Animals laughing at a couple visiting the zoo (colour litho)
6031061 Animals laughing at a couple visiting the zoo (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals laughing at a couple visiting the zoo)

Hippo hunt in Ethiopia - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20
LSE4099185 Hippo hunt in Ethiopia - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Stuff! M. Hippo sits in the mud, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J
LSE4332835 Stuff! M.Hippo sits in the mud, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885

The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho)
7184880 The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The language difficulty, Paris)

Cover of a childrens book, "Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J. Jacquin, illustrations by G. H
LSE4332786 Cover of a childrens book, " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, illustrations by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885, Paris. Selva Collection

Taking tickets (chromolitho)
7184874 Taking tickets (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking tickets)

She was in the act of rushing, open-jawed, at our little cockle-shell (colour litho)
2813041 She was in the act of rushing, open-jawed, at our little cockle-shell (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: She was in the act of rushing)

Hippos enjoying the water seen on a Safari in the Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Come to school: we d rather knot (litho)
7148277 Come to school: we d rather knot (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come to school: we d rather knot)

Is it Play - or Fight? (engraving)
7165774 Is it Play - or Fight? (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Is it Play - or Fight)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hippopotame; Hippopotamus; Fluszpferd (engraving)
7196346 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hippopotame; Hippopotamus; Fluszpferd (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippopotame; Hippopotamus; Fluszpferd)

At the Zoo: Hippopotamus (colour litho)
7192209 At the Zoo: Hippopotamus (colour litho) by Swan, Cuthbert Edmund (1870-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippopotamus)

"Guy Fawkes"and his Mamma (engraving)
7182222 " Guy Fawkes" and his Mamma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Guy Fawkes" and his Mamma)

Les hippopotames (engraving)
7194435 Les hippopotames (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les hippopotames. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot)

The hippopotamus (engraving)
7162873 The hippopotamus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hippopotamus. Illustration for The Handy Natural History by J G Wood)

Les hippopotames du jardin zoologique de Londres (engraving)
7200029 Les hippopotames du jardin zoologique de Londres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les hippopotames du jardin zoologique de Londres)

David Livingstone: "His canoe was upset by a hippopotamus"(colour litho)
7182280 David Livingstone: " His canoe was upset by a hippopotamus" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, A Desperate Struggle (colour litho)
7181639 Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, A Desperate Struggle (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, A Desperate Struggle)

G H: Giraffes - Hippo
6523641 G H: Giraffes - Hippo by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Large Animal Alphabet. Louis Vagne, publisher, Pont-a-Mousson Imagery, s. d. (circa 1890)

H: Hippopotamus
6523643 H: Hippopotamus by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Large Animal Alphabet. Louis Vagne, publisher, Pont-a-Mousson Imagery, s. d. (circa 1890)

Hippopotamus Amulet, Egypt, Late Dynasty 18 (about 1336 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Hippopotamus Amulet, Egypt, Late Dynasty 18 (about 1336 BCE)

Amulet of a Hippopotamus, Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III (about 3500-3000 BCE)

Amulet of a Hippopotamus Head, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)

Amulet of the Goddess Tawaret (Thoeris) in Profile, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 (about 1550-1069 BCE)

Amulet of the Goddess Tawaret (Thoeris), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1295 BCE)

Scaraboid: Hippopotamus, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 (about 1550-1069 BCE)

Scarab: Animal Motifs (Bird, Antelope, Hippopotamus), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 19-20 (about 1295-1069 BCE)

Amulet of Taweret, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten (about 1352-1336 BCE)

Miniature Hippopotamus, Saint Petersburg, c. 1890 / 00. Creator: FabergeWorkshop
Miniature Hippopotamus, Saint Petersburg, c. 1890/00

River horse
Jeffrey C. Sink

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) adult and young fighting, Masai Mara Nature Reserve, Kenya

Sheet 10 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 10 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Natural history board: Zoological board representing 1. The Tapir and 2
JEB4829497 Natural history board: Zoological board representing 1. The Tapir and 2. L Hippotamus - in " Complete Works of Buffon" by naturalist Georges Louis Leclerc

After having taken its share and the share attributed to the leader of the Hamran tribe
LSE4328945 After having taken its share and the share attributed to the leader of the Hamran tribe, the crowd is brutally fighting over the remaining pieces

Hippotamus. Engraving in "Alphabet des animaux sauvages"
DUV4211371 Hippotamus. Engraving in " Alphabet des animaux sauvages". 9th Serie. Imagery of Epinal, Pellerin, printer-publisher, circa 1870. Engravings on wood, stencilled. 16 pages

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In the vast Chobe National Park in Botswana, a majestic hippopotamus mother gracefully guides her young one through the tranquil waters of the Chobe River. These gentle giants, known scientifically as Hippopotamus amphibius, have long held a significant place in various cultures and religions. In ancient Egypt, the hippopotamus was revered as Taweret, a protective deity associated with fertility and childbirth. The pygmy hippopotamus and its adorable offspring also captivate hearts with their endearing presence. Found in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, these smaller relatives showcase their playful nature as they frolic in the water while practicing their impressive gape of up to 150 degrees – an essential ritualistic display of aggression. The Nile River valley of East Africa is home to another enchanting scene: baby hippos standing proudly amidst a herd within Masai Mara National Reserve. Here, mothers diligently care for their babies, ensuring they grow strong and thrive in this diverse ecosystem. As night falls over East Africa's plains, two common hippopotamuses find solace together under the starry sky. Their bond exemplifies the deep connections forged between these magnificent creatures. Whether it be witnessing a mother guiding her young through African rivers or observing playful pygmy hippos perfecting their great gape display, encountering these incredible animals leaves us humbled by nature's wonders. From religious symbolism to captivating displays of affection and strength - there is no denying that hippos hold a special place both in our world and our hearts.