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1888 Megalosaurus, Dryptosaurus dinosaurs
Predatory Megalosaurus (foreground) and Laelaps (background, now Dryptosaurus). Two of the first dinosaurs discovered in Europe and the US respectively. Vivid colour lithograph for " Dr. Schuberts Naturgeschichte - Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie". Published in Stuttgart by J.F. Shreiber. The palaeontology section by Dr. Friedrich Rolle. German lithographers dominated colour lithography with their high volume productions such as this book for Children. The late Jurassic Solnhofen limestones used to print these German texts sometimes contained finely preserved fossil remains of the very epoch they illustrated here
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This lithograph print showcases the awe-inspiring world of dinosaurs, specifically the 1888 Megalosaurus and Dryptosaurus. In this vividly colored panorama, we are transported back to a prehistoric landscape where these two iconic creatures roam. The foreground is dominated by the formidable Predatory Megalosaurus, its powerful presence emanating from every stroke of the German lithographers' artistry. In the background, we catch a glimpse of Laelaps (now known as Dryptosaurus), discovered in America during a time when dinosaur exploration was still in its infancy. This juxtaposition highlights not only their significance as some of the first dinosaurs discovered in Europe and the US respectively but also serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our planet's ancient inhabitants. Published within "Dr. Schuberts Naturgeschichte - Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie" this lithograph exemplifies why German lithographers were renowned for their mastery of color lithography. Driven by high-volume productions like this children's book, they brought to life mesmerizing illustrations that captivated young minds with tales from Earth's distant past. What makes this particular print even more remarkable is that it was created using late Jurassic Solnhofen limestones found in Bavaria. These stones occasionally preserved fossil remains from the very epoch depicted here – an extraordinary convergence of art and science. Through Paul D. Stewart's lens at Science Photo Library, we can appreciate not only
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