Premium Framed Print : 1860 Duncans prehistoric epoch panorama
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1860 Duncans prehistoric epoch panorama
Tinted lithograph (colour enhanced version) by W.R. Woods appearing as the frontis to Isabella Duncans " Pre-Adamite Man". The layers of the drawing are appropriately stacked like the strata of the rock in which they are found, indicating a partial discontinuity of separate creations - (see for contrast Reynolds Antidiluvian World in this library). Most marked is the division between the present and the rest - sealed by a global ice age below. For Duncan this line marked a discontinuity from the Biblical descendents of Adam - and the earlier Pre-Adamites who ruled a former world. The Preadamites left handaxes but their mortal remains were transmuted and transported elsewhere in the Universe by her theory. The extinct faunal reconstructions shown here are based on Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and include Megalosaurus, Iguanodon, Hylaeosaurus etc (see his prints in this image collection)
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Media ID 6345303
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Antediluvian Buckland Dinosaur Fossil Gideon Mantell Ice Age Panorama Pre Historic Reconstruction Religion Richard Owen Adamite Duncan
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.1cm (15.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 the intricate and thought-provoking artwork of W. R. Woods, depicting the 1860 Duncans prehistoric epoch panorama. The tinted lithograph, enhanced with vibrant colors, serves as the frontis to Isabella Duncan's groundbreaking work "Pre-Adamite Man". The layers of this drawing are meticulously arranged to mimic the stratification found in rocks, symbolizing a partial discontinuity between separate creations. A stark division is evident between our present world and a former one sealed by a global ice age below. For Duncan, this demarcation represented a shift from Biblical descendants of Adam to earlier rulers known as Pre-Adamites. According to her theory, these Pre-Adamites left behind handaxes but their mortal remains were transmuted and transported elsewhere in the Universe. The extinct faunal reconstructions depicted here draw inspiration from Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' work and include awe-inspiring creatures like Megalosaurus, Iguanodon, and Hylaeosaurus. This extraordinary illustration not only captures the imagination but also delves into religious beliefs surrounding fossils and ancient history. It explores concepts such as antediluvian worlds and challenges traditional notions about human origins. Paul D. Stewart's photograph beautifully preserves this remarkable piece of art that intertwines science, religion, paleontology, and artistic vision into an intriguing visual narrative.
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