Orang Utang Collection

Artwork of four apes, 1874
Historical artwork of four great apes. These four apes are catarrhines, an infraorder which includes the apes and Old World monkeys

A Bornean orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus, also spelled orang-utan, orangutang, or orang-utang
3432615 A Bornean orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus, also spelled orang-utan, orangutang, or orang-utang. From Meyers Lexicon, published 1924 (print) by English School

The Orang and the Artist (engraving)
7167583 The Orang and the Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Orang and the Artist)

Orangutan (litho)
7201170 Orangutan (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orangutan. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (Boys Own Paper Office, London)

Visits to the Zoo, The Ourang-Outang (colour litho)
7181692 Visits to the Zoo, The Ourang-Outang (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visits to the Zoo, The Ourang-Outang)

Tinan, a young orangutan on display at the Jardin d Acclimatation (colour litho)
2818816 Tinan, a young orangutan on display at the Jardin d Acclimatation (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinan)

An eventful hunt on the roof of the Pasteur Institute, in Paris, to catch the chimpanze... (colour litho)
2808879 An eventful hunt on the roof of the Pasteur Institute, in Paris, to catch the chimpanze... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Orangutan in Frankfurt Zoo, Germany (litho)
5997019 Orangutan in Frankfurt Zoo, Germany (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orangutan in Frankfurt Zoo, Germany)

Asian fauna (colour litho)
3630349 Asian fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asian fauna. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Bula the organ-utan had a scrumptious time when she celebrated a milestone in her life at London Zoo yesterday - her 21st birthday

Orangutan skull, X-ray
Orangutan skull. Coloured X-ray of an orangutan (Pongo sp.) skull. The orangutan is native to Malaysia and Indonesia

Male orangutan skull
Orangutan skull. Orangutans (sp. Pongo pygmaeus)comprise two tree- dwelling species of great ape with reddish-brown hair, the Borneo species (P. p. pygmaeus) and the Sumatran species (P. p. abelii)

Orangutan skull. Coloured X-ray of an orangutan (Pongo sp.) skull. The orangutan is native to Malaysia and Indonesia

Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) grabbing a handful of grass. Orang-utans are solitary animals and it is only mothers and offspring that form any long-term bond

Primate evolution. Historical artwork of various primate skeletons, showing their evolutionary similarities and differences

Orangutan and chimpanzee prints, from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Sumatran orang-utang mother and baby (Pongo abelii). This is the rarer of the two species of orang-utangs, found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

Orangutang
Study of an orangutang

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"Orangutans: Majestic Creatures of the Wild" Step into the mesmerizing world of orangutans with this captivating collection of artwork. Dating back to 1874, these stunning depictions offer a glimpse into the lives of these incredible creatures. From "The Orang and the Artist (engraving)" to "Visits to the Zoo, The Ourang-Outang (colour litho), " each piece showcases the beauty and complexity of orangutan behavior. These four apes, immortalized in art, remind us of their significance in our natural world. Witness Tinan, a young orangutan on display at Jardin d'Acclimatation through vibrant color lithographs. Her playful spirit captured forever in time as she explores her surroundings with curiosity and wonder. In an eventful hunt atop Paris's Pasteur Institute roof, we see a daring chase to catch a chimpanzee - reminding us that primates share more similarities than differences. This colorful lithograph serves as a reminder that conservation efforts must extend beyond just one species. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves in Frankfurt Zoo where an enchanting orangutan resides. Through detailed lithography, we are transported into its habitat - lush greenery surrounding this magnificent creature who captivates all who encounter it. Asian fauna comes alive through vivid color lithographs showcasing diverse wildlife including our beloved Bornean orangutans. Pongo pygmaeus stands tall but endangered; their existence hangs precariously by a thread due to human activities threatening their habitats. Bula, another remarkable individual from this species celebrated a milestone in her life recently. She indulged herself in scrumptious treats while reminding us how crucial it is to protect these gentle giants for future generations. As you turn each page from "The Little Folks Picture Natural History, " c 1900 chromolitho edition unfolds before your eyes; you'll be transported back in time to witness the wonders of nature.