Albus Collection

Varieties of bats
Western naked-backed fruit bat, Dobsonia peronii 1, long-tongued nectar bat, Macroglossus minimus 2, northern ghost bat, Diclidurus albus 3, and Geoffroys rousette, Rousettus amplexicaudatus 4

Fairy lantern, Calochortus albus (Cyclobothra alba). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

White asphodel, Asphodelus albus. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Sweet clover, Melilotus officinalis, and honey clover, Melilotus albus Desr
5856079 Sweet clover, Melilotus officinalis, and honey clover, Melilotus albus Desr.; (add.info.: Sweet clover, Melilotus officinalis, and honey clover, Melilotus albus Desr)

Electric eel, Asian swamp eel and banded knifefish
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, Asian swamp eel, Monopterus albus, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Dequevauviller after an illustration by

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White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) feeding on fiddler crabs, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

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USA, Florida, Orlando. Great Egret at Gatorland. Date: 24/02/2014

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USA, Florida, Orlando. Great Blue Heron at Gatorland. Date: 24/02/2014

Pied crow, Corvus albus. (Senegal white-backed crow, Corvus leuconotus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa

Lizard buzzard, Kaupifalco monogrammicus. (Black-chinned gosshawk, Aster monogrammicus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds

Trumpet Daffodils and Poets Narcissus (chromolitho)
5219626 Trumpet Daffodils and Poets Narcissus (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trumpet Daffodils and Poets Narcissus)

Stemless carline thistle, Carlina acaulis, and wild safflower, Carthamus oxyacanthus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

White asphodel, Asphodelus albus, and wild lily, Lilium sylvestre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Stonecrop, Sedum telephium, and lupin, Lupinus albus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Green hellebore, Helleborus viridis, and false helleborine, Veratrum album. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

White henbane, Hyoscyamus albus, and columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

White bellbird, Procnias albus, male and female (Carunculated chatterer, Ampelis carunculata). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Snowy sheathbill, Chionis albus (White sheath-bill, Vaginalis chionis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Northern ghost bat and spectral bat
Northern ghost bat or white box-tailed bat, Diclidurus albus, and spectral bat or false vampire bat, Vampyrus spectrum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles

Dittany, Dictamnus albus, Dictame blanc. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

African sacred ibis and white ibis
African sacred ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus, and white ibis, Eudocimus albus. Handcoloured lithograph from Th. Lejeunes Complete Works of Buffon, Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Brussels, 1837

White calochortus, Calochortus albus. Oxidized handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

White American Wolf, Canis Lupus, , 1845
White American Wolf, Canis Lupus. From The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Captive: Female Tundra Wolf In Snow, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Southcentral Alaska

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Slender Salmon and Blue Pole
Slender Salmon (Salmo hucho, Salmo gracilis) and Blue Pole or Poll (Salmo albus, Salmo trutta, also known as Whitling, Herling, Phinock and Blue Cocks). Date: 1865

Cape Barren goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, and snowy sheathbill, Chionis albus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

White henbane, Hyoscyamus albus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Great Egret (Egretta alba), Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

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American White Ibis feeding in shallow lagoon Florida, USA

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White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) Date:

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Snowy Sheathbill - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Chionis albus) Date:

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Snowy Sheathbill - Paulet Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Chionis albus) Date:

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White Butterbur (Petasites albus) Date:

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White Ibis - feeding in shelter of mangroves - Ding Darling (Eudocimus albus) Date:

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Great White Egret - stick pass (Casmerodius albus) Date:

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Great White Egret - close up (Casmerodius albus) Date:

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Great White Egrets - fishing - Ding Darling (Casmerodius albus) Date:

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Great Egret - With young on nest (Casmerodius albus) Date:

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Steppe Eagle and Pied Crow (Corvus albus) feeding on Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor). (Aquila nipalensis) Date:

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Great / Great White / Common / American / Large Egret / Great White Heron - in flight landing on tree tops (Casmerodius albus) Date:

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Great / Great White / Common / American / Large Egret / Great White Heron - in flight landing on tree tops (Casmerodius albus) Date:

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Great / Great White / Common / American / Large Egret / Great White Heron - in flight landing on tree tops (Casmerodius albus) Date:

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"Albus: A Journey through Nature's Whiteness" Step into a world of ethereal beauty with Albus, where the delicate glow of a fairy lantern illuminates the night. Discover the enchanting Calochortus albus, a flower that seems to hold secrets within its petals. Intrigue deepens as we explore the diverse realm of bats, their varieties echoing in the darkness. From Europe to Italy and Sardinia, our journey takes us along rocky coasts near Nebida, where the majestic Pan di Zucchero stands tall against a breathtaking sunset backdrop. Here, at our feet, lies the pure white blossom of Asphodelus albus - an exquisite sight that captivates both heart and soul. DDE-90039475 and DDE-90038968 invite us further into this enigmatic world. Qui color albus nunc erat, est contrarius albo; four men confront a black woman in her bedroom - an intriguing engraving that sparks curiosity and contemplation. Nature continues to unfold its wonders as we encounter Corvus albus - the pied crow - soaring gracefully across open skies. The lizard buzzard, Kaupifalco monogrammicus adds another layer of fascination with its striking presence. As we delve deeper into Albus' tapestry of whiteness, we stumble upon trumpet daffodils and poets narcissus captured in vibrant chromolitho prints. Their delicate allure reminds us of nature's ability to inspire artistry. Our journey concludes with Carlina acaulis - stemless carline thistle - standing proudly amidst rugged landscapes. Its resilience mirrors our own quest for understanding and appreciation of all things white. Join us on this captivating expedition through Albus' realm – where nature's purity shines brightly at every turn.