Toad Collection (page 4)

Cane toad, Rhinella marina
Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Natterjack toad, Epidalea calamita (Mephitic toad, Rana mephitica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Tadpoles of the spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus
Tadpoles of the spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea) with chain of ova or spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

Toad, Bufo bufo (Common toad, Rana bufo) female with chains of ova or spawn, tadpoles and immature toads. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Arnoldi after an illustration by George Shaw from his

European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina (Fire frog, Rana ignea). Adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Water boatman, water bug and toad bug
Water boatman, Sigara striata (Corixa striata) 1, boatfly or backswimmer, Nononecta nivea 3, toad bug, Gelastocoris oculatus (Galgulus oculatus) 5, marbled giant water bug, Belostoma marmoratum 7

African clawed frog and Surinam toad
African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis 1, and Surinam toad, Pipa pipa 2. Handcolored engraving by Forget after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Elachistocleis ovalis frog and European green toad
Elachistocleis ovalis frog, native to South America (Engystoma ovale), and European green toad, Bufo viridis. Handcolored engraving by Mme

Toad headed agama, Phrynocephalus mystaceus mystaceus (Lobe-cheeked lizard, Lacerta aurita). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Common toad, European green toad, and spadefoot toad
Common toad, Bufo bufo, European green toad, Bufo viridis, and spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard

Batrachia frogs and toads: pouch frog, Gastrotheca ovifera (endangered), Mediterranean tree frog, Hyla meridionalis, Canelos treefrog, Ecnomiohyla tuberculosa, Guenthers marsupial frog

Rushes, pipewort and rush daffodil
Jointed rush, Juncus articulatus 1, toad rush, Juncus bufonius 2, pipewort, Paepalanthus dendroides 3, and rush daffodil, Narcissus jonquilla 4. Jones, Joncinelle, Jonquille

Toad lily, Tricyrtis species
Toad lily, Tricyrtis foliis albo striatis. Japan. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Toad lily, Tricyrtis hirta. Japan. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Toad lily, Tricyrtis maculata (Tricyrtis pilosa). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Frog leaping into river, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731024 Frog leaping into river, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog leaping into river)

Yellow toad flax or snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, Angiospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Dangerous animals (colour litho)
2795429 Dangerous animals (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dangerous animals)

Neotropical fauna (colour litho)
3630347 Neotropical fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neotropical fauna)

A Texas Horned Lizard / Horntoad / HornedToad / Horny Toad resting on a log at London Zoo in
3657862 A Texas Horned Lizard/Horntoad/HornedToad/Horny Toad resting on a log at London Zoo in September 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Toady (coloured engraving)
3641881 Toady (coloured engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toady. Illustration for Shadow and Substance by Charles H Bennett and Robert B Brough (W Kent)

She arranged the shawl with a progessional fold, and tied the strings of the rusty bonnet
3100246 She arranged the shawl with a progessional fold, and tied the strings of the rusty bonnet under his chin, from Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1859 - 1932), pub

Cabinet d Histoire Naturelle, from La Caricature, pub
3258447 Cabinet d Histoire Naturelle, from La Caricature, pub. 1833 (hand coloured lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Master Grub The Gardeners Son (colour litho)
2797332 Master Grub The Gardeners Son (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master Grub The Gardeners Son)

Toad, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999247 Toad, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

BOER / CARTOON / KITCHENER
CARTOONS Lord Kitchener caricatured as a toad. Date: 1901

A Forest Floor with a Toad and a Lizard, a Bullfinch on a Branch of Ivy above
CH402615 A Forest Floor with a Toad and a Lizard, a Bullfinch on a Branch of Ivy above, and a Mountain beyond (oil on canvas) by Withoos

Thistles, brambles, poppies and other plants (oil on canvas)
CH422646 Thistles, brambles, poppies and other plants (oil on canvas) by Withoos, Matthias (1627-1703); 62.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

forest floor still life with a frog and a mushroom, mountains beyond (oil on canvas)
CH422643 forest floor still life with a frog and a mushroom, mountains beyond (oil on canvas) by Withoos, Matthias (1627-1703); 51.7x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

The Toad (engraving)
2780926 The Toad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toad. Illustration for Chatterbox (1874).); © Look and Learn

The little one went and brought the box, from Little Brother & Little Sister
3704756 The little one went and brought the box, from Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm, pub.1917 (litho) by Rackham

