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1853 First Dinosaur models Crystal Palace
1853 The Illustrated London News, December 31st, page 600. " The Extinct Animals Model-Room, at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham" by P.H. Delamotte. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins made the first full size reconstructions of extinct animals to grace the geological gardens of the Crystal Palace. His work was based primarily on the advice of Professor Richard Owen, and informed by the work of Gideon Mantell, Francis Buckland, Baron Cuvier, Lyell and others. Hawkins worked on the project for three years at an estimated cost of £ 13, 729 (half a million in todays terms). The iguanodon (central facing) still maintains the wrongly ascribed nose horn of Mantell (actually a thumb spike). It was, as Hawkins notes, " the largest (model) of which there is any record of a casting being made". The models ushered in the general publics fascination with dinosaurs and survive in Sydenham to the present day
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Antediluvian Black And White Crystal Palace Dinosaur Education Extinct Iguanodon Lyell Mantell Owen Pre Historic Reconstruction Restoration Sydenham Labyrinthodont Mono Chrome
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.4cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1853, when the Crystal Palace in Sydenham became home to the first-ever dinosaur models. Created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, these life-sized reconstructions of extinct animals were a marvel of their time. Guided by Professor Richard Owen's expertise and drawing inspiration from renowned scientists like Gideon Mantell, Francis Buckland, Baron Cuvier, and Lyell, Hawkins dedicated three years to this ambitious project. The centerpiece of this remarkable display is the iguanodon model, positioned front and center with its iconic but inaccurately depicted nose horn - actually a thumb spike according to Mantell's research. Notably, it stands as "the largest (model) of which there is any record of a casting being made" as noted by Hawkins himself. These meticulously crafted models sparked an unprecedented fascination among the general public for dinosaurs. They not only served as educational tools but also ignited imaginations about our planet's prehistoric past. Even today, these extraordinary creations continue to captivate visitors at Sydenham's Crystal Palace. Paul D. Stewart skillfully captures this historic moment in his monochrome illustration. The attention to detail brings forth an atmosphere of restoration and reconstruction that transports viewers back in time. This print serves as a testament to both scientific achievement and artistic brilliance while reminding us how far we have come in understanding Earth's ancient inhabitants.
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