Animal Marking Collection (#7)

Ramphastos Toco (Common Toucan), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986429 Ramphastos Toco (Common Toucan), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramphastos Toco (Common Toucan)

Untitled (two female nudes under a tree, with a peacock), (w / c on cream wove paper)
1195066 Untitled (two female nudes under a tree, with a peacock), (w/c on cream wove paper) by Point, Armand (1861-1932); 24.3x33.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Hoopoes, 1924 (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour on grey paper)
651839 Hoopoes, 1924 (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour on grey paper) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 26.2x18.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoopoes)

Tiger Lying Down; Tigre Couche, 1858 (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash on paper)
651521 Tiger Lying Down; Tigre Couche, 1858 (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash on paper) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 21x31.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiger, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving)
986438 Tiger, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); 40.6x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiger)

Hawk, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour)
986125 Hawk, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour) by German School, (18th century); 47x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawk)

Southern Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata), 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
985970 Southern Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata), 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Nodder, Frederick Polydor (1773-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata)

Buceros Cavatus (Concave Hornbill), 1831-1832 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985894 Buceros Cavatus (Concave Hornbill), 1831-1832 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); 55x36.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buceros Cavatus (Concave Hornbill)

Large Tailed Skunk, 1846 (coloured lithograph)
985804 Large Tailed Skunk, 1846 (coloured lithograph) by Audubon, John Woodhouse (1812-62) (after); 69.8x54.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Large Tailed Skunk; Mephitis Macroura)

Off to Market, 1892 (oil on canvas)
659569 Off to Market, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Therkildsen, Michael (1850-1925); 47x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

A Grass Snake, c. 1675-1700 (black chalk, w / c heightened with white)
1197628 A Grass Snake, c.1675-1700 (black chalk, w/c heightened with white) by German School, (17th century); 20.8x30.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Thirty-three butterflies, in four columns, belonging to the Papilionidae
824068 Thirty-three butterflies, in four columns, belonging to the Papilionidae and Danainae families, (bodycolour on grey paper) by Rowan

A Leopard, (oil on canvas)
823480 A Leopard, (oil on canvas) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); 33.7x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Leopard. Wilhelm Kuhnert (1865-1926). Oil on canvas

Illustration of Falcons, 1873 (hand-coloured lithographed plate)
986456 Illustration of Falcons, 1873 (hand-coloured lithographed plate) by Gould, John (1804-81); 55x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of Falcons. From The Birds of Great Britain)

Mallard Widgeon and Snipe at the Edge of a Pool in Winter, 1898 (pencil and watercolour)
659728 Mallard Widgeon and Snipe at the Edge of a Pool in Winter, 1898 (pencil and watercolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 57.2x79.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Don Luigi Grimaldi, Prince of Santa Cruce, Marquis de Pietro Vajrana de
659278 Portrait of Don Luigi Grimaldi, Prince of Santa Cruce, Marquis de Pietro Vajrana de Monaco et Genes, Leaning on the Tomb of His Fiancee Fanny, Marquise de Grimaldi

A Bay Racehorse in a Stall, 1843 (oil on canvas)
659136 A Bay Racehorse in a Stall, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 37.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bay Racehorse in a Stall)

The Palace Guard with Two Leopards, (oil on canvas)
1197582 The Palace Guard with Two Leopards, (oil on canvas) by Constant, Jean Joseph Benjamin (1845-1902); 100.4x62.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Tiger and Tigress at the Exeter Change Menagerie in 1808, 1808 (oil on canvas)
824196 A Tiger and Tigress at the Exeter Change Menagerie in 1808, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 236.5x287

Twenty-two butterflies in three columns, all belonging to the family Nymphalidae
824070 Twenty-two butterflies in three columns, all belonging to the family Nymphalidae, (watercolour with bodycolour on grey paper) by Rowan

Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985896 Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); 54.4x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen)

Giraffe, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving)
986441 Giraffe, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Austrian School, (18th century); 40.6x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Giraffe)

Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986431 Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.7x37.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon)

Black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata) hanging from tree, Madagascar, critically endangered

RF- Morpho butterfly displaying on leaf (Morpho achilles). Amazonia, Ecuador

Horse and Landscape. Creator: Unknown
Horse and Landscape. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). In the style of Giuseppe Castiglione (Italian, Milan 1688-1766 Beijing)

Flowers and Butterflies. Creator: Ma Quan
Flowers and Butterflies. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

RF- Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) perched on Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum). Lost Maples State Park, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA. November

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) feeding on Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) at Strawberry Banks, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT), Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. May

Close-up of scales of the Yellowbar Angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus). Red Sea, Egypt

RF - Spicebush swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Madison, Connecticut, USA

RF - Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) with life-cycle tied to the presence of milkweed plants (Asclepias sp). East Haddam, Connecticut, USA. September

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass head, backlit against black background, Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July 2014

Duke of Burgundy butterfly (Hamearis lucina), Wiltshire, UK, June

Scarce tortoiseshell butterfly (Nymphalis xanthomelas) on pussy willow, Luhanka, Keski-Finland, April. / Central Finland, Finland, April

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) feeding on wild aster, Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, UK, September

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavoniella) male, on tree bark, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, April

Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus), Maldives, Indian Ocean

RF- Pinto Quarter horse in snow at ranch, Shell, Wyoming, USA, February

Demoiselle cranes (Anthropoides virgo) flock, India

Sexton / Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus vespilloides) feeding on rabbit carcass, Upper Teesdale, Co. Durham, England, UK, June

Dog, Jack Russell Terrier, three puppies with pumpkin

Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) living in association with the Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Juvenile Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Armenime cove, South Tenerife, Canary Island, Atlantic Ocean

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Lesser spotted fritillary (Melitaea trivia) adult at rest on yellow flower, Bulgaria

Chestnut-headed Tesia (Tesia castaneocoronata) perched, Sichuan Province, China

Red-crowned Cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying and calling in snow, Hokkaido, Japan, February

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"Captivating Animal Markings: From Majestic Tigers to Playful Kittens" In the depths of a Siberian woodland, a Wild Siberian/Amur tiger roams near the Perekatnaj river, leaving its mark on nature's canvas. A charming Cavalier King Charles Spaniel watches over five adorable puppies in a basket, one with a tricolour marking that sets it apart from the rest. On a rocky hillside within the Kedrovaya Pad reserve, a wild female Amur leopard proudly displays her unique markings, blending perfectly with her surroundings. High up in a tree, an adventurous Bengal cat fearlessly explores its territory while showcasing its distinctive coat pattern. Against a pristine white background stands an enchanting tortoiseshell kitten, its intricate markings adding to its irresistible charm. Gracefully swimming through open waters near Three Kings Islands in New Zealand are majestic orcas/killer whales, their striking black and white patterns making them instantly recognizable. With wings forming the shape of a heart during courtship display, the elegant Japanese crane mesmerizes observers in Hokkaido, Japan every February. A six-month-old Bengal Tiger cub leaps onto its mother's back with boundless energy and playful spirit as they traverse their lush habitat together. In Pantanal, Brazil, a male Jaguar gracefully walks through his domain while bearing his distinct rosette markings that make him an apex predator worthy of admiration. Reflected in Worcestershire's tranquil pool is an exquisite RF-Goldfinch bird adorned with vibrant colors and intricate feather patterns that catch every eye around it. A portrait of resilience and beauty emerges as we gaze upon the captivating face of a female Scottish wildcat donning her winter coat amidst snowy landscapes.