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Archegosaurus decheni by a river in a primordial jungle. 1908 (illustration)
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7233354 Archegosaurus decheni by a river in a primordial jungle. 1908 (illustration) by Harder, Heinrich (1858-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archegosaurus decheni by a river bank in a tropical primordial jungle of ferns and pines. Archegosaurus is a genus of temnospondyl amphibian, Asselian to Wuchiapingian stages of the Permian. Archegosaurus im Steinkohlenwald. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Wilhelm Bolsches Tiere der Urwelt (Animals of the Prehistoric World), Reichardt Cocoa company, Hamburg, 1908. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator.); © Florilegius
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This illustration, titled "Archegosaurus decheni by a river in a primordial jungle" takes us back to the year 1908 and immerses us in the lush beauty of a tropical prehistoric landscape. Created by German artist Heinrich Harder, this print showcases his incredible talent for capturing both the grandeur of nature and the intricacies of scientific detail. In this scene, we find ourselves standing on the banks of a serene river, surrounded by towering ferns and majestic pines. The air is thick with humidity, as sunlight filters through dense foliage above. Archegosaurus decheni, an ancient amphibian from the Permian period, dominates our attention as it gracefully moves along the water's edge. Its elongated body and webbed feet suggest its adaptation to life both on land and in water. Harder's meticulous brushstrokes bring every element of this primordial jungle to life – from each individual leaf to the subtle play of light on the surface of the river. Through his artistry, he transports us to a time long before human existence when creatures like Archegosaurus roamed freely. This stunning illustration is part of Wilhelm Bolsches Tiere der Urwelt (Animals of Prehistoric World), published by Reichardt Cocoa Company in Hamburg. It serves as a testament not only to Harder's skill but also to humanity's enduring fascination with Earth's distant past. As we gaze upon this print today, we are reminded that even within our modern world lies an untamed history waiting patiently for exploration and discovery.
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