Phoque Collection

Harbour seal or sea veal (Phoca vitulina or bicolor), a carnivorous mammal of the seal family
FLO4687688 Harbour seal or sea veal (Phoca vitulina or bicolor), a carnivorous mammal of the seal family, which differs from the common species in colour

Southern elephant seal - Southern sea elephant or austral - Mirounga leonina (Phoca proboscidea)
FLO4576627 Southern elephant seal - Southern sea elephant or austral - Mirounga leonina (Phoca proboscidea) basking on King Island, Tasmania

Au Pole Sud en bicyclette, 1906 (illustration)
8899826 Au Pole Sud en bicyclette, 1906 (illustration) by Fontanez, Jules (1875-1918); (add.info.: Au Pole Sud en bicyclette)

Calocephale, the marine calf or common seal - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel
FLO4651879 Calocephale, the marine calf or common seal - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel, for the dictionary of natural sciences: mammals by Frederic Cuvier

Le stenorhynque et le seal monine (fur monk) - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel
FLO4651802 Le stenorhynque et le seal monine (fur monk) - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel, for the dictionary of natural sciences: mammals by Frederic Cuvier

African manatee (African manatee), Trichechus senegalensis, vulnerable 1, harbour seal varieties (harbour seal)
FLO4575436 African manatee (African manatee), Trichechus senegalensis, vulnerable 1, harbour seal varieties (harbour seal), Phoca vitulina 2,3, harp seal (harp seal), Pagophilus groenlandicus 4

Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus 1, southern sea lion, Otaria flavescens 2, ringed seal, Pusa hispida 3
FLO4575414 Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus 1, southern sea lion, Otaria flavescens 2, ringed seal, Pusa hispida 3, and Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus 4, critically endangered

A harpy, c.1810-1820 (illustration)
2069808 A harpy, c.1810-1820 (illustration); (add.info.: Paranormal. Imagerie, France, debut 19eme. Coll. Part. Paranormal. A Harpy. Imagery, France, ca 1810-20.); Photo © CCI.

Monachus monachus (Skeleton of a Mediterranean monk seal), Museum of Natural History of Marseille
CSO5006631 Monachus monachus (Skeleton of a Mediterranean monk seal), Museum of Natural History of Marseille; (add.info.: Monachus monachus (Skeleton of a Mediterranean monk seal)

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

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Phoque; Seal; Seehund (engraving)
7197070 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Phoque; Seal; Seehund (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phoque; Seal; Seehund)

Waiting on the Ice, detail from Seal Hunting (colour litho) (see also 109095)
STC116101 Waiting on the Ice, detail from Seal Hunting (colour litho) (see also 109095) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Common or harbor seal, Phoca vitulina. Handcolored engraving by Manceau after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Skeleton of the common seal and Australian sea lion
Skeleton of the common seal, Phoca vitulina 1, and Australian sea lion, Neophoca cinerea 2. Phoque commun squelette, Phoque austral (s.g. Otarie)

Common seal and elephant seal
Common seal, Phoca vitulina 1 and northern elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris 2. Phoque commun, Phoque a trompe (macrorhine)

Seal, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol. 2, p
AGD241746 Seal, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.2, p.309, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1890 (colour litho) by German School

Le paresseux bailla qu il attend. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212269 Le paresseux bailla qu il attend. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Godard dans la partie intitulee " Les animaux medecins" ecrit par Pierre Bernard in "

Greenland: Whale fishing and Seal hunting, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC109095 Greenland: Whale fishing and Seal hunting, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 26, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour engraving) (see also 116101) by Gallina