Illustrated page from Hortus Sanitatis, 1491 (coloured woodcut)
CHT307448 Illustrated page from Hortus Sanitatis, 1491 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

Circles, plate 27 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279413 Circles, plate 27 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

The Hemlock, from Les Fleurs Animees, engraved by Charles Goeffroy (1819-82)
CHT163280 The Hemlock, from Les Fleurs Animees, engraved by Charles Goeffroy (1819-82), 1847 (colour engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47) (after)

Cup in the form of an owl, Ghent, c. 1560 (parcel-gilt metal)
2560254 Cup in the form of an owl, Ghent, c.1560 (parcel-gilt metal) by Flemish School, (16th century); height: 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On a shaped domed base)

Illustration for The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) London
CHT207675 Illustration for The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) London, 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Amphibians and reptiles (coloured engraving)
5998832 Amphibians and reptiles (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amphibians and reptiles)

The common toad (Bufo bufo) - in "Lacepede", 1855
LSE4100827 The common toad (Bufo bufo) - in " Lacepede", 1855 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The common toad (Bufo bufo) - in " Lacepede"

Man extracting the Toadstone, for magical purposes - Maniere d
XEE4148568 Man extracting the Toadstone, for magical purposes - Maniere d extracting the talismanic stone (toad) from the head of the toad - Engraving 1491 in " Hortus sanitatis" by Johann

Crab, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999187 Crab, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Detail from A Witches Sabbath, illustration from Tableau de L
829408 Detail from A Witches Sabbath, illustration from Tableau de L Inconstance des Mauuais Anges et Demons, by Pierre de Lancre, 1613 (engraving) by Ziarnki (Ziarnko)

Frog with Shotgun and Satchel (chromolitho)
733087 Frog with Shotgun and Satchel (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog with Shotgun and Satchel.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Italian Vipers Eating Toads, plate 60, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
746991 Italian Vipers Eating Toads, plate 60, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711109 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Toad statuette (jade)
615792 Toad statuette (jade) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); length: 6.5 cm; Freud Museum, London, UK; eFreud Museum, London; Chinese, out of copyright

Still life with flowers (oil on canvas)
FIT86016 Still life with flowers (oil on canvas) by Schrieck, Otto Marseus van (1619-78); 69.5x53.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Lord Kitchener announcing the annexation of the Transvaal from L
CSM74113 Lord Kitchener announcing the annexation of the Transvaal from L Assiette Au Beurre, pub. 28th Sept. 1901 (engraving) by Veber

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"Toad: A Fascinating Amphibian World" In the enchanting world of amphibians, the humble toad takes center stage. From the mesmerizing sight of tadpoles swimming beneath the surface in Belgium's June waters, to the beloved character immortalized in Kenneth Grahame's "Wind in Willows, " this captivating creature has captured our imaginations. As we stroll through nature, a simple yet powerful reminder of their presence is found in the iconic toad crossing sign. It serves as a gentle warning that these remarkable beings share our environment and deserve our respect and protection. Delving deeper into their diverse species, we encounter the studio portrait of a majestic Common Toad (Bufo bufo), showcasing its unique features and undeniable charm. Meanwhile, an underwater glimpse reveals an African Clawed Toad Xenopus gracefully navigating its aquatic realm. Traveling back in time, a vintage lithograph from 1913 introduces us to various reptiles coexisting with these fascinating creatures. Their ancient lineage stands as a testament to their resilience and adaptability throughout history. The striking image of White's Tree Frog perched on a white lily evokes tranquility and beauty within this intricate ecosystem. Its vibrant colors serve as nature's canvas painting scenes that captivate both young and old alike. Returning to Belgium's June waters once more, we witness another awe-inspiring moment - a Common Toad tadpole swimming from below. This perspective offers us an intimate view into their graceful movements and reminds us of their vital role within freshwater ecosystems. Beyond their natural habitats lies unexpected encounters with human civilization – like spotting a Toad Brake Van or exploring its internal workings – reminding us how deeply intertwined our lives are with these extraordinary creatures. Finally, amidst fallen leaves lie treasures; here we find a Natterjack Toad (Bufo calamita) perched alongside chestnuts, rainworms, and mushrooms—a harmonious scene that showcases the interconnectedness of all living beings.