Richardsons Collection

Richardsons ground squirrel, Urocitellus richardsonii (Richardsons spermophile, Spermophilus richardsonii). Chromolithograph by Trautmann, Bailey and Blampey after an illustration by Ernest E

Boreal owl, Aegolius funereus. Also known as Tengmalms owl and Richardsons owl. Handcoloured engraving by Baudran after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Richardsons ground squirrel and thirteen-lined
Richardsons ground squirrel, Urocitellus richardsonii, and thirteen-lined ground squirrel, Ictidomys tridecemlineatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de

Dr. Richardsons polemonium, Polemonium richardsonii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1828

The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons Clarissa, Joseph Highmore
The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardsons " Clarissa", Joseph Highmore, 1692-1780, British

Richardsons sphygmograph, circa 1882
Richardsons sphygmograph, in its case, dating from around 1882. This sphygmograph is nickel and was made in England by Allen and Hanbury

Richardson's Ground Squirrel - Elk Island National Park - Canada
SE-1271 Richardson's Ground Squirrel Elk Island National Park - Canada Spermophilus richardsonii Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Richardson's Ground Squirrel Side view with head up in alert posture Montana. USA
GET-1320 Richardson's Ground Squirrel - Side view with head up in alert posture Montana. USA Spermophilus ricardsonii Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Amidst the vibrant hues of a Boreal forest, the elusive Urocitellus richardsonii, or Richardson's ground squirrel, scurries through the undergrowth. This small rodent, named after naturalist John Richardson, is a vital part of the northern ecosystem. Meanwhile, in a painting from the reign of King George II, the Harlowe Family, as depicted by Joseph Highmore, don elegant dresses and finery, oblivious to the natural wonders just beyond their grand estate. In the realm of science, Dr. John Richardson's namesake, Polemonium richardsonii, or Dr. Richardson's polemonium, blooms with pride. This beautiful flower, native to North America, adds a splash of color to the landscape. The year is now 1882, and the latest invention gracing the scientific community is the Richardson's sphygmograph. This ingenious device, used to measure heartbeats, bears the name of its inventor, Richardson. As we journey through time and terrain, we encounter the Richardson's ground squirrel once more, this time in its Montana habitat, alert and ready to defend its burrow. The connection between the natural world and the namesake of John Richardson continues to inspire and intrigue, leaving us with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the rich tapestry of history and nature.