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Reconstruction of the neanderthal Man of Chapelle-Aux-Saints (halftone here treated to avoid moire) by Mr. Kupka (scientifically advised by Marcellin Boule) for the Illustrated London News (ILN), Feb 27th, 1909. This image stuck with the popular conscious until quite recently. The ILN notes " Our drawing can fairly claim to be the first that has shown with any scientific certainty prehistoric man in his habits as he lived". " It is not the artists intention to depict merely a type of prehistoric man, but the actual man whose skull was found recently in the department of Correze". " Mr Kupka has covered the bones with the muscles necessary to them - and has given the face the expression it must have worn". See other images in this collection for full ILN text. Recent work on the remains reveal it to be a 60, 000 yrs. old classic elderly European Neanderthal with osteoarthritis
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This print showcases the iconic "1909 First Neanderthal restoration" by Mr. Kupka, scientifically advised by Marcellin Boule, for the Illustrated London News (ILN) on February 27th, 1909. The image has left an indelible mark on popular consciousness until recent times. The ILN proudly proclaims that their drawing is the first to depict prehistoric man with scientific accuracy in his natural habitat. The intention behind this artwork was not merely to portray a generic prehistoric figure but rather to bring to life the actual man whose skull was discovered in Correze department recently. Mr. Kupka meticulously reconstructed the bones and adorned them with muscles, giving the face an expression that would have been worn by our ancient ancestor. As we delve into this collection of images from ILN, we discover that further analysis conducted on these remains revealed it to be a classic elderly European Neanderthal who lived approximately 60,000 years ago and suffered from osteoarthritis. This image represents more than just primitive art; it symbolizes humanity's fascination with its own evolution and origins. It serves as a testament to our relentless pursuit of knowledge about our ancestors and acts as a bridge between modern humans and their ancient counterparts. Paul D. Stewart's photograph captures this remarkable piece of history preserved through time - an illustration that continues to intrigue us today as we strive to uncover more about our missing link in human ancestry at Chappel aux Saints in France.
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