Kearsley Collection

Guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, and capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Inland navigation of England and Wales by
Map of the inland navigation of England and Wales by the canals and principal rivers, 1809. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Bongare fascie, Bongare annele or bungare - Banded krait, Bungarus fasciatus (Fasciated boa, Boa fasciata)
FLO4685859 Bongare fascie, Bongare annele or bungare - Banded krait, Bungarus fasciatus (Fasciated boa, Boa fasciata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Mason Good's Pantologia

Blowing engine at the Carron Iron Works designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792)
FLO4685695 Blowing engine at the Carron Iron Works designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792). Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

Mill a lames - View, plan and elevation of a blade mill with grindstones designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792)
FLO4685682 Mill a lames - View, plan and elevation of a blade mill with grindstones designed by John Smeaton (1724-1792). Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Good's Pantologia

Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis
FLO4607789 Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis and is metamorphosed into a myrrh tree. Copperplate engraving by W

Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by
FLO4607750 Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by the witch Circe. Copperplate engraving by W

Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel
FLO4607719 Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel by Lucina, goddess of childbirth. Copperplate engraving by W

Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607684 Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance
FLO4607679 Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted
FLO4607673 Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted through the thicket while hunting. Greek myth

Knut the Great (Canut or Knud, 984-1035) orders the sea to withdraw - King Canute commanding the sea to retire
FLO4607610 Knut the Great (Canut or Knud, 984-1035) orders the sea to withdraw - King Canute commanding the sea to retire. Copperplate engraving by J

The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607872 The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his
FLO4607812 Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his adventures to Calypso. Copperplate engraving by J

Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into
FLO4607780 Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into Africa. Copperplate engraving by W

Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607775 Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's
FLO4607714 Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Copperplate engraving by W

American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee
FLO4685764 American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee, Bombylius medius, and leathery cerambyx beetle, Cerambyx coriarius, with eggs

Pompe a beer - Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet
FLO4685686 Pompe a beer - Views and elevations of an 18th century beer pump with levers, taps and pipes contained in a cabinet. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after an illustration by J. Farey Jr

La transformation d'Arachne en araignee - Transformation of Arachne into a spider. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607702 La transformation d'Arachne en araignee - Transformation of Arachne into a spider. Copperplate engraving by W

Map of the inland navigation of England and Wales by the canals and principal rivers, 1809
FLO4974709 Map of the inland navigation of England and Wales by the canals and principal rivers, 1809. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Good's Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Minerve protects Telemaque et le preserve des powers de l'amour - Minerva protecting Telemachus
FLO4607849 Minerve protects Telemaque et le preserve des powers de l'amour - Minerva protecting Telemachus and preserving him from the shafts of love. Copperplate engraving by W

Thisbe takes the sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus and plunges it into her own breast
FLO4607810 Thisbe takes the sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus and plunges it into her own breast. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Telemaque and Mentor before the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the manes of Anchise - Telemachus
FLO4607820 Telemaque and Mentor before the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the manes of Anchise - Telemachus and Mentor at the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the Manes of Anchises

Telemaque and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck - Telemachus
FLO4607808 Telemaque and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck - Telemachus and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck. Copperplate engraving by C

Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) and her son Edward of Westminster (1453-1471)
FLO4607655 Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) and her son Edward of Westminster (1453-1471) were protected by a bandit after the Battle of Hexam, 1464 - Margaret, Queen of Henry VI, with her son

Elisabeth Woodville (Wydville, Wydeville or Widvile, 1437-1492), with her sons
FLO4607647 Elisabeth Woodville (Wydville, Wydeville or Widvile, 1437-1492), with her sons, begged Edward IV (1442-1483) to restore her lands - Lady Elizabeth Grey with her two young sons Thomas

The bourgeois of Calais take hostage to Edward of England (1312-1377), during the siege of Calais (1346)
FLO4607638 The bourgeois of Calais take hostage to Edward of England (1312-1377), during the siege of Calais (1346) - Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1346. Copperplate engraving by J

Bolt, bolt mill - View of a bolting mill from the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey Jr
FLO4685689 Bolt, bolt mill - View of a bolting mill from the 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey Jr. from John Mason Good's Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Plans and views of lock gates in operation on canals, 18th century, England
FLO4685683 Plans and views of lock gates in operation on canals, 18th century, England. Copperplate engraving by Mutlow from John Mason Good's Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in the desert of oasis is
FLO4607831 Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in the desert of oasis is consoled by Termosiris, a priest of Apollo

