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Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving)
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Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving)
1624163 Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 January 1883.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23558992
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bone Bones British Museum Cervus Charing Cross Dorsal Elephas Faced Found Horn Long Mammoth Paleontology Rhinoceros Skeleton Skull Skulls Small Specimen Spine Tusk Antiquus Cervus Elaphus Cores Dawkins Distal Extinct Animals Humerus Lumbar Megaceros Neural Pleistocene Primigenius Sacrum Urus Vertebra Waterhouse Hawkins Woolly Rhinoceros
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This print titled "Bones of Extinct Animals found at Charing-Cross" takes us back to the 19th century, immersing us in a world of paleontological discovery. The engraving, created by an English School artist, showcases a remarkable collection of ancient bones that were unearthed at Charing Cross and later exhibited at the British Museum. The image transports us to a time when renowned paleontologist Waterhouse Hawkins was making groundbreaking strides in his field. The neural and pleistocene remains depicted here include various species such as the mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, cave lion, and great red deer. Each bone tells its own story - from the impressive tusks and horns to the intricate vertebrae and lumbar cores. As we delve into this visual treasure trove, our eyes are drawn to the meticulous detail captured by the artist's hand. Every specimen is meticulously arranged within this composition; their skeletal forms creating an eerie yet awe-inspiring sight. The sheer size and scale of these extinct animals become apparent as we observe their massive skulls, elongated spines, and sturdy leg bones. Through this print from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, we gain insight into not only the scientific endeavors of that era but also our fascination with uncovering Earth's prehistoric past. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and our unyielding desire to understand life that once roamed these lands long before our time.
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