Plesiosaur Collection

Prehistoric Reconstruction - Hatchling Plesiosaur, C. Oxoniensis, Late Jurassic
JH-2 Prehistoric Reconstruction - Hatchling Plesiosaur, C. Oxoniensis, Late Jurassic John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

1862 British prehistoric marine reptiles
Lithograph with contemporary colouring, continental version of the wallchart produced by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins for the Department of Science and Art 1862

Lochness Monster
A dramatic picture of the supposed giant water creature that lives in Loch Ness, Scotland and its small offspring, followed by divers holding underwater cameras

Plesiosaurus
Pen and ink annotated drawing by Mary Anning, 1824. This marine reptile lived in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years ago

A rare British broadsheet illustration with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

1866 Waterhouse Hawkins model dinosaurs
1866. Restorations of Fossil Reptiles, page 80 of Henry Wards Catalogue of Casts of Fossils. Henry Ward sold scale model copies in America of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins life sized sculptures of

Liopleurodon vertebra
A fossil vertebra from the pliosaur, Liopleurodon. These were carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. This specimen was discovered in Kimmeridge, Southern England

Loch Ness monster, artwork
Loch Ness monster. Computer artwork of the Loch Ness Monster swimming on the surface of Loch Ness, Scotland. Sightings of the monster have occurred at least since the 15th century

Plesiosaur sketch
A sketch of the plesiosaur fossil discovered by Mary Anning

1849 The antidiluvian world by reynolds
A rare British broadsheet with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

Plesiosaurus hawkinsii
A fossil specimen of the extinct marine reptile Plesiosaurus hawkinsii, on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Loch Ness Monster
Loch Ness monster. Computer artwork of the Loch Ness Monster swimming in Loch Ness, Scotland. Sightings of the monster have occurred at least since the 15th century

1857 Zimmermans The Primitive World 1857 Zimmermans The Primitive World
1857 Engraved chromo lithograph frontispiece by Pannemaker from the French translation Edition of Zimmermans " Le Monde avant la Creation de L" Homme"

1858 Prehistoric marine reptiles
1858 Marine Monsters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins. Plate 23, to face page 33, of the New Edition, postumously published

Argentina Creature
Argentina countryfolk report sighting of a plesiosaur-like creature : an expedition is planned in Buenos Aires.. but the creature is not found

Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving)
3697027 Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plesiosaur
An illustration by Neave Parker of the extinct marine reptile, Plesiosaur. These lived throughout most of the Mesozoic (MZ) era becoming extinct 65 million years ago at the time of the K-T extinction

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

1837 Extinct prehistoric animals Dorset
1837 " Extinct Animals that once lived where Dorsetshire now is" an anonymous lithograph opposite page 5 from the American Childrens book " Wonders of Earth Sea

Skeletons of extinct dinosaurs Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus
6338487 Skeletons of extinct dinosaurs Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Skeletons of extinct dinosaurs Ichthyosaurus communis 1 and Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus 2)

Organic remains (engraving)
1090872 Organic remains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organic remains. Illustration for A History of the Earth)

Plesiosaur (colour litho)
998681 Plesiosaur (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der Amphibien in ihren)

Ichthyosaur, Plesiosaur and Pterosaurs
Ichthyosaur and Plesiosaur fighting at left, Pterosaurs at right. Fantastic image copied from a mezzotint by John Martin from Thomas Hawkins Book of the Great Sea-Dragons

Fossil of an extinct crinoid or sea lily. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

Fossil skeleton of an extinct plesiosaurus, and wasps
Fossil skeleton of an extinct plesiosaurus 4, and wasps, Plesia species 1-3. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles

Extinct dinosaurs, ichthyosaur, plesiosaur, pterodactyl, etc
Extinct dinosaurs, ichthyosaur, plesiosaur, marine animals, pterodactyls, lizards, turtles, insects, fish, squid, molluscs, etc. Animaux perdus

Hornet, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999610 Hornet, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Animals and plants of the Jurassic Period in Europe (colour litho)
3620993 Animals and plants of the Jurassic Period in Europe (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of the Jurassic Period in Europe)

A Elasmosaurus platyurus swims freely in prehistoric waters
Elasmosaurus platyurus, a prehistoric dinosaur from the Cretaceous period

A Liopleurodon attacks a Plesiosaurus
A hapless Plesiosaurus becomes a meal for the much larger Liopleurodon aquatic reptile

Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate with a school of fish
Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate along with a school of fish to warmer Jurassic seas

Styxosaurus marine reptile from the Cretaceous Period
Styxosaurus was a plesiosaur marine reptile that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Kansas in North America

Marine predators of the Cretaceous period
Artists concept of primary marine predators that shared the ocean waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs swimming the Jurassic seas
Jurassic seas were full of life such as the Plesiosaurus dinosaur which was a carnivorve feeding on fish prey

Tylosaurus attacks a Styxosaurus in Cetaceous waters. Tylosaurus was a North American Mosasaur, a sea reptile related to modern monitor lizards

A Plesiosaurus marine reptile attacks a school of Dapedius fish
A Plesiosaurus marine reptile sneaks up behind a school of Dapedius fish as it goes in for the attack

Elasmosaurus marine reptiles
Elasmosaurus. Artwork of two Elasmosaurus marine reptiles swimming underwater. These animals were long-necked members of the Plesiosaur group of carnivorous marine reptiles

1888 colour litho of Jurassic dinosaurs
19th century lithograph of a Jurassic landscape including the dinosaurs: Megalosaurus (1), Iguanodon (2 with incorrect nose spike)

Cretaceous marine predators, artwork
Cretaceous marine predators. Computer artwork of three primary marine predators that shared the waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Original art, Crystal Palace extinct animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Plesiosaurus macrocephalus
Plate 15 from Geology and Inhabitants of the Ancient World, by Sir Richard Owen, (1854). This marine reptile could be found during the Jurassic period between 200 and 145 million years ago. Date: 1854

Restoration of a landscape in Cretaceous Europe.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Plesiosaurs co-existing alongside the ancient civilization of Atlantis, way back in prehistoric times

A pod of Eurhinosaurus marine reptiles try to evade the much larger Liopleurodon in Jurassic seas

Dolichorhynchops marine reptile from the prehistoric era
Dolichorhynchops was a marine reptile plesiosaur that lived in Cretaceous seas as a predator

Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Angelfish try to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur
An unlucky Redfin Angelfish tries to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur in the Jurassic Age

A Dakosaurus attacks a small Plesiosaurus in the clear waters of a prehistoric ocean

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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.