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1858 Prehistoric marine reptiles
1858 Marine Monsters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. Plate 23, to face page 33, of the New Edition, postumously published, of William Bucklands " Geology and Mineralogy" - part of the Bridgewater Treatises series. Waterhouse Hawkins was commissioned to produce this new plate for the book by Francis Buckland, Williams son. It shows reconstructions of these prehistoric reptiles as produced for the Crystal Palace Sydenham around 1854. The reptiles are identified in the plate. Notable is the lack of fin and straight (rather than correctly bilobe finned) tail of the icthyosaur (central) - these mistakes only became apparent when fin skin impressions were recognised in German specimens. All these species occupied British Coasts in the Jurassic
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Antediluvian Black And White Buckland Conybeare Crystal Palace Icthyosaur Lyme Regis Mary Anning Owen Plesiosaur Pre Historic Pterodactyle Pterosaur Reconstruction Sydenham Mono Chrome Teleosaurus
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning 1858 Prehistoric Marine Reptiles poster print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic illustration by Paul D. Stewart from the Science Photo Library, this poster brings to life the intriguing underwater world of ancient marine creatures as depicted in Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' 1858 publication. Add a touch of history and wonder to any room with this captivating and educational poster print."
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Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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This print transports us back to the year 1858, showcasing Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' remarkable illustrations of prehistoric marine reptiles. Commissioned by Francis Buckland for the posthumous edition of William Buckland's "Geology and Mineralogy" this plate was created as an addition to the renowned Bridgewater Treatises series. The image reveals reconstructions of these ancient creatures, originally crafted for display at Crystal Palace Sydenham in 1854. Each species is meticulously identified on the plate, providing a glimpse into the diverse array of reptiles that once inhabited British Coasts during the Jurassic period. Notably, we observe a scientific error in this artwork: the icthyosaur at the center lacks fins and possesses a straight tail instead of bilobe finning. These inaccuracies were only discovered later when German specimens revealed impressions of fin skin. Nevertheless, Waterhouse Hawkins' work remains an invaluable contribution to our understanding of these fossil reptiles. Immerse yourself in this monochromatic masterpiece as it pays homage to pioneers like Mary Anning and William Conybeare who dedicated their lives to uncovering Earth's ancient secrets. Let your imagination soar alongside pterosaurs and pterodactyls while marveling at teleosaurus and plesiosaur reconstructions. This print serves as a testament to both artistic skill and scientific exploration—a timeless reminder that even with its imperfections, knowledge continues to evolve through diligent observation and discovery.
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