Aethiops Collection

Lesser spot-nosed monkey, Cercopithecus petaurista 1, grivet, Chlorocebus aethiops 2,3, Javan surili
FLO4574324 Lesser spot-nosed monkey, Cercopithecus petaurista 1, grivet, Chlorocebus aethiops 2,3, Javan surili, Presbytis comata endangered 4, Simia aygula, and tufted capuchin

Sooty mangabey, Cercocebus atys. Vulnerable. (Mangabey, Cercopithecus aethiops) Illustration copied from George Shaw
FLO4641448 Sooty mangabey, Cercocebus atys. Vulnerable. (Mangabey, Cercopithecus aethiops) Illustration copied from George Shaw

Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia
IL193704 Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

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Africa. Tanzania. Vervet Monkey at Manyara NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa, Tanzania, Tarangire National Park, Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) silhouetted in acacia tree at sunset Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Tanzania, Tarangire National Park, Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) silhouetted in acacia tree at sunset Date: 19/02/2005

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South Africa, Tsitsikamma Nat'l Park, Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) female nurses baby in rainforest Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa. Kenya. Vervet Monkeys at Lake Nakuru NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Kenya. Vervet Monkey at Lake Nakuru NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Kenya. Vervet Monkey at Lake Nakuru NP. Date: 19/05/2005

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Vervet Monkey, (Cercopithecus aethiops), Samburu National Park, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

Down from the height of the air fell Perseus (colour litho)
STC445077 Down from the height of the air fell Perseus (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scotch Argus butterfly, Erebia aethiops (Papilio blandina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Grivet monkey, Chlorocebus aethiops. Simia aethiops Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob Andreas Eisenmann after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers

Scotch argus, large ringlet, autumn ringlet and Arran brown
Scotch argus, Erebia aethiops, large ringlet, Erebia euryale, autumn ringlet, Erebia neoridas (ventral), and Arran brown, Erebia ligea (ventral)

Grivet, Chlorocebus aethiops. Copperplate engraving by C. Baquoy after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle, Imprimerie Royale, Paris

Curtis British Entomology Plate 634
Coleoptera: Erirhinus aethiops = Notaris aethiops [Plant: Listera cordata (Lesser Twayblade)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 214
Hymenoptera: Pimpla aethiops (Whittlesea Pimpla) [Plant: Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush)] Date: 1824-39

Illustration, Satyridae -- Hipparchia Circe, Hipparchia Hermione, Hipparchia Briseis, Hipparchia Cordula, Erebia Medusa, Erebia Epiphron, Erebia Aethiops, Erebia Ligea, Melanargia Galathea

Silvery lutung or langur, Trachypithecus cristatus, and grivet monkey, Chlorocebus aethiops.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

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Scotch Argus Butterfly basking on leaf Turkey

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Vervet MONKEY - Feeding on the yellow fruits of an acacia tree (Cercopithecus aethiops) Date:

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Scotch Argus - upperside - resting on grass - introduced to area (Erbia aethiops) Date:

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Skeleton - Skull of Vervet Monkey, male (Cercopthecus aethiops) Date:

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Vervet Monkey - in tree (Cerophithecus aethiops) Date:

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Vervet Monkey - young suckling (Cerophithecus aethiops) Date:

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Green Monkey - eating fruit (Chlorocebus aethiops) Date:

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In the captivating illustration titled "Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, " we are transported to a mythical world where heroes and legends intertwine. Charles Kingsley's vivid storytelling comes alive as we witness Perseus descending from the heavens, his presence commanding attention. Perseus, with his chiseled features and determined gaze, embodies bravery and strength. The artist's skillful use of color lithography adds depth to this mesmerizing scene, capturing every detail of Perseus' descent. As he gracefully falls towards Ethiopia, one can almost feel the rush of wind against their face. Ethiopia itself is depicted as a land shrouded in mystery and enchantment. Its landscape stretches far beyond what meets the eye - lush forests teeming with life, majestic mountains reaching for the sky, and rivers flowing with secrets waiting to be discovered. But it is not just humans who call Ethiopia home; nature thrives here too. The Scotch Argus butterfly (Erebia aethiops) flutters delicately amidst vibrant flowers, its wings showcasing an intricate pattern that mirrors the beauty surrounding it. This tiny creature reminds us that even in grand tales of heroes and gods, nature plays an essential role. And then there is the Grivet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops), agile and mischievous in its demeanor. With piercing eyes filled with curiosity, it observes Perseus' descent from its treetop perch – perhaps contemplating whether this hero will bring change or chaos to their homeland. As we delve into these glimpses of "aethiops, " we are reminded that stories have no boundaries; they transcend time and space. They allow us to explore distant lands both real and imagined while connecting us through shared experiences across cultures. So let our imaginations soar alongside Perseus as he embarks on his heroic journey into Ethiopia – a place where myths come alive, nature dances with magic, and legends are born.