Characteristics Collection (page 4)

June, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1545 - 1608

July, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1545 - 1608

December, print maker: Pieter van der Borcht I, 1545 - 1608

Mankind must learn everything, Philips Galle, 1563

Ms 399 fol. 241 The Properties of Animals, from Livre des Proprietes des Choses
XIR181851 Ms 399 fol.241 The Properties of Animals, from Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Unlikely couple of physical differences - Hyeres, France
Souvenir of Hyeres - an unlikely couple from the commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region in southeastern France. Date: 1896

Saturn (Greek Kronos) Roman god of time. Devoured all his children except Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. Considered a male planet, warm, with characteristics of Earth and lead

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss physiognomist and theologian. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics

Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), Swiss physiognomist and theologian. Physiognomy is the art of reading psychological traits from physical characteristics. From Essays in Physiognomy by J K Lavater

Giraffe browsing. French naturalist Lamarck considered giraffe illustrated his Transformism theory of evolution by acquired characteristics. Chromolithograph c1885

Giraffe browsing on tree. Jean Lamarck (1744-1829) French naturalist, considered the giraffe illustrated his Transformism (inheritance of acquired characteristics) theory of evolution

Jean Lamarck (1744-1829) French naturalist. Transformism theory of evolution (inheritance of acquired characteristics). Obverse of commemorative medal

The Phrenologist. Phrenology, the assessment of a subjects mental faculties by study of the external conformation of the cranium

Model of Archaeopteryx, a prehistoric animal that is believed to be a precursor of modern birds. It probably evolved from feathered dinosaurs and retained many dinosaur-like characteristics

Head of Golden Labrador Retriever, showing typical breed characteristics

Phrenology - Traits
The skull is mapped out into areas that each relate to specific attributes or behavioural tendencies such as cautiousness & mirthfullness. Date: late 19th century

Ultrasonic Probes
The Analytical Research Unit, Harwell : Measuring the beam characteristics of Ultrasonic probes. Date: March 1968

Tadpole just before hatching. The early stages of the embryos development are evident here with discernible characteristics beginning to emerge. The head can be seen on the lower right

Phrenology chart

Sweetcorn grains

Phrenology model of a head. The pseudo-science of phrenology was based on the belief that a persons intellect and personality were related to the shape of their skull and scalp

Mineral properties, 18th century

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mrs Winston Churchill
Graciousness, enterprise, dignity, staunchness, a sympathetic outlook and an acute sense of humour are all characteristics of Mrs (Clementine) Churchill

Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley
HAR-96 Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mendel / Inheritance / Peas
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822 - 1884), Austrian botanist. Researched heritable characteristics, including the inheritance of the colour of the seed in the culinary pea

Chinese Physiology Syst
The Chinese system of physiology - how your facial characteristics reveal your character

Orang-Utan (C17)
Early depictions of the Orang- utan tended to emphasise their human-like characteristics

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"Unveiling the Unseen: Exploring the Multifaceted Characteristics of our World" From the haunting echoes of a 1957 nuclear test, we witness the enduring impact of fall-out on our environment. Amidst this backdrop, muffed flying tumblers and resilient pigeons gracefully navigate through adversity. Delving into history's pages, we uncover intriguing tales like the comparison between British and German skull shapes during WW1 - a testament to how even in conflict, curiosity prevails. Meanwhile, soaring high above us is the majestic Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HB-ITR, epitomizing elegance and innovation. Intriguingly diverse color-types emerge as we explore "The Races of Men, " captured vividly by a British Association scale lithograph. Pigeon enthusiasts revel in an array of varieties - from ice pigeons with ethereal beauty to black and dun barbs that exude sophistication within English fancy breeds. A striking red-pied pouter cock pigeon captures attention with its regal presence while Heal and Son's advertisement reminds us of timeless craftsmanship. The whimsical artwork "Days of the Week" by John Hassall invites us to ponder life's cyclical nature. Eyes become windows to souls as we decipher "The Language of Eyes, " unraveling emotions hidden beneath their depths. Finally, a captivating portrait showcases three magies - German toy breed pigeons that captivate hearts with their charm. Amidst these glimpses into various characteristics lies an invitation for introspection; let us celebrate diversity, resilience, innovation, artistry, and connection that define our world's rich tapestry.