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Early humans working flint
Early humans working flint, coloured artwork. Depicted here is the era when flints were being worked and polished, as opposed to the earlier use of rough, unworked fragments of flint. The flints were placed in grooves or hollows in a rock and hammered or rubbed to shape and polish into the required form. This scene is based on archaeological finds made at Pressigny, France, dating to the Neolithic period between 8500 and 4500 years ago. Original artwork published in Primitive Man (Louis Figuier, 1870)
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1870 Anthropological Anthropology Cave Man Crafting Early Man Fossil Human Fossil Man France French Hominid Hominids Humans Louis Figuier Neolithic Out Side Outdoors Pre Historic Pre History Prehistoric Human Primitive Human Primitive Man Stone Age Weapon Worker Workers Working Artisan Craftman Palaeontology
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 26cm (15.6" x 10.2")
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 artwork showcases early humans diligently working with flint, marking a significant shift from the use of rough and unworked fragments. The colored illustration depicts an era where flints were skillfully shaped and polished to meet specific requirements. Based on archaeological discoveries at Pressigny, France, dating back 8500 to 4500 years ago during the Neolithic period, this scene offers a glimpse into our prehistoric ancestors' technological advancements. The image portrays an outdoor setting where a Caucasian male artisan is engrossed in his craft. With focused determination, he hammers or rubs the flints placed in grooves or hollows on a rock surface to achieve their desired form and polish. This historical moment captures the ingenuity and industriousness of early man as they developed tools for various purposes. Published originally in "Primitive Man" by Louis Figuier in 1870, this artwork not only highlights the artistic talent of its creator but also serves as an invaluable anthropological resource. It sheds light on our evolutionary journey by showcasing how our primitive human counterparts utilized technology to adapt and thrive. As we observe this mesmerizing piece, we are transported back thousands of years into an era when craftsmanship played a vital role in survival. It reminds us that even amidst challenging conditions, humans have always possessed an innate ability to innovate and create solutions using available resources—a testament to our resilience throughout history.
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