Sponge Collection (page 2)

Young Stone sculpin (Paracottus knerii), on endemic sponge (Lubomirskia baicalensis), Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

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Yellow Sponge at the Hilma Hooker wreck, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)
Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp.) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp.), there are two colour varieties here, possibly different species

Yellow cluster anemone (Parazoanthus axinellae) surrounded by Encrusting sponge (Spirastrella cunctatrix) San Pietro Island, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, July

Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) on a coral reef, with the camera rotated during the long exposure. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Female Tassled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) rests alongside stand of Barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria) Blue Magic, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Bath Time!
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a very happy little boy squeezing a sponge in the bath. Date: circa 1939

Divers and Diving - 1. and 2. Primitive diving suits, 3. Wreck of the Royal George, from a contemporaneous print, 4. Awkward work, torpedo laying, 5. Electric lamp, 6. An unexpected plunge, 7

JESUS CRUCIFIED/FRENCH
Jesus is crucified : a soldier pierces his side with a lance, to give him an easier death, while another offers him a sponge of hyssop. Note the Sun, Moon and Serpent. Date: 1ST CENTURY

Woman Bathing, c. 1897 (pastel on primed canvas)
3550948 Woman Bathing, c.1897 (pastel on primed canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 78.7x63.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Femme au Tub, 1884 (pastel on paper)
GLS314084 Femme au Tub, 1884 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 59x83 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Engraving depicting a variety of sponge called Neptune's Goblet (Thalassema Neptune), 19th century
5309306 Engraving depicting a variety of sponge called Neptune's Goblet (Thalassema Neptune), 19th century by Unknown Artist

Bathtime
BON50427 Bathtime by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Arthur John Elsley); Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Orange icing sponge (Mycale laevis) growing on Mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) at an early stage of growth, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Sponge, Haliclona cinerea (Cancellated sponge, Spongia cancellata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby
FLO5004425 Sponge, Haliclona cinerea (Cancellated sponge, Spongia cancellata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) within coral reef. Utila Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Rajhrad Altarpiece, c. 1420 (tempera on panel)
XIR392247 Rajhrad Altarpiece, c.1420 (tempera on panel) by Master of Raigern, (fl.1400-33); 1011 x 1412 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

The Dead Christ (oil on canvas)
PWI90059 The Dead Christ (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; © Peter Willi

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Coral reef. Date: 01/03/2005

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Tridacna Clam. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranch on sponge. Date: 01/03/2005

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Threespot Damselfish Juvenile (Stegastes planifrons) & Azure Vase Sponge (Callyspongia Plicifera), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Stove-pipe Sponge (Aplysina archeri), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus) in Stove-pipe Sponge (Aplysina archeri), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Indonesia, Papua, Cenderawasih Bay. Fish swim over three sponges. Date: 21/05/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Underwater scenic of fish and coral. Date: 21/05/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Various species of soft corals, tunicates, and encrusting sponges completely cover a reef wall. Date: 05/10/2006

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Various species of soft corals, tunicates, and encrusting sponges completely cover reef wall, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Pipefish (Syngnathinae) among sea whips, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Date: 19/05/2006

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Colorful sponge, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Pantar Island. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Two nudibranch feeding on sponge. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Juvenile dendrochirus zebra fish atop a tube sponge. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Straits. Squat lobster lives commensally with barrel sponges. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Raja Ampat, Misool Islands. Barrel sponge grows just under water's surface in mangrove island. Date: 11/02/2005

Suensons brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), St. Vincent, Caribbean

Franco-English match. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786496 Franco-English match. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-English match. Satire on the Entente Cordiale)

Plate 5 Ascandra Calcispongiae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615750 Plate 5 Ascandra Calcispongiae from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Getting Up, 1911 (w / c)
6199969 Getting Up, 1911 (w/c) by Foggie, David (1878-1948); 68.3x53_x000D_ 20 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Fossils of extinct coral
6338032 Fossils of extinct coral by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossils of extinct coral. Chenendopora fungiformis 1, Chrysaora damaecornis 2, sponge, Eudea clavata 3, stony coral)

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Barrel Sponge - with sun in background, Pohon Miring dive site, Banda Besar Island, Banda Islands, Indonesia, Banda Sea Barrel Sponge - with sun in background, Pohon Miring dive site

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Sea Squirt covered with sponge (Porifera Phylum) - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Sponge Isopods on Sponge (Porifera Phylum) - Demak dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Blue Sea Star - with sun in background - Sponge Wall dive site, Ternate Island, Alor, Indonesia Date: 25-09-2019

Fish (colour litho)
3648644 Fish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish. Illustration for Atlas of the Worlds Commerce compiled from the latest official returns at)

Neptunes Cup (engraving)
1090926 Neptunes Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neptunes Cup (Raphidophora patera)

All about Sandwich Cakes, Sponges and Swiss Rolls by the Stork Margarine Cookery Service Date: 1951

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"Sponge: A Versatile Wonder of Nature and Artistic Inspiration" Sponges, the unsung heroes of both nature and art, have captivated human imagination for centuries. From their humble beginnings as simple organisms to their diverse applications in everyday life, sponges continue to amaze us with their unique qualities. In the world of art, sponges have made appearances in some iconic works throughout history. Take "The Crucifixion of Christ" painted in 1565; notice how the artist skillfully used a sponge to create texture and depth on the canvas. Similarly, in "Ending in Smoke" by Heath Robinson, a whimsical illustration showcases a comical scene where smoke billows out from an oversized sponge. Venturing into nature's realm, we find ourselves submerged beneath turquoise waters off Northern Bahamas' Caribbean coast. Here lies a vibrant underwater paradise teeming with fish and coral that rely on sponges for shelter and sustenance. Muriel Dawson's masterpiece "Water Baby" beautifully captures this symbiotic relationship between marine life and these remarkable creatures. Delving further back in time reveals fossils that tell tales of ancient ecosystems. Trilobite, sponge, and zoophyte fossils offer glimpses into prehistoric worlds long gone but not forgotten. These remnants serve as reminders of our planet's rich history. Switching gears to more lighthearted scenes depicted by Muriel Dawson's "Two Babies, " we witness innocence personified through two cherubic faces playing joyfully with bath sponges—a testament to how something so simple can bring immense delight even to the youngest among us. But let us not forget the unexpected encounters involving sponges. Picture a horse-mounted huntsman crashing through a shop window or a Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue crawling over colorful sponge colonies off Little Tobago island—these peculiar moments remind us that life is full of surprises. Beyond artistic depictions, sponges have also found their place in practical activities.