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Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7386
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. 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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This print showcases the Lascaux II cave painting replica, specifically highlighting horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave, which dates back around 17,000 years, was closed to the public in 1963 due to preservation concerns. However, this full-scale replica opened nearby in 1983, allowing visitors to experience and appreciate these ancient artworks firsthand. Painted by Cro-Magnon man, an early European culture of modern humans known as Homo sapiens sapiens, these remarkable paintings were created using red, brown and yellow ochre colors along with black manganese dioxide. The significance of these paintings is believed to be both religious and artistic in nature. The photograph captures a moment frozen in time from 2010 when it was taken. It beautifully displays the intricate details of the animal figures painted on the stone walls. This image not only represents a piece of our cultural heritage but also serves as a reminder of our connection to prehistoric times. Located in southwestern France, this UNESCO World Heritage site holds immense historical value and provides valuable insights into our ancestors' lives during the Paleolithic era. Through this photograph's lens, we are transported back thousands of years ago when horses roamed freely alongside their bovine counterparts. Philippe Psaila skillfully captured this image for Science Photo Library without any commercial intentions but rather with an aim to preserve and share humanity's rich cultural past through visual documentation.
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