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Who painted "Duria Antiquior" to support Anning?

  • Charles Lyell

  • William Smith

  • Henry De la Beche

  • Thomas Huxley

Answer

The "Duria Antiquior" painting by Henry De la Beche played a crucial role in supporting the work of renowned paleontologist Mary Anning. Created in the early 19th century, this influential illustration depicted a dramatic prehistoric landscape featuring ancient reptiles amidst a rugged geological backdrop.
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