Pterodactyl Collection

Duria antiquior (Ancient Dorset), an imaginative reconstruction of the life of
ONH99609 Duria antiquior (Ancient Dorset), an imaginative reconstruction of the life of the Jurassic seas, engraved by George Scharf (1820-95) printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel (1789-1850)

Pterodactyls considered as marsupial bats
Pterodactylus crassirostris above P. brevirostris. Plate from Note on the Pterodactyle Tribe... Paper in The Zoologist, Vol 1, 1843 by Edward Newman

Science / Evolution
From the simple cell to the giraffe, via the mammoth and the pterodactyl

KING KONG, 1933. Starring Fay Wray

In the Saurian Age, when the Worlds inhabitants were gigantic peptiles, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Pterodactyl / Dragonfly
A Pterodactyl of the Lassic Period, chasing a giant dragonfly

1857 Gosse pterodactyle Bat-Lizards
1857 Illustration by Philip Gosse for his book " Omphalos" (which sought to explain that the world looked older than Creation because it had to be constructed by God with inbuilt history so)

Pterodactyl
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Skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl. Lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History
FLO4684698 Skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl. Lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart

Scene during Lias period
863934 Scene during Lias period; (add.info.: Scene during the Lias period, showing Pterodactyls, a dragonfly, Equisetums, and Tree Ferns. From "The Popular Encyclopaedia" (London, 1888)

Jurassic age landscape Jurassic age landscape Print from the 1870 s

Hendon Aerodrome Pageant
An air pageant held at Hendon Aerodrome, including a plane decorated as a pterodactyl, and a squadron of Hawker-Harts bombers flying in Wing-V formation. Date: 1932

Unconventional aircraft Pterodactyl tailless aeroplane undergoing tests at Yeovil, Somerset Date: 1938

Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus
6338498 Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus)

Comic postcard, Stone Age Lyons Cafe Date: 20th century

Sapphire damsel and harlequin sweetlips
Sapphire damsel, Pomacentrus pavo, pavone di mare 1, and harlequin sweetlips, Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides, Plettorinco chetodonoides 2

Reconstruction of an extinct Pterodactyl. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

View of a crocodile swamp, south Germany, Triassic period. Crocodile-like Belodon and a large predatory dinosaur of the time

Skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus. Lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1839

Fossil skeleton of an extinct pterodactyl, Pterodactylus antiquus, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

The Pterodactyl, restored (engraving)
3625554 The Pterodactyl, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pterodactyl, restored)

Prehistory - Jurassic - reconstruction of natural environment in Europe
CHT430428 Prehistory - Jurassic - reconstruction of natural environment in Europe and some of the animals of this period, 1886 (colour litho) by German School

Wing of reptile, mammal, and bird (litho)
5998229 Wing of reptile, mammal, and bird (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wing of reptile, mammal, and bird)

The Pterodactyl (engraving)
2786790 The Pterodactyl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pterodactyl. Illustration for Chatterbox (1880)

Pterodactyl (colour litho)
998677 Pterodactyl (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der Amphibien in ihren)

NRC tailless research glider from the National Research Council in Canada (sometimes referred to as Pterodactyl VIII, referring to its lineage from Prof. Hills pre-war Pterodactyls)

Brontosaurus and Pterodactyl
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Ideal Jurassic landscape in America, 1884. Artist: Othniel Charles Marsh
Ideal Jurassic landscape in America, 1884. From fossil evidence, Othniel Marsh imagined a scene during the late Jurassic epoch 163 to 161 million years ago, with Stegosaurus

Fossil skeleton of a Pteradactyl, from the British Museums collection

Fossil of a Pterodactyl
Fossil of pterodactylus spectabilis

Fossil skeleton of a Pterodactyl, from the British Museums collection

An Allosaurus dinosaur stalking a herd of Diplodocus dinosaurs
An Allosaurus dinosaur stalking a herd of Diplodocus sauropod dinosaurs during Earths Cretaceous period of time

Tyrannosaurus rex attacking an Einiosaurus dinosaur amongst onychiopsis and wollemia pine trees

Late Cretaceous life, artwork
Late Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed during the Late Cretaceous period (between 99 and 65 million years ago)

Cave men battling prehistoric beasts
Early humans contending with prehistoric monsters. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Dsungaripterus weii, a pterosaur from the Early Cretaceous Period
Dsungaripterus weii, a pterosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period in China

A Parasaurolophus dinosaur during the late Cretaceous period
Parasaurolophus is a herbivorous dinosaur belonging to the group known as hadrosaurids. It lived during the late Cretaceous period and was both a biped and quadruped

A carnivorous Allosaurus calling out across a desert landscape

Tarbosaurus running through a steam amongst Tamarix plants

Diplodocus dinosaurs bathe in a large body of water
Giant sauropod Diplodocus dinosaurs relax at the end of a long hot day by bathing in the nearest body of water

Flying pterodactyls searching for food

Reptoids ride on the backs of Quetzalcoatlus using telepathy
Using their telepathic link to communicate, female reptoid beings ride on the backs of the gigantic Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur

Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs gather around the dead body of a young sauropod dinosaur
Giant Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs gather around the dead body of a young sauropod dinosaur, which will make rich pickings for a great meal

Tylosaurus attacks a Styxosaurus in Cetaceous waters. Tylosaurus was a North American Mosasaur, a sea reptile related to modern monitor lizards

Dimorphodon macronyx, a prehistoric era pterosaur from the early Jurassic period

Pterodactyl: fossil flying reptile, Jurassic
PM-10207 Pterodactyl: fossil flying reptile Jurassic Rhamphorhynchus Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Westland Pterodactyl 2
Geoffrey Hills successful tailless aeroplane, controlled by moving the wing-tips which act as both elevators and ailerons. Date: 1926

Westland Pterodactyl 1
A later version of Geoffrey Hills tailless aircraft, whose control is effected by moving the tips of the wings. Date: 1931

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Duria antiquior (Ancient Dorset) takes us back in time to the prehistoric era, where gigantic creatures roamed the Earth. Pterodactyls, often considered as marsupial bats, were among these fascinating beings that captured the imagination of scientists and artists alike. In 1857, Gosse described them as "pterodactyle Bat-Lizards, " highlighting their unique features that combined elements of both bats and lizards. This description fueled further speculation about their behavior and appearance. One iconic representation of they can be found in the classic film KING KONG from 1933. Starring Fay Wray, this movie brought these ancient creatures to life on the big screen, showcasing their immense size and power. The Saurian Age was a time when our world's inhabitants were dominated by gigantic reptiles. In 1907, an artist depicted this era with a mesmerizing illustration featuring a pterodactyl soaring through the skies alongside a dragonfly – two ancient species intertwined in an epic dance of survival. Even in more modern times, pterodactyls continue to captivate our imagination. At Hendon Aerodrome Pageant, an unconventional aircraft called Pterodactyl took center stage. This tailless aeroplane pushed boundaries and challenged conventional design principles just like its prehistoric namesake did millions of years ago. As we delve into science and evolution, we discover intriguing connections between different species. Diplodocus dinosaurs are known for their massive size but even they sought respite by bathing in large bodies of water - perhaps sharing some similarities with their winged counterparts? From Ancient Dorset to present-day fascination at airshows or on celluloid screens – pterodactyls have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.