Mankind Collection (#6)

Bosnian Falconers (b / w photo)
5990399 Bosnian Falconers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bosnian Falconers. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

An Italian Shepherdess (b / w photo)
5990397 An Italian Shepherdess (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian Shepherdess. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

The "Tarantelle"in Naples (b / w photo)
5990396 The " Tarantelle" in Naples (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Tarantelle" in Naples)

Men of New Britain (b / w photo)
5990377 Men of New Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of New Britain. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Pile-Dwellings Koitapu, at Low Water (b / w photo)
5990371 Pile-Dwellings Koitapu, at Low Water (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pile-Dwellings Koitapu, at Low Water)

Three Samoan Belles (b / w photo)
5990366 Three Samoan Belles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Samoan Belles. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

A Native, with Wife and Mother (b / w photo)
5990358 A Native, with Wife and Mother (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Native, with Wife and Mother)

Female Musicians and Singers of Foo-Chow (b / w photo)
5990357 Female Musicians and Singers of Foo-Chow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female Musicians and Singers of Foo-Chow)

Khan Wang, a Mongol of Kuldja (b / w photo)
5990326 Khan Wang, a Mongol of Kuldja (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khan Wang, a Mongol of Kuldja. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Professional Japanese Wrestlers (b / w photo)
5990316 Professional Japanese Wrestlers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professional Japanese Wrestlers)

A Grass House, Fiji (b / w photo)
5990295 A Grass House, Fiji (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Grass House, Fiji. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Native Princes of Orissa (b / w photo)
5990503 Native Princes of Orissa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Princes of Orissa. Living Races of Mankind (Hutchinson, c 1910)

Mankinds family tree, frontispiece for Tables Genealogiques et Historiques des
CHT157382 Mankinds family tree, frontispiece for Tables Genealogiques et Historiques des patriarches, des Rois, des Empereurs by Claude Delisle (1644-1720), published in Paris

Le Premier Feu Allume A L Entree Des Cavernes Devenues Lieux D Inhumations (engraving)
6003918 Le Premier Feu Allume A L Entree Des Cavernes Devenues Lieux D Inhumations (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kerveatou (engraving)
6003917 Kerveatou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kerveatou. La pierre du vivant, a toujours, menhir pres de Saint-Renan, Finistere)

Chasse Aux Chevaux A L Epoque Solutreenne (engraving)
6003904 Chasse Aux Chevaux A L Epoque Solutreenne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse Aux Chevaux A L Epoque Solutreenne)

Ursus Speloeus, Le Grand Ours Des Cavernes (engraving)
6003894 Ursus Speloeus, Le Grand Ours Des Cavernes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ursus Speloeus, Le Grand Ours Des Cavernes)

L Homme Primitif (engraving)
6003890 L Homme Primitif (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Homme Primitif. Reconstitution problematique d apres la description d Ernest Haeckel)

Les Hommes Primitifs Dans Leurs Travaux, Age De La Pierre (engraving)
6003880 Les Hommes Primitifs Dans Leurs Travaux, Age De La Pierre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Hommes Primitifs Dans Leurs Travaux)

Le Paradis Terrestre (engraving)
6003964 Le Paradis Terrestre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Paradis Terrestre. Paysage De L Epoque Tertaire)

Vue Cavaliere De L Alignement Complet De Kerlensca (engraving)
6003935 Vue Cavaliere De L Alignement Complet De Kerlensca (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue Cavaliere De L Alignement Complet De Kerlensca)

Le Chevals Etant Voulu Venger Du Cerf (engraving)
6003910 Le Chevals Etant Voulu Venger Du Cerf (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Chevals Etant Voulu Venger Du Cerf)

Reconstitution de l homme du Moustier, d apres les costumes de guerre du Musee d artillerie (engraving)
6003898 Reconstitution de l homme du Moustier, d apres les costumes de guerre du Musee d artillerie (engraving) by French School

L Homme Vainqueur De L Ours Des Cavernes (engraving)
6003895 L Homme Vainqueur De L Ours Des Cavernes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Homme Vainqueur De L Ours Des Cavernes)

La Mer Des Faluns (engraving)
6003889 La Mer Des Faluns (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mer Des Faluns. Aspect De La Beauce A L Epoque Tertiaire)

Plus Tard, On Trouve Des Cites Lacustres, Baties Sur Pilotis (engraving)
6003873 Plus Tard, On Trouve Des Cites Lacustres, Baties Sur Pilotis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plus Tard, On Trouve Des Cites Lacustres)

Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921 (litho)
979410 Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921)

