Smellie Collection

Passions from Physiognomy
Passions from Johann Caspar Lavaters Physiognomy. Sadness, Weeping, Compassion, Scorn, Horror, Terror or Fright, Anger, Hatred or Jealousy and Despair

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird (formerly Didus ineptus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from William Smellie's Natural History, Thomas Kelly, London

Useful Domestic Dogs, Canis lupus familiaris. Cur or cattle dog, bull or beast dog, extinct rough water dog, mastiff or guard dog, Dalmatian or coach dog, sheperds dog, Newfoundland or house dog

Brahma breed of zebu cattle, Bos taurus indicus. The Brahmin Bull in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Russell after an illustration by Horace S

Black wildebeest, Connochaetes gnou
Black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou. Gnus in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

The Black Leopard, Panthera pardus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable. The Rusa Deer or Samboo Stag in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Greyhound, Harrier, Foxhound, Spaniel, Pointer, Terrier. Breeds of dog, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History

Breeds of dogs, Canis lupus familiaris
British Bull Dog, Alco or American Dog and Old English Mastiff. Breeds of dogs, Canis amazonius, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count

African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society
The African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by J

Domestic goats and fallow or venison deer
Domestic goats, Capra aegagrus hircus, and fallow or venison deer, Dama dama. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Thoroughbred Arabian horse Imaum
Thoroughbred Arabian horse. Imaum, Celebrated Arabian, Property of J.F. Herring, Esq. 1848. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by E

Golden jackal, Canis aureus. The Jackals in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

Rodent species
Suricate or meerkat, Hamster, Great Mangouste, Mangouste or mongoose, Bobak, Phalanger or possum, Coquallin or varied squirrel, Female Phalanger

Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable. The Ursine Sloth in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W

Indian antelope or blackbuck, Antilope cervicapra. The Antelope in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

Nilgai or blue bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus. The Nyl-ghaus in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

Arabian oryx or white oryx, Oryx leucoryx. Vulnerable. The Antelope Lycoureux in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W

Moose or elk, Alces alces. The Moose, Deer or Elk in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Hippo or hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. Hippopotamus in the Zoological Gardens. In enclosure in a zoo with spectators and a zookeeper

The Waterfall of Niagara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

South American tapir, Tapirus terrestris, vulnerable. The Tapir in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

Zebu, Bos primigenius indicus
Zebu, indicine cattle or humped cattle, Bos primigenius indicus The Zebus in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Russell after an illustration by Horace S

Brazilian three-banded armadillo and seven-banded armadillo
Brazilian three-banded armadillo, Tolypeutes tricinctus, vulnerable, and seven-banded armadillo, Dasypus septemcinctus. Three-Banded Armadillo, Seven-Banded Armadillo

Map of the World, 1829. Copperplate drawn and engraved by Alex Findlay from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

African hunting dog, Lycaon pictus. The Tortoise Shell Hyaena or Hyaena Dog in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W

The Striped Hyena and Spotted Hyena
The Striped Hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and Spotted Hyena, Crocuta crocuta, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

The Caracal or Lynx
The Caracal, Caracal caracal, or Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Panther, Panthera pardus or Panthera onca, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W

Black Panther, Panthera pardus or Panthera onca, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by H. Canton after an illustration by W

Leopards, Panthera pardus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus. The Chittahs or Hunting Leopards in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered. The Tigers in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of

The Puma or Cougar, Puma concolor
Cougar or The Puma, Puma concolor, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Portrait of Count Georges Buffon inside laurel garland. Copperplate from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

Lion, Tigress and Cubs
Lion, Pantera leo, Tigress, Panthera tigris, and hybrid cubs in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by I. W. Cook after W

Lion, Lioness and Cubs, Panthera leo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Newton after an illustration by W. Berthoud from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

The Lion Cubs in the Gardens of the Zoological Society
The Lion Cubs, Panthera leo, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

White or Silver Lions, Panthera leo melanochaita, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Ratel or honey badger, Mellivora capensis, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger
The Thibet bear or Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Wolves of Hudson Bay, Canis lupus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, London. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger by J. Webb. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird (formerly Didus ineptus)
FLO4695801 Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird (formerly Didus ineptus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from William Smellies Natural History

Black and yellow creeper, brown and white creeper, Certhia americana, Cayenne creeper, Dacnis cayana, Dodo
FLO4695834 Black and yellow creeper, brown and white creeper, Certhia americana, Cayenne creeper, Dacnis cayana, Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, and purre or stint, Calidris alpina

Major-General John Alexander Dunlop Agnew Wallace
Major General John Alexander Dunlop Agnew Wallace (later General Sir J Wallace Bt KCB, Colonel of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) (1775)

William Smellie
WILLIAM SMELLIE Edinburgh printer, with on the left Andrew Bell, engraver. Date: 1740 - 1795

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"Smellie: Unveiling the Hidden Passions from Physiognomy" In this captivating collection, "Smellie, " we explore the intriguing world of scents and their profound impact on our lives. Just like our faithful companions, the useful domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), who possess an uncanny ability to detect emotions through smell, we delve into the depths of olfactory sensations. From the majestic Brahma breed of zebu cattle (Bos taurus indicus) to the elusive black leopard (Panthera pardus), each creature's scent tells a unique story. The Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer (Rusa timorensis) stands vulnerable yet resilient in its aromatic essence. As we follow in the footsteps of greyhounds, harriers, foxhounds, spaniels, pointers, and terriers – breeds that have mastered scent detection – we uncover secrets hidden within nature's tapestry. These canines' keen sense of smell guides us through a labyrinthine world where aromas intertwine with emotions. Witness African Bloodhounds roaming freely in the gardens of Zoological Society; their noses tirelessly seeking out truth amidst fragrant chaos. Alongside them are domestic goats and fallow or venison deer whose distinctive smells evoke memories both ancient and new. The Thoroughbred Arabian horse Imaum gallops through these pages as his powerful musk transports us back to a time when man and beast shared an unbreakable bond. Meanwhile, even amidst Mount Vesuvius erupting in 19th century turmoil, scents lingered defiantly against adversity. Join us on this aromatic odyssey as "Smellie" unravels tales woven by nature's invisible threads. From passionate physiognomy to remarkable creatures driven by instinctual sniffers – prepare for an olfactory adventure that will awaken your senses like never before.