The nymph Eco transformed into a sound by Hera - The nymph Echo changed into a sound by Hera
FLO4607696 The nymph Eco transformed into a sound by Hera - The nymph Echo changed into a sound by Hera. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Alfred the Great (846-899) is rebuked by the peasant who entrusted him with the supervision of cakes he let burn - King
FLO4607618 Alfred the Great (846-899) is rebuked by the peasant who entrusted him with the supervision of cakes he let burn - King Alfred burning the cakes in the neat-herd's cottage

La mort du grand king Sesostris (Senousert) - The death of the great King Sesostris. Copperplate engraving by C
FLO4607876 La mort du grand king Sesostris (Senousert) - The death of the great King Sesostris. Copperplate engraving by C. Grignion from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G

Telemaque, by order of Astarbe (Astebe), escapes from the persecutions of Pygmalion -Telemachus, by order of Astarbe
FLO4607839 Telemaque, by order of Astarbe (Astebe), escapes from the persecutions of Pygmalion -Telemachus, by order of Astarbe, avoids the pursuits of Pygmalion

Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules
FLO4607791 Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam. Copperplate engraving by W

Persee delivrant Andromede of the marine monster Ceto - Perseus delivering Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus
FLO4607773 Persee delivrant Andromede of the marine monster Ceto - Perseus delivering Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. Copperplate engraving by W

Orphee seduces animals, rocks and trees with her cat and lyre - Orpheus, by his voice and lyre
FLO4607799 Orphee seduces animals, rocks and trees with her cat and lyre - Orpheus, by his voice and lyre, attracts the attention of the animals, rocks and trees. Copperplate engraving by W

Types of leaves of plants. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813

The death of William II of England, 1775 (engraving)
FLO4607659 The death of William II of England, 1775 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: The death of William II of England, known as the Roux (ca)

Dromedary - Arabian, dromedary or one-humped camel, Camelus dromedarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after
FLO4685714 Dromedary - Arabian, dromedary or one-humped camel, Camelus dromedarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Guinea pig and capybara - Guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, and capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
FLO4685762 Guinea pig and capybara - Guinea pig, Cavia porcellus, and capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Common Acouchi or Buffon Acouchi and Paca - Red acouchi, Myoprocta acouchy, and lowland or spotted paca
FLO4685759 Common Acouchi or Buffon Acouchi and Paca - Red acouchi, Myoprocta acouchy, and lowland or spotted paca, Cuniculus paca

Elastic bula, Bulla resiliens, and pale or cylindric bulla, Bulla pallida
FLO4685694 Elastic bula, Bulla resiliens, and pale or cylindric bulla, Bulla pallida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia

Orders of flowers: Siliculosa, Seliquosa, Polygamia, Monogamia, Filicus, Fungi, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Orders of flowers: Monogynia, Digynia, Trigynia, Pentagynia, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Types of flowers: Triandria, Diandria, Hexandria, Pendandria, Tetrandria, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Zebu humped cattle, Bos indicus, and European bison, Bison bonasus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

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"Exploring the World of Kearsley: From Guinea Pigs to Inland Navigation" Step into the fascinating world of Kearsley, where we delve into a diverse range of subjects. Let's start with the adorable Guinea pig, scientifically known as Cavia porcellus. These small rodents have captured our hearts with their cute appearance and playful nature. But wait, there's more. Did you know that it also takes us on a journey to discover the majestic Capybara? Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris is not your average rodent; it holds the title for being the largest living rodent in the world. Moving away from furry creatures, let's explore another aspect - inland navigation in England and Wales. This historical topic sheds light on how waterways were utilized for transportation and trade during earlier times. As we flip through these pages, we encounter an intriguing engraving depicting William II of England's death in 1775. This captivating artwork transports us back in time and invites us to ponder upon significant historical events. Kearsley doesn't stop at animals or history; it also introduces us to various types of leaves found on plants. Through detailed illustrations, we learn about their shapes, sizes, and textures – truly a botanical feast for our eyes. Continuing our exploration, we stumble upon an enchanting engraving showcasing Arabian Dromedaries or one-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius). The hand-colored copperplate engraving brings these desert dwellers to life before our very eyes. The Pantologia encyclopedia by John Mason Goods offers even more wonders from Kearsley's collection. We are introduced to other captivating creatures like Common Acouchi or Buffon Acouchi alongside Paca – two unique species that grace its pages.