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ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving)
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ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving)
PCT4265637 ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); (add.info.: Animals "antediluvians": ichtyosaur and plesiosaur (ichtyosaurus - plesiosaurus: lias period - jurassic). Engraving from Louis Figuier's book "La Terre avant le deluge", Hachette edition 1872. Illustration by Edouard Riou (1833-1900).)
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This engraving, titled "Ichthyosaur and Plesiosaur, 1872" takes us back to a time long before our own. Created by the talented artist Edouard Riou in the late 19th century, this print showcases two magnificent creatures from the prehistoric era. The image depicts an ichthyosaur and a plesiosaur, both considered "antediluvians" or animals that lived before the biblical flood. These ancient marine reptiles roamed the seas during different periods of Earth's history - the ichthyosaurus during the Lias period and the plesiosaurus during Jurassic times. Engraved for Louis Figuier's book "La Terre avant le déluge" (Earth Before The Flood), published by Hachette in 1872, Riou's illustration brings these extinct species to life with remarkable detail. It captures their unique features and immense size against a backdrop of swirling waves. As we gaze upon this scene, we are transported to a world untouched by human existence. The engraving not only serves as a testament to these incredible creatures but also highlights humanity's fascination with natural history and our desire to understand our planet's past. Patrice Cartier has skillfully preserved this historical artwork through his fine art printing expertise. This print allows us to appreciate Riou's mastery while adding an element of elegance to any space it graces. Whether you are an admirer of paleontology or simply captivated by nature's wonders, this piece is sure to spark curiosity and imagination within all who behold it.
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