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An archegosaurus by a river bank in a tropical
An archegosaurus by a river bank in a tropical primordial jungle of ferns and pines.. Archegosaurus is a genus of amphibian which lived during the Asselian to Wuchiapingian ages of the Permian era. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator
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An Archegosaurus Amidst a Tropical Riverbank: A Glimpse into the Primordial Past This chromolithograph illustration, titled "An Archegosaurus at the Water's Edge," depicts an Archegosaurus, an extinct amphibian from the Permian era, in a lush, tropical setting. The Archegosaurus, a creature of the Asselian to Wuchiapingian ages, is shown basking on the riverbank, surrounded by a verdant jungle of ferns and towering pines. The serene river, teeming with life, flows gently behind the prehistoric amphibian. The illustration is the work of Heinrich Harder, a renowned German landscape artist and book illustrator. Harder's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the Archegosaurus's scaly skin, the textured foliage of the ferns, and the lifelike quality of the pines. This image is taken from Harder's seminal work, "Tiere der Urwelt" or "Animals of the Prehistoric World," published in 1916 in Hamburg. Harder's illustrations, which brought the prehistoric world to life for generations of scientists and enthusiasts, have stood the test of time. The Archegosaurus, with its elongated body and powerful limbs, is a testament to the rich biodiversity that once populated our planet. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a primordial age, a time when the world was vastly different from the one we know today. The Archegosaurus, an intriguing and enigmatic creature, serves as a reminder of the wonders that lie hidden in the annals of Earth's history. This illustration not only showcases the beauty of the natural world but also underscores the importance of preserving our planet's biodiversity for future generations.
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