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A Sawrian, 1836. Artist: John Scott
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A Sawrian, 1836. Artist: John Scott
A Sawrian, 1836. Cartoon on Gideon Mantell (1790-1852) the English geologist who discovered a saurian, the Iguanodon, near Cuckfield, Sussex, in 1820, and deduced from the teeth that it was a herbivore, not a carnivore like previously discovered dinosaurs. From Comic Annual by Thomas Hood. (London, 1836)
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A Sawrian, 1836
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is a captivating print that showcases the unique blend of science and humor prevalent in 19th-century England. Created by artist John Scott for Thomas Hood's Comic Annual, this cartoon depicts Gideon Mantell, an English geologist renowned for his discovery of the Iguanodon fossil near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1820. The artwork humorously captures Mantell's groundbreaking deduction from the teeth of the Iguanodon - that it was a herbivore rather than a carnivorous dinosaur like its predecessors. The pun-filled caricature cleverly plays on Mantell's occupation as a geologist by portraying him as a "Sawrian" using wordplay to highlight his expertise with tools such as saws. Set against the backdrop of a cozy fireplace mantelpiece, this print reflects both the scientific curiosity and satirical wit prevalent during this era. It offers us insight into not only Mantell's significant contribution to paleontology but also the cultural milieu surrounding scientific discoveries in early 19th-century Britain. This woodcut print from Heritage Images serves as an intriguing historical artifact, capturing the essence of Gideon Algernon Mantell's pioneering work while providing viewers with an amusing glimpse into Victorian society's fascination with dinosaurs and geological exploration.
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