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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. George Scharf lithography printed by Hullmandel. Appearing in 1824 " On the Discovery of an almost perfect Skeleton of the Plesiosaurus" Transactions of the Geological Society, Second Series, Volume 1, page 381-390. A partial skeleton without a head had been found by Mary Anning and described by Conybeare in 1821 but its anatomy seemed so outlandish that a fake, or misinterpretation, was suspected. It was only with this very perfect skeleton that another strange prehistoric reptile was accepted and added to the ichthyosaur and mososaur. In the next paper in this volume William Buckland published his description of the Megalosaurus and the dinosaurs entered the stage
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the prehistoric world with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This mesmerizing print features the groundbreaking discovery of the first complete Plesiosaur fossil, as depicted in the 1823 triple quarto plate XLVI. Meticulously drawn by T. Webster from the original work by Mary Anning and the Science Photo Library, this print showcases the 1823 discovery of the Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus, unearthed in the Lias at Lyme Regis. Transport yourself back in time and adorn your walls with this stunning piece of natural history, a testament to the wonders that lie beneath the earth's surface.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.4cm x 17.7cm (14.3" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable discovery of the first complete Plesiosaur fossil in 1823. The image, titled "Skeleton of the Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus discovered in the Lias at Lyme Regis" is a folded triple quarto plate drawn by T. Webster after an original sketch by Mary Anning. It was lithographically printed by George Scharf using Hullmandel's technique. The significance of this find cannot be overstated. Prior to this discovery, only a partial skeleton without a head had been found and described in 1821, but its bizarre anatomy raised suspicions of it being fake or misinterpreted. However, with the unveiling of this perfectly preserved specimen, doubts were dispelled as another extraordinary prehistoric reptile was accepted into scientific knowledge alongside ichthyosaurs and mosasaurs. Intriguingly, within the same volume where this illustration appears (Transactions of the Geological Society), William Buckland published his groundbreaking description of Megalosaurus and introduced dinosaurs to the world stage. This monochrome artwork transports us back to a time when paleontology was still in its infancy. It serves as a testament to both Mary Anning's pioneering work as a paleontologist and her collaboration with esteemed scientists like Conybeare and Buckland. This mesmerizing depiction offers us a glimpse into Earth's ancient past while highlighting how pivotal discoveries like these shaped our understanding of prehistoric life during Jurassic times.
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