Cabinet de Curiosités de Bonnier de la Mosson

Hidden away in the Museum of Natural History, Paris, is the fantastical collection of the very late 18th century french aristocrat Joseph Bonnier de la Mosson.

Thanks to his great fortune and love of science and art, this collection came together in his Parisian hotel circa 1735. 

Not only is the collection substantial in scientific terms, documenting species over different groups from birds to corals, but it also encapsulates Parisian art in the spectacular cabinets they are shown in. 

C'est fantastique!

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Simon Birch

These fantastic sketches are by Brighton born artist Simon Birch. 

He is most famous for his oil paintings which are often inspired by the smallest details whether it be colours, textures, sounds or a face. 

With the absence of colour in these sketches, it gives room for a simpler perception of light and linear. The shadows play across his subjects features in an expression of movement that is truly wonderful! His lines cross without intruding on each other like stills of a stop motion picture. The intense passion for his work really shows through, he has been known to compulsively create for days at a time, often with little rest inbetween - dedication!

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Ostelology in Oklahoma

 Articulated skeletons from the Ostelology department in Oklahoma.

Hornbill

Elderly

Howler Monkey

Hammerhead Fruit Bat

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Ryan Matthew Cohn

These are a few of my favourite images from the website of Ryan Matthew Cohn.
He's been a bone collector from a young age, which has developed into this fantastical career and collection for which i am both enamoured by and envious of.
 

Ryan Matthew Cohn

Mr. Woofles

Mummified Human Hand

Elongated Human Skull

 His collections encapsulate some of the most amazing artifacts from natural history and show the dedication of his career. I hope my home is as collected as his one day.

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