Adolf Collection

METEOR SHOWER, 1833. People observing a meteor storm above a village in 1833. Wood engraving by Adolf Vollmy, c1888

Nepenthes gymnamphora pitcher plant
Nephenaceae or pitcher plants: Nepenthes gymnamphora (Nepenthes melamphora), carnivorous plant native to Indonesia. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art

World War II 9139-1945: Submarine at sea 1943. German navy U-boat travelling on surface in a choppy sea, crew members on conning tower. By German marine artist Adolf Bock 1890-1968

General Rudolf von Metz entering Jaroslau, Poland, WW1
General Rudolf Wendelin Adolf Edler von Metz (1861-1943), Austro-Hungarian army officer. Seen here (centre) with others entering Jaroslau (Jaroslav)

Nudibranchia or sea slugs: Hermaea bifida 1, Facelina auriculata coronata 2, Dendronotus frondosus 3, Okenia elegans 4, Doto coronata 5, Tritonia hombergii 6 and Ancula gibbosa 7

Ctenophora or comb jellies
Ctenophora or comb jelly: Haeckelia rubra 1, 2, Hormiphora species 3, Callianira bialata 4, Tinerfe cyanea 5, and Lampea pancerina 6

Adolf Busch - German violinist
Adolf Busch (1891-1952), German violinist. Date: circa 1910s

Ammonitida or extinct fossil ammonites: Cardioceras cordatum 1, 2, Schloenbachia varians 3, 4, Ptychites opulentus 5, 6, Douvilleiceras mammillatum 7, Puzosia planulatus 8

Acantharia Radiolaria protozoa species: Xiphacantha species 1, Stauracantha spinulosa 2, Phyllostauridae species 3, Pristacantha polyodon 4, Lithopteridae species 5, Gigartaconidae species 6, 7

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Setting sun lights iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay in Gustav Adolf Land on stormy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Setting sun lights iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay in Gustav Adolf Land on stormy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Setting sun lights iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay in Gustav Adolf Land on stormy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Setting sun lights iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay in Gustav Adolf Land on stormy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Setting sun lights ice face of tidewater glacier in Palanderbukta Bay along Gustav Adolf Land on stormy evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Deep blue iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay along Gustav Adolf Land on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Deep blue iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay along Gustav Adolf Land on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Deep blue iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay along Gustav Adolf Land on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Deep blue iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay along Gustav Adolf Land on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Deep blue iceberg floating in Palanderbukta Bay along Gustav Adolf Land on stormy morning Date: 17/07/2007

Adolf van Meetkercke (engraving)
815905 Adolf van Meetkercke (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolf van Meetkercke (1528-1591). Flemish diplomat and humanist

Adolf van Meetkercke (engraving)
812469 Adolf van Meetkercke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolf van Meetkercke, Flemish diplomat and humanist)

Portrait of Gustavus Adolphus the Great, King of the Swedes (1592-1632), 1650 (engraving)
XJF131290 Portrait of Gustavus Adolphus the Great, King of the Swedes (1592-1632), 1650 (engraving) by Soutman, Pieter Claesz (c.1580-1657); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Chaetopoda or annelid ringed worms
Chaetopoda annelids or ringed worms: Sabellastarte indica, Hydroides norvegicus, Sabella spallanzanii, Pista cretacea, Eunice magnifica, Hermione hystricella, and Chloeia viridis

Filicinae or fern plants: Alsophila species, Polypodium species, Asplenium nidus, Angiopteris species, Monogramma species, and Pteris quadriaurita

Teleostei or ray-finned fish: sea moth, Pegasus laternarius 1, short-snouted seahorse, Hippocampus hippocampus 2, leafy sea dragon, Phycodurus eques 3, Striated frogfish, Antennarius striatus 4

Discomedusae jellyfish species
Discomedusae jellyfish: lions mane jellyfish, Cyanea annasethe 1, 2, Floresca species 3, and compass jellyfish, Chrysaora hysoscella 4

Cubomedusae or box jellyfish: Chirodropus palmatus, Chiropsoides quadrigatus, Carybdea obeliscus, Carybdea murrayana, Alatina tetraptera and Tamoya haplonema

Siphonophorae hydrozoa: Epibulia ritteriana 1, 2, and Salacella uvaria 3-6. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur

Tineida or moths: twenty-plume moth, Alucita hexadactyla, white-plume moth and wing scales, Pterophorus pentadactylus, rose-plume moth, Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla, Phyllonorycter populifoliella

Copepod crustaceans
Copepoda or copepod crustaceans.: Calocalanus pavo male, Clytemnestra scutellata female, Oncaea venusta male, Cryptopontius thorelli female, Acontiophorus scutatus female, Corycaeus venustus female

Bivalvia clam shells: Venus clam, Hysteroconcha dione 1-3, spiny cockle, Acanthocardia aculeata 4, 5, heart cockle, Corculum cardissa 6-9, fluted giant clam

