Palaeontologist Collection

Stephen Gould, US palaeontologist
Stephen Gould. Caricature of the US palaeontologist, evolutionary biologist, science historian and author Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002) holding a collection of his essays called The Pandas Thumb

The Royal Society (engraving)
1046913 The Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society, a Portrait Group of some of the Most Distinguished Fellows)

Sir Richard Owen (1804-1892)
Portrait of Sir Richard Owen, an English biologist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist. Picture shows Owen and the skeleton of Dinornis maximus, c. 1877. From The Life of Owen (1894)

1890 Punch Cartoon Othaniel Marsh
Cartoon from Punch September 13th 1890. Shows Professor Othniel Marsh standing atop a triceratops skull, with some of his famous discoveries before him

1873 Richard Owen Old bones Vanity Fair
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). Caracature from Vanity Fairs Men of the Day series March 1st 1873. Owen was a comparative anatomist

1883 Richard Owens study ex BMNH
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). 1883 portrait in his home study for The Graphic magazine. The year he retired from the BMNH

Richard Owen, British palaeontologist C016 / 5008
Richard Owen (1804-1892), British anatomist and palaeontologist. Owen was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis was a small
FG-DH-289 Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis bauri Coelophysis was a small carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Triassic (Chinle Formation)

Joachim Barrande
3078358 Joachim Barrande; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Joachim Barrande (1799-1883) a French geologist and palaeontologist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting a navvy and amateur palaeontologist arguing, 19th century
5308837 Cartoon depicting a navvy and amateur palaeontologist arguing, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a navvy and amateur palaeontologist arguing)

Petrus Camper
3078254 Petrus Camper; (add.info.: Portrait of Petrus Camper (1722-1789) a Dutch physician, anatomist, Physiologist, Midwife, Zoologist, Anthropologist, Palaeontologist and Naturalist

Picture No. 10850722
DINOSAUR - Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth Date:

Prof. Hitchcock, ca. 1860-1865. Creator: Unknown
Prof. Hitchcock, ca. 1860-1865

Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (engraving)
1090907 Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French naturalist and zoologist

Etienne Jules Adolphe Desmier de Saint-Simon, Vicomte d Archiac, 1865-66 (litho)
2641103 Etienne Jules Adolphe Desmier de Saint-Simon, Vicomte dA Archiac, 1865-66 (litho) by Charpentier, Auguste (1813-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) illustration from Le Plutarque Francais by E
CHT166622 Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) illustration from Le Plutarque Francais by E. Mennechet, engraved by Chollet, 1835 (coloured engraving) by Mirbel

Discovering the bones of a prehistoric animal, illustration from
CHT242803 Discovering the bones of a prehistoric animal, illustration from Histoire naturelle de la Montagne Saint-Pierre de Mstricht by Barthelemy Faujas de Saint Fond (1743-1819) 1799 (engraving)

Entrance of the underground quarries, illustration from
CHT233068 Entrance of the underground quarries, illustration from Histoire naturelle de la Montagne Saint-Pierre de Mstricht by Barthelemy Faujas de Saint Fond (1743-1819) 1799 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Portrait of Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR200344 Portrait of Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) (litho) (b/w photo) by Jacques (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Dinner in the Iguanodon model, Crystal Palace, Sydenham
Diners seated in a model of an Iguanodon at Crystal Palace, London. The Iguanodon was a creation of Mr. B. Waterhouse Hawkins who was constructing models of various dinosaurs in his studio at Crystal

Picture No. 10891091
Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre among his huge ammonite fossils Date:

Picture No. 10891098
Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre's fossil collection / museum Date:

Otto Bader, Soviet archaeologist
Otto Bader (lower left, 1903-1979), Soviet archaeologist, making notes at an archaeological dig in the Crimea area of Russia, on the shores of the Black Sea

Paul Gervais Aka Fran

Picture No. 10891082
Dyrosaurus phosphaticus Head - Marocco - Lower eocene - 60 millions of years. Gued Zhem. Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre⠬ittle museum (Dyrosaurus phosphaticus) Date:

Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist C018 / 9410
Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940), French palaeontologist, using tools to uncover fossils in a sandstone quarry in the Vosges mountain range, France

Sima de los Huesos fossils C015 / 6587
Sima de los Huesos fossils. Researchers with a display of fossil bones of Homo heidelbergensis from the Sima de los Huesos (Pit of Bones) site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

1833 Gideon Mantell Tilgate dinosaurs
" Strata of Tilgate Forest in Surrey" showing Gideon Mantell (seated) while two workmen excavate a partly exposed fossil (spine of Iguanodon?)

