Georges Louis Collection

Guinea baboon, Papio papio. Petit papion. Copperplate engraving by Baron after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale

Barbary macaque or magot, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered. Copperplate engraving by P.F. Tardieu after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-88) French naturalist, being waited on by his trained chimpanzee. French trade card issued c1890. Chromolithograph

Portrait of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon. Engraving on steel by Bosselman from Richard's "New
FLO4597744 Portrait of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon. Engraving on steel by Bosselman from Richard's "New Edition of the Complete Works of Buffon," Pourrat Freres, Paris

Red-shanked douc, Pygathrix nemaeus. Endangered. Copperplate engraving by C. Baquoy after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

Angolan talapoin or southern talapoin, Miopithecus talapoin. Copperplate engraving by Madame Rousselet, wife of Tardieu, after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Moustached guenon or moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus. Moustac. Copperplate engraving by Le Charpentier after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Grivet, Chlorocebus aethiops. Copperplate engraving by C. Baquoy after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale, Paris

Mona monkey, Cercopithecus mona. Copperplate engraving by Chevillet after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale, Paris

Mangabey species, Cercocebus species. Copperplate engraving by Jardinier after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale

Bonnet macaque, Macaca radiata. Le bonnet-chinois. Copperplate engraving by C. Baquoy after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

Malbrouck, Chlorocebus cynosuros, female. Copperplate engraving by Lempereur after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

Patas monkey, Erythrocebus patas. Copperplate engraving by Mesnil after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale, Paris

Skeleton of African macaque species
African macaque species, Cercopithecus angolensis major. Skeleton. Copperplate engraving by Chevillet after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Crab-eating macaque or egret, Macaca fascicularis. Copperplate engraving by P.F. Tardieu after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

African macaque species, Cercopithecus angolensis major. Copperplate engraving by Chevillet after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

Southern pig-tailed macaque, Macaca nemestrina. Maimon. Copperplate engraving by Chevillet after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

Lion-tailed macaque or wanderoo, Macaca silenus. Endandered. Ouanderou. Copperplate engraving by Defehrt after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx. Female. Copperplate engraving by Baron after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale, Paris

Mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx. Male. Copperplate engraving by Chevillet after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale

Hamadryas baboon skeleton, Papio hamadryas. Copperplate engraving by Mme. Rousselet, wife of Tardieu, after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Agile gibbon skeleton, Hylobates agilis. Engandered. Le grand gibbon. Copperplate engraving by Baquoy after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Lar gibbon or white-handed gibbon, Hylobates lar. Endangered. Petit gibbon. Copperplate engraving by L. Legrand after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Agile gibbon, Hylobates agilis. Engandered. Le grand gibbon. Copperplate engraving by C. Baquoy, after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc

Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes. Endangered
Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes. Le Jocko. Endangered. Copperplate engraving by Chevillet after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle

Georges-Louis Leclerc (1707-88) Comte de Buffon (litho)
PHG242634 Georges-Louis Leclerc (1707-88) Comte de Buffon (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Lesage experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774 (1876). George Louis Lesage (1724-1803), Swiss scientist, devised an early form of electric telegraph

Tom XI Pl VIII Histoire naturelle generale et
Tom. XI. Pl. VIII, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788, Daubenton, M

Le Rhinoceros Histoire naturelle generale et
Le Rhinoceros, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788, Daubenton, M

View simple life quietude Garden Perfect Clarity
View of simple life in quietude at the Garden of Perfect Clarity, Detail des nouveaux jardins a la mode, Le Rouge, Georges-Louis, Engraving, 1786

Histoire naturelle generale et particuliere
Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Baquoy, Jean Charles

Frontispiece title page Histoire naturelle generale et
Frontispiece and title page, Histoire naturelle, generale et particuliere: avec la description du cabinet de roi, Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788, Engraving, 1749-1803

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Maison Chinoise vue du cote de l Entree au Midy, Detail des nouveaux jardins a la mode, Le Rouge, Georges-Louis, Engraving, 1776-1787, identified as plate 13, an overall view

Georges-Louis Leclerc (1707-88) Comte de Buffon, engraved by Vincenzio Vangelisti
XIR220413 Georges-Louis Leclerc (1707-88) Comte de Buffon, engraved by Vincenzio Vangelisti (1738-98) 1777 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Pujos, Andre (1738-88) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-88) French naturalist, 1761. Author of 44 volume Histoire Naturelle 1749-1767. Lithograph, (Paris, c1830)

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788) French naturalist. Author of 44 volume Histoire Naturelle 1749-1767. Lithograph, (Paris, c1830)

Buffon, Georges-Louis Leclerc Comte de (1707-1788)
Portrait of Comte de Buffon, a French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist and author. Miniature painting, watercolour on paper, artist unknown

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Georges Louis, a name that echoes through the animal kingdom. From the vibrant forests of Guinea to the endangered habitats of Barbary macaques, his legacy lives on. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, a renowned French naturalist, dedicated his life to studying and understanding the wonders of nature. As he patiently observed in awe, Guinea baboons roamed freely with their distinct features and captivating presence. Intriguingly, it also encountered the Barbary macaque or magot - an endangered species struggling to survive amidst human encroachment. His heart went out to these majestic creatures as he recognized their importance in maintaining ecological balance. As Georges-Louis Leclerc wandered through jungles and savannahs alike, he stumbled upon rare treasures like the red-shanked douc and Angolan talapoin monkeys. These beautiful beings faced threats from habitat loss and poaching but inspired him to advocate for their protection. Amongst his encounters was also the moustached guenon with its distinctive facial hair and playful demeanor. The grivet's agile movements caught his attention while observing Mona monkeys leaping gracefully from tree branch to tree branch. The mangabey species fascinated Georges Louis with their unique behaviors and social structures within their tight-knit communities. Meanwhile, bonnet macaques showcased intelligence beyond measure as they thrived in diverse environments across India. Not forgetting Malbrouck monkeys who displayed remarkable adaptability even in challenging circumstances; George Louis admired them for their resilience against adversity. Lastly, Patas monkeys left him mesmerized by their incredible speed as they traversed vast grasslands effortlessly. Georges Louis' passion for primates extended far beyond mere observation; it fueled his desire to protect these magnificent creatures from harm's way. His dedication serves as a reminder that every individual has a role to play in safeguarding our planet's biodiversity before it slips away.