1863-1867 Changed view of human antiquity
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Framed Print of 1863-1867 Changed view of human antiquity
The Appearnace of Man from Louis Figuiers Earth Before the Deluge 1863 (above), and below from the same book in its sixth edition of 1867. Engravings by Riou. In 1863, a distinctly Eden-like scene sees a couple gaze out over a benign creation of contemporary animals. In the lower 1867 view the author was forced by recent developments in mainstream geology to promulgate a cave-dwelling tribal view of the first humans. They are surrounded by beasts both living and extinct. This change of emphasis was a result of the recent work of Boucher de Perthes, Falconer, Prestwich and Evans in establishing the case for human antiquity and coexistence with extinct megafauna. Sir Charles Lyells acceptance of this thesis probably caused Figuiers choice of the later representation. The handaxes are wrongly shown hafted (after Boucher de Perthes). See J.S. Rudwick Scenes from Deep Time 1992. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at
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Antiquity Of Man Black And White Boucher De Perthes Eden Falconer Figuier Hand Axe Holocene John Evans Lyell Mammoth Pleistocene Pre Historic Pre History Prestwich Stone Tool
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.8cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
