Icthyosaur Collection

1814 Mary Anning first ichthyosaur skull
Temnodontosaurus platydon. First scientific illustration of Mary Annings (and the world s) first ichthyosaur skull (actually found by her brother Joseph in 1811)

1866 Waterhouse Hawkins model dinosaurs
1866. Restorations of Fossil Reptiles, page 80 of Henry Wards Catalogue of Casts of Fossils. Henry Ward sold scale model copies in America of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins life sized sculptures of

1858 Prehistoric marine reptiles
1858 Marine Monsters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. Plate 23, to face page 33, of the New Edition, postumously published

1816 Bullocks Museum curios and fossils
1816 handcoloured copperplate engraving by R. Sands from a drawing by J.P. Neale, published by John Harris for " The Beauties of England and Wales"

1837 Extinct prehistoric animals Dorset
1837 " Extinct Animals that once lived where Dorsetshire now is" an anonymous lithograph opposite page 5 from the American Childrens book " Wonders of Earth Sea

Organic remains (engraving)
1090872 Organic remains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organic remains. Illustration for A History of the Earth)

Scene de la periode jurassique (engraving)
3626374 Scene de la periode jurassique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene de la periode jurassique. Ichthyosaure, plesiosaure, pterodactyles)

Brachypterygius is an extinct ichthyosaur from the Late Jurassic of England
Brachypterygius extremus is an extinct ichthyosaur from the Late Jurassic of England

Stenopterygius ichthyosaurs swimming underwater during Earths Jurassic Period

Stenopterygius is an extinct icthyosaur from the Jurassic Age of Europe

Hupehsuchus is a marine icthyosaur that lived during the Mesozoic Era
Hupehsuchus is a predatory marine icthyosaur that lived in the oceans of the Mesozoic Era

Ichthyosaur marine reptiles
Ichthyosaurs. Artwork of two Ichthyosaurs, marine carnivorous reptiles, swimming underwater. They inhabited the seas of the Mesozoic Era from around 225-65 million years ago

1816 Bullocks Museum curios and fossil
1816 copperplate engraving by R. Sands from a drawing by J.P. Neale, published by John Harris for " The Beauties of England and Wales"

Sir Everard Home contemporary portrait BW
Sir Everard Home (1756-1832) contemporary engraving. Home was the first president of the Royal College of Surgeons and studied under John Hunter (who married Homes sister)

1819 Everard Home naming ichthyosaur
Sir Everard Home (1756-1832) 1819 letter to arctic explorer William Scoursby discussing his own forthcoming naming of Proteosaurus (ichthyosaur) on the basis of its cupped vertebrae

1819 Sir Everard Home icthyosaur letter
Sir Everard Home (1756-1832) contemporary portrait engraving and letter to arctic explorer William Scoursby discussing his naming of Proteosaurus (ichthyosaur)

Conybeare Plesiosaurus reconstruction
1824. Composite of letter and wrapper written by William Conybeare regarding his first scientific reconstruction of the skeletons of plesiosaur and ichthyosaur

1838 Guerin Plesiosaur reconstruction
1838 Hand coloured copperplate engraving by Fries appearing in Guerins " Dictionnaire pittoresque" showing a Plesiosaurus dolicheroides skeleton lying beneath the ground

Sir Everard Home Portrait Natural Science
Sir Everard Home (1756-1832) contemporary engraving with later hand colouring. Home was the first president of the Royal College of Surgeons and studied under John Hunter (who married Homes sister)

1823 First complete Plesiosaur fossil
" Skeleton of the Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus discovered in the Lias at Lyme Regis in 1823" Folded triple quarto plate XLVI drawn by T. Webster after original by Mary Anning

Cupped ichthyosaur vertebrae Everard Home
Ichthyosaur Vertebrae in cross section, copper plate illustration from a paper by Sir Everard Home in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society

1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur. 1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur
Coloured lithograph of Plesiosaur and ichthyosaur, a contemporary continental version of the wall chart by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins entitled " Waterhouse Hawkins Diagrams of the Extinct

Ichthyosaur skull and paddle Everard Home
Copperplate engraving from a paper in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical society by Sir Everard Home describing the first ichthyosaur discoveries. See other photos in this collection

Cupped Ichthyosaur vertebra Everard Home
Ichthyosaur Verterbra copper plate illustration from a paper by Sir Everard Home in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society

Ichthyosaur skeleton engraving 1819 Home
First scientific illustration of a complete ichthyosaur skeleton. Copper fold-out engraving at life size, (2.5cm ammonite top right for scale). It comes from a paper by Sir Everard Home in 1819

Conybeare Plesiosaurus letter & portrait. Conybeare Plesiosaurus letter & portrait
Left: Portrait William Conybeare age 65. Right: 1824 letter from William Conybeares re his first scientific reconstruction of the skeletons of plesiosaur and ichthyosaur

Ichthyosaur paddle Everard Home 1819
Ichthyosaur paddle copper plate illustration from a paper by Sir Everard Home in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical Society 1819

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The ichthyosaur, a fascinating creature from prehistoric times, has captivated the world with its mysterious existence. In 1814, Mary Anning made an astounding discovery when she unearthed the first ichthyosaur skull along the Dorset coast. This remarkable find sparked curiosity and led to further exploration of these ancient marine reptiles. In 1837, Bullocks Museum proudly displayed curios and fossils of extinct prehistoric animals, including the iconic icthyosaur. The public marveled at these organic remains that provided glimpses into our planet's distant past. During this time, Waterhouse Hawkins took on the monumental task of creating lifelike models of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures for exhibitions. His attention to detail allowed visitors to envision scenes from the Jurassic period, where icthyosaurs roamed freely in ancient oceans. Engravings depicting scenes from this bygone era showcased Stenopterygius icthyosaurs gracefully swimming underwater. These magnificent creatures were prevalent during the Jurassic Age in Europe and left an indelible mark on paleontological history. Brachypterygius is another species of extinct ichthyosaur that thrived during England's Late Jurassic period. Its unique characteristics fascinated scientists who studied its fossilized remains meticulously. Not limited to Europe alone, Hupehsuchus emerged as a Mesozoic Era marine icthyosaur found in China's waters. This discovery expanded our understanding of how these incredible creatures adapted and evolved across different regions. Today, thanks to pioneers like Mary Anning and scientific advancements over centuries, we can admire replicas or visit museums housing real specimens that allow us to connect with these enigmatic beings from millions of years ago. The story behind each fossil reminds us of Earth's rich history and ignites our imagination about life before humans walked this planet.