Palaeontologists Collection

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)

Science. The french scientist Georges Cuvier. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434264 Science. The french scientist Georges Cuvier. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Science. Coll. Part. Science)

Fossil skeleton of the pareiasaurus bainii (engraving)
8631312 Fossil skeleton of the pareiasaurus bainii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fossil skeleton of the pareiasaurus bainii)

Georges CUVIER, french anatomist and paleontologist. 1869 (engraving)
6426200 Georges CUVIER, french anatomist and paleontologist. 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges CUVIER (1769-1832), french anatomist and paleontologist

Georges, Baron Cuvier (1769-1832),19th century (chromo)
JAB5037091 Georges, Baron Cuvier (1769-1832),19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Georges, Baron Cuvier (1769-1832), French naturalist scholar, father of paleontology.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Picture No. 10850722
DINOSAUR - Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth Date:

Skeleton of a Triceratops prorsus, 1891 (engraving)
866070 Skeleton of a Triceratops prorsus, 1891 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Reconstruction by OthnielCc Maarsh (1821-1899) Engraving 1891.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

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. 10734727
Boy with fossil ammonites (Asteroseras sp) Date:

Picture No. 10866713
Paleontologist studying marine fossil deposits of Late Cretaceous age Date:

Picture No. 10854473
Fossil Skull - being cleaned Date:

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

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)

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

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

Dinosaurs - Digs Species: Allosaurus Peter Mygatt cleaning around an Allosaurus rib at the Mygatt-Moore Quarry
FG-BT-636 Dinosaurs - Digs Species: Allosaurus Peter Mygatt cleaning around an Allosaurus rib at the Mygatt-Moore Quarry, Rabbit Valley, Western Colorado, along Interstate I 70

Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age, New Zealand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura
FG-EC-170 Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age New Zealand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura, a few kilometers north of Haumuri Bluff

Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age, New Zealeand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura
FG-EC-168 Marine Fossils of Late Cretaceous age New Zealeand, South Island, along coastline near Oaro, south of Kaikoura, a few kilometers north of Haumuri Bluff

James Hall, US palaeontologist
James Hall (1811-1898), American geologist and palaeontologist. Hall worked on the Geological Survey of New York State, USA from 1836

Edward Hitchcock, US geologist
Edward Hitchcock (1793-1864), American geologist. Hitchcock began his career as a teacher and a clergyman, but later became professor of chemistry at Amherst College, Massachusetts, USA

Ferdinand Vandiveer Hayden, US geologist
Ferdinand Vandiveer Hayden (1829-1887), American geologist. Hayden initially trained as a doctor, but became interested in geology after a fossil- collecting trip to South Dakota, USA

Othniel C. Marsh, US palaeontologist
Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1899), American palaeontologist. Marsh attended Yale University and was made professor of palaeontology there in 1866

Louis Agassiz, US-Swiss palaeontologist
Louis Agassiz (1807-1873), Swiss-American palaeontologist. Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz was born and worked in Switzerland until 1846, when he left for the USA

Fossil mammoth excavation

Mammoth research, Siberia, 1902
Mammoth researchers outside a hut at an excavation site in Siberia in January 1902. Mammoths were a species of giant, hairy

Burgess Shale fossil quarry. These rocks contain large numbers of fossils from 500 million years ago. They were formed when an avalanche of fine mud buried

Unearthing a Dinosaur
Two palaeontologists unearth a dinosaur in Canada

Fossils / Palaeontologists
Palaeontologists chiselling rock from the skull of a dinosaur, Alberta, Canada

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Palaeontologists: Unearthing the Mysteries of the Prehistoric World Step into a world frozen in time, where colossal creatures once roamed and ruled the Earth. Meet palaeontologists like Lynett Gillette, who dedicate their lives to unraveling the secrets of our planet's ancient past. Intrigued by dinosaurs? Picture paleontologist Lynett Gillette meticulously examining the bones of Coelophysis, a small yet formidable carnivorous dinosaur from the Late Triassic period. With every fossil fragment she uncovers, she pieces together a puzzle that sheds light on these magnificent beasts. Travel back to 1845 and encounter Sir Richard Owen through an oil painting. This visionary scientist coined the term "dinosaur" and revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life. His contributions continue to inspire generations today. Marvel at an engraving showcasing a Triceratops prorsus skeleton from 1891—a testament to how far we've come in reconstructing these majestic creatures' forms from mere fragments buried deep within layers of rock. But palaeontology is not solely about dinosaurs; it encompasses all aspects of prehistory. Explore engravings depicting funerals during the Age of Reindeer—an era when early humans honored their deceased with rituals that offer glimpses into our own ancestral heritage. Venture further into history as you witness experts restoring replica Lascaux cave paintings—artworks created over 17, 000 years ago by our ancient ancestors. These remarkable recreations allow us to appreciate humanity's artistic prowess even in times long gone. The journey continues with captivating images capturing moments frozen in time: fossils waiting patiently for discovery (Picture No. 10850877), intricate tools used by early humans (Picture No. 10850878), breathtaking landscapes that witnessed eons passing (Picture No. 10850679), and remnants revealing extinct species' existence (Picture No.