Drawing Collection (page 6)

John Maynard Smith, caricature
John Maynard Smith (1920-2004). Caricature of the British biologist John Maynard Smith. Maynard Smith studied engineering at Cambridge

Pascals calculator, 17th Century artwork
Pascals calculator. Historical artwork showing the mechanism inside a 17th Century mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

Phoenician coins and writing
Phoenician coins. Engraving depicting various coins and medals from the Phoenician civilisation. Phoenicia existed as a collection of city states in the coastal areas of modern day Lebanon and Syria

Lunar map of 1854. This map of the Moons surface was published in Germany, and the title across top in in German. The Moon is orientated with celestial North at bottom

Engraving of a tree split by lightning
Engraving depicting a tree that had split after being hit by lightning at Hanwell, west London. When a lightning bolt strikes a tree

German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint. This design, for a propulsor ramjet engine mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

Toscanellis world map, 1474
Toscanellis world map. This map was drawn by the Italian mathematician and astronomer Paolo Toscanelli (1397-1482) in 1474

Egyptian solar system model
Solar System. An engraving depicting the layout of the Solar System. It is shown as the route taken by a scarab beetle. The path starts at the Earth (centre) and passes out to the heavens (top)

Galvanic experiments, 17th century
Galvanism. Engraved plate showing various pieces of equipment used to study galvanism, or static electricity. In addition to several plans for making a galvanic pile (battery)

Chemistry equipment, 19th century
Chemistry equipment. Engraving of various pieces of equipment used in chemistry experiments. Most are concerned with the isolation of gas or with producing acids

Octopus attacking a ship
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Marine worms, artwork
Marine worms. Historical artwork of a variety of marine polychaetes, also known as bristleworms. Illustration from The Sea (1869) by Matthias Jakob Schleiden

PAUL HINDEMITH (1895-1963). German violinist and composer. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

CHAMBER MUSICIANS, c1935. Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals, and Alfred Cortot. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

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Sweet potato plant, a tropical vine with an edible tuberous root. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fresco, detail of The Last Judgement, 1547, Voronet Monastery Church, Moldavia, Romania

Oliver Falls In With The Artful Dodger. "Hullo, My Covey, Whats The Row
Oliver Falls In With The Artful Dodger. " Hullo, My Covey, Whats The Row?" Said This Strange Young Gentleman To Oliver

Nimrod, A Mighty Hunter. From The Painting By Briton Riviere From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G
Nimrod, A Mighty Hunter.From The Painting By Briton Riviere From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 1, Published 1920

Secretary bird engraving 1892
Die VAogel - Dr. Alfred Brehm, Leipzig und Wien 1892

GIBSON: BALLROOM, c1904. The Jury Disagrees. Pen and ink drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, c1904

ICELAND, 1862. The Tintron rock in Iceland. Drawing by Bayard Taylor, 1862

POSTER: BOOKS, c1938. Don t Gum Up a Book. Poster promoting proper care for library books. Silkscreen by Arlington Gregg, c1938

NORMAN WARSHIP, 1066. The ship in which William the Conquerer crossed the English Channel in 1066. Drawing, early 20th century

SIEUR D IBERVILLE (1661-1706). Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d Iberville. French-Canadian soldier and colonist. Ibervilles defeat of the English ships on Hudson Bay, 1697

LEPRECHAUN. Drawing by Seamus MacNeill

The science of human anatomy by Bartholomeo Eustachi, depicting the shape, size and relative position of the organs of the human body. Circa 18th century

PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. Central Hospital for the Insane, opened in 1852 in Nashville, Tennessee. Drawing, 19th century

EUCLID: ELEMENTS. A page from Euclids Elements, translated by English scholar Adelard of Bath from Arabic into Latin, 12th century

COVERED WAGON, c1880. Drawing, American, 20th century

GRACE INGERSOLL (1787-1816). American socialite. Chromolithograph from a drawing by Jules Champagne, 1857

SOREN KIERKEGaRD (1813-1855). Danish philosopher. Drawing by N. C. Kierkegaard
SOREN KIERKEGaRD (1813-1855). Danish philosopher. Drawing by N.C. Kierkegaard

REDVERS BULLER (1839-1908). English general. Buller rescuing Captain Cecil D Arcy on 28 March 1879 during the Zulu War, for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross

COOK, 19th CENTURY. Pen and ink drawing, late 19th century

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH. The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. John Alden and Priscilla Mullens. Drawing by Charles Stanley Reinhart

ANNE BOLEYN (1507-1536). Second wife of King Henry VIII of England. Drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger, c1535

The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON GIRLS, 1900. The race is not always to the beautiful. Pen and ink drawing, 1900, by Charles Dana Gibson

Longitudinal section of an onion and sections of the human head, eye and orbit: drawing by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: BRAIN, c1490. Longitudinal section of an onion and sections of the human head, eye and orbit: drawing by Leonardo da Vinci

Surrey Zoological Gardens, Walworth, London, England. Engraving after the drawing by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. In about 1830 Edward Cross kept his menagerie here

Yellow-throated marten, artwork C016 / 5897
Yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula). Plate from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

(1820-1910). English nurse. Pencil drawing by Sir George Scharf, 1857
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (1820-1910). English nurse. Pencil drawing by Sir George Scharf, 1857

investigating rinderpest at Kimberley, South Africa: drawing, 1897
ROBERT KOCH (1843-1910) investigating rinderpest at Kimberley, South Africa: drawing, 1897

GERICAULT: CATS. Studies of cats. Line engraving after a pencil drawing by Theodore Gericault (1791-1824)

ANTON VON WEBERN (1883-1945). Austrian composer. Drawing by Oskar Kokoschka

Stained glass window, St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Polystichum aculeatum lobatum. The common prickly shield fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Seated woman turning to the right. Drawing in black and red chalk. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French painter

Technical Drawing of the Tunnel under the River Clyde at Glasgow, Uk, 1890

System of mines and countermines of Turins citadel during siege of 1706. attack front and Pietro Miccas mine
Italy, 18th century. The system of mines and countermines of Turins citadel during the siege of 1706. The attack front and Pietro Miccas mine. From a drawing by Colonel Pietro Magni

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Drawing is a timeless art form that has captivated humans for centuries. From the intricate frescoes depicting Three Minoan Women in Knossos to the mesmerizing Stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France, it has been a means of expression since ancient times. It transcends cultures and eras, as seen in Albrecht Durer's masterpiece Praying Hands and Leonardo da Vinci's detailed exploration of skull anatomy. Even architectural wonders have been brought to life through drawings, such as Filippo Brunelleschi's cross-section design for the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence. Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli's contemporary interpretation further showcases the power to convey complex structures. But it doesn't stop there; drawings also play a vital role in engineering and industrial design. The meticulously crafted design drawing for the King Class locomotive from 1927 exemplifies how they are essential tools for bringing innovative ideas to life. Beyond human subjects, artists have used their skills to immortalize animals too. Suntop English Setters come alive on paper with every stroke, capturing their grace and beauty effortlessly. Artists throughout history have drawn inspiration from biblical tales like Adam & Eve depicted by BURNE-JONES or even Cuban landscapes found on canvases in Havana. Drawing allows us to explore diverse themes and narratives across time and space. Lastly, we cannot overlook the significance of rock art sites like Obirr Rock in Kakadu National Park where aboriginal paintings date back thousands of years. These ancient drawings provide glimpses into our ancestors' lives while reminding us of our connection with nature. In all its forms - be it historical masterpieces or modern creations - drawing continues to enchant us with its ability to capture emotions, tell stories, and preserve moments forevermore.