Duria Antiquior -- a More Ancient Dorset (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

Duria Antiquior -- a More Ancient Dorset

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Watercolor by geologist Henry De la Beche, painted in 1830. The scene depicts an ancient marine ecosystem dominated by reptiles, inspired by the fossils discovered by Mary Anning.

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Henry De la Beche

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