Title: Section through the vertebrae of an ichthyosaur

Creator: Engraved by James Basire after drawing by William Clift

Description: Longitudinal section through three vertebrae of the ichthyosaur (Temnodontosaurus platyodon) found by Mary Anning (1799-1847) in November 1812. From Home, E, “Some account of the fossil remains of an animal more nearly allied to fishes than any of the other classes of animals”, ‘Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society’, vol 104 (1814), pp571-577 

Date: 1814

Format: Engraving

Image reference: 27-03

Recommended print size: Up to 16 x 12 inches (40 x 30cm)