Histoire Naturelle Collection

Plate 7a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 7a, Mineralogie [unfinished] from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 1 Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Buffon, (1707-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Buffon, (1707-1788), 1830. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788) French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and encyclopedist who published Histoire Naturelle

George Louis Le Clerc, Comte De Buffon, 1774. Creator: Jacobus Houbraken
George Louis Le Clerc, Comte De Buffon, 1774. Portrait of French naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte du Buffon (1707-1778)

Le Fer-A-Cheval & Le Fer-A-Cheval suspendu par les pieds, c1763. The Greater horseshoe bat showin on all fours, and hanging upside-down

Tom XI Pl VIII Histoire naturelle generale et
Tom. XI. Pl. VIII, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788, Daubenton, M

Le Rhinoceros Histoire naturelle generale et
Le Rhinoceros, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788, Daubenton, M

Histoire naturelle generale et particuliere
Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Baquoy, Jean Charles

Histoire naturelle quadrupedes Encyclopedie methodique
Histoire naturelle, quadrupedes, Encyclopedie methodique, ou par ordre de matieres, Benard, fl. 1806-1830, Engraving, 1782-1832, Benard Direxit appears in the lower right corner of each plate

Frontispiece title page Histoire naturelle generale et
Frontispiece and title page, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788, Engraving, 1749-1803

1777 Buffon Cyclopia congenital disorder
Plate VI, page 582, De Seve drawn & Chevillet engraver. Supplement of Volume IV of " L Histoire Naturelle" (servant de suite a l histoire naturelle de l homme). Published by M

Comte de Buffon, French naturalist C016 / 5018
Comte de Buffon (1707-1788), French naturalist. Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was keeper of the French botanical gardens

Plate 3a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 3a, Histoire Naturel Des Mineraux et de Pierres Precieuses, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Plate 6a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 6a, Histoire Naturel Des Mineraux, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Plate 3 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 3, Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Plate 4a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 4a Mineralogie, [unfinished] from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Plate 9a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 9a, Mineralogie, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Pliny the Elder, Roman naturalist
Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), Roman naturalist and author, shown with some of the animals, minerals and plants described in his 37-volume encyclopedia Historia Naturalis

1761 Buffon Naturalist Zoologist Portrait
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. French naturalist (7 September 1707 - 16th April 1788). Steel engraving 1833 by Robert Hart with later colouring, from the painting by F.H. Drouais 1761

1777 Buffon Albino African American
Plate I, page 564, Supplement of Volume IV of " L Histoire Naturelle" (servant de suite a l histoire naturelle de l homme). Published by M

1749 God creates solar system and planets
Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle" Volume 1, Plate 1. " Of the Formation of the Planets" 1749. N. Blakey del. and St

1755 Variation dog feet Buffon evolution
1755 Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle" Volume 5, Plate LII. (Buvee L Ameriquain del. et L. le Grand sculp)

1749 Buffon Histoire Naturelle first eds
Spines of two first edition books (1749) " Histoire Naturelle, generale et particuliere". The first of 36 Volumes by the Compte de Buffon published between 1749 and 1789

1749 Buffon angel creation of the Earth
Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle" Volume 1, Plate 2. " History and theory of the Earth" 1749. Bouchare del

1749 Human emotions and expression Buffon
1749 Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle", Volume II, Plate VIII. shows some of the various expressions shown by the human face 1

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"Histoire Naturelle: A Journey through Time and Species" Step into the enchanting world of "Histoire Naturelle, " a captivating collection that unveils the wonders of nature from centuries past. Delve into the intricate illustrations and meticulous engravings that bring to life creatures both familiar and exotic. In one corner, we encounter the formidable Greater Weever, Trachinus draco, also known as the Sting-Bull. Its vibrant colors leap off the page thanks to Edward Donovan's masterful handcoloring technique. The sheer detail captures every scale and fin, inviting us to admire this majestic creature in all its glory. Moving on, our gaze is drawn towards a striking Red Knot, Calidris canutus. With feathers delicately painted by Donovan himself, this bird seems ready to take flight from its copperplate perch. It serves as a testament to his dedication in documenting British birds for posterity. As we turn another page in this remarkable tome, we stumble upon Plate 7a from "Histoire naturelle" (1789). Here lies an exquisite illustration that transports us back in time—a visual feast showcasing nature's diversity with elegance and precision. Plate 1 from the same publication beckons us further into this journey through natural history. Its intricate details capture our imagination as we marvel at flora and fauna meticulously brought forth by skilled hands long ago. But it doesn't stop there; "Histoire Naturelle" encompasses more than just animals—it delves into alphabets too. E F G introduces us to an Elephant majestically striding alongside a resplendent Golden Pheasant while being observed by a graceful Gazelle—all captured within an alphabet book celebrating wild animals' beauty. A wood engraving dating back to 1491 teaches us about zoology lessons focused on birds—Q Rs T showcases Quachi Rhinoceros Tiger Monkey—an intriguing combination that sparks curiosity and fascination.