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1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus limb bones
1824 Plate XLIV of Megalosaurus femur, clavicle, fibula and metatarsals drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield". Transactions of the Geological Society of London, series 2, vol 1: 390 -396. A monumental year in paleontology seeing (in this volume) both Bucklands first scientific description of a dinosaur, Megalosaurus, and Conybeares first validation of long necked Plesiosaurs and scientific reconstructions of Plesiosaurs and Ichthyosaurs. Mary Moreland who drew the plates would later become Rev. Bucklands wife. These were some of the very few bones from which Richard Owen would base his reconstruction of Megalosaurus for Waterhouse Hawkins Crystal Palace reconstructions in 1854. The jaw is still on display in the Oxford Museum
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This print takes us back to the monumental year of 1824 in paleontology. It features Plate XLIV from William Buckland's "Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield" beautifully drawn by Mary Moreland. In this volume, we witness both Buckland's first scientific description of a dinosaur, Megalosaurus, and Conybeare's groundbreaking validation of long-necked Plesiosaurs. Mary Moreland, who skillfully illustrated these plates, would later become Rev. Buckland's wife. These bones depicted in the print were among the very few that Richard Owen relied upon for his reconstruction of Megalosaurus at Waterhouse Hawkins' Crystal Palace reconstructions in 1854. Of particular note is the jawbone displayed at Oxford Museum today—a remarkable relic from this era of discovery. This illustration holds immense historical significance as it showcases some key elements that formed the basis for Owen's reconstruction. The image transports us to a time when dinosaurs were just beginning to be understood by science—an era marked by excitement and wonderment. It serves as a reminder of how far our knowledge has come since then and pays homage to those early pioneers who laid the foundation for modern paleontology. Paul D. Stewart masterfully captures this piece of scientific history through his artistry, allowing us to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its profound scientific importance.
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