Natural Sciences Collection

Immanuel Kant, caricature
Immanuel Kant. Caricature of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804). Kant published various influential philosophical works on the natural sciences, particularly geophysics and astronomy

Oak tree with acorns, leaves and branch, Quercus robur. 1776 (engraving)
7233987 Oak tree with acorns, leaves and branch, Quercus robur. 1776 (engraving) by Muller, Johann Sebastien (1715-c.1785); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oak tree with acorns, leaves and branch)

Siberian unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum, on a snowy plain. 1908 (illustration)
7233337 Siberian unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum, on a snowy plain. 1908 (illustration) by Harder, Heinrich (1858-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siberian unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum)

Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan
5324474 Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata)

Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus
5324585 Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus)

Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre
5324426 Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower)

Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus. 1800 (engraving)
7235353 Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus.1800 (engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red-billed tropicbird, Phaethon aethereus)

Hazelnut tree, Corylus avellana. 1776 (engraving)
7234003 Hazelnut tree, Corylus avellana. 1776 (engraving) by Muller, Johann Sebastien (1715-c.1785); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hazelnut tree, Corylus avellana)

Atlas moth and white witch moth. 1774 (engraving)
7233246 Atlas moth and white witch moth. 1774 (engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas moth, Attacus atlas (China) and white witch moth

North America, USA, Michigan, Upper Peninsula. Munising Falls framed by hardwood forest in autumn, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis
5324440 Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis, the by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis,)

White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis
5856743 White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis)

Guineafowl and bustards. 1839 (engraving)
7233874 Guineafowl and bustards. 1839 (engraving) by Travies, Edouard (1809-c.1865) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 1, little bustard, Tetrax tetrax 2)

Optical Department. ca. 1932, Alexandria, Louisiana, USA, SCHNACKs OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. A complete and entirely separate department devoted exclusively to an optical service second to none

Cascade of Regla (engraving)
8658618 Cascade of Regla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cascade of Regla. Illustration for Scenes of Wonder in Many Lands (T Nelson)

The Mirage in the Desert (engraving)
8658621 The Mirage in the Desert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mirage in the Desert)

Rock-Bridge, Virginia (engraving)
8658614 Rock-Bridge, Virginia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock-Bridge, Virginia)

Cascades on the Hoar-Frost River (engraving)
8658613 Cascades on the Hoar-Frost River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cascades on the Hoar-Frost River)

Human invention anticipated: Parachutes (engraving)
8657917 Human invention anticipated: Parachutes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parachutes)

Entire skeleton of condor, showing the relative positions of the chief bones (engraving)
8666734 Entire skeleton of condor, showing the relative positions of the chief bones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entire skeleton of condor)

Forms of spermatozoa, not drawn to scale (engraving)
8666732 Forms of spermatozoa, not drawn to scale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forms of spermatozoa, not drawn to scale)

Millipede and centipede (engraving)
8666725 Millipede and centipede (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millipede and centipede)

Stomach of sheep (engraving)
8666714 Stomach of sheep (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stomach of sheep. Illustration for Outlines of Zoology by J Arthur Thomson (3rd edn)

Mushroom, dead trumpet, Craterellus cornucopiodes
7280144 Mushroom, dead trumpet, Craterellus cornucopiodes; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom, dead trumpet, Craterellus cornucopiodes)

Mushroom, bottle bovist, Lycoperdon gemmatum
7280143 Mushroom, bottle bovist, Lycoperdon gemmatum; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom, bottle bovist, Lycoperdon gemmatum)

Amygdalus pumila dwarf almond, Amygdalus nana flore foliosa bitter almond
7280142 Amygdalus pumila dwarf almond, Amygdalus nana flore foliosa bitter almond; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amygdalus pumila dwarf almond, Amygdalus nana flore foliosa bitter almond)

Gymnocalycium megalothelos, 2. Gymnocalycium platense, 3. Gymnocalycium multiflora, cactus, cacti
7278644 Gymnocalycium megalothelos, 2. Gymnocalycium platense, 3. Gymnocalycium multiflora, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnocalycium megalothelos, 2. Gymnocalycium platense, 3)

1. gymnocalydium saglione, 2. 3. gymnocalycium mostii, cactus, cacti
7278643 1. gymnocalydium saglione, 2. 3. gymnocalycium mostii, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. gymnocalydium saglione, 2. 3)

1. pediocactus simpsonii, 2. denmoza rhodacantha, 3. ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus
7278638 1. pediocactus simpsonii, 2. denmoza rhodacantha, 3. ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. pediocactus simpsonii, 2. denmoza rhodacantha, 3)

Cactus, queen of the night (Selenicereus grandiflorus)
7278624 Cactus, queen of the night (Selenicereus grandiflorus); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cactus, queen of the night (Selenicereus grandiflorus)

1. 2. Wilmattea minutiflora, cactus, cactus (Hylocereus undatus)
7278623 1. 2. Wilmattea minutiflora, cactus, cactus (Hylocereus undatus); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. 2. Wilmattea minutiflora, cactus, cactus (Hylocereus undatus)

Carnegiea gigantea, cactus, cacti
7278615 Carnegiea gigantea, cactus, cacti; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnegiea gigantea, cactus, cacti, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century)

1, 2. validus, 3, 4. Monvillea cavendishii, cactus, columnar cactus (Cereus)
7278600 1, 2. validus, 3, 4. Monvillea cavendishii, cactus, columnar cactus (Cereus); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1, 2. validus, 3, 4)

