Water Rat Collection

AI IMAGE - Ratty from The Wind in the Willows, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Ratty from The Wind in the Willows, 2023. Character from a children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908

AI IMAGE - Ratty from The Wind in the Willows, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Ratty from The Wind in the Willows, 2023. Character from a children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908

Matsugae Sekinosuke Glowering at a Rat, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Matsugae Sekinosuke Glowering at a Rat, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rat (d eau); Water-rat; Wasserratte (engraving)
7197335 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rat (d eau); Water-rat; Wasserratte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat (d eau); Water-rat; Wasserratte

Strange mammals (coloured engraving)
998222 Strange mammals (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Water Rat (colour litho)
6023546 Water Rat (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Rat. Illustration for Book of Natural History by F O Morris (Groombridge)

Water Rat (coloured engraving)
1000248 Water Rat (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

Water Rat, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999281 Water Rat, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Water Vole - UK
DAC-513 Water Vole UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Water Rat Climbing Papyrus
Detail from the wall paintings of the Tomb of Menna in the Tombs of the Nobles in Thebes. The water rat is climbing a papyrus plant in a hunting scene in the marshes

Water-Rat

European water vole, 19th century artwork C013 / 6416
European water vole (Arvicola amphibius). Plate 206 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Water vole hair, SEM
Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius, formerly A. terrestris) hair. This rodent is a semi-aquatic mammal and is often called a water rat although unlike rats their tails

European / Northern Water Vole - along canal bank with reflection in early morning light - Cromford - Derbyshire
GUY-151 European / Northern Water Vole - along canal bank with reflection in early morning light Cromford - Derbyshire - England Arvicola amphibius Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal

Water Vole - emerging from drain pipe - UK
DAC-1278 Water Vole - emerging from drain pipe UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European / Northern Water Vole - coming out of a hole in brick work along canal bank - March - Cromford - Derbyshire
GUY-150 European / Northern Water Vole - coming out of a hole in brick work along canal bank - March Cromford - Derbyshire - England Arvicola amphibius Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for

Water Vole - in reeds by water - UK
DAC-1282 Water Vole - in reeds by water UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Water Vole - UK
DAC-512 Water Vole UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Water Vole - feeding by water - Staffordshire UK 13206
BB-2487 Water Vole - feeding by water Staffordshire UK Arvicola amphibius Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Vole - Feeding on river bank - Sussex - UK MA002347
COS-4201 Water Vole - Feeding on river bank Sussex - UK Arvicola terrestris Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water vole (Arvicola terrestris), swimming, Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, Shepherds Patch, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Water vole (Arvicola amphibious) feeding in grass. Water voles are mostly herbivores, but in winter they may supplement their diet with water snails

Water vole (Arvicola terrestris). Alston Moor, Cumbria, UK
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The water rat, also known as the wasserratte or Rat d'eau, is a fascinating creature that has captured the attention of artists and nature enthusiasts alike. From intricate engravings to vibrant lithographs, its image has been immortalized in various forms. One such artwork, titled "Strange Mammals, " showcases a colored engraving of the water rat. Its sleek body and webbed feet are depicted with great detail, highlighting its adaptability to an aquatic lifestyle. Another colored engraving titled "Water Rat Climbing Papyrus" captures the agility and nimbleness of this unique mammal as it effortlessly scales through dense vegetation. In Ethel Davies' creation, a blue plaque at Teddington Studios in Surrey, England commemorates the significance of this creature. The water rat's presence in these studios signifies its role as an inspiration for creativity and innovation. Native to the UK, the water vole is often referred to as a water-rat due to its resemblance to its rodent cousin. 19th-century artworks showcase this European species with meticulous precision - every strand of fur meticulously portrayed in stunning detail. As we delve into Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rat (d eau), we gain further insight into the world of these intriguing creatures. Their ability to thrive both on land and in water makes them true masters of adaptation. Whether you encounter them scurrying along riverbanks or gracefully swimming through streams, there is no denying their charm.