Canini Collection

Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Pioneer fossil collector of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Oil painting by an unknown artist, before 1842. Golden Cap is visible in the background. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Greyhound design
Drawing 26 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Heathland
Original artwork for Heathland by Barbara Nicholson, signed B.E.N. copyright British Museum (Natural History) 1973, printed in England by Lund Humphries

Heathland poster with captions by Barbara Nicholson, signed B.E.N. copyright British Museum (Natural History) 1973, printed in England by Lund Humphries

Ballyregan Bob, greyhound
Photograph of Ballyregan Bob, the famous racing greyhound. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Thylacinus cynocephalus, thylacine
The last known thylacine, or Tasmanian Wolf, to survive in captivity. It died on 7 September 1936 in the Beaumaris Zoo, Hobart, Tasmania

The Wolf by Edward Donovan
The Wolf, in Edward Donovans The Natural History of British Quadrupeds Volume 1. Held in the Library and Archives

Kita a Norwegian elkhound, photographed by Harry Taylor

The Vision of Saint William of Aquitaine. late 1650s. Creator: Giovanni Angelo Canini
The Vision of Saint William of Aquitaine. late 1650s

Capparis canescens, dog capers
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Anarhichas lupus, wolf eel
The skull of a wolf eel (Anarhichas lupus) whose teeth are specially adapted for crushing and eating spiny sea urchins. The wolf eel is native to British waters

Mick the Miller, greyhound
Photograph of Mick the Miller, the famous racing greyhound. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Etienne Picart dit Le Romain Images des heros
Etienne Picart, dit Le Romain, Images des heros et des grands hommes de l antiquite, dessinees sur des medailles, des pierres antiques and autres anciens monumens, Canini, Giovanni Angelo, Picart

Canis sp. Eskimo Dog called Arctic King
Articulated skeleton of an Canis sp. Eskimo Dog called Arctic King

Copy Sculpture Sleeping Eros Based Antique Model
Artokoloro

European wolf C016 / 6102
European wolf (Canis lupus)

Bulldog shark illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Taxidermist working on wolf teeth, 1935
One of the several behind-the-scenes shots taken for the February 1935 edition of Weekly Illustrated, 1st Class Technical Assistant Percy Stammwitz adds final touches to the teeth of a wolf

Bulldog cranium 1906
Specimen number D94, Bulldog, Canis lupus familiaris. Juvenille bulldog skull, from dog called Neotsfield. 1906

Canis lupus dingo, dingo
Dog of New South Wales. Drawing 52 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Potorous tridactylus, long-nosed potoroo
Poto Roo. Drawing 59 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Dog, owl and eagle design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Dusicyon antarcticus, Falkland fox
Study skin of a female specimen from West Falkland Island. Scale is in centimetres

Adriosaurus suessi
Neocomian fossil lizard from the Isle of Lesina, Dalmatia

Canis lupus hodophilax, Japanese wolf
Photograph of the skin of a male Japanese wolf presented to the Natural History Museum by the Duke of Bedford, 1905, together with a skull specimen. See image references 11280, 11281 & 11282

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895)
Portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley, a zoologist, a strong advocate of Charles Darwin, and author of many publications including The Physical Basis of Life (1868)

Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named for the Chihuahua region in Mexico. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Georgie a giant schnauzer, photographed by Harry Taylor

Jasper a Hungarian viszla, photographed by Harry Taylor

London Jack, The Orphanage Friend. This dog from 1894 to 1900 collected for the L&S.W.R servants orphanage e250 & for other charitable objects e200

Great Dane
A Great Dane, photographed by Harry Taylor

Staffordshire terrier
A Staffordshire terrier, photographed by Harry Taylor

Great Dane with Chihuahua
A Great Dane with Chihuahua, photographed by Harry Taylor

Bauera rubioides, dog rose
Hand coloured etching by Henry C. Andrews (fl. 1796-1828). Published in The botanists repository for new and rare plants (1816)

Przewalskium albirostris, white-lipped deer
The Falklands fox, also known as the Falkland Islands wolf or the Warrah, was the only native land mammal of the Falkland Islands. It became extinct in 1876 (on West Falkland island)

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"Unleashing the Canini: A Journey through History and Nature" Step into the world of Canini, where untamed spirits roam. From Mary Anning's groundbreaking discoveries in the 19th century to the vast heathlands that have witnessed both triumphs and tragedies, this captivating caption takes you on a wild ride. Picture yourself at Ballyregan Bob's side, a majestic greyhound racing across open fields with grace and speed. Or imagine encountering Thylacinus cynocephalus, better known as the thylacine – an enigmatic creature lost to time but forever etched in our memories. As you wander through lush heathlands, notice how their beauty inspired intricate designs like those found on Greyhound artwork or even The Wolf by Edward Donovan. These depictions capture the essence of these magnificent animals, frozen in time for us to admire. But Canini is not limited to just canines; it extends its embrace to other remarkable creatures too. Meet Kita, a Norwegian elkhound whose loyalty knows no bounds. And let's not forget Mick the Miller, a legendary greyhound who left his mark on history with unmatched athleticism. Delve deeper into dog anatomy through stunning artworks that showcase their unique features and intricacies. Marvel at their agility and strength as they navigate life with unparalleled precision. And if your curiosity leads you underwater, encounter Anarhichas lupus – a fascinating wolf eel lurking beneath ocean depths. Its mysterious allure reminds us of nature's endless wonders beyond what meets our eyes. Finally, let Giovanni Angelo Canini guide you towards The Vision of Saint William of Aquitaine from late 1650s – an artistic masterpiece that transcends time and captures spiritual enlightenment amidst earthly chaos. In this captivating journey through history and nature intertwined with canine companionship at its core lies Canini - an ode to all things wild yet familiar; powerful yet gentle.