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Fossil skeleton of megatherium - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840), extracted from the "Dictionary of Natural Sciences" by Frederic Cuvier, Paris, France
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Fossil skeleton of megatherium - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840), extracted from the "Dictionary of Natural Sciences" by Frederic Cuvier, Paris, France
FLO4651705 Fossil skeleton of megatherium - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840), extracted from the "Dictionary of Natural Sciences" by Frederic Cuvier, Paris, France, 1816 - Fossil skeleton of a Great Beast, Megatherium, an extinct elephant-sized ground sloth of the Pliocene to Pleistocene - Handcoloured copperplate engraving, illustration by J. G. Pretre (1780-1845), directed by P. J.F. Turpin, from Frederic Cuvier's " Dictionary of Natural Science, " Paris, France, 1816; (add.info.: Fossil skeleton of megatherium - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840), extracted from the "Dictionary of Natural Sciences" by Frederic Cuvier, Paris, France, 1816 - Fossil skeleton of a Great Beast, Megatherium, an extinct elephant-sized ground sloth of the Pliocene to Pleistocene - Handcoloured copperplate engraving, illustration by J. G. Pretre (1780-1845), directed by P. J.F. Turpin, from Frederic Cuvier's " Dictionary of Natural Science, " Paris, France, 1816); © Florilegius
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This lithograph print showcases the fossil skeleton of a Megatherium, an extinct elephant-sized ground sloth that roamed the earth during the Pliocene to Pleistocene epochs. Illustrated by Jean Gabriel Pretre and edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin, this detailed depiction is extracted from Frederic Cuvier's "Dictionary of Natural Sciences" in Paris, France in 1816.
The intricate hand-colored copperplate engraving brings to life the massive proportions and unique characteristics of this ancient creature. The Megatherium was truly a Great Beast, with its towering size and sloth-like features making it a fascinating subject for scientific study.
As we gaze upon this historical illustration, we are transported back in time to an era when giant mammals roamed freely across the landscape. The meticulous attention to detail in this artwork allows us to appreciate the complexity of nature's creations and marvel at the diversity of life that once existed on our planet.
This print serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural history and understanding the evolution of species over time. It is a testament to the incredible work of early naturalists like Cuvier, Pretre, and Turpin who dedicated their lives to documenting and studying the wonders of our world.
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