Palaeontologist Collection (#2)

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

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Paleontologist studying marine fossil deposits of Late Cretaceous age Date:

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Fossil Skull - being cleaned Date:

Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1899) American palaeontologist. First professor of palaeontology at Yale university. Marsh discovered some 1, 000 fossil vertebrates and organised expeditions

Thomas Davidson (1817-1885) British palaeontologist. From Life of Sir Roderick I. Murchison by Archibald Geikie (London, 1875). Engraving

SIR HENRY THOMAS DE LA BECHE, C. D. F. R. S. F. G. S. F. L. S. ; English geologist
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

Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection, France C018 / 9411
Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection. French palaeontologist Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940) with plant, fish and scorpion fossils from the collection she maintains

Julian Steward, US anthropologist C016 / 8817
Julian Haynes Steward (1902-1972), US anthropologist. Steward is holding part of the skeleton of an infant that he had discovered in a cave near Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA

Neanderthal excavation, Pinilla del Valle C015 / 6589
Neanderthal excavation. Researchers carrying out excavations for prehistoric human fossils at the Pinilla del Valle site, in the Lozoya Valley, near Madrid, Spain

Richard Lydekker, British naturalist C016 / 5490
Richard Lydekker (1849-1915), British naturalist. Lydekker studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. From 1874 to 1882, he worked for the Geological Survey of India

Gustavus Brander, British naturalist C016 / 5303
Gustavus Brander (1720-1787), British naturalist. Brander, from a Swedish family, was a trustee of the British Museum from 1761

Charles Sternberg, US fossil collector C016 / 5055
Charles Hazelius Sternberg (1850-1943), US fossil collector and amateur palaeontologist. Sternberg and later his sons were renowned fossil collectors

Sir Richard Owen, museum statue C016 / 5009
Sir Richard Owen, museum statue. British anatomist and palaeontologist Richard Owen (1804-1892) was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Sir Richard Owen, museum statue C016 / 5007
Sir Richard Owen, museum statue. British anatomist and palaeontologist Richard Owen (1804-1892) was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Richard Owen, British palaeontologist C016 / 5006
Richard Owen (1804-1892), British anatomist and palaeontologist. Owen was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

William Conybeare, British geologist C016 / 4998
William Daniel Conybeare (1787-1857), British geologist. Conybeare co-published Outlines of the Geology of England and Wales (1822) in which he used fossils to date sedimentary strata

Charles Sherborn, British taxonomist C016 / 4976
Charles Davies Sherborn (1861-1942), British taxonomist, naturalist and geologist (also known as Squire ), working at his desk in the Natural History Museum, London, UK

James Bowerbank, British palaeontologist C016 / 4961
James Scott Bowerbank (1797-1877), British palaeontologist. Bowerbank was born in London, and was employed at his fathers distillery, running it until 1847

Benjamin Hawkins, British sculptor C016 / 4958
Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (1807-1894), British sculptor and artist. Hawkins trained as a sculptor and then studied zoology and geology

NHM Geology Department staff, 1881 C016 / 4882
NHM Geology Department staff, 1881. Standing (left to right): Arthur Smith Woodward (1864-1944), William Davies (1814-1891) and Richard Bullen Newton (1854-1926)

Niaux cave paintings C013 / 7409
Niaux cave paintings. Oil lamp being held up to illuminate cave paintings that are about 13, 000 years old. The original painters are also thought to have used oil-based lamps

Flint knife, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Flint carving, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Making fire, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Prehistoric settlement reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica C013 / 7362
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

Dr. Angela Milner
Dr Angela Milner of the Natural History Museum, London

Charles Hazelius Sternberg (1850-1943)
Portrait of Charles Hazelius Sterrnberg, an American fossil collector and amateur paleontologist

Sauropod excavation, 1982

Palaeontology laboratory
Preparing a mounted skeleton of Baryonyx, a carnivorous dinosaur from Sussex, England. Laying out casts made of glass reinforced plastic prior to mounting on exhibition panelling

Dr. Andrew Ross of the Natural History Museums Palaeontology Department

Dinosaur egg excavation, 1925
George Olsen showing his find of dinosaur eggs to Roy Chapman Andrews during the 1925 expedition to Mongolia by the American Museum of Natural History

John William Salter (1820-1869)
Portrait of John William Slater, a geologist and palaeontologist for the Geological Survey. He worked on the classification of trilobites

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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.