Ganges Collection (page 2)

Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa)
FLO4694876 Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (Common crocodile, Lacerta crocodilus)
FLO4694863 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (Common crocodile, Lacerta crocodilus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Toad, Bufo bufo (Common toad, Rana bufo) female with chains of ova or spawn, tadpoles and immature toads
FLO4694708 Toad, Bufo bufo (Common toad, Rana bufo) female with chains of ova or spawn, tadpoles and immature toads. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Arnoldi after an illustration by George Shaw

European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina (Fire frog, Rana ignea). Adult, tadpole and frog spawn
FLO4694600 European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina (Fire frog, Rana ignea). Adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw

Ganges river dolphin, Platanista gangetica gangetica, endangered. Illustration drawn
FLO4681157 Ganges river dolphin, Platanista gangetica gangetica, endangered. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges
3521240 Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges; (add.info.: Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges)

The Memorial Well, Cawnpore (b/w photo)
8637042 The Memorial Well, Cawnpore (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Memorial Well, Cawnpore)

Castle Court, Ganges (colour litho)
8653379 Castle Court, Ganges (colour litho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Court, Ganges)

Ghats in Varanasi on the river Ganges, India (coloured photo)
8663943 Ghats in Varanasi on the river Ganges, India (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghats in Varanasi on the river Ganges, India)

The Ganges spring, 1838 (engraving)
7268723 The Ganges spring, 1838 (engraving); 19.8x28.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Caption The Ganges Source in India, From Art Anst. D. Bibliogr. Inst)

Smooth newt, male, female and larvae, Lissotriton vulgaris (as common newt, Lacerta vulgaris, common water newt)
FLO4695213 Smooth newt, male, female and larvae, Lissotriton vulgaris (as common newt, Lacerta vulgaris, common water newt, Lacerta palustris, Lacerta punctata)

Eastern long-necked turtle or common snake-necked turtle, Chelodina longicollis (Long-necked tortoise)
FLO4695203 Eastern long-necked turtle or common snake-necked turtle, Chelodina longicollis (Long-necked tortoise, Testudo longicollis)

Unknown species of American lizard (long-tailed scink, Lacerta longicauda) and bar-lipped sheen-skink
FLO4695168 Unknown species of American lizard (long-tailed scink, Lacerta longicauda) and bar-lipped sheen-skink, Eugongylus rufescens (greater scink, Lacerta rufescens)

Tokay gecko, Gekko gecko (Common gecko, Lacerta gecko). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an
FLO4695117 Tokay gecko, Gekko gecko (Common gecko, Lacerta gecko). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Black and white tegu, Tupinambis merianea (variety of variegated lizard, Lacerta teguixin var.)
FLO4695079 Black and white tegu, Tupinambis merianea (variety of variegated lizard, Lacerta teguixin var.). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (speckled tortoise, Testudo europaea) and variety, La Ronde
FLO4694997 European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (speckled tortoise, Testudo europaea) and variety, La Ronde, Testudo orbicularis

Diving lizard, Uranoscodon superciliosa (supercilious lizard, Lacerta superciliosa) and hump-nosed lizard
FLO4694952 Diving lizard, Uranoscodon superciliosa (supercilious lizard, Lacerta superciliosa) and hump-nosed lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus (scutated lizard, Lacerta scutata)

American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis (Alligator, Lacerta alligator)
FLO4694916 American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis (Alligator, Lacerta alligator). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her
FLO4694813 Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her back

Extinct Reunion giant tortoise, Cylindraspis indica (Indian tortoise, Testudo indica)
FLO4694784 Extinct Reunion giant tortoise, Cylindraspis indica (Indian tortoise, Testudo indica) and shells of the extinct saddle-backed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis vosmaeri

European tree frog, Hyla arborea (tree frog, Rana arborea). Shown hanging from a rose bush, male inflating its throat
FLO4694655 European tree frog, Hyla arborea (tree frog, Rana arborea). Shown hanging from a rose bush, male inflating its throat, adhesive abdomen, tadpole and frogspawn

Edible frog, Pelophylax esculentus (Green frog, Rana esculenta), adult, tadpole and frog spawn
FLO4694574 Edible frog, Pelophylax esculentus (Green frog, Rana esculenta), adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

Green turtle, Chelonia mydas (Testudo mydas). Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an
FLO4694484 Green turtle, Chelonia mydas (Testudo mydas). Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Skeleton of a turtle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General
FLO4694475 Skeleton of a turtle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801.; (add.info.: Skeleton of a turtle)

Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox (fierce tortoise, Testudo ferox) and Chinese softshell turtle
FLO4694444 Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox (fierce tortoise, Testudo ferox) and Chinese softshell turtle, Pelodiscus sinensis (Testudo rostrata)

Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges
3521239 Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges; (add.info.: Painting depicting the sacred city of Varanasi and the River Ganges)

Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo)
8671654 Photocard, 1930s: Benares (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benares)

Ganges, La grotte des Fees (engraving)
8637981 Ganges, La grotte des Fees (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ganges, La grotte des Fees)

Jamaican laughing frog, Osteopilus ocellatus (Argus frog, Rana ocellatus)
FLO4694658 Jamaican laughing frog, Osteopilus ocellatus (Argus frog, Rana ocellatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (tabular tortoise, Testudo tabulata)
FLO4695352 Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (tabular tortoise, Testudo tabulata)

