Colonising Collection

Gold coral (Savalia Savaglia) colonising Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Shoal of Mediterranean Fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) swimming between Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) that have colonised the crossbars of a sunken electricity pylon that fell into the sea

Foundation of the city of San Miguel de Ibarra in 1606 (oil on canvas)
IND388250 Foundation of the city of San Miguel de Ibarra in 1606 (oil on canvas) by Ecuadorian School, (17th Century); Salon Maximo del Ayuntamiento, Ibarra

La Salle taking possession of Louisiana, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H
STC232168 La Salle taking possession of Louisiana, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H.E. Marshall, 1917 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

The relation of rivers and the sea to the civilisation of countries (litho)
6005032 The relation of rivers and the sea to the civilisation of countries (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Early settlement of Vancouver (colour engraving)
STC109070 Early settlement of Vancouver (colour engraving) by Fumagalli, Paolo (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Arrival of the French frigates in the Bay of Conception, Voyages of Perouse, copy by M
STC397227 Arrival of the French frigates in the Bay of Conception, Voyages of Perouse, copy by M. Charles Sanlaville (fl.1920-30)

Civilization of Fiji, 1879 (print on cotton)
MGS149827 Civilization of Fiji, 1879 (print on cotton) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; English, out of copyright

Hoisting the French Flag in the New Hebrides, 1886, illustration from Cassell
STC385346 Hoisting the French Flag in the New Hebrides, 1886, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Williamson

Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation
CHT184369 Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation, illustration for General Lallemand (1774-1839) at Champ d Asile, 1819, after Rullmann (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte

Colony of Texas, General Lallemand at Champ d Asile, 1818
CHT184368 Colony of Texas, General Lallemand at Champ d Asile, 1818, after Rullmann (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Colonisation Epidemic, from La Caricature, engraved by Yves & Barret
CHT197118 The Colonisation Epidemic, from La Caricature, engraved by Yves & Barret, 31st October 1885 (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Quater-Centenary of Newfoundland (engraving)
1597540 The Quater-Centenary of Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quater-Centenary of Newfoundland)

Mars base, artwork C018 / 8567
Mars base. Artwork of a base (left) on Mars. A manned base on Mars could be constructed from prefabricated sections brought from Earth or from materials manufactured using resources found on Mars

Mars base, artwork C018 / 0284
Mars base. Artwork of a base on Mars, with plants in one dome providing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, and people in a second dome

Terraforming Mars. Artwork 1 of 3. Todays Mars is a cold desert world with a thin atmosphere of carbon dioxide. The orange colour is due to oxides in the rocks that trap the planets oxygen

Christopher Columbus aboard his ship the Santa Maria on his first voyage to the New World
KW415654 Christopher Columbus aboard his ship the Santa Maria on his first voyage to the New World, from Les Arts au Moyen Age, published 1873 (litho) by French School

Christopher Colombus discovering the islands of Margarita and Cubagua where they found many pearls
XPH330477 Christopher Colombus discovering the islands of Margarita and Cubagua where they found many pearls (litho) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The last Aztec Emperor Cuauhtemoc surrenders, plate from Antiguedades Mexicanas
XJF387448 The last Aztec Emperor Cuauhtemoc surrenders, plate from Antiguedades Mexicanas by Alfredo Chavero, 1892 (engraving) by Spanish School

The Conversion of the Aztecs to Roman Catholicism, plate from Antiguadades Mexicano
XJF387450 The Conversion of the Aztecs to Roman Catholicism, plate from Antiguadades Mexicano by Alfredo Chavero, 1892 (engraving) by Spanish School

Fight between the Spanish and the Aztecs, plate from Antiguedades Mexicanas
XJF387449 Fight between the Spanish and the Aztecs, plate from Antiguedades Mexicanas by Alfredo Chavero, 1892 (engraving) by Spanish School

