Richard Bowdler Collection

Chlamydera nuchalis, great bowerbird
Plate 30 from Richard Bowdler Sharpes Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise, and Ptilonorynchid, or Bower Birds, Vol. 2 (1891-98)

Erzlebens Genon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Erzlebens Genon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985895 Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 55.2x37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradisea Augustae Victoriae)

Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)
985735 Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c.1891-1898 (coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 54.1x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw)

Paradisaea Minor (Lesser Bird-of-Paradise), 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986197 Paradisaea Minor (Lesser Bird-of-Paradise), 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-1881) & Hart

Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)
985734 Epimachus Ellioti, Ward, c.1891-1898 (coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 54.1x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Epimachus Ellioti, Ward)

The Celebean Black Baboon, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Celebean Black Baboon, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S

The Bonneted Capuchin, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Bonneted Capuchin, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S

Humboldts Woolly Monkey, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Humboldts Woolly Monkey, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S

The Drill, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Drill, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1896]

The Variegated Spider-Monkey, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Variegated Spider-Monkey, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S

Smooth-Headed Capuchin, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Smooth-Headed Capuchin, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S

The Red Howler, 1896. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Red Howler, 1896. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part III, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1896]

The Talapoin, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Talapoin, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

De Brazzas Guenon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
De Brazzas Guenon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Anthropoidea - VI. Map distribution of various species (Blue) and Macacus (Red), 1897
Anthropoidea - VI. Map, Showing the distribution of the Genera Papio, Theropithecus, Cynopithecus, Cercocebus and Cercopihecus (Blue), and Macacus (Red), 1897

Boutourlinis Gernon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Boutourlinis Gernon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Anthropoidea - V. Map distribution of Families Hapalidae (Red), and Cebidae (Blue), 1897
Anthropoidea - V. Map, Showing the distribution of the Families Hapalidae (Red), and Cebidae (Blue), 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part VI, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C

White Crowned Mangabey, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
White Crowned Mangabey, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S

St. Johns Macaque, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
St. Johns Macaque, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Anthropoidea - Map distribution Genera Semnopithecus (Blue), Nasalis (Brown), Colobus (Red), 1897
Anthropoidea - VII. Map, Showing the distribution of the Genera Semnopithecus (Blue), Nasalis (Brown), and Colobus (Red), 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part VI, by Henry O

Lemuroidea - III. Map, Showing the distribution of the Family Chiromyidae and of the Sub-families Lemurinae and Indrisinae (Blue), and of the Lorisinae (Red) of the Lemuridae, 1897

Lemuroidea - I. Map, Showing the distribution of Living (Blue) and Fossil (Red), 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part VI, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S&C. and edited R

Green Guenon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Green Guenon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897 ]

Lemuroidea - IV. Map, Showing distribution of Living (Blue) and Fossil (Red) Anthropoidea, 1897
Lemuroidea - IV. Map, Showing the distribution of Living (Blue) and Fossil (Red) Anthropoidea, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part VI, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited R

Anthropoidea - Hylobates (Red), Simia (Blue), Gorilla (Brown), Anthropopithecus (Green), 1897
Anthropoidea - VIII. Map, Showing the distribution of the Genera Hylobates (Red), Simia (Blue), Gorilla (Brown), and Anthropopithecus (Green), 1897

Lemuroidea - II. Map, Showing distribution of Tarsiidae (Blue), and Galaginae (Red), 1897
Lemuroidea - II. Map, Showing the distribution of the Family Tarsiidae (Blue), and the Subfamily Galaginae (Red) of the Lemuridae, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part VI, by Henry O

Bay Guereza, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Bay Guereza, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

The Bald Chimpanzee, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Bald Chimpanzee, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

The Orang-Utan, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Orang-Utan, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

The Gorilla, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Gorilla, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

The Siamang Gibbon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Siamang Gibbon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

The Proboscis Monkey, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The Proboscis Monkey, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Everetts Langur, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Everetts Langur, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Hoses Langur, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Hoses Langur, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

The White-Tailed Guereza, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
The White-Tailed Guereza, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part V, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S

Refulgent woodnymphs, 19th century C013 / 6265
Refulgent woodnymphs (Thalurania refulgens). This hand-coloured lithograph is from an 1861 supplementary volume to A Monograph of the Trochilidae

Bearded helmetcrests, 19th century C013 / 6266
Bearded helmetcrests (Oxypogon guerinii cyanolaemus). This hand-coloured lithograph is from an 1861 supplementary volume to A Monograph of the Trochilidae

Richard Bowdler Sharpe (1847-1909)
Portait of Richard Bowdler Sharpe, an English zoologist. Taken in 1907

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Richard Bowdler was a renowned naturalist and artist who made significant contributions to the field of ornithology. His detailed illustrations captured the beauty and intricacy of various bird species, including the Chlamydera nuchalis, also known as the great bowerbird. Bowdler's artistic talent is evident in his works such as Erzlebens Genon (1897), an exquisite lithograph by Henry Ogg Forbes. One of his notable pieces is Paradisea Augustae Victoriae (1891-1898), a hand-coloured lithograph that showcases the stunning plumage of this bird-of-paradise species. Another masterpiece, Seleucides Nigricans (c. 1891-1898), captures the vibrant colors and intricate patterns found in these birds. Bowdler's dedication to capturing nature's wonders extended beyond avian subjects. He also created captivating illustrations like Paradisaea Minor (Lesser Bird-of-Paradise) and Epimachus Ellioti, both from 1891-1898, which highlight other fascinating aspects of wildlife. In addition to his work on birds, Bowdler depicted various primates with equal skill and precision. The Celebean Black Baboon (1896), Bonneted Capuchin (1896), Humboldts Woolly Monkey (1896), Drill (1986), Variegated Spider-Monkey (1986), and Smooth-Headed Capuchin (1986) are just some his remarkable primate illustrations. Bowdler's attention to detail brought these creatures to life on paper while preserving their essence for future generations to admire. Through his artistry, Richard Bowdler left an indelible mark on scientific illustration and contributed significantly to our understanding and appreciation of biodiversity.