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1855 Punch Dinosaurs Crystal Palace
1855 Cartoon from Punchs Almanac of that year, ascribed to John Leech. " A visit to the antediluvian reptiles at Sydenham - master Tom strongly objects to having his mind improved". Clockwise from top; Iguanodon (with bird on its wrongly ascribed horn), Megalosaurus, Hylaeosaurus, prehistoric gharial (teleosaurus), ichthyosaur. The actual exhibits were designed to fit the victorian ideal of educating the masses. They were the work of artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (based on the research of Owen, Mantell, Buckland, Conybeare and others). The Crystal Palace Antediluvians were the first life-size reconstructions of dinosaurs, and this cartoon indicates that many saw them as nightmarish monsters of a former age. Children would love dinosaurs ever after
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© This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at Stewartpauld@aol.com
1855 Buckland Caricature Cartoon Crystal Palace Education Humour Ichthyosaur Iguanodon Mantell Megalosaur Megalosaurus Owen Pre Historic Punch Restoration Sydenham Victorian Hylaeosaurus John Leech
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the iconic 1855 Punch Dinosaurs illustration by Paul D. Stewart from Science Photo Library. This captivating print is a reproduction of a classic cartoon from Punch's Almanac of that year, titled "A visit to the antediluvian reptiles at Sydenham - master Tom strongly objects to having his mind improved." This humorous and intriguing image, ascribed to John Leech, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past as it depicts the excitement and curiosity surrounding the discovery of dinosaurs during the Victorian era. Add this unique and educational poster print to your home or office to inspire creativity, spark conversation, or simply to add a touch of history to your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the year 1855, capturing a moment of both awe and resistance. The image depicts a cartoon from Punch's Almanac, believed to be the work of John Leech, showcasing a visit to the antediluvian reptiles at Sydenham's Crystal Palace. Clockwise from top, we see an Iguanodon with a bird perched on its horn (though wrongly ascribed), followed by the mighty Megalosaurus, Hylaeosaurus, prehistoric gharial or teleosaurus, and an ichthyosaur. These life-size reconstructions were designed by artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins based on extensive research by Owen, Mantell, Buckland, Conybeare and others. However, this cartoon reveals that while many saw these exhibits as educational tools for the masses in line with Victorian ideals of enlightenment through knowledge dissemination; some viewed them as nightmarish monsters from a forgotten era. The central figure in this illustration is "master Tom" who strongly objects to having his mind improved. This humorous caricature highlights how even children would develop an enduring fascination with dinosaurs after encountering these impressive creatures at Crystal Palace. Through this remarkable photograph print captured by Paul D. Stewart for Science Photo Library, we are transported back in time to witness not only the scientific achievements but also societal reactions surrounding these prehistoric reptiles' restoration.
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