Typical Heads Illustrating Race-Stocks of Mankind (engraving)
3624653 Typical Heads Illustrating Race-Stocks of Mankind (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typical Heads Illustrating Race-Stocks of Mankind)

The four races of humanity (colour litho)
3626520 The four races of humanity (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The four races of humanity. After an Ancient Egyptian painting)

The Nut-Brown Maid (engraving)
2792620 The Nut-Brown Maid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nut-Brown Maid)

Weaving at the Loom (litho)
2813423 Weaving at the Loom (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaving at the Loom. Illustration for Days Before History (Harrap, 1908).); © Look and Learn

Hallucinations of English playwright Ben Jonson (chromolitho)
3100716 Hallucinations of English playwright Ben Jonson (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hallucinations of English playwright Ben Jonson)

Madness and hallucination of an English painter (chromolitho)
3100715 Madness and hallucination of an English painter (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madness and hallucination of an English painter)

St Johns Eve (chromolitho)
3100710 St Johns Eve (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns Eve. Illustration for Las Supersticiones De La Humanidad by Jose Coroleu (F Seix, 1881)

Macbeth stopped by the witches (chromolitho)
3100709 Macbeth stopped by the witches (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macbeth stopped by the witches)

"It is there, doctor. I see still"(chromolitho)
3100705 " It is there, doctor. I see still" (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " It is there, doctor. I see still.")

The Flying Dutchman (chromolitho)
3100703 The Flying Dutchman (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flying Dutchman)

John II of Aragon and Navarre undergoing a cataract operation (chromolitho)
3100699 John II of Aragon and Navarre undergoing a cataract operation (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Paul and St Barnabas in Lystra (chromolitho)
3100685 St Paul and St Barnabas in Lystra (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul and St Barnabas in Lystra)

Supplication to the Gods (chromolitho)
3100675 Supplication to the Gods (chromolitho) by Leroux, Hector (1829-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Supplication to the Gods)

Poseidon and Athena disputing the right to name Athens (chromolitho)
3100662 Poseidon and Athena disputing the right to name Athens (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poseidon and Athena disputing the right to name Athens)

The Curetes beating their shields to drown out the cries of the infant Zeus in order to save him from being killed by
3100660 The Curetes beating their shields to drown out the cries of the infant Zeus in order to save him from being killed by his father Cronus (chromolitho) by Spanish School

Odysseus in Tartarus (chromolitho)
3100659 Odysseus in Tartarus (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus in Tartarus)

Purification in the Eleusinian Mysteries of Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
3100658 Purification in the Eleusinian Mysteries of Ancient Greece (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Astarte, goddess in ancient Middle Eastern and Egyptian religion (chromolitho)
3100651 Astarte, goddess in ancient Middle Eastern and Egyptian religion (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astarte)

Orpheus attempting to retrieve Eurydice from the underworld (chromolitho)
3100645 Orpheus attempting to retrieve Eurydice from the underworld (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Witch of Endor summoning the spirit of Samuel (chromolitho)
3100640 The Witch of Endor summoning the spirit of Samuel (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Witch of Endor summoning the spirit of Samuel)

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"Mankind: Unveiling the Depths of Human Existence" Embarking on a journey through time and imagination, we delve into the enigmatic essence of mankind. Like Plato's Cave Allegory, our perception is often limited by shadows cast upon the walls of our own understanding. Yet, within Pandora's Box lies an unyielding hope that propels us forward. From the primitive Neanderthal depicted in H. H. Johnston's "The Outline Of History, " to Science Island portrayed on Startling Stories Scifi Magazine Cover, humanity has continuously strived for progress and enlightenment. Just as Dahomeyan Amazons fiercely challenged gender norms in their black-and-white photo, we witness how women have played pivotal roles throughout history. Pandora herself symbolizes both curiosity and potential catastrophe - her box containing not only evil but also hope. As airborne animals soar above us, they remind us of our connection with nature and its delicate balance. In Moliere's "Misanthrope, " we confront the complexities of human relationships and society's flaws. Meanwhile, Truth stands tall in G. H Davis' mural from 1891 - illuminating sciences and guiding mankind towards knowledge. The sculptures "Mankind" (1927-28) carved from hoptonwood stone depict our intricate physicality while "Humanity Against Evil" (1908) crafted from marble embodies our eternal struggle against malevolence. Lastly, harnessing the atom signifies humanity's relentless pursuit of scientific advancements; a double-edged sword that holds immense power yet demands great responsibility. As we reflect upon these diverse facets of mankind, let us embrace both our triumphs and failures with humility. For it is through introspection that we can unravel the mysteries surrounding ourselves - shedding light on what it truly means to be human.