Snapping Collection

An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith (engraving)
866025 An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog by Oliver Goldsmith (engraving) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Good man of Islington bitten by the dog)

Ograbme, or The American-Snapping Turtle, 1808 (litho)
778657 Ograbme, or The American-Snapping Turtle, 1808 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Snapping termite, Termes fatalis, termite queen, soldiers and workers. Vignette of man with axe hitting a termite mound. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural

Southern hawker and brown hawker dragonflies
Southern hawker or blue hawker dragonfly, Aeshna cyanea (Aeschna maculatissima), and brown hawker, Aeshna grandis, nymph, and during metamorphosis

Common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina (Snake tortoise, Testudo serpentina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Chelonia turtles and tortoises
Chelonia: Leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (critically endangered), Argentine snake-necked turtle, Hydromedusa tectifera, Mata mata

The tragic end of Europes oldest pilot, Giuseppe Henderson (colour litho)
2777900 The tragic end of Europes oldest pilot, Giuseppe Henderson (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic end of Europes oldest driver)

Days Catch = Small Fry Date: 1950

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Japan, Tokyo, Ueno Park, Hanami cherry blossom viewing parties under cherry trees in full blossom, group of Chinese tourists taking photos

Flying Common Swift on the brink of snapping a insect with its wide open bill, Apus apus, Netherlands

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Snapping turtle(s), Chelydra serpentina, Maryland Date:

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Snapping turtle(s), Chelydra serpentina, Maryland Date:

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Snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, Maryland, feeding on surface Date:

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Snapping turtle(s), Chelydra serpentina, Maryland Date:

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Snapping turtle(s), Chelydra serpentina, Maryland Date:

Women Workers WW1 Postwoman
Postwoman trudging through the snow with bulging mail bag is confronted by a snapping terrier. Doing her bit whilst the men are at the front. Date: circa 1917

George G. Meade Monument
George G. Meade (1815-1872). U.S. army officer. Monument. National Mall. Washington D.C. United States

Snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

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Snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, basking on log, with red-bellied cooters, Psuedemys rubiventris, Maryland Date:

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Snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, basking on log, with red-bellied cooters, Psuedemys rubiventris, Maryland Date:

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Snapping turtle, Maryland, feeding on surface Date:

Coiling patterned Rattlesnake (crotalus sp. ) poised to attack with open mouth
Coiling patterned Rattlesnake (crotalus sp.) poised to attack with open mouth

Woman whistling and snapping fingers in studio, (B&W), portrait

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Stimpson's Snapping Shrimp in crinoid IMAX dive site, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Stimpson's Snapping Shrimp

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Common Snapping Turtle Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada (Chelydra serpentina) Date:

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Common Snapping Turtle Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada (Chelydra serpentina) Date:

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Snapping Turtle - Male (Chelydra serpentina) Date:

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Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) adult female, with eggs, on reef at night Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands
Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) adult female, with eggs, on reef at night Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Yellownose Shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica) adult, with Randalls Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Snapping Turtle - Male - found in Eastern US and South eastern Canada to Rocky mountains - Omnivourous - New York
CAN-4478 Snapping Turtle - Male Omnivourous - New York Chelydra serpentina John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Buttercup Squash (Cucurbita maxima) seedling, stem snapped at ground level by wind, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand

Advertisement for Oktis Corset Shields
An advertisement for Oktis corset shields, which prevent the snapping of a corset steel and double the life of your corset. Ideal holiday wear. How did we ever manage without them? Date: 1913

Elater (Click Beetle) and Elops Saurus

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adult, jumping up at White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) flock, interspecific aggression, feeding at African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) carcass, South Luangwa N.P

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"Snapping: A Captivating Collection of Engravings, Lithos, and Tales" Delve into a world where artistry meets tragedy as we explore the concept of "snapping. " From Oliver Goldsmith's haunting elegy to the enigmatic curse of Ras Desta, these captivating engravings and lithos reveal stories that will leave you spellbound. In one frame, witness the harrowing journey of a carpentry man from Valsesia who faced unimaginable trials while descending from treacherous mountains. The colors burst forth in another litho depicting a heart-stopping leap that defies all logic. And don't miss Ograbme, the American-Snapping Turtle whose presence demands attention with its fierce litho portrayal. Nature takes center stage too as we encounter Termes fatalis, the snapping termite known for its destructive power. Marvel at the graceful flight of Southern hawker and brown hawker dragonflies captured in stunning detail. Then meet Chelydra serpentina, the common snapping turtle exuding an air of ancient wisdom. Journey back millions of years through time with Rutiodon and Fabrosaurus in a Triassic period litho that transports us to prehistoric realms. But it is Giuseppe Henderson's tragic end that truly tugs at our hearts—a poignant reminder of human fragility amidst great achievements. Finally, immerse yourself in nostalgia as you gaze upon "Days Catch = Small Fry, " transporting us to 1950 when simple joys were found by water's edge. Let these images ignite your imagination and evoke emotions deep within your soul. Snapping captures moments frozen in time—each engraving or litho unveiling tales both extraordinary and ordinary but always leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.