Humans Collection (#52)

Denisova cave excavation, Russia
Denisova cave excavation. Path leading to the entrance of the Denisova Cave, Siberia, Russia. The Denisova Cave is the site where Palaeolithic hominid bone fragments belonging to a possible new

Overpopulation, conceptual artwork
Overpopulation, conceptual computer artwork

Human chain, one individual missing
Conceptual computer artwork of a human chain with one character missing, representing a missing link

Over-populated planet, artwork
Over-populated planet, conceptual artwork

Issues of overcrowding, conceptual image

Overpopulated country, conceptual artwork

Over-populating the planet, artwork
Over-populating the planet, conceptual artwork

16th Century woodcut print. Artwork entitled Whale eating men from Cosmographia Universalis, Sebastian Munster (Basel, 1550)

Map of the Garden of Eden
Garden of Eden. 18th century diagram showing the supposed layout of the Garden of Eden. The description in the Bible tells of a garden in a region called Eden with four rivers

Phrenology, satirical artwork
Phrenology. Satirical artwork showing animal-headed researchers measuring human skulls, one of which is labelled. The belief that variations in skull shape can be measured to deduce brain

Early human mandible. Mandible (jaw bone) from an early hominid found in the Sima del Elefante excavation, one of the archaeological sites at Atapuerca, Spain

Stone-age cave art, Asturias, Spain

Neanderthal skeleton, Kebara Cave, Israel
Neanderthal skeleton. Close-up of the skeleton of a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis) found in the Kebara Cave, Israel, in 1982

Stone-age cave paintings, Asturias, Spain
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of bison on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in La Covaciella cave, Asturias, Spain

Stone-age cave paintings, Lascaux, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of a woolly rhioceros on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Lascaux cave complex, France, and are estimated to date from the Palaeolithic era

Neanderthal with shell ornament, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

Neanderthals cooking vegetables, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

De-evolving, conceptual image

The dominant species, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing humans as the dominant species on Earth

Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Libya
Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Acacus, south west Libya, believed to have been painted around 9, 000 years ago. A dead auroch (a now extinct species) is depicted on its back centre left

Animal pictographic frieze, Libya
Pictographs of animals and humans on a cavewall in eastern Libya near Magidet. The frieze depicts subjects in different styles indicating that they were perhaps painted at different times

Credit crunch, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a giant bankers hand crushing everyday people

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

Malagasy woman walking on sandy riverbank, River Mandrare, Amboasary, Toliara Province, Madagascar

Horse racing, flat race on frozen lake, 100th anniversary jubilee, White Turf, St. Moritz, Switzerland

American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) adult, investigating photographer, Minnesota, U. S. A
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) adult, investigating photographer, Minnesota, U.S.A

Police dog handler and dog, Camborne, Cornwall
A police dog handler training a young Alsatian dog in a field at Camborne in Cornwall

Poster depicting Timber Stacking
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting an elephant stacking timber

Invention - Carrons Cone
Mr. Carron, an engineer from Grenoble, France, invented a contraption that allowed humans to experience the sensation of a free fall of 300m

Indifference
After marriage, such is the indifference of this monkey husband, he doesn t even notice when his wife falls into the water during a boating trip

Scientist & Sub-Universe
OUT OF THE SUB-UNIVERSE by R F Stazl. A scientist brings two small humans from a parallel sub Universe with a complicated machine

Green-headed Aliens
THE THREE PLANETEERS, by Edmond Hamilton. Two green-headed aliens, fly a spacecraft whilst under fire from groups of humans with ray-guns

Futuristic Space Robots
CATs EYE by Harl Vincent. A many-limbed robot approaches three other metallic robots (or possibly humans in space suits?) below the decks of a futuristic craft

Convalescence
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing a small monkey chewing an apple while looking after a convalescing Granpop the orang-utan

Granpop Floats a Company
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop pushing off three anxious little monkeys on a log down a stream

At the Club
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing a club waitress eavesdropping on the gossip of two cigar and pipe smoking club members (monkeys essentially)

Stern Reproof
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan working as a delivery driver and dispatching a group of naughty fruit thieves

Record Sales Foreseen
A wholesale distributors forecast record sales as their new glamorous sales woman leaves the warehouse with two little monkey assistants. Illustration by Lawson Wood

Gran pop Gets his Fly-Papers Ready
Gran pop Gets His Fly-papers ready orang utan and his monkey assistant making sticky flytraps

Gran pop a LA Carte
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop the orang utan about to have a rather dangerous accident while driving a go-kart

Business Keeps Going Up
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan having to saw a hole in the ceiling to accommodate his ever growing sales projection

Not Quite a Lady
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop the orang utan reprimanding a cheeky young monkey who is making a face from the safety of her swing

Balancing Bear / Rountree
A small bear walks precariously along a telegraph wire while balancing a red ball on his nose, thinking, I Wonder What It Is?

Frogs as Humans (3 of 5)
A baby frog is delivered by the stork

FROG CHORUS / C. 1899
A four-piece frog chorus

Frogs as Humans (4 of 5)
A couple of happy frogs

Frogs Race on Snails
Three frogs mounted on snails race each other

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"Unveiling the Artistic Journey of Humans: From Stone-Age Cave Paintings to Well-Dressed Dachshunds" Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds, as depicted in Louis Wain's whimsical masterpiece, "A Cats Christmas Dance. " This enchanting artwork showcases the boundless imagination that humans possess. Travel back in time to the Stone Age and witness the birth of artistic expression. The cave paintings found in Chauvet, France, offer a glimpse into our ancestors' lives and their desire to leave an indelible mark on history. But art isn't limited to ancient times; it transcends eras. Take a peek at married dachshunds dressed impeccably, showcasing how they have extended their creative flair even onto their beloved pets. Dive deep beneath the waves and encounter a mesmerizing scene between a diver and mermaid. This captivating portrayal reminds us of our fascination with mythical creatures and our ability to bring them to life through art. Intriguingly peculiar yet thought-provoking is the phrenological head scrap - an artifact that reflects humanity's quest for understanding ourselves better. It highlights our relentless pursuit of knowledge about human anatomy and psychology throughout history. Returning once again to Chauvet, France, we marvel at more stone-age cave paintings that depict scenes from daily life. These primitive artworks remind us of our shared origins as Homo sapiens – beings driven by curiosity and creativity since time immemorial. Amidst all these wonders lies an unexpected twist – a bear waiter serving guests with gracefulness beyond expectation. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity in blending reality with fantasy while adding humor along the way. And who can forget those well-dressed dachshunds? With impeccable fashion sense, they showcase how humans extend their love for aesthetics not only onto themselves but also onto their furry companions. The elegance continues with dapper dachshunds, proving that style knows no boundaries.