Northern Whale Fishery, engraved by E. Duncan, 1829 (colour aquatint)
PEM200742 Northern Whale Fishery, engraved by E. Duncan, 1829 (colour aquatint) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845) (after); 36.2x57.8 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Antarctic Fur Seal - Elsehul - South Georgia
WAT-17130 Antarctic Fur Seal Elsehul - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Antarctic Fur Seal - Salisbury Plain - South Georgia
WAT-17112 Antarctic Fur Seal Salisbury Plain - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Southern Elephant Seal - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17387 Southern Elephant Seal Saint Andrew - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Two Young Seals on the Shore, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
XIR170084 Two Young Seals on the Shore, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Vos, Paul de (1590-1678); 80x146 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Seal, from Cape Dorset (whalebone)
XBP228683 Seal, from Cape Dorset (whalebone) by Inuit School; length: 28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Mer-Animaux
Un bebe phoque femelle de 7 kg nage le 16 juillet 2005 au centre des connaissances de la mer Oceanopolis a Brest. Le nom du nouveau ne sera choisi par le public mais Oceanopolis suggere notamment Nat

Southern Elephant Seal - and Penguin colony - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17386 Southern Elephant Seal - and Penguin colony Saint Andrew - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Southern Elephant Seal - combat between two males - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17354 Southern Elephant Seal - combat between two males Saint Andrew - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Southern Elephant Seal - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17353 Southern Elephant Seal Saint Andrew - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Antarctic Fur Seal - Fortuna Bay - South Georgia
WAT-17121 Antarctic Fur Seal Fortuna Bay - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Southern Elephant Seal - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17381 Southern Elephant Seal Saint Andrew - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Antarctic Fur Seal - Prion Island - South Georgia
WAT-17107 Antarctic Fur Seal Prion Island - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Southern Elephant Seal - combat between two males - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17359 Southern Elephant Seal - combat between two males Saint Andrew - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Antarctic Fur Seal - Fortuna bay - South Geotgia
WAT-17125 Antarctic Fur Seal Fortuna bay - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

WAT-17155
WAT-17115 Antarctic Fur Seal Saint Andrew - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Antarctic Fur Seal - Prion Island - South Geotgia
WAT-17106 Antarctic Fur Seal Prion Island - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Southern Elephant Seal - close-up - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17383 Southern Elephant Seal - close-up Saint Andrew - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Antarctic Fur Seal - Saint Andrew - South Georgia
WAT-17116 Antarctic Fur Seal Saint Andrew - South Georgia Arctocephalus gazella M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Southern Elephant Seal - Salisbury plains - South Georgia
WAT-17377 Southern Elephant Seal Salisbury plains - South Georgia Mirounga leonina M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Phoque: The Enigmatic Seal of Delight and Sorrow" In the whimsical world of Monsieur Hippo's caleçon, even an aphid couldn't find solace. This peculiar creature takes center stage in the enchanting children's book "Les animaux en train de plaisir, " beautifully illustrated by J. Jacquin and G. H. Thompson in 1885 Paris. Ah. My heart hurts. " murmurs Madame Hippo, captured in another illustration from this delightful tale. The emotions stirred by the presence of a it can truly profound. Le Vocabulaire Illustre sheds light on this mysterious being, known as a seal or seehund. An engraving captures its essence, leaving us captivated by its elegance and grace. As we delve deeper into history, we stumble upon "Waiting on the Ice, " a mesmerizing detail from Seal Hunting. This color lithograph transports us to moments frozen in time, where brave souls pursued these elusive creatures for survival. The common or harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) emerges before our eyes through stunning imagery. Its skeleton stands as a testament to nature's intricate design alongside that of the Australian sea lion. A plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs" introduces us to seals' diverse kinship with elephant seals. A fascinating glimpse into their interconnectedness within the animal kingdom. Le paresseux bailla qu'il attend - even sloths yawn while awaiting something extraordinary. JJ Granville's charming illustrations bring life to this sentiment, reminding us that patience is key when encountering a phoque. Greenland unveils tales of whale fishing and seal hunting through Le Costume Ancien et Moderne. These ancient practices intertwine with human history as they navigate icy waters alongside these majestic creatures. E. Duncan's engraved masterpiece from 1829 reveals the Northern Whale Fishery, a captivating glimpse into the world of seal hunting.