Irish Elk Collection

Great Irish Elk, Megatherium
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

1829 Silhouette William & Frank Buckland 1829 Silhouette William & Frank Buckland
Silhouette first produced by Auguste Edouart of " William Buckland and his Wife and Son Frank, Examining Bucklands Natural History Collection

The Irish Elk, restored (engraving)
966589 The Irish Elk, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Elk, restored)

Engraving depicting the ideal European landscape of the post-glacial period, showing Irish Elk, Woolly Mammoth
5309099 Engraving depicting the ideal European landscape of the post-glacial period, showing Irish Elk, Woolly Mammoth, Hairy Rhinoceros, Urus, Cave Bear and Cave Hyena

An Irish Elk
5311769 An Irish Elk; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Irish Elk, an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros and is one of the largest deer that ever lived)

Prehistoric animals (engraving)
6001987 Prehistoric animals (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric animals)

Skeleton of the Irish Elk (engraving)
2816993 Skeleton of the Irish Elk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skeleton of the Irish Elk. Illustration from Cassells Natural History (Cassell, 1883)

The gigantic Irish Deer (engraving)
2786854 The gigantic Irish Deer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gigantic Irish Deer. Illustration for Chatterbox (1881)

Ideal European Landscape of the Post-Glacial Period, showing the Irish Elk, Woolly Elephant, Hairy Rhinoceros, Urus
966587 Ideal European Landscape of the Post-Glacial Period, showing the Irish Elk, Woolly Elephant, Hairy Rhinoceros, Urus, Cave Bear, and Cave Hyaena (engraving) by English School

The Irish Elk (Megaceros Hibernicus) (engraving)
3093646 The Irish Elk (Megaceros Hibernicus) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Elk (Megaceros Hibernicus)

The Irish Elk (engraving)
3625566 The Irish Elk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Elk. Illustration for Life in the Primeval World by W H Davenport Adams (Nelson, 1872)

Reconstruction of the Irish elk (Megaloceros), c1880. Megaloceros is an extinct genus of the Pleistocene epoch (2, 500, 000 to 10, 000 years ago) found as fossils in Asia and Europe

Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins & giant Elk model
Image is believed to have been taken during this work in Central Park, New York

Neanderthals hunting Irish elk, artwork. Group of Neanderthal hunters attacking a male Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The Irish elk was one of the largest deer that ever lived

Megaloceros gigantius, giant deer
Also known as the Irish Elk. Model of a male based on specimens found in Ireland from the late Pleistocene

An Irish Elk stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside
Megaloceros giganteus, commonly called the Irish Elk, stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside. His huge antlers span over half the width of the image as he looks out of the past right at you

An Irish Elk stands proudly in a dense forest

British landscape with various prehistoric animals
British landscape, 350, 000 pb. Includes from left; Woolly rhino, Megaloceros (Irish Elk), Saiga antelope, Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Homo neanderthalensis, Cave lion, Arctic lemming

A late 19th century classification of the geological strata in time sequence
GEOLOGY: TIME CHART. A late 19th century classification of the geological strata in time sequence, along with typical fossils found in each period

Homotherium hunting Irish elk, artwork
Homotherium hunting Irish elk. Artwork of two Homotherium scimitar-toothed cats attacking a female Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus)

Irish elk skeleton, illustration C018 / 0794
Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) skeleton, illustration. The Irish elk was one of the largest deer that ever lived. It ranged across Eurasia from around 400, 000 to 8000 years ago

Megaloceros, Irish elk
Also known as Irish elk, Megaloceros lived across Europe and western Asia until it became extinct about 8, 000 years ago

1888 colour lithograph cover Solnhofen
Vivid colour lithograph for " Dr. Schuberts Naturgeschichte - Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie". Published 1888 in Stuttgart by J.F. Shreiber. The palaeontology section by Dr

Peacock Pavo cristatus displaying tail
Male peacock, Pavo cristatus, displaying his ocellated tail feathers. The peacocks tail, cumbersome and expensive to produce, required an explanation under Darwins theory of natural selection

Giant deer, 19th century artwork
Giant deer (Cervus megaceros), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

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The Great Irish Elk, also known as Megatherium, was a majestic creature that roamed the Earth during prehistoric times. Its imposing silhouette was captured in an 1829 silhouette by William and Frank Buckland, showcasing its grandeur for generations to come. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins took it upon himself to restore the image of the Irish Elk through his intricate engravings and a giant elk model. His dedication brought this magnificent creature back to life on paper, allowing us to marvel at its sheer size and beauty. In various engravings depicting prehistoric animals, the Skeleton of the Irish Elk stands out as a testament to its colossal proportions. The gigantic Irish Deer is another awe-inspiring portrayal that showcases its dominance in ancient landscapes. One particular engraving titled "Ideal European Landscape of the Post-Glacial Period" presents an idyllic scene where the Irish Elk coexisted with other remarkable creatures such as Woolly Elephants, Hairy Rhinoceroses, Urus, Cave Bears, and Cave Hyenas. It paints a vivid picture of what life might have been like during that era. The Megaceros Hibernicus or simply put - The Irish Elk - has left an indelible mark on history. Countless engravings capture its essence; each stroke revealing more about this extraordinary animal's existence. Even today, we can appreciate reconstructions from c1880 that bring forth our imagination's vision of how it looked in all its glory. Artwork portraying Neanderthals hunting these magnificent creatures adds another layer of intrigue to their story. It sparks curiosity about their interactions with early humans and reminds us of our shared past with these incredible beings. As time goes by, we continue to be captivated by the allure of the Great Irish Elk. Its legacy lives on through artistry and scientific discoveries alike – reminding us just how extraordinary our planet's history truly is.