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Part of Taylor White Collection
Drawing of a Tufted capuchin from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: South America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Part of Carceri d’invenzione di G. Battista Piranesi Archit. Vene.
Print of an etching with many archways, bridges, and stairs. Includes small figures on the stairs and bridges.
Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Part of Gwillim Collection
Mounted painting of a multi-shaded brown eagle, perched on rock with branches and foliage close by. Inscription below the painting reads, "Circus aeruginosus (54) Male symbol" and in lower right corner, "Circus aeruginosus Male symbol Marsh Harrier [K.S. No.41]."
Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807
Part of Taylor White Collection
Drawing of a Ring-tailed Lemur from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Madagascar.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Plate XV, The Pier with A Lamp
Part of Carceri d’invenzione di G. Battista Piranesi Archit. Vene.
Print of an etching of a pillar between two large arches, with other arches, stairs, and bridges in the background. The pillar has a lamp on it, and is decorated with sculptures of heads with large metal rings in their mouths.
Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
Part of Gwillim Collection
Mounted painting of a female red-brown coloured eagle with white head, standing on rocky riverside with very minimal foliage. Inscription below painting reads, "Circus aeruginosus (54)" with a female symbol and in lower right corner of mount, "Circus aeruginosus [female symbol] The Marsh Harrier [K.S. #41]."
Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807
Portraits of Madeleine Parent, 1930s-1990s
Part of Madeleine Parent Fonds
Parent, Madeleine, 1918-2012
Black-handed Spider Monkey, Central American Spider Monkey
Part of Taylor White Collection
Drawing of a Black-handed Spider monkey and a Central American Spider monkey from 18th century specimens [modern geographical distribution: Central America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
Part of Gwillim Collection
Mounted painting of a beige eagle with darker back and tail feathers, perched on wood with some fronds/foliage. Inscription in lower right corner reads, "Hieraaetus pennatus Booted Eagle (K.S.192)" with a question mark and a male symbol.
Gwillim, Elizabeth, 1763-1807
Plate XVI, The Pier With Chains
Part of Carceri d’invenzione di G. Battista Piranesi Archit. Vene.
Print of an etching with a pillar and bridge in the foreground, and many arches, bridges and stairs in the background, also includes a large tombstone-like sculpture and a pillar with carved frieze. Chains are attached to many of the architectural features, and there are figures in the fore and background.