Squid and octopi
Gamochonia octopi and squid: long-armed squid, Chiroteuthis veranii, umbrella squid, Histioteuthis bonnellii, Pinnoctopus cordiformis, common octopus, Octopus vulgaris, and Amphioctopus granulatus

Staurozoa or stalked jellyfish: Tesserantha connectens 1, 2, Haliclystus auricula 3, 4, 5, Lucernaria bathyphila 6 and Lucernaria quadricornis 7

Anthomedusae plantonic medusa: Zanclea gemmosa, Koellikerina fasciculata, Neoturris pileata, Larsonia pterophylla, and Sarsiella dinema

Ostraciontes cowfish species
Ostraciontes: Longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta, scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis, striped cowfish, Aracana aurita, and humpback turret fish, Tetrosomus gibbosus

Asteriidae starfish: common starfish, Asterias rubens, sea star, Hymenaster echinulatus 11, and sea star, Pteraster stellifer 12

Merchant cap jellyfish, Periphylla periphylla
Peromedusae jellyfish: merchant cap jellyfish, Periphylla periphylla 1-7. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur

Siphonophora jellyfish colony. Physophora hydrostatica (Discolabe quadrigata), colony, gas bladder, swimming bell, polyp, etc

Leptomedusae jellyfish: Aequorea pensilis 1, Zygocanna diploconus 2, 3, 5, many-ribbed jellyfish, Aequorea forskalea 4, and Orchistoma elegans 6

Echinoidea sea urchins: sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus 1, 2, Encope emarginata 3, 4, green sea urchin, Echinocyamus pusillus 5-9

Trachymedusae jellyfish: Geryonia proboscidalis 1-7. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904

Bryozoa moss animals: Cristatella mucedo 1-5, 10-12, Plumatella repens 6-8 and fungoid bryosoan, Plumatella fungosa 9. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art

Crinoidea sea lilies: Saracrinus angulatus 1, 7, 8, Endoxocrinus maclearanus 2, and Endoxocrinus wyvillethomsoni 3-6. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art

Pennatulacea sea pen corals: Umbellula encrinus 1, Halipteris finmarchica 2, Kophobelemnon leukarti 3, Renilla reniformis 4, 5, 6, Stylatula elegans 7, Stylatula kinbergi 8, Virgularia glacialis 9

Discomedusae jellyfish: Linantha lunulata 1, 2, Palephyra antiqua 3, 4, 5, Palephyra pelagica 6, Coronatae species 7, Nausithoe challengeri 8, and Wyvilles crownjelly, Atolla wyvillei 9

Siphonophorae hydrozoa: Porpema prunella and Porpita species, young and adult colonies, gas bladder, etc. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in

Narcomedusae jellyfish: Pegantha pantheon 1, 2, Aeginura grimaldii 3, Pegantha godeffroyi 4, golf tee medusa, Aegina citrea 5, 6, 7, Aegina species 8, and Cunina octonaria 9

Fucoideae seaweeds and algae
Fucoideae seaweeds: bullwhip kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana 1, Cutleria multifida 2, Cystoseira spinosa 3, Agarum clathrus 4, Scaberia agardhii 5, peacocks tail, Padina pavonica 6

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"Adolf: A Multifaceted Name in History" In 1833, a meteor shower captivated the villagers as they gazed at the celestial spectacle above. Adolf Vollmy's wood engraving beautifully captured this mesmerizing event. During World War II, a British poster titled "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" warned against the dangers of careless talk. It served as a reminder that loose lips could jeopardize national security. Amidst the chaos of war, hand-drawn postcards featuring Adolf Hitler circulated as anti-Nazi propaganda. These powerful images aimed to expose and condemn his tyrannical regime. Nature enthusiasts may recognize Nepenthes gymnamphora, a captivating pitcher plant known for its unique shape and carnivorous nature. Its beauty lies in its ability to adapt and survive. The ruins of Cloisters at Messines in 1914 were artistically depicted by an unlikely figure - Adolf Hitler himself. This glimpse into his artistic talent showcases an unexpected side of history's most infamous dictator. General Rudolf von Metz made his mark on history when he entered Jaroslau during World War I. His strategic prowess played a significant role in shaping military tactics during this tumultuous time. September 12, 1938 marked an important moment when Adolf Hitler delivered a speech at the Nuremberg rally demanding an end to oppression against Sudeten Germans. This declaration set off a chain reaction with far-reaching consequences. Beyond land and sky, there is also beauty beneath our oceans' surface – nudibranchia or sea slugs gracefully navigate their watery realm while displaying vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Ctenophora or comb jellies are another marvel found within our seas – ethereal creatures that shimmer like living rainbows as they move through water with grace and elegance. Adolf Busch was renowned for his virtuosity as a German violinist who enchanted audiences worldwide with his musical prowess. His talent transcended borders and brought joy to countless listeners.