Louis Agassiz, Swiss-American naturalist
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz (1807-1873) Swiss-American naturalist, paleontologist, glaciologist and geologist. Date: 1850s

Georges Cuvier, 1833 (marble)
XIR414593 Georges Cuvier, 1833 (marble) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); 78x41.5x42.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Georges Leopold Chretien Frederic Dagobert)

Sir Henry Thomas De LA Beche, C. D. F. R. s
SIR HENRY THOMAS DE LA BECHE, C.D. F.R.S. F.G.S. F.L.S.; English geologist and palaeontologist who helped pioneer early geological survey methods, 1851 engraving

Picture No. 10850877
Dinosaur excavation - Tyrannosaurus rex dig Date:

Picture No. 10850878
Dinosaur Dig - wooden frame & jacket being attached to protect Tyrannosaurus Rex bone. Date:

Picture No. 10850679
Dinosaur - excavating Allosaurus tibia. Morrison Formation, Jurassic. Date:

Picture No. 10850971
Dinosaur Excavation - Mammoth died in sinkhole about 26, 000 yrs ago. Site of Hot Springs. Date:

Picture No. 10850680
Diplodocus - ecavating tail bones, Morrison formation, Jurassic. Date:

Picture No. 10850783
Paleontologist J. Lynett Gillette - working on Triassic Dinosaur Coelophysis Date:

Picture No. 10850880
Dinosaur Dig - wooden frame & jacket being attached to protect Tyrannosaurus Rex pelvis bone. Date:

Picture No. 10850876
Dinosaur excavation - In the badlands of South Dakota, two paleontolgists excavate sediments under a Tyrannosaurus rex pelvis. Date:

Picture No. 10850789
Dinosaurs: Coelophysis, a small Theropod (carnivorous dinosaur) of the Late Triassic (Coelophysis bauri) Date:

Picture No. 10891086
Dinosaur Skeleton - Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre⠬ittle museum Date:

Picture No. 10891096
Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre using microscope in workshop examining fossils Date:

Picture No. 10891085
Skeleton - Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre's little museum Date:

Picture No. 10891097
Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre using his equipment to pull out a fossil from its gangue in his workshop Date:

Picture No. 10891095
Equipment in workshop of Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre Date:

Picture No. 10734727
Boy with fossil ammonites (Asteroseras sp) Date:

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"Unearthing the Secrets of the Past: The Fascinating World of Palaeontologists" Step into the world of palaeontology, where scientists unravel the mysteries of ancient lifeforms that once roamed our planet. From groundbreaking discoveries to influential figures, this captivating field has shaped our understanding of Earth's history. In 1660, The Royal Society was established in England, laying the foundation for scientific exploration and discovery. Engravings from this era depict scholars engrossed in their studies, setting the stage for future generations. One such luminary is Stephen Gould, a renowned US palaeontologist whose work revolutionized evolutionary biology. His theories on punctuated equilibrium challenged traditional views and sparked new debates within the scientific community. Sir Richard Owen (1804-1892), a prominent British palaeontologist, left an indelible mark on his field. Known for coining the term "dinosaur, " he meticulously studied fossils and even had a caricature published in Punch Magazine highlighting his expertise. Othaniel Marsh's 1890 cartoon portrayal in Vanity Fair showcased how palaeontology captured public imagination during that time. It depicted him surrounded by dinosaur bones - symbols of both fascination and awe-inspiring discovery. Richard Owen's dedication to his craft is evident through images like his study at BMNH in 1883 or as portrayed by artist Leslie Ward in Vanity Fair's caricature from 1873. These glimpses into his life reveal a man consumed by curiosity and driven to expand our knowledge of prehistoric creatures. Palaeontologists continue their tireless efforts today; Lynett Gillette examines Coelophysis bones with precision—a small carnivorous dinosaur from Late Triassic times—unveiling clues about its behavior and habitat millions of years ago. The influence extends beyond Britain and America; Prof. Hitchcock remains an enigmatic figure despite being immortalized in photographs dating back to ca. 1860-1865.