Plesiosaur Collection (page 4)

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)

Plesiosaur attack, artwork. Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles that inhabited the seas throughout the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods from around 200 to 65 million years ago

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.