Flesh Collection (page 8)

Cucurbita peop, West Indian Pumpkin, with a slice cut off to reveal core

An orange cut in half and three segments

Kiwi fruit cut in half to display green flesh and seeds

Lemon half on a juicer, whole lemon and lime halves in background

Citrus aurantifolia, different sized whole and halved Limes, view from above

Punica granatum, whole Pomegranate and opened sections of fruit revealing seeds

Two large and two medium prawns and some shrimp

Orange halves, juicer and glass of freshly squeezed orange juice

Citrus fruits, including Oranges, Lemons, Limes, whole and cut in half

Citrus aurantifolia, flesh sides of a halved Lime

Selection of fresh fish, including Monkfish (top), whole Mackerel, (left), Trout fillets (bottom left), Sole fillets (right) and Mackerel fillets (bottom right)

Section of watermelon, close up

Zingiber officinale, lump of Ginger and three round slices, view from above

A whole apple and a section cut horizontally

Citrus sinensis, Oranges, whole and cut in half

Citrus sp. Limes, whole and cut in half, and a cross-section view of Cucurbita moschata, Butternut Squash

Pink Grapefruit with separated slices and whole Orange, both peeled, high angle view

Malus domestica, a whole Apple with slices of on the side

Langosta a la parrilla, lobsters served with bowl of mayonnaise, lemon slices and herbs, view from above

Person peeling orange

Flesh of a garlic clove squeezing out of a silver garlic press, close up

Different cuts of meat

Three whole peeled tangerines, pile of peel and hands separating fruit into individual slices, high angle view

A red tomato with green stem still attached. Half a tomato next to whole one. Inside visible

Poussin or small whole raw chicken, rosemary sprig, view from above

Close-up of whole pumpkins and other squashes, one sliced in half showing the inner flesh and seeds

Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara, two Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) lying opposite in grass and feeding on fresh kill, close up

Two half coconuts against white background

Wasps (Hymenoptera) feeding on pear, front view

Open oyster shell, front view

Two Cheetahs Acinonyx jubatus, crouching on grass, tearing apart prey and eating flesh, distinctive spotted coats, bloody faces, side view

Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush and Hair Brush. American newspaper advertisement, 1882
ELECTRIC BRUSHES, 1882. Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush and Hair Brush. American newspaper advertisement, 1882

Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush. American advertisement, 1882
ELECTRIC BRUSH, 1882. Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush. American advertisement, 1882

Lophura ignita macartneyi, Tragopan melanocephalus
Plate 70, lithograph by K.I. Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der V� -Gattungen, (1831-1833)

Lophura nycthemera, silver pheasant
Large Series plate 51, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

The Strawberry
Represents five varieties of the Strawberry. Upper is the Golden-Drop, on the right is the Hautboy, the middle is the Chili Strawberry, and the lower is the Scarlet-Flesh Pine

Tragopan temminckii, Temmincks tragopan
Large Series plate 56, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Gentiana sp

Gallus gallus, red junglefowl
Large Series plate 39, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Vanellus indicus, red-wattled lapwing
Plate 94, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Diatryma steini skull
Specimen of a Diatryma steini skull found in South Elk Creek, Bighorn basin, Wyoming, USA. Lower Eocene, 55-50 million years old

Boulengerula taitanus, taita caecilian tooth
Tooth of the young specialized for peeling mothers skin

Loxodonta africana, African elephant carcass
African elephant viscera, approximately 3-4 days after death, showing abundance of blowfly larvae feeding on the dead tissues. Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambezi Valley, Zambia

Gallus sonneratii, grey junglefowl

Preparation of skeleton material using the larvae of Dermestes maculatus (hind or leather beetle) to eat the flesh

Vanellus miles, masked lapwing
Drawing No. 52, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Dermestes maculatus, flesh-eating beetle
The flesh-eating beetle, also known as the hide or leather beetle. This species has been introduced to the Natural History Museum in order to strip the flesh from carcases to reveal the skeleton

Lophura swinhoii, Swinhoes pheasant
Plate 16 hand coloured lithograph by John Gould and Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol.7, (1850-83)

Kirkoestrus minutus, botfly
A mounted specimen of the botfly (Kirkoestrus minutus) found in Nwandsi, Kruger National Park. Photographed by Martin Hall

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"Flesh: A Multifaceted Tapestry of Life" Exploring the intricate beauty of flesh, we witness a leg adorned in a stiletto shoe, captured through an MRI-style lens, revealing the hidden wonders within. Julien Bougle's artistic vision brings forth a captivating image - the human body overlaid with vibrant colored plates, showcasing the complex layers that make up our very own flesh. In a prehistoric scene, we observe nature's cycle as a Tyrannosaurus Rex feasts upon the carrion of a fallen Triceratops, reminding us of flesh's role in sustaining life throughout history. Delving deeper into anatomy, we are presented with an awe-inspiring view of the human foot - its skin, veins, arteries, muscles and bones intricately intertwined to support our every step. Phasianus colchicus decollatus stands before us; its common yet enchanting plumage highlights how even creatures possess their own unique manifestation of flesh. Transported back to 1620s kitchen scenes by Peter Wtewael's brush strokes, we witness cooks skillfully preparing meals using various cuts of succulent flesh – an art form passed down through generations. Amidst the Everglades' serene landscape emerges an Everglade Snail Kite meticulously extracting tender morsels from within a snail shell – demonstrating nature's resourcefulness when it comes to nourishing on fleshy sustenance. The lesser hill myna known as Gracula religiosa indica captivates with its melodious calls and striking plumage – another testament to how diverse forms exist across species boundaries. Through "Modern Athenians" plate 8 artwork depicting Edinburgh society at play during Victorian times; one can't help but ponder over societal perceptions and expectations surrounding physical appearances and exposed flesh. From the vibrant streets of Singapore, we encounter the Purple Mangosteen.