Rhinoceros Collection (page 36)

White rhinoceros (rhino), Ceratherium sumum, Itala Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

White rhino (Rhinoceros simum) cooling off, Itala Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

A single square-lipped or white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simus) standing in water, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Seals depicting animals from the Indus civilisation of Mohenjodaro, in the Karachi Museum, Pakistan, Asia

White rhinoceros, Ceratotherium simum, Namibia, Africa

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), Etosha, Namibia, Africa

Tourists on elephant back sighting rhino, Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Indian one-horned rhinoceros (rhino), Rhinoceros unicornis, with calf, Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India, Asia

Rhinoceros in zoo, England, United Kingdom, Europe

White Rhinocerosn - view of animal from behind, Hessen, Germany
USH-2470 White Rhinoceros - view of animal from behind Hessen, Germany Aceratherium simum Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black / Hooked-lipped Rhinoceros
FL-1592 Black / Hooked-lipped Rhinoceros Ngorongoro crater, Tanzania Diceros bicornis Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black / Hooked-lipped Rhinoceros Ngorrongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa
LA-1118 Black / Hooked-lipped Rhinoceros Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Africa Diceros bicornis Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rhinoceros 1909
An Indian one-horned rhinoceros (rhinoceros indicus)

Rhinoceros Zoo
Regents Park zoo, London Visitors admire the rhinoceros pair

Rhino and Telescope
A bird invites the rhinoceros to examine the heavens through his telescope

Rhino Behind Bars
A young rhinoceros peers through the bars of its compound at the zoo

Rhinos at Play
A black rhinoceros with straw on her face, playing with her baby rhino!

Rhinoceros C18
(rhinoceros unicornis) The Indian rhinoceros, as conceived by an 18th century artist who had never seen one - hence the scales ! Date: circa 1730

Rhinoceros C1870
The Indian rhinoceros is the largest of the Asian spiecies. It has a thick, dark-grey hide, which folds like armor

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The rhinoceros has captivated human imagination for centuries, as evidenced by its presence in various forms of art throughout history. From the Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France to Albrecht Durer's iconic portrayal, this majestic creature has left an indelible mark on our artistic heritage. In the depths of prehistoric times, early humans etched their encounters with these magnificent beasts onto cave walls. The Stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France depict the raw power and grace of the rhinoceros, reminding us that our fascination with them dates back millennia. Fast forward to the Renaissance era when Albrecht Durer immortalized a rhinoceros through his intricate woodcut print. This famous artwork showcases both his skill as an artist and his curiosity about exotic creatures from distant lands. Moving into more recent times, Thomas Baines captured a dramatic moment in nature with "The Black Rhinoceros Charging. " This painting transports us to Africa where we witness the intensity and vigor of this incredible animal up close. Returning once again to Chauvet, France - it seems that ancient artists couldn't get enough of depicting these awe-inspiring creatures. Their repeated inclusion in Stone-age cave paintings speaks volumes about their significance and symbolism within early human cultures. As we delve deeper into history, Conrad Gesner's 1551 illustration presents an armored version of a rhino inspired by Durer's earlier work. It serves as a testament to how one artist's interpretation can inspire others across generations. Bringing us back to modern times is a photograph capturing a charging adult male Black Rhinoceros in Namibia's Etosha National Park. The sheer force depicted here reminds us why these animals are rightly regarded as some of nature's most formidable beings. Finally, two black or hooked-lipped rhinos hidden amidst long grasses evoke the mystery and allure surrounding these elusive creatures in Kenya, Africa.