A Pioneer Sculpting Prehistory: The Life and Legacy of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, born in London on February 8th, 1807, occupies a unique position in the annals of both art and science. He wasn’t merely an artist who depicted dinosaurs; he *created* them for a public largely unfamiliar with such creatures, effectively birthing the field of paleoart. His story is one of meticulous observation, artistic skill, and a remarkable collaboration with the leading scientific minds of his era, all unfolding against the backdrop of Victorian England's burgeoning fascinatio…