Pfitzer Collection

Indian grey mongoose and mango fruit
Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsi 1 and mango, Mangifera indica 2. Mangouste nems, mangier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Basalt columns in Fingals Cave, Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Francolin, frigatebird and frangipani
Grey-winged francolin, Scleroptila afra 2, great frigatebird, Fregata minor 3, and red frangipani, Plumeria rubra 1. Franchipanier, francolin, fregate

Dusky coral pea, false sarsaparilla and blackhorm
Dusky coral pea, Kennedia rubicunda 1, false sarsaparilla, Hardenbergia violacea 2, and blackhorm. Kaempferia rotunda 3. Kenedies, Kempferie

Fossil bones of an extinct American mastodon, Mammut americanum 1, and mata mata, Chelus fimbriata 2
5324241 Fossil bones of an extinct American mastodon, Mammut americanum 1, and mata mata, Chelus fimbriata 2 by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info)

Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1, and cassava or yuca, Manihot esculenta 2
5324229 Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1, and cassava or yuca, Manihot esculenta 2 by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1)

Smooth hammerhead, Sphyrna malleus 1, hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 2, brahminy myna
5324344 Smooth hammerhead, Sphyrna malleus 1, hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 2, brahminy myna, Sturnia pagodarum 3 and rosy starling, Pastor roseus 4 by Fries

White-ruffed manakin, Corapipo altera, blue-backed manakin, Chiroxiphia pareola, manchineel tree, Hippomane mancinella
5324322 White-ruffed manakin, Corapipo altera, blue-backed manakin, Chiroxiphia pareola, manchineel tree, Hippomane mancinella, and mandrake, Mandragora officinarum by Fries

Common rock thrush with nest and eggs, Monticola saxatilis, and song thrush with nest and eggs, Turdus philomelos
5324299 Common rock thrush with nest and eggs, Monticola saxatilis, and song thrush with nest and eggs, Turdus philomelos by Fries

Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 1, Cerithium sulcatum and Rhinoclavis aspera molluscs 3, 4
5324200 Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 1, Cerithium sulcatum and Rhinoclavis aspera molluscs 3, 4, Cerocoma elateroides 5 and Keroplatus tipuloides wasp 6 by Fries

European oil beetle, Meloe proscarabaeus 1, 2, melon de Honfleur, Cucumis melo 3, and sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus 4
5324108 European oil beetle, Meloe proscarabaeus 1, 2, melon de Honfleur, Cucumis melo 3, and sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus 4 by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: European oil beetle)

Cuckoo bee, Melecta albifrons 1, European larch tree, Larix decidua 2, and stingless melipona honey bee
5324107 Cuckoo bee, Melecta albifrons 1, European larch tree, Larix decidua 2, and stingless melipona honey bee, Melipona favosa 3 by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Cuckoo bee)

Fieldfare, Turdus pilaris, and bearded reedling, Panurus biarmicus Le merle grive litorne
5324302 Fieldfare, Turdus pilaris, and bearded reedling, Panurus biarmicus Le merle grive litorne, merodon et mesange a moustaches by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Fieldfare)

Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsi 1 and mango, Mangifera indica 2
5324231 Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsi 1 and mango, Mangifera indica 2 by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsi 1 and mango)

Striped polecat, Ictonyx striatus 1, European pine marten, Martes martes 2 and sable, Martes zibellina 3
5324213 Striped polecat, Ictonyx striatus 1, European pine marten, Martes martes 2 and sable, Martes zibellina 3 by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Striped polecat, Ictonyx striatus 1)

Smooth hammerhead shark, hammer oyster, brahminy
Smooth hammerhead, Sphyrna malleus 1, hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 2, brahminy myna, Sturnia pagodarum 3 and rosy starling, Pastor roseus 4. Marteau (poiss), Marteau (moll), martins

Schizodactylus monstrosus, oilbird and guaco vine
Schizodactylus monstrosus cricket 1, oilbird, Steatornis caripensis 2, and Mikania guaco vine 3. Gryllon monstrueux, Guacharo, Guaco

Manakins, manchineel tree and mandrake
White-ruffed manakin, Corapipo altera, blue-backed manakin, Chiroxiphia pareola, manchineel tree, Hippomane mancinella, and mandrake, Mandragora officinarum

Fieldfare, Turdus pilaris, and bearded reedling, Panurus biarmicus Le merle grive litorne, merodon et mesange a moustaches

Common rock thrush, Monticola saxatilis
Common rock thrush with nest and eggs, Monticola saxatilis, and song thrush with nest and eggs, Turdus philomelos. Merle de roche et merle grive ordinaire

Giraffe and clove tree
Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, with handler and clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by A

Fossil bones of an American mastodon and mata mata
Fossil bones of an extinct American mastodon, Mammut americanum 1, and mata mata, Chelus fimbriata 2. Mastodonte (ossemens fossiles), matamata

Striped polecat, European pine marten and sable
Striped polecat, Ictonyx striatus 1, European pine marten, Martes martes 2 and sable, Martes zibellina 3. Marte zorille, marte commune, marte zibeline

Stag beetle, molluscs and wasp
Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus 1, Cerithium sulcatum and Rhinoclavis aspera molluscs 3, 4, Cerocoma elateroides 5 and Keroplatus tipuloides wasp 6. Cerf-volant, cerithe, cerocome, ceroplate

Glaciers in the Alps. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by A. Carie Baron from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle

Melon, oil beetle and sheep ked
European oil beetle, Meloe proscarabaeus 1, 2, melon de Honfleur, Cucumis melo 3, and sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus 4. Meloe, Melon, Melophage

Larch tree, cuckoo bee and melipona honey bee
Cuckoo bee, Melecta albifrons 1, European larch tree, Larix decidua 2, and stingless melipona honey bee, Melipona favosa 3. Melecte, Meleze, Melipone

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"Pfitzer: A Melange of Nature's Wonders" Indian grey mongoose and mango fruit: Witness the playful dance between an Indian grey mongoose and a juicy mango, as they indulge in nature's sweetest offerings. Basalt columns in Fingal's Cave, Staffa: Step into a mystical realm where towering basalt columns create an otherworldly landscape within Fingal's Cave on the enchanting island of Staffa. Francolin, frigatebird, and frangipani: Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of wildlife as a francolin bird takes flight alongside a majestic frigatebird amidst fragrant frangipani blooms. Dusky coral pea, false sarsaparilla, and blackhorn: Discover the hidden treasures of flora with the dusky coral pea entwined around false sarsaparilla while blackhorns add their unique touch to this botanical symphony. Fossil bones of an extinct American mastodon and mata mata: Unearth ancient secrets as fossil bones from the extinct American mastodon intertwine with the enigmatic presence of mata matas turtles in a timeless tableau. Virginia opossum and cassava or yuca: Observe nature's resourcefulness through the resilient Virginia opossum foraging for sustenance amidst lush cassava or yuca plants that provide nourishment against all odds. Smooth hammerhead shark, hammer oyster, brahminy myna, and rosy starling: Dive into marine marvels where smooth hammerhead sharks glide gracefully past intricate formations created by hammer oysters while brahminy mynas and rosy starlings serenade above. White-ruffed manakin, blue-backed manakin, manchineel tree, and mandrake.