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Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7378
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. The full-scale Lascaux II replica opened nearby in 1983. The Lascaux cave paintings in south-western France, around 17, 000 years old, were painted by Cro-Magnon man, an early European culture of modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens), using red, brown and yellow ochre, and black manganese dioxide. They may have had religious and artistic significance. Photographed in 2010
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning Poster Prints, featuring the captivating "Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7378" by Philippe Psalais/Science Photo Library. This exquisite reproduction showcases the iconic deer and auroch figures from the Great Hall of the Bulls, a masterpiece of prehistoric art discovered in the Lascaux caves in France. Due to the preservation concerns of the original site, this replica allows you to bring the history and mystery of these ancient paintings into your home or office. Experience the wonder of the past with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for art enthusiasts, educators, and anyone seeking to add a touch of history to their space.
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 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
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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This print showcases the remarkable Lascaux II cave painting replica, specifically focusing on the mesmerizing deer and auroch figures found in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave, which dates back around 17,000 years, was unfortunately closed to the public in 1963 due to preservation concerns. However, visitors can still marvel at these ancient masterpieces through the full-scale replica that opened nearby in 1983. Painted by Cro-Magnon man during the Stone Age using natural pigments such as red, brown, yellow ochre, and black manganese dioxide, these intricate artworks hold immense historical and cultural significance. They provide valuable insights into early European culture and offer glimpses into our ancestors' religious beliefs and artistic expressions. Photographed in 2010 by Philippe Psaila for Science Photo Library, this image beautifully captures not only the stunning details of each figure but also highlights their importance within anthropology and paleontology studies. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its rock art heritage, Lascaux continues to be an invaluable resource for researchers studying prehistoric life. Through this photograph's lens, we are transported back thousands of years ago when animals like aurochs roamed freely alongside our ancient human predecessors. It serves as a powerful reminder of our shared history with wildlife and offers us an opportunity to appreciate both their beauty and our own rich cultural heritage.
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