Merino Collection

Copper engraving, Merino sheep

Prize Animals from the Cattle Show, at Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Prize Animals from the Cattle Show, at Paris, 1856. Saxon Merino Sheep - First Prize; Merino Sheep (Prince Esterhazy's) - First Prize; Austrian Sheep - First Prize; Hungarian RAm

A group of Merinos sheeps in a field of the Nahuel Huapi National Park, near Villa Traful, Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina

A fine flock of Australian sheep (photo)
1094870 A fine flock of Australian sheep (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine flock of Australian sheep)

Broad-tailed sheep and merino sheep
Broad-tailed sheep, Ovis aries laticaudata, and merino sheep, Ovis aries hispanica. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals

Fat-tailed and Merino sheep breeds
Fat-tailed sheep, Ovis aries 1, and Merino sheep, Ovis aries 2. Domestic sheep breeds. Mouton a grosse queue, mouton merinos

Heaths of Central Europe: shepherd and sheepdog with Moorland and Merino sheep (colour litho)
3101042 Heaths of Central Europe: shepherd and sheepdog with Moorland and Merino sheep (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heaths of Central Europe)

Mistress Merino, 1913 (colour litho)
446544 Mistress Merino, 1913 (colour litho) by Ross, M.T. " Penny" (1881-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: She comes from Spain, this proud, proud dame, Mistress Merino is her name)

Portrait of Elizabeth, (1766-1850), wife of John Macarthur
NSW71476 Portrait of Elizabeth, (1766-1850), wife of John Macarthur, co-founder of the Australian Wool Industry, c.1820 by Anonymous; Dixson Galleries

Animals at the Florence Exhibition (engraving)
1619891 Animals at the Florence Exhibition (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals at the Florence Exhibition)

A Group of Shearers (b / w photo)
2813605 A Group of Shearers (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Shearers)

Felix Boix and Merino (1858-1932), Spanish civil engineer

Merino sheep, c1860. Originating in Spain as long as 3000 years ago, the Merino was improved by the Moors in the Middle Ages

Merino Sheep - lamb, Alentejo, Portugal
USH-4203 Merino Sheep - lamb Alentejo, Portugal Ovis ammon aries Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Merino Sheep - hybrid brown coloured lamb on field - Northumberland - England
USH-4969 Merino Sheep - hybrid brown coloured lamb on field Northumberland - England Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sheep Germany Leutewitz Kabschütztal
Sheep in Germany, Leutewitz (Kabschutztal), 1905, Landkreis Meiszen, Merino (breed), Leutewitz, Vollblut Merino Schaferei

Border Collie staring at 3, three sheep
Border Collie staring at three sheep

purebred border collie, Border collie challenging 3, three, merino sheep
Purebred Border collie challenging three Merino sheep

Purebred Border Collie, turning sheep
Purebred Border Collie turning sheep

Merino Sheep

Merino Sheep, flags in background

Purebred Border Collie, working sheep, taking charge
Purebred Border Collie working sheep

2657598; out of copyright

Hybrid cross between a Blackhead Persian Sheep -Ovis aries steatopyga persica- and a Merino Sheep -Ovis aries hispanica-, Offheim, Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany

Picture No. 10947598
Domestic Sheep - Merino Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina. Date:

Picture No. 10947597
Domestic Sheep - Merino Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina. Date:

Picture No. 10863051
Merino lambs.lying down in grass. Victoria, Australia Date:

Merino sheep: variety noted for its wool. Much favoured in Australia Hand-tinted engraving published London c1860. Engraving

Flock of Merino Sheep - Extremadura Spain

Merino ewe with newly born lamb, note the ear tag

Merino ewe and lambs C016 / 4786
Merino (Ovis aries) ewe and lams. Photographed in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, South Africa

MERINO COB, Jer󮩭o (1769-1844). Spanish military
" MERINO COB, Jer󮩭 o (1769-1844). Spanish military man and clergyman. Spain. First Carlist War. Jer󮩭 o Merino Cob, known as " Cura Merino". Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid

