"The Exhumation of the Mastodon" Print

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Framed Print of Exhumation of the Mastodon

"The Exhumation of the Mastodon, " by Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) from 1806. Peale's mastadon skeleton was found in swampy ground, and the excavation was difficult. He had to design a machine to bale out the water from the pit. This was operated by a large treadwheel, and the tourists who flocked to see the excavation were put to work operating the wheel. Peale himself painted this dramatic picture of the scene. Peale's talent for showmanship made the mastodon into a national sensation. Other extraordinary fossil finds followed in Europe as well as North America, and by the 1820s the public had become aware of a fantastic prehistoric world inhabited by extinct giant animals. © New York Public Library / Science Source

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Mastodon Excavation , Charles Willson Peale Art , Prehistoric Animals America , Extinct Giant Mammals North America , Scientific History Painting , American Mastodon Fossil Findings , Northern American Prehistory Artwork , Historical Science Discovery 1800s , Charles Peale Mastodon Painting

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of discovery with our framed prints. "The Exhumation of the Mastodon" by Charles Willson Peale is a piece that captures the moment when science and curiosity come together. Painted in 1806, this masterpiece shows Peale's remarkable excavation of a mastodon skeleton from swampy ground, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of early scientific exploration. Bring a touch of history into your home with this work, carefully crafted to transport you to an era of wonder and awe.

A dramatic scene unfolds in this 19th-century painting, capturing the moment of discovery and excavation. A massive mastodon skeleton lies exposed, its bones a testament to a bygone era. In the foreground, people work together to operate a treadwheel-powered machine that pumps water from the pit. The artist's brushstrokes bring energy and movement to the scene.

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.4cm (9.6" x 6.5")

Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")