Plesiosaur Collection (#3)

Cryptoclidus
A fossil skeleton of Cryptoclidus, a plesiosaur that lived 165 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period. Fossils have beeen found in England, France, Russia and South America

Jurassic seascape
Artists impression of a Jurassic sea with Ichthyosaur, Plesiosaur and Pterosaur. The Jurassic period was 205-144 million years ago

Eretmosaurus rugosus
A plaster cast of the original fossil specimen of the extinct Plesiosaur (marine reptile), Eretmosaurus rugosus, on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Cryptoclidus eurymerus
A fossil reconstruction of Cryptoclidus eurymerus, a Plesiosaur that lived 165-160 million year ago during the Middle Jurassic. This specimen was discovered in Peterborough, UK

Plesiosaurus conybeari
Fossil specimens, (plaster cast of the original) of the extinct marine reptile, Plesiosaurus conybeari on display at the Natural History Museum, London. BMNH R 1338 and BMNH R1339

Rhomaleosaurus cramptoni
A cast of the earliest known Pliosaur on display in The Life Galleries, The Natural History Museum, London

Pliosaur hunting a Plesiosaur
JH-56 Pliosaur hunting a Plesiosaur John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Prehistoric Reconstruction - Plesiosaur Eggs in nest chamber, C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic
JH-15 Prehistoric Reconstruction - Plesiosaur Eggs in nest chamber C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Prehistoric Reconstruction - Swimming Plesiosaur C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic
JH-13 Prehistoric Reconstruction - Swimming Plesiosaur C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Computer illustration of the Loch Ness Monster

Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus reptiles
Ichthyosaurus (left)and Plesiosaurus (right), historical artwork. These extinct marine reptiles co-existed in the Early Jurassic Period (200 to 176 million years ago)

Artwork of a plesiosaur dinosaur hunting
Plesiosaur dinosaur. Artwork of a long-necked marine dinosaur (plesiosaur) hunting a shark in a shallow sea. Plesiosaurs (" ribbon reptiles")

Plesiosaur fossil. This fossilized skeleton is of a plesiosaur, a long-necked carnivorous marine reptile. It inhabited the seas of the Mesozoic Era from 230-65 million years ago

Liopleurodon. Artwork of a Liopleurodon swimming. This extinct genus of marine reptile lived around 160-155 million years ago. It belongs to the group of animals known as short-necked plesiosaurs

Kronosaurus marine reptile
Kronosaurus. Artwork of a Kronosaurus marine reptile swimming underwater. This animal was a short-necked member of the Plesiosaur group of carnivorous marine reptiles

Plesiosaur, artwork. Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles that inhabited the seas throughout the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They were not dinosaurs, despite living at the same time

Artwork of Elasmosaurus, a marine dinosaur
Elasmosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of Elasmosaurus, a marine dinosaur (plesiosaur) coming ashore. Elas- mosaurus (" plated reptile")

Plesiosaurs hunting fish, computer artwork. Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles that inhabited the seas throughout the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods

1855 Dinosaur nightmare of Crystal Palace
" The effects of a hearty dinner after visiting the Antediluvian Department at the Crystal Palace" from Punch, Volume 28, 1855

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

1855 Zimmermans Primitive World
Chromo lithograph from the first German edition of Zimmermans " Die Wunder der Urwelt" (The Wonder of the Primitive World" )

Pleisiosaurs searching for food, artwork
Pleisiosaurs searching for food in a lake, computer artwork. Pleisiosaurs were aquatic reptiles that were first discovered in the early 19th Century

Liopleurodon marine reptile, artwork. This extinct reptile lived 160-155 million years ago and belonged to the pliosaur group of carnivorous marine reptiles. It measured around ten metres in length

1869 Central Park Dinosaurs Hawkins full
1869 Harpers Weekly, August 14th. " Palaeozoic Museum. Showing the rehabilitated forms of ancient animal life in america now being constructed in Central Park"

Conybeare Plesiosaurus reconstruction
1824. Composite of letter and wrapper written by William Conybeare regarding his first scientific reconstruction of the skeletons of plesiosaur and ichthyosaur

