Ichthyosaur Collection

Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air, artwork
Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air. Artwork of Ichthyosaurus marine reptiles jumping from the sea. Ichthyosaurs were a type of marine reptile

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical lithograph cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

1862 British prehistoric marine reptiles
Lithograph with contemporary colouring, continental version of the wallchart produced by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins for the Department of Science and Art 1862

Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece
Cartoon of an Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece, in the Ballad of the Ichthyosaurus

1855 Punch Dinosaurs Crystal Palace
1855 Cartoon from Punchs Almanac of that year, ascribed to John Leech. " A visit to the antediluvian reptiles at Sydenham - master Tom strongly objects to having his mind improved"

Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus
Watercolour painting by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, (1809-1889). These marine reptiles live in Europe duing the early Jurassic period about 200 millions years ago

A rare British broadsheet illustration with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

Ichthyosaurr, Plesiosaurus, Pterodactylus
Duria Antiquior - A more ancient Dorset by Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche. This collection of marine and avian reptiles could be found in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years

Ichthyosaurus acutirostris
A fossil specimen of the extinct fish-like marine reptile Ichthyosaurus acutirostris from Germany. It lived during the Lower Jurassic period 205-180 million years ago

1814 Mary Anning first ichthyosaur skull
Temnodontosaurus platydon. First scientific illustration of Mary Annings (and the world s) first ichthyosaur skull (actually found by her brother Joseph in 1811)

Extinct marine reptiles
Sheet 1 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of marine reptiles lived during the Jurassic period between 200

Awful changes cartoon
Satirical pen and ink cartoon by Henry T De la Beche c.1830, depicting Charles Lyell (centre) as Professor Ichthyosaurus

Ophthalmosaurus icenius was a common ichthyosaur that lived during the middle Jurassic period. This specimen was discovered in Oxford clay

1849 The antidiluvian world by reynolds
A rare British broadsheet with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

Restorations of secondary period animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Stenopterygius quadriscissus, ichthyosaur
Close up of the jaw of an ichthyosaur specimen on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving)
3697027 Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ichthyosaurus, extinct genus of ichthyosaur from the Early Jurassic period.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg

1888 colour lithograph of Jurassic
Vivid colour lithograph for " Dr. Schuberts Naturgeschichte - Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie". Published in Stuttgart by J.F. Shreiber. The palaeontology section by Dr

1816 Bullocks Museum curios and fossils
1816 handcoloured copperplate engraving by R. Sands from a drawing by J.P. Neale, published by John Harris for " The Beauties of England and Wales"

Shonisaurus marine reptile, artwork
Shonisaurus marine reptile. Artwork of a Shonisaurus hunting a shoal of belemnites. This extinct reptile lived 215 million years ago

Skeletons of extinct dinosaurs Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus
6338487 Skeletons of extinct dinosaurs Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Skeletons of extinct dinosaurs Ichthyosaurus communis 1 and Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus 2)

Plesiosaur (colour litho)
998681 Plesiosaur (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der Amphibien in ihren)

Ichthyosaur, Plesiosaur and Pterosaurs
Ichthyosaur and Plesiosaur fighting at left, Pterosaurs at right. Fantastic image copied from a mezzotint by John Martin from Thomas Hawkins Book of the Great Sea-Dragons

Fossil of an extinct crinoid or sea lily. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

Araucaria tree. Illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

Extinct Plesiosaurs and Ichthyosaur
Reconstruction of extinct Plesiosaurus marine dinosaurs in the South German Sea, Jurassic era. in the background right, an Ichthyosaurus

Extinct dinosaurs, ichthyosaur, plesiosaur, pterodactyl, etc
Extinct dinosaurs, ichthyosaur, plesiosaur, marine animals, pterodactyls, lizards, turtles, insects, fish, squid, molluscs, etc. Animaux perdus

