Touching Collection

The Garden of Eden, 1901, (1911). Artist: Hugh Goldwin Riviere
The Garden of Eden, 1901, (1911). Painting held at the Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Lions CRH 983 Lioness greets male Lion - Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
CRH-983 Lions - Lioness greets male Lion Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Skewbald Shetland Pony funny foals on pasture Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK
SAS-389 Skewbald Shetland Pony - funny foals on pasture Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gentoo Penguin - pair holding hands in the snow
JPF-8776-m1 Gentoo Penguin - pair holding hands in the snow Pygoscelis papua Digitally manipulated image Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giraffe Kissing young Giraffe
LA-672 GIRAFFE - Kissing young Giraffe Africa Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African ELEPHANT - two calves with trunks together
FL-1784 African ELEPHANT - two calves with trunks together Africa Loxodonta africana Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Gentoo Penguin - pair holding hands with Valentine's heart
JPF-8776-m2 Gentoo Penguin - pair holding hands in the snow with pink heart Pygoscelis papua Digitally manipulated image Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: Titian
Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London

Emperor Penguin - adults with chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11388 Emperor Penguin - adults with chick Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Morning
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Four Times of the Day. They are humorous depictions of life in the streets of London, the vagaries of fashion

European Wolf- alpha male showing affection towards pack leader, the alpha female, in snow, winter Bavaria, Germany
USH-1985 European Wolf - alpha male showing affection towards pack leader, the alpha female, in snow, winter Bavaria, Germany Canis lupus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Konik Ponies - Two together -Norfolk Broads National Park-Norfolk-England- Breed originated in ancient lowland farm
CAN-2633 Konik Ponies - Two together Norfolk Broads National Park, Norfolk, England Breed originated in ancient lowland farm areas in Poland

Picture No. 10872508
Horse - Palomino and Appaloosa grooming each other Date:

Dog - Boston Terrier - with Mastiff Dog
LA-8834 Dog - Boston Terrier - with Mastiff Dog Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Dog - Labrador adult with puppy
LA-8661 Dog - Labrador adult with puppy Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Long-Haired Dachshund / Teckel Dog - two puppies. Also known as Doxie / Doxies in the US
LA-6010 Long-Haired Dachshund / Teckel Dog - two puppies. Also known as Doxie / Doxies in the US Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog. Cockerpoo puppies (7 weeks old)
JD-20536 Dog. Cockerpoo puppies (7 weeks old) John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Galapagos Sealion - on the beach, Galapagos
ROG-12873 Galapagos Sealion - on the beach Galapgos Ecuador Zalophus wollebacki Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orang Utans - Kissing
WAT-6034 Orang-Utan - baby kissing adult Pongo pygmaeus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chick and adults, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

Bulldog - x2 puppies
JD-16753 DOG - two Bulldog puppies, sitting, touching faces, studio shot John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Rabbit - young - two kissing with yellow background
USH-56-M1 Common Rabbit - young - two kissing with yellow background Oryctolagus cuniculus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Polar Bears with pink hearts MA1574
TOM-1157-M Polar Bears with pink hearts Ursus maritimus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Pig Haellisches pig (old German Breed) Sow with Piglet
USH-602 Domestic PIG - Haellisches pig, sows face close-up smelling piglet, piglets mouth open Old German breed Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Northern River Otter - mother and pups - Northern Rockies - Montana - Wyoming - Western USA - Summer _D3A4668
TOM-1751 Northern River Otter - mother and pups Northern Rockies - Montana - Wyoming - Western USA Lontra canadensis Summer Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Teenage girls with a snowman. Photographed in Zvenigorod, in the Moscow region of Russia, in March 2005

In Western Ireland, two horses nuzzle in a bright field of yellow wildflowers in the Irish counrtyside

Holding a stingray, Antigua, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Indian / Asian Elephants courting, Corbett National Park, India
JR-1245 Indian / Asian Elephants courting Corbett National Park, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cat & Dog - Labrador puppy and Norwegian Forest Cat kitten lying in studio
LA-5924 Cat & Dog - Labrador puppy and Norwegian Forest Cat kitten lying in studio Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog - three Basset Hounds in studio
LA-5095 Dog - three Basset Hounds in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wolf / Gray Wolf / Timber Wolf - submissive behaviour Minnesota USA
WAT-14126 Wolf / Gray Wolf / Timber Wolf - submissive behaviour Minnesota USA Canis lupus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Asian Elephant - 2 animals with trunks entwined, Emmen, Holland
USH-3045 Asian Elephant - 2 animals with trunks entwined Elephas maximus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pair of King Penguins - South Georgia - Antarctica
SM-1850 Pair of King Penguins South Georgia - Antarctica Aptenodytes patagonicus Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hands, Za-Zen meditation, Elheiji (Eiheiji) Zen monastery, Japan, Asia

Weimaraner Dog - kissing Blue Cat
JD-18380 Dog - Weimaraner & Blue cat kissing John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Gloucester Old Spot Pig Piglets with pumpkins
JD-17025e PIG - two Gloucester Old Spot PIGLETS with pumpkins John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bulldog - x2 puppies
JD-16753-m Bulldog - x2 puppies John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Jersey calves On a Waikato dairy farm, New Zealand
DH-3145 Jersey calves On a Waikato dairy farm, New Zealand Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - pair facing each other Antarctica GRB03733
AUs-1548 Emperor Penguin - pair facing each other Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - adult and two chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11179 Emperor Penguin - adult and two chick. Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wallaby - x2 holding hands
TEA-117-m Wallaby - x2 holding hands Andy and Clare Teare Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Galapagos Sealion - on the beach, Galapagos
ROG-12872 Galapagos Sealion - on the beach Galapagos Zalophus wollebacki Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cambodia, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat complex. Monks inside Bayon temple (MR)

The Creation of Adam painting by Michelangelo on ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Vintage masterpiece painting of The Creation of Adam. Painted by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, circa 1511a'1512

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"Captivating Moments of Touching: From the Garden of Eden to the Snowy Antarctic" Step into a world where touch transcends time and species, as captured by renowned artists and photographers. In Hugh Goldwin Riviere's masterpiece "The Garden of Eden, " painted in 1901, we witness Adam and Eve's first tender touch, symbolizing love's inception. Fast forward to 1911, when Chris Harvey immortalized a heartwarming encounter between lions in Moremi, Botswana. The lioness gracefully greets her male counterpart with an affectionate nuzzle, showcasing their deep bond. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn takes us on an emotional journey with his painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son. " Here we witness a father's unconditional love as he touches his wayward child upon their reunion - forgiveness personified. In Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, playful skewbald Shetland ponies frolic together on pasture. Their innocent nudges and gentle brushes against one another remind us that even animals find joy in physical connection. Nature surprises us yet again with Gentoo penguins holding hands amidst the snowy landscape. These adorable creatures form pairs and share moments of warmth while embracing each other tightly – true soulmates in icy surroundings. A giraffe kissing its young calf showcases the beauty of maternal affection. Towering over them both is a testament to protection through touch; these gentle giants communicate love through their long necks' caress. Witness two African elephant calves intertwining trunks - an endearing display of familial unity. Through this tactile gesture passed down from generations before them, they forge unbreakable bonds within their herd. Valentine's Day comes alive for Gentoo penguins who hold hands while forming hearts in Antarctica. Amidst freezing temperatures and harsh conditions stands proof that love knows no boundaries or climate restrictions.