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Antique Framed Print : Cave painting, artwork
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Cave painting, artwork
Cave painting. Artwork of human figures painted on the wall of a cave, including scenes of cooking, drinking, fighting, and social interaction. The oldest known cave paintings date back tens of thousands of years. Typically cave painting pigments included manganese oxide and charcoal
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Media ID 6327667
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Anthropological Anthropology Cave Cave Painting Cooking Drinking Pre Historic Pre History Socialising
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an extraordinary piece of ancient artistry - a cave painting that transports us back in time to the prehistoric era. The artwork, painted on the walls of a mysterious cave, depicts human figures engaged in various activities such as cooking, drinking, fighting, and social interaction. As we gaze upon this remarkable illustration, we are reminded of the immense creativity and ingenuity possessed by our ancestors tens of thousands of years ago. These early artists utilized pigments like manganese oxide and charcoal to bring their visions to life within the dark recesses of the cave. The scene depicted here portrays both male and female individuals engaging in daily tasks that were essential for survival during that time period. It offers us a glimpse into their way of life - how they cooked meals together, shared drinks with one another, fought battles for resources or territory, and interacted socially within their community. This historical masterpiece not only serves as a testament to human evolution but also provides valuable insights into our anthropological past. It is through discoveries like these that we can unravel the mysteries surrounding our origins and better understand how societies have evolved over millennia. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring image that sparks curiosity about our ancient past while reminding us of humanity's enduring artistic spirit.
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