A woman holds up a jug; representing the study of nature. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.

Several varieties of field snail (Helix hortensis). Colour reproduction of a painting by L. F. Muckley.

Seven animals from Japan, including two frogs, a snail, a slug, a water-bug and a silver fish. Gouache painting.

A bird's beak cuts a woman's hand; representing the sense of touch and the fact that it persists longer (in pain) than the other senses. Engraving, 16--.

Tongues and other microscopic parts of snails. Colour wood engraving by E. Evans after T. West, after W. F. Maples.

1 painting on linen : ink drawn with the brush, ink wash and gouache ; image 22.8 x 34.9 cm

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 18.9 x 13.5 cm

1 print : wood engraving, printed in colour ; sheet 18.8 x 12.5 cm

1 print : line engraving ; border 7.1 x 5.4 cm

1 photomechanical print : halftone, printed in colour ; sheet 24.7 x 16.8 cm

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Seven animals from Japan, including two frogs, a snail, a slug, a water-bug and a silver fish. Gouache painting.

A bird's beak cuts a woman's hand; representing the sense of touch and the fact that it persists longer (in pain) than the other senses. Engraving, 16--.

Tongues and other microscopic parts of snails. Colour wood engraving by E. Evans after T. West, after W. F. Maples.

A woman holds up a jug; representing the study of nature. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.

Several varieties of field snail (Helix hortensis). Colour reproduction of a painting by L. F. Muckley.