Spotted turtle, Clemmys guttata (Spotted tortoise, Testudo guttata) and painted turtle
FLO4695281 Spotted turtle, Clemmys guttata (Spotted tortoise, Testudo guttata) and painted turtle, Chrysemys picta (Painted tortoise, Testudo picta)

Ocellated or bronze skink, Chalcides ocellatus (Chalcides lizard, Lacerta chalcides)
FLO4695239 Ocellated or bronze skink, Chalcides ocellatus (Chalcides lizard, Lacerta chalcides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Unknown gecko species from Arabia (Scollop-tailed gecko, Lacerta caudiverbera), and giant leaf-tailed gecko
FLO4695158 Unknown gecko species from Arabia (Scollop-tailed gecko, Lacerta caudiverbera), and giant leaf-tailed gecko, Uroplatus fimbriatus (fimbriated gecko, Stellio fimbriatus)

Lace monitor or lace goanna, Varanus varius (monitory lizard, Lacerta monitor)
FLO4694966 Lace monitor or lace goanna, Varanus varius (monitory lizard, Lacerta monitor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Common green forest lizard, Calotes calotes, (galeote lizard, Lacerta calotes) and many-colored bush anole
FLO4694961 Common green forest lizard, Calotes calotes, (galeote lizard, Lacerta calotes) and many-colored bush anole, Polychrus marmoratus (marbled lizard, Lacerta marmorata)

Guyana caiman lizard, Dracaena guianensis (dracaena lizard, Lacerta dracaena)
FLO4694933 Guyana caiman lizard, Dracaena guianensis (dracaena lizard, Lacerta dracaena). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Green iguana, Iguana iguana (Common guana, Lacerta iguana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an
FLO4694929 Green iguana, Iguana iguana (Common guana, Lacerta iguana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Indian burrowing frog (Sphaerotheca breviceps (short-headed toad, Rana breviceps)
FLO4694828 Indian burrowing frog (Sphaerotheca breviceps (short-headed toad, Rana breviceps) and cape rain frog or giant rain frog, Breviceps gibbosus (le Bossu of la Cepede, Rana gibbosa)

Spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea) with chain of ova or spawn
FLO4694713 Spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea) with chain of ova or spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw

The re-floating of the iron ship the Ganges, 1850
3359201 The re-floating of the iron ship the Ganges, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the re-floating of the iron ship the Ganges'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The sinking of the iron ship the Ganges, 1850
3359484 The sinking of the iron ship the Ganges, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the sinking of the iron ship the Ganges'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Paradoxical frog or shrinking frog, Pseudis paradoxa (paradoxical frog, Rana paradoxa). Adult frog and giant tadpole
FLO4694651 Paradoxical frog or shrinking frog, Pseudis paradoxa (paradoxical frog, Rana paradoxa). Adult frog and giant tadpole

Geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus (Testudo geometrica) endangered, and radiated tortoise
FLO4694619 Geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus (Testudo geometrica) endangered, and radiated tortoise, Astrochelys radiata (Testudo radiata) critically endangered

Common box turtle, Terrapene carolina (close tortoise, Testudo clausa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Stalker
FLO4695280 Common box turtle, Terrapene carolina (close tortoise, Testudo clausa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Stalker after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Chameleon, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Common chamaeleon, Lacerta chamaeleon). Outline of prehensile tail
FLO4695122 Chameleon, Chamaeleo chamaeleon (Common chamaeleon, Lacerta chamaeleon). Outline of prehensile tail and tongue extended to catch a fly

Sand lizard, Lacerta agilis (green lizard). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George
FLO4695000 Sand lizard, Lacerta agilis (green lizard). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Starred agama, Stellagama stellio (rough lizard, Lacerta stellio). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an
FLO4694971 Starred agama, Stellagama stellio (rough lizard, Lacerta stellio). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis (Amboina guana, Lacerta amboinensis)
FLO4694943 Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis (Amboina guana, Lacerta amboinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

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"Journey through the Soul of India: The Enchanting Ganges" Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of the Ganges, as depicted in an Indian State Railways poster. A gateway to a world steeped in tradition and spirituality, this iconic river holds countless tales within its sacred waters. Picture an elderly man skillfully playing a sitar by the tranquil banks of the Ganga River. His melodies resonate with centuries-old wisdom and evoke a sense of peace that can only be found amidst nature's harmonious symphony. Intriguingly, even at Folies Bergere, an unexpected connection to the Ganges emerges. "En Pleine Folie" transports you to a realm where cultures intertwine, reminding us that art transcends boundaries and unites diverse souls. Venture further along this mystical journey and discover a partially submerged tilted Shiva temple beneath the ghats. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to devotion despite life's unpredictable tides – just like our own journeys. As musicians play their sitars and tablas on these hallowed shores, their music becomes one with the rhythm of life itself. Their melodies carry prayers whispered by pilgrims seeking solace along this ancient river's edge. Lakshman temple gazes upon Rishikesh from its perch above the Ganges, offering panoramic views that stir both awe and introspection. Here lies serenity amidst bustling crowds; here resides tranquility amid chaos – for such is India's eternal dance. Garhmukhtesar beckons you next through an enticing poster adorning your path. Venture into this hidden gem where time seems suspended; let it reveal secrets known only to those who dare explore beyond well-trodden paths. Buddha himself crosses these sacred waters - his enlightenment mirrored in every ripple upon its surface. The Ganges carries not just physical sustenance but also spiritual nourishment for those who seek enlightenment and inner peace.