Primitive Man Collection

Neanderthal Man (pencil on paper)
XZL151553 Neanderthal Man (pencil on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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3782716 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

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3782472 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

Two Mothers. Artist: Faivre, Leon Maxime (1856-1941)
Two Mothers. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Fire: The "Red Monster" in Old-Time Britain, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281074 Fire: The "Red Monster" in Old-Time Britain, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection

Swiss Lake Dwellings in the Neolithic Age, illustration from The Outline of History'by H. G
KW270812 Swiss Lake Dwellings in the Neolithic Age, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume I, published in 1920 (colour litho) by Woodward

Buffalo Hunters Surprised by Lions
LLM460021 Buffalo Hunters Surprised by Lions by Ward, James (1769-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buffalo Hunters Surprised by Lions. From The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Primitive man
LLM454233 Primitive man by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primitive man. Illustration for La Civilizacion by Don Pelegrin Casabo Y Pages (Mir, Tarradas)

The Flight Before the Mammoth, 1885. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Homme, Paris

Caveman Playing the Flute. Artist: Kuznetsov, Konstantin Pavlovich (1863-1936)
Caveman Playing the Flute. From a private collection

Early humans harvesting crops. Coloured artwork of Iron Age farming families harvesting and processing wheat. The wheat is being harvested in the background

Skeletons of Australopithecus Boisei and Homo Sapiens (pencil on paper)
XZL151552 Skeletons of Australopithecus Boisei and Homo Sapiens (pencil on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Australopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper)
XZL151551 Australopithecus Africanus (pencil on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Australopithecus boisei (pencil on paper)
XZL151548 Australopithecus boisei (pencil on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: direct ancestor of modern human; dated between 2.5 and 1 million years ago;)

Homo erectus (pencil on paper)
XZL151546 Homo erectus (pencil on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first generally recognised human species; flourished up to 300, 000 years ago; ); English

Cranium of a Neanderthal (bone)
XIR202222 Cranium of a Neanderthal (bone) by Prehistoric; Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn, Germany; out of copyright

Early human making pottery, coloured artwork. Clay was one of the first materials to be used by early humans after they discovered how to start fires

Early humans making pottery, coloured artwork. Clay was one of the first materials to be used by early humans after they discovered how to start fires

Early humans smelting bronze
Early humans smelting and working bronze, coloured artwork. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper. During the Bronze Age (around 3300 to 1200 BC), humans mixed ores of tin and copper with charcoal

Early humans fishing. Coloured artwork of early humans using a dugout canoe and net to catch fish in a lake. This artwork depicts fishing in the late Stone Age (Neolithic)

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Early humans building and using boats. Coloured artwork of early humans during the Stone Age, using using fire (left) to hollow out a tree trunk to form a dugout canoe

Early humans using weapons. Coloured artwork of early humans using weapons to defend themselves against attacks by animals

Early human making fire. Coloured artwork of a method of making fire being used by an early human. This method involves rubbing two pieces of dry wood together

Early humans making fire. Coloured artwork of a method of making fire being used by early humans. This method involves rotating the pointed end of a stick in a dry piece of wood

Prehistoric humans hunting, artwork
Prehistoric humans hunting. Computer artwork of three prehistoric humans hunting a herd of buffalo or bison

Early human warfare. Coloured artwork of early humans fighting each other in the Stone Age using wooden clubs and bows and arrows. This battle is taking place in and around a fortified position

1764 Jean Jacques Rousseau Portrait
Jean Jacques Rousseau Naturalistic Philosopher (28 June 1712 - 2 July 1778), steel engraving by Thevenin after a design by Gleyre with later colouring, after the 1764 portrait by M

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

Prehistoric tomb, Sweden
Prehistoric tomb, coloured cutaway artwork. The tomb depicted here dates from the Stone Age, and is based on tombs found in Axevalla and Luttra, in Sweden

Bronze Age village, 19th century artwork
Bronze Age village. 19th century artwork of a prehistoric Swiss village and its inhabitants in a lake. This image is based on discoveries made from lake settlements in Switzerland

Primate skulls, 19th century artwork
Primate skulls. 19th century artwork of a human skull (top) and those of four different primates, showing the anatomical differences

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"Unveiling the Origins: Exploring the Fascinating World of Primitive Man" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating realm of our ancient ancestors. Through a series of remarkable illustrations and artistic depictions, we embark on a journey to understand the enigmatic lives of primitive man. Neanderthal Man (pencil on paper): Witness their rugged existence through this intricate sketch, capturing their physical attributes and unique characteristics that set them apart from modern humans. The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883: Immerse yourself in an atmospheric painting by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov, where early humans gather around a roaring fire to celebrate survival and sustenance. Fire: The "Red Monster" in Old-Time Britain: Discover how fire transformed humanity's destiny with this vivid lithograph from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge. It symbolizes both fear and fascination for our ancestors. Swiss Lake Dwellings in the Neolithic Age: Marvel at the ingenuity displayed by early humans as they construct dwellings over water bodies, providing shelter and protection against nature's elements. Impression of a camp occupied by Homo habilis (pencil on paper): Observe an artist's interpretation of Homo habilis' daily life within their humble abode – a glimpse into their resourcefulness amidst challenging circumstances. Buffalo Hunters Surprised by Lions: Experience an adrenaline-fueled moment frozen in time as primitive hunters face unexpected dangers while pursuing elusive prey across vast landscapes teeming with wildlife. Primitive man: Uncover various aspects of primitive society through this evocative term that encapsulates their struggles, triumphs, rituals, and cultural practices passed down through generations. The Flight Before the Mammoth, 1885: Enter a prehistoric world filled with colossal creatures like mammoths as illustrated by artists who sought to capture these awe-inspiring encounters between human beings and megafauna. Two Mothers.