1. (Opuntia) (leucotricha), 2. Opuntia maxima, 3. Opuntia lasiacantha, 4. Opuntia robustacactus
7278596 1. (Opuntia) (leucotricha), 2. Opuntia maxima, 3. Opuntia lasiacantha, 4. Opuntia robustacactus; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. (Opuntia) (leucotricha), 2. Opuntia maxima, 3

1. bergeriana, 2. Opuntia elatior, 3. Opuntia boldinnghii, 4, 5. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)
7278590 1. bergeriana, 2. Opuntia elatior, 3. Opuntia boldinnghii, 4, 5. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. bergeriana, 2. Opuntia elatior, 3. Opuntia boldinnghii, 4, 5)

1. fuscoatra, 2. Opuntia sulphurea, 3. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia)
7278588 1. fuscoatra, 2. Opuntia sulphurea, 3. Opuntia nopale (Opuntia); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. fuscoatra, 2. Opuntia sulphurea, 3)

1. burrageana, 2. Opuntia cylindrica, 3, 4. Opuntia stanlyi, 5. Opuntia macrorhiza, cactus
7278580 1. burrageana, 2. Opuntia cylindrica, 3, 4. Opuntia stanlyi, 5. Opuntia macrorhiza, cactus; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. burrageana, 2. Opuntia cylindrica, 3, 4. Opuntia stanlyi, 5)

1. kleiniae, 2. Opuntia vivipara, 3. Opuntia parryi, 4. Opuntia echinocarpa
7278576 1. kleiniae, 2. Opuntia vivipara, 3. Opuntia parryi, 4. Opuntia echinocarpa; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. kleiniae, 2. Opuntia vivipara, 3. Opuntia parryi, 4. Opuntia echinocarpa, 5)

1, 2, 3. Pereskia pereskia, 4, 5. Pereskia sacharosaCactus
7278572 1, 2, 3. Pereskia pereskia, 4, 5. Pereskia sacharosaCactus; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1, 2, 3. Pereskia pereskia, 4, 5)

Blackberries of the variety: 1. Gregg, 2. Cumberland, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing
7278566 Blackberries of the variety: 1. Gregg, 2. Cumberland, Digitally prepared reproduction of a watercolour drawing from 1856; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackberries of the variety: 1)

Grapes of the variety: 1. Niagara, 2. Concord
7278555 Grapes of the variety: 1. Niagara, 2. Concord; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grapes of the variety: 1. Niagara, 2)

Pears of the variety: 1st Orange, 2nd Champion, 3rd Reas Mammoth
7278554 Pears of the variety: 1st Orange, 2nd Champion, 3rd Reas Mammoth; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pears of the variety: 1st Orange, 2nd Champion, 3rd Reas Mammoth)

Echinocactus crispatus
7278532 Echinocactus crispatus; Private Collection; (add.info.: Echinocactus crispatus, Stenocactus crispatus is a species of plant in the genus Stenocactus in the cactus family, cactus)

Bishop's cap is a species of the genus Astrophytum in the cactus family (Astrophytum myriostigma)
7278515 Bishop's cap is a species of the genus Astrophytum in the cactus family (Astrophytum myriostigma); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stenocactus (cactaceae) coptonogonus is a species of plant in the genus Stenocactus in the family
7278511 Stenocactus (cactaceae) coptonogonus is a species of plant in the genus Stenocactus in the family; Private Collection; (add.info)

Thelocactus (cactaceae)
7278510 Thelocactus (cactaceae); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thelocactus (cactaceae) hexaedrophorus is a species of plant in the genus Thelocactus in the family, cactus, cacti

Pear of the Pennsylvania pear variety
7278507 Pear of the Pennsylvania pear variety; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pear of the Pennsylvania pear variety, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century)

Snow lily, hellebore (Helleborus) niger and red-flowered tagetes
7278402 Snow lily, hellebore (Helleborus) niger and red-flowered tagetes; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow lily, hellebore (Helleborus) niger and red-flowered tagetes

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Exploring the wonders of natural sciences takes us on a captivating journey through time and space. In 1908, an illustration depicts the majestic Siberian unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum, gracefully roaming a snowy plain. Immanuel Kant, a renowned philosopher, is humorously portrayed in a caricature that captures his intellectual prowess. Citrus fruits, belonging to the genus Citrus, tantalize our taste buds with their vibrant flavors. The tea tree or Camellia sinensis enchants us with its aromatic leaves used to brew delightful cups of tea. White flowers and green tea leaves from Thea bohea and Camellia sinensis create an enchanting sight. The diversity of wildlife captivates our attention as guineafowl and bustards are depicted in an exquisite engraving from 1839. An oak tree stands tall with acorns adorning its branches in a remarkable 1776 engraving of Quercus robur. In North America's Upper Peninsula lies Michigan's breathtaking Munising Falls framed by a picturesque hardwood forest during autumn. A glimpse into history reveals Schnack's Optical Department in Alexandria, Louisiana circa 1932 – offering top-notch eye examinations using modern instruments under Dr. Lacy Bordelon's expertise. Nature's artistry shines through colorful woodcuts featuring kingfishers amidst irises or perched on tree stumps from the early 20th century. Finally, c1884 chromo artwork showcases the magnificence of brown bears in all their glory. Natural sciences unravel the mysteries surrounding our world – from ancient creatures like the Siberian unicorn to philosophical musings by great thinkers like Kant; they encompass everything from delectable citrus fruits to soothing cups of tea brewed from Camellia sinensis leaves. Wildlife thrives within these scientific realms - guineafowl and bustards grace engravings while oak trees bear witness to changing seasons alongside Munising Falls.