Ichthyosaur (chromolitho)
1094138 Ichthyosaur (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ichthyosaur. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Animals and plants of the Jurassic Period in Europe (colour litho)
3620993 Animals and plants of the Jurassic Period in Europe (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Jurassic Period in Europe)

Variety Act 1: Maxi the Ichthyosaurus Turned Man (Varietenummer 1: Maxi der Mensch Gewor D... 1907)
Variety Act 1: Maxi the Ichthyosaurus Turned Man (Varietenummer 1: Maxi der Mensch Gewor Dene Ichthyosaurus), 1907

Ophthalmosaurus, illustration
Illustration of Ophthalmosaurus, a British marine reptile from the late Jurassic period (165 to 150 million years ago). It belonged to the ichthyosaur group

Ophthalmosaurus marine reptile, illustration
Illustration of Ophthalmosaurus, a British marine reptile from the late Jurassic period (165 to 150 million years ago). It belonged to the ichthyosaur group

A large Nothosaurus reptile preys on Shonisaurus Ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas
An enormous Nothosaurus aquatic reptile hunts down a group of Shonisaurus ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas

The comparative sizes of extinct animals
Printed poster, unknown author

Shonisaurus was a genus of ichthyosaur from the Triassic period
Shonisaurus was a genus of ichthyosaur found in the Luning Formation of Nevada, USA. It dates to the late Triassic period, about 215 million years ago

A Nothosaurus marine reptile attacks a pod of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs in a Triassic ocean

Liopleurodon reptile hunting Ichthyosaurus dinosaurs in Jurassic seas

Leedsichthys fish about to swallow an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile. Leedsichthys is a large extinct fish from the Jurassic seas

Awful Changes
Frontispiece - Curiosities of Natural History by Francis Buckland. A cartoon by H.T de la Beche. You will at once perceive, continued Professor Ichthyosaurus

Ichthyosaurus communis

1888 colour litho of Jurassic dinosaurs
19th century lithograph of a Jurassic landscape including the dinosaurs: Megalosaurus (1), Iguanodon (2 with incorrect nose spike)

Original art, Crystal Palace extinct animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Illustration of prehistoric Ichthyosaur reptile

A pair of Stenopterygius ichthyosaurs jumping out of the water

Illustration of an Eurhinosaurus from the prehistoric era

A pod of Eurhinosaurus marine reptiles try to evade the much larger Liopleurodon in Jurassic seas

Ichthyosaurs jumping out of the water

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In 1855, the Punch Dinosaurs Crystal Palace exhibition showcased a fascinating array of prehistoric creatures, including the awe-inspiring ichthyosaur. This ancient marine reptile, along with its counterparts like the Plesiosaurus and Pterodactylus, captivated visitors with their otherworldly features. The story of the ichthyosaur dates back to 1814 when Mary Anning discovered the first skull of this extinct creature. Since then, it has become an iconic museum piece, representing a bygone era in Earth's history. The British fascination with prehistoric marine reptiles continued in 1862 when a collection dedicated solely to these magnificent creatures was unveiled. The exhibit featured various species such as Ichthyosaurus acutirostris and showcased their intricate details through meticulous reconstructions. However, not all depictions were accurate or well-received. The infamous "Awful Changes" cartoon depicted these ancient reptiles in comical and exaggerated ways that deviated from scientific accuracy. Despite this misrepresentation, it highlighted society's growing interest in paleontology during that time. Another notable portrayal can be found in Reynolds' book "The Antidiluvian World" published in 1849. This publication provided detailed engravings showcasing breathtaking scenes like the epic battle between Plesiosaurus and Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), capturing readers' imaginations and sparking further curiosity about these long-extinct beings. Today, we continue to marvel at these incredible creatures that once roamed our oceans millions of years ago. The legacy of the ichthyosaur lives on through fossils carefully preserved in museums worldwide – reminding us of Earth's rich history and inspiring future generations to explore our planet's mysteries beneath its vast waters.