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Poster Print : Piltdown Man reconstructed, 1912
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Piltdown Man reconstructed, 1912
Piltdown Man, as imagined by Illustrated London News special artist Amedee Forestier, soon after the discovery of the bones was made public in 1912. Believed to be the missing link between man and ape, the spectacular discovery was revealed to be an elaborate hoax in 1953
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Piltdown Man Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This vintage illustration, created by Amedee Forestier for the Illustrated London News in 1912, depicts the intriguing Piltdown Man reconstruction, an early humanoid discovery that sparked intense debate in the scientific community. Add an element of history and mystery to your space with this beautifully detailed and intriguing piece, now available as a high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.3cm (23.4" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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In this image from 1912, the enigmatic figure of Piltdown Man, as imagined by the skilled hand of Illustrated London News special artist Amedee Forestier, emerges from the mist of prehistory. The discovery of this enigmatic being, believed to be the long-sought missing link between man and ape, had sent shockwaves through the scientific community and captured the public's imagination. The scene depicts Piltdown Man, with his robust build and powerful limbs, engaged in the primal pursuit of survival. Armed with a spear, he stands poised, eyes fixed intently on the horizon, as he contemplates the hunt. The landscape around him is a testament to the ancient world he inhabited, with the towering forms of prehistoric elephants and hippos silhouetted against the skyline. The discovery of Piltdown Man, unearthed in Sussex, England, was hailed as the supreme importance in the field of archaeology and paleontology. The bones, which were revealed to the world in 1912, were believed to be the long-awaited evidence that would bridge the gap between human evolution and that of our primate ancestors. However, the elation of this discovery was short-lived. In 1953, the Piltdown Man was revealed to be an elaborate hoax, leaving the scientific community and the public stunned. Despite the disappointment, the Piltdown Man remains an intriguing chapter in the annals of human history, a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown and the power of human ingenuity, both in discovery and deception. This evocative image, created by Amedee Forestier for the Illustrated London News, stands as a testament to the fascination and mystery that surrounds the Piltdown Man, a symbol of the eternal quest to unravel the secrets of our past.
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