Columbus (1451-1506) Taking Possession, illustration from Tales of Travellers
KW222567 Columbus (1451-1506) Taking Possession, illustration from Tales of Travellers or A View of the World, published 1838 (litho) by English School

Picture No. 10895211
Wild Flowers - Campanula - Yellow Fumitory / Corydalis - colonising house alleyway Date:

Plant evolutionary history, artwork
Plant evolutionary history. Artwork showing the stages in the evolution of plants during the history of the Earth. Around 1200 million years ago the Earths land areas were barren

View of main lake, site of early colonisation by Willow Emerald Damselfly (Chalcolestes viridis), Staverton Lakes, Suffolk, England, august

Martian colony, artwork. The atmosphere of Mars is mainly carbon dioxide, and not suitable for human habitation. These spherical structures, part of a future Martian colony

Martian colony art exhibition, artwork. This is an exhibition of space art (lower right) taking place on Mars in the year 2536

Moon base, computer artwork
Moon base. Computer artwork showing what a future US base on the Moon might look like. The base is a lmixture of cylindrical and dome habitats

Moon base. Computer artwork of an astronaut at a base on the Moon. Humans will require protective suits and sealed buildings when on the Moon

Space colonies
Cylindrical space colonies by a Mars-like planet, computer artwork. Such theoretical self-sufficient spaceships would grow their own food (plants and artificial sky seen at centre left)

Mars colony, computer artwork. The first bases on Mars are likely to resemble chemical plants. They will have sealed buildings to protect colonists from the thin atmosphere that is nearly all carbon

Mars base. Computer artwork of an astronaut at a base on Mars. Humans will require protective suits and sealed buildings when living on Mars

Mars before terraformation, artwork
Mars before terraformation, computer artwork. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like. On Mars this would involve raising the temperature so that water remains liquid

Water on a prehistoric Mars, artwork
Water on a prehistoric Mars. Computer artwork of water on Mars at some point in its past. Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun

Terraforming Mars, computer artwork
Terraformed Mars, computer artwork. North is at top. Terraforming is the process of making another planet Earth-like so that it may be habitable by humans

Mud on Mars

Brown tail moth larvae C010 / 6339
Brown tail moth larvae. Colony of the larvae (caterpillars) of the brown tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea). This is a European night-flying moth

Plant regrowth on a lava flow, Hawaii
Plant regrowth on a lava flow after it has cooled and solidified. Lava is a rich and nutritious medium for plant growth, and flows are rapidly recolonised by plants

Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790
Sydney Cove. Historical artwork showing Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790, a few years after the founding of Sydney, which would become the largest city in Australia

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Colonising: From Marine Life to Human Settlements" Witness the mesmerizing sight of Gold coral (Savalia Savaglia) colonising Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) in the Tyrrhenian Sea's Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy. Dive into the depths of Capri Island's Costa Amalfitana, Italy and discover a shoal of Mediterranean Fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) gracefully swimming among Red gorgonians that have colonised a sunken electricity pylon after a storm. Step back in time as you admire an oil painting depicting the foundation of San Miguel de Ibarra in 1606, showcasing the early stages of human colonisation. Explore history through vivid illustrations as La Salle takes possession of Louisiana in this captivating colour lithograph from H. E. Marshall's book "This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States. " Delve into how rivers and seas shaped civilizations with a thought-provoking lithograph highlighting their crucial role in countries' development. Transport yourself to Vancouver's early settlement days with a vibrant colour engraving capturing its initial stages as pioneers began to establish their colony. Experience an adventurous journey with French frigates arriving at Bay of Conception through an exquisite copy by M, inspired by Voyages of Perouse. Immerse yourself in Fiji's rich culture and heritage through a stunning print on cotton showcasing its civilization during 1879. Relive historical moments as you witness hoisting the French Flag in New Hebrides captured beautifully in an illustration from Cassell & Co. 's publication. Reflect upon nature's resilience with a profound quote reminding us that only baytrees can grow without cultivation—a testament to life's ability to colonise and thrive.