Palaeontologist Collection (#3)

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

Neanderthal excavation, 1998
Palaeoanthropologists from the Natural History Museum, London search for evidence of Neanderthal habitation, 1998

Palaeontologist at work
A palaeontologist unearths a fossil specimen using a geologists hammer

Dr James Scott Bowerbank (1797-1877)
Portrait of Dr James Scott Bowerbank, an English naturalist and palaeontologist. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Edward Drinker Cope (1840-1897)
Portrait of Edward Drinker Cope, an American palaeontologist and evolutionist

Working on Gallimimus
John Holmes at the Natural History Museum, London works on the reconstruction of the dinosaur Gallimimus

Fossil collecting near Aveley, Essex
Palaeontologists collecting the remains of a woolly mammoth and a straight-tusked elephant from a clay pit near Aveley, Essex in 1964

Poem by Mary Anning (1799-1871)
Encomium Murchisonaum, a poem written c. 1840s by Mary Anning in honour of the geologist Sir Roderick Impey Murchison (1792-1871). Page 2 of 3

Poems by Mary Anning (1799-1871)
Encomium Murchisonaum, a poem written c. 1840 s. Page 3 of 3. The Complaint of a sunbeam against Dr Faraday, written in honour of the English physicist and chemist Michael Faraday (1791-1867)

Excavating at Charmouth
A team of palaeontologists from the Natural History Museum excavating an Ichthyosaur at Charmouth beach. December 2004

Costume of the Glaciers (sketch of William Buckland)

Baryonyx excavation, 1983
Palaeontologists from the Natural History Museum, London excavate fossils of Baryonyx walkeri from the crazy paving of blocks that hold the fossils, Surrey, England, 1983

Professor Chris Stringer
Portrait of Professor Chris Stringer, Head of Human Origins at the Natural History Museum, London

6 million year old fossils
Searching for 6 million year old fossils, Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Excavations, Niger
Palaeontologists from the Natural History Museum, London prepare the dinosaur fossils for transportation that have just been excavated in Niger, Northwest Africa

Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1899)
Portrait of Othniel Charles Marsh, a vertabrate palaeontologist

Diplodocus Caudal vertebrae. Morrison Formation. Jurassic Sheep Creek, Wyoming, USA
FG-6974 Diplodocus Caudal vertebrae Morrison Formation. Jurassic Sheep Creek, Wyoming, USA. Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dinosaur Dig - Tyrannosaurus Rex, pelvis. Wooden frame attached to protect bone - Dinamation International Society
FG-9134 Dinosaur Dig Tyrannosaurus Rex, pelvis. Wooden frame attached to protect bone. Dinamation International Society Expeditions. Staff & participants

Dinosaur: excavating a Hadrosaur skeleton. Upper Cretaceous sediments. Dig located outside the village of Rincon
FG-br-286 Dinosaur: excavating a Hadrosaur skeleton. Upper Cretaceous sediments. Dig located outside the village of Rincon Colorado, near Saltillo, Coahuila State, Mexico

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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.