Paleontology plate: Skull of Palaeotherium crassum - d'Orbigny
Paleontology plate: Skull of Palaeotherium crassum - d'Orbigny
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This reproduction presents a detailed osteological study of a fossil skull of Palaeotherium crassum. Taken from an engraved plate for the Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle, this scientific illustration focuses on the bone structure and characteristic dentition of this prehistoric mammal. The monochrome rendering and precision of the drawing reflect the excellence of mid-19th-century naturalist engraving.
The original document belongs to the corpus directed by Charles d'Orbigny, published in Paris between 1841 and 1849. This editorial collection is considered one of the pinnacles of French scientific illustration. The representation of Palaeotherium, a major subject of study for early paleontologists, illustrates the era's growing interest in extinct species and the understanding of biological evolution.
This iconographic piece is aimed at enthusiasts of geology and natural history seeking to integrate a strong documentary element into their collection. Its sober and academic aesthetic is perfectly suited for a modern cabinet of curiosities or an erudite workspace. It testifies to the importance of visual archives in the transmission of paleontological knowledge.
About this print
About this print
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- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
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- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
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- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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