Ape Like Collection

"Unveiling the Ape-like Ancestors: Tracing Human Evolution through Art and Literature" Discovering our ancient roots has always fascinated humanity

Yeti. This mythical primate is said to live in the impenetrable thickets of the highest Himalayan forests. The earliest British report of a yeti was made in 1832 by the naturalist B. H. Hobson

Ape Like Collection: Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly

Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly
TPG440670 Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly, April 6 1867 (wood engraving) by Nast

Ape Like Collection: Australopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper)

Australopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper)
XZL151551 Australopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ape Like Collection: Dryopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper)

Dryopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper)
XZL151550 Dryopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: genus of extinct apelike animals; probably ancestor of gorilla)

Bigfoot. This mythical primate is said to live in the deep forests of North America and Canada. The earliest American report of Bigfoot was made by the explorer David Thompson in 1811

Human evolution. Computer artwork of the skeletons of an ape-like animal and a human (Homo sapiens) separated by a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and surrounded by images of fossils

Human evolution. Computer artwork of four stages in human evolution. Comparisons of DNA and fossil records suggest that humans and modern African apes evolved from a common ape-like ancestor (left)

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"Unveiling the Ape-like Ancestors: Tracing Human Evolution through Art and Literature" Discovering our ancient roots has always fascinated humanity, as we strive to understand where we come from. From the enigmatic Yeti to historical events captured in illustrations, join us on a journey exploring various ape-like hints that shed light on human evolution. In 1811, "The Walking Committee" presented an intriguing hand-coloured engraving depicting a creature resembling an ape. This artwork sparked curiosity about our distant ancestors and their physical characteristics. Fast forward to 1867 when riots erupted in New York on St Patrick's Day. Harper's Weekly published a wood engraving cartoon capturing this chaotic event, subtly hinting at the primal nature within humans - perhaps reminiscent of our ape-like origins. Solomon Eytinge's artwork titled "Blackville" in 1878 further explores this theme. Through his skilled brushstrokes, he portrays individuals with features resembling primates, raising questions about the connection between humans and apes. Scientific discoveries also contribute to unraveling our evolutionary past. Pencil sketches like "Australopithecus Africanus" and "Dryopithecus Africanus" provide visual representations of early hominids that walked Earth millions of years ago. These drawings offer glimpses into the appearance of these ancient beings who paved the way for modern humans. Literature has also played a significant role in exploring our primitive nature. Robert Louis Stevenson's iconic novel, "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, " published in 1886 delves into duality within human nature - suggesting that remnants of our ancestral ape-like traits may still reside within us today. Legends such as Bigfoot capture popular imagination worldwide while fueling discussions about potential undiscovered species or missing links in human evolution. These tales remind us that there is much left unknown about our own history. Ultimately, the concept of evolution ties all these hints together.