1838 Guerin Plesiosaur reconstruction
1838 Hand coloured copperplate engraving by Fries appearing in Guerins " Dictionnaire pittoresque" showing a Plesiosaurus dolicheroides skeleton lying beneath the ground

1823 First complete Plesiosaur fossil
" Skeleton of the Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus discovered in the Lias at Lyme Regis in 1823" Folded triple quarto plate XLVI drawn by T. Webster after original by Mary Anning

1834 Guerin engraving Extinct animals
This 1834 steel engraving with contemporary hand colouring is the earliest coloured reconstruction of extinct fossil animals. It is from Guerins Dictionnaire pittoresque Vol 1. plate 24

1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur. 1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur
Coloured lithograph of Plesiosaur and ichthyosaur, a contemporary continental version of the wall chart by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins entitled " Waterhouse Hawkins Diagrams of the Extinct

1840s Geologist Henry De La Beche
Swantype (cleaned) 1840s Portrait mezzotint of Henry Thomas De La Beche (1796-1855), a geologist famous for his cartoon and humorous representations of early fossil finds and fellow geologists

Conybeare Plesiosaurus letter & portrait. Conybeare Plesiosaurus letter & portrait
Left: Portrait William Conybeare age 65. Right: 1824 letter from William Conybeares re his first scientific reconstruction of the skeletons of plesiosaur and ichthyosaur

Diver and prehistoric life, artwork
Diver and prehistoric life. Animals shown here include a plesiosaur (upper right), an ichthyosaur (upper left), ammonites (centre right), and a Dapedium fish (orange and blue, lower right)

Extinct Plesiosaur
PLESIOSAUR and ICHTHYOSAUR fight it out in shallow water, watched by creatures of the land

Ichthyosaurus, with Plesiosaur and Pterodactyls
An Ichthyosaurus, with a Plesiosaur and Pterodactyls in a prehistoric landscape

Prehistoric Reconstruction - Hatchling Plesiosaur C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic
JH-7 Prehistoric Reconstruction - Hatchling Plesiosaur C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic John Holmes Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Prehistoric Reconstruction - Plesiosaur Laying eggs, C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic
JH-4 Prehistoric Reconstruction - Plesiosaur Laying eggs C. Oxoniensis Late Jurassic John Holmes Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Extinct / Plesiosaurs
PLESIOSAURS on a mesozoic beach

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Plesiosaur: A Journey into Prehistoric Waters" Step back in time to 1862, when British prehistoric marine reptiles known as plesiosaurs captured the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike. These magnificent creatures, often associated with the legendary Loch Ness Monster, have left an indelible mark on our understanding of Earth's ancient past. One notable figure in this exploration was Waterhouse Hawkins, whose remarkable model dinosaurs from 1866 included a striking depiction of a plesiosaur. His attention to detail allowed people to visualize these enigmatic beings that once roamed our oceans. The fascination with plesiosaurs extended beyond mere models and artwork. In 1849, Reynolds' "The Antidiluvian World" featured captivating descriptions and illustrations that brought these creatures to life on paper. One such illustration depicted a thrilling battle between a Plesiosaurus and Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), showcasing their power and resilience. As scientific knowledge advanced, so did our understanding of specific species within the plesiosaur family. The discovery of Liopleurodon vertebra shed light on another formidable member of this group – its colossal size making it an apex predator during the Jurassic era. Fast forward to more recent times; artists continue to depict these majestic creatures in various forms. From intricate sketches capturing their graceful movements underwater to vibrant color lithographs showcasing their existence during different geological periods – each artwork serves as a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about these ancient giants. And then there is Loch Ness – forever linked with tales of its elusive inhabitant dubbed the Loch Ness Monster. While debate rages on regarding its existence, some theories suggest that sightings may be attributed to surviving populations or descendants of plesiosaurs lurking beneath those mysterious waters. Intriguing yet shrouded in mystery, the story behind plesiosaurs continues to captivate our imagination.