12478 Albert de Grossouvre (1849–1932) – Study of an Ammonite Fossil – Lithograph (1894)
"Pl. XXXIX". This lithograph presents two scientific views of a fossilized ammonite shell. The illustration on the left provides a lateral perspective showing the planispiral coiling and the intricate ribbing of the outer shell, while the figure on the right offers a ventral view showing the width and curvature of the specimen. These plates were created using the heliogravure process to ensure maximum paleontological accuracy in documenting the geological finds of the late nineteenth century. This work comes from the specialized treatise Recherches sur la craie supérieure, published by the Imprimerie Nationale in Paris in 1894.
Albert de Grossouvre was a French geologist and engineer who made fundamental contributions to the stratigraphy of the Cretaceous period. He served as an engineer for the Corps des Mines and devoted much of his career to the mapping and classification of geological layers in France. His meticulous research on ammonites allowed for more precise dating of rock formations and remains a cornerstone of European paleontology. Grossouvre was recognized for his ability to combine field observations with rigorous taxonomic descriptions in his scientific publications.
Artist or Maker: Albert de Grossouvre.
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 23 cm.
Medium: Lithograph.
Date: 1894.
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