Leaping Laelaps Vintage Dinosaur Print — Charles R. Knight 1897

Leaping Laelaps — Vintage Dinosaur Art Print after Charles R. Knight

A faithful reproduction of a classic dinosaur illustration in the tradition of Charles R. Knight (1874–1953), the legendary American paleo-artist whose work shaped how we picture prehistoric life for over a century. This is a fine art print intended for framing — not a poster.

Print Details

• Heavyweight coated matte paper
• Vibrant, archival inks
• Printed in-house — every print personally inspected before shipping
• Fade-resistant when displayed away from direct sunlight
• White border around image for easy framing (no trimming required)

Available Sizes

• 11" × 14" — $24
• 13" × 18" — $34
• 18" × 24" — $48
• 22" × 28" — $68

Select your size from the drop-down. Frame is NOT included.

Shipping

• Processing time: 1–3 business days
• Ships rolled in a sturdy mailing tube
• Tracking provided with every order

A Note on Quality

This is a fine art reproduction printed on heavyweight matte paper for framing — not a thin glossy poster. Color saturation and detail are tuned to honor the character of the original early-20th-century artwork.

About the Art

Knight's 1897 'Leaping Laelaps' is one of the single most famous paintings in the history of paleo-art — a dynamic depiction of two predators (now classified as Dryptosaurus) caught mid-leap. The original watercolor lives at the American Museum of Natural History and remains a touchstone of dinosaur illustration to this day.

Charles R. Knight created the most influential dinosaur paintings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with works housed at the American Museum of Natural History, the Field Museum, and other major institutions. His scientifically informed depictions defined dinosaur imagery for generations.