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Ichthyosaur skeleton engraving 1819 Home
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Ichthyosaur skeleton engraving 1819 Home
First scientific illustration of a complete ichthyosaur skeleton. Copper fold-out engraving at life size, (2.5cm ammonite top right for scale). It comes from a paper by Sir Everard Home in 1819. He was the first geologist to publish detailed reports and illustrations on the ichthyosaurs (previous more fragmentary remains had been misidentified as crocodiles) but he did a poor job, naming them Proteosaurus for a semblance to salamanders in 1819 - a name that was hence widely ignored. Preference was given to Konigs unpublished suggestion of the name Icthyosaur, and De La Beche and Conybeare soon came to write the definitive early papers on ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs. The specimen was in Bullocks museum in Piccadilly and is referred to by Home in a letter to Scoursby. See other images in this collection ref Everard Home letter
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This print showcases the first scientific illustration of a complete ichthyosaur skeleton, dating back to 1819. Created by Sir Everard Home, a pioneering geologist, this copper fold-out engraving provides an invaluable glimpse into the world of paleontology. The life-size depiction is enhanced by the presence of a tiny ammonite (measuring just 2.5cm) in the top right corner, offering scale and perspective. Home's groundbreaking work shattered previous misconceptions surrounding these ancient creatures. Prior to his research, fragmentary remains had been mistakenly identified as crocodiles. In his paper, Home named them Proteosaurus due to their resemblance to salamanders; however, this name was largely disregarded in favor of Konigs' suggestion: Ichthyosaur. Although Home's efforts were commendable for their time, it was De La Beche and Conybeare who ultimately penned definitive early papers on both ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs. This particular specimen resided in Bullocks museum located in Piccadilly and is referenced by Home himself in a letter addressed to Scoursby. The monochrome artwork exudes an air of mystery while highlighting the intricate details preserved within fossils. As we delve into this historical image from Science Photo Library captured by Paul D. Stewart, we are reminded of the tireless dedication exhibited by scientists such as Mary Anning and William Buckland who contributed significantly to our understanding of Earth's prehistoric past.
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