Spain (1852). Mart�Merino, aka cura Merino
Spain (1852). Mart� Merino, aka cura Merino, attempts to kill Isabella II (2nd February 1852). Litography. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Design of the Cura Merino dagger, with which

Spain. First Carlist War. Cura Merino. Engraving

SHEEP, 19th CENTURY. Head of a Merino ram. Wood engraving, 19th century

SHEEP, 19th CENTURY. Merino sheep. Wood engraving, 19th century

Domestic Merino Sheep. Magallanes Peninsula - Patagonia - Argentina
WAT-16420 Domestic Merino Sheep. Magallanes Peninsula - Patagonia - Argentina. M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Merino Sheep - lamb, calling for its mother, Alentejo, Portugal
USH-4202 Merino Sheep - lamb, calling for its mother Alentejo, Portugal Ovis ammon aries Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sheep - flock of Merino grazing on hill land, Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reseve and NP
USH-4318 Sheep - flock of Merino grazing on hill land Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reseve and NP, beside township Castro Verde, Alentejo

Merino Sheep - flock grazing in NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal
USH-4010 Merino Sheep - flock grazing in NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde, Alentejo, Portugal Ovis aries Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal

Merino lambs - lying down in grass Victoria, Australia JLR05139
JLR-207 Merino lambs - lying down in grass Victoria Australia Ovis aries Jean-marc La Roque Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Merino lamb - peering over shorn mother's back Geelong, Victoria, Australia JLR05144
JLR-322 Merino lamb - peering over shorn mothers back Victoria, Australia Ovis aries Jean-marc La Roque Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sorting Wool - Australia
Sheep Farming in Australia - sorting the wool in a warehouse in Sydney

Three types of sheep: Mouflon, Domestic Sheep (male and female), and Merino

Merino sheep grazing in small groups trying to avoid flies. Mackenzie Country - South Island - New Zealand
MAB-632 Merino sheep grazing in small groups trying to avoid flies Mackenzie Country - South Island - New Zealan Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Unshorn Merino sheep - grazing. Mackenzie Country South Island New Zealand
MAB-606 Unshorn Merino sheep - grazing Mackenzie Country South Island New Zealand Originally prized for the quality of its wool which is tightly crimped

Portraitunshorn Merino sheep. Mackenzie Country South Island New Zealand. Originally prized for the quality of its wool
MAB-604 Portraitunshorn Merino sheep Mackenzie Country South Island New Zealand Originally prized for the quality of its wool which is tightly crimped

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Merino, a name synonymous with elegance and versatility in the world of sheep. From the copper engravings depicting their majestic presence to the vast fields of Nahuel Huapi National Park in Patagonia, Argentina, these sheep have captured our hearts. The burning of the Body at Madrid engraving reminds us of their significance throughout history. Their fine wool has been sought after by many, leading to thriving Australian flocks and showcasing their beauty alongside other breeds like broad-tailed and fat-tailed sheep. In the heaths of Central Europe, we witness shepherds guiding Moorland and Merino sheep with their loyal companions - a true testament to human-animal harmony. Even Mistress Merino herself was immortalized in a colorful lithograph from 1913. Elizabeth, wife of John Macarthur, stands proudly as an advocate for this remarkable breed. Her portrait speaks volumes about her admiration for these animals that have become an integral part of our lives. At the Florence Exhibition, people marveled at the sight of these magnificent creatures showcased in all their glory through engravings. They symbolize resilience and grace amidst changing times. A group of shearers demonstrates how skilled hands can transform this precious wool into works of art. The collaboration between man and animal creates not only warmth but also livelihoods for many around the world. Felix Boix's connection with Merinos exemplifies how they transcend borders - Spanish civil engineer by profession but forever captivated by these gentle beings, and are more than just sheep; they embody heritage, craftsmanship, and nature's wonders. Their legacy continues to thrive as we appreciate their contribution to our lives - whether it be through fashion or simply admiring them grazing peacefully under clear blue skies.