Palaeolithic Collection (#3)

The Stone Age: Very Mixed Bathing (colour litho)
8656876 The Stone Age: Very Mixed Bathing (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Age: Very Mixed Bathing)

The Stone Age: at the Matinee (colour litho)
8656871 The Stone Age: at the Matinee (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Age: at the Matinee)

Primeval scenes: A Primeval Menagerie (litho)
8673711 Primeval scenes: A Primeval Menagerie (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Primeval Menagