Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller

Emil Crisand after Frederick Berger
Brontops Robustus, antique Como Bluff dinosaur bone lithograph print

1882

About the Item

'Brontops Robustus, Marsh 1/4' Lithograph by Emil Crisand after the drawing by Frederick Berger, under the supervision of Othniel Charles Marsh. Depicts dinosaur fossil bones discovered from 1877 at Como Bluff, Wyoming. The lithographic plate was created in the early 1880s for the US Geological Survey. In the late 19th century in the United States, two rival paleontologists, Othniel Charles Marsh and Edwin Drinker Cope, competed with each other to unearth new dinosaur fossils, in what is known as the Bone Wars. This lithograph shows dinosaur bones unearthed and recored by Marsh, whose findings were published in the US Geological Survey. 355mm by 280mm (sheet)
More From This SellerView All
You May Also Like
  • Barn Owl Family: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
    By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
    Located in Alamo, CA
    This is a framed original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled “Strix Flammea” (Barn Owl) by John Gould, from his "Birds of Great Britain", published in London between 1862 and 1873. The print depicts an adult Barn Owl perched on a log its three baby owls to the left. Another adult owl in the background on the right, presumably a male, watches over his family. There are leaves on the right contributing to this pleasant landscape composition. This striking framed Gould...
    Category

    Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

    Materials

    Lithograph

  • Iceland or Gyr Falcon: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
    By John James Audubon
    Located in Alamo, CA
    This is an original rare first edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Iceland or Gyr Falcon", No. 4, Plate 19 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, pr...
    Category

    Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

    Materials

    Lithograph

  • American Coot: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
    By John James Audubon
    Located in Alamo, CA
    This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "4128 Audubon, Purple Gallinule, Adult Male, Spring Plumage", No. 61, Plate 303 from Audubon's "B...
    Category

    Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

    Materials

    Lithograph

  • Golden Eagle: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
    By John James Audubon
    Located in Alamo, CA
    This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Golden Eagle", No. 3, Plate 12 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed and colored by JT Bowe...
    Category

    Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

    Materials

    Lithograph

  • American Bittern: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
    By John James Audubon
    Located in Alamo, CA
    This is an original 19th century 1st octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "American Bittern, 1. Male 2. Female", No. 73, Plate 365 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed and colored by J. T. Bowen and published in Philadelphia between 1840-1844. It depicts male and female American Bittern birds standing on the ground, each looking in opposite directions. There is high grass in the background. This original 1st octavo edition hand-colored Audubon American Bittern lithograph is in excellent condition, other than a few tiny spots, which appear most likely inclusions related to the paper manufacture. The sheet measures 6.5" high by 10.25" wide. The original text pages, 94-98, from Audubon's 19th century publication are included with the lithograph. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a naturalist and artist. He was initially unsuccessful financially prior to the publication of his famous work “The Birds of America”, spending time in debtor’s prison, once stabbing a disgruntled investor in self-defense. However, his obsession with birds and art motivated him to persist in his goal of documenting every bird in America via his watercolor paintings and publishing his works for all to enjoy. Audubon's first illustrations were published in a large elephant folio...
    Category

    Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

    Materials

    Lithograph

  • Blue-eyed Cockatoo: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
    By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
    Located in Alamo, CA
    This is a framed original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled “Cacatua Ophthalimica” (Blue-eyed Cockatoo) by John Gould, from the supplement to his "Birds of Australia", published in London between 1851 and 1869. The print depicts a large blue-eyed cockatoo perched on a branch, with its head turned to the left. The scene is enhanced with leaves and sky and clouds in the background. This striking framed Gould...
    Category

    Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

    Materials

    Lithograph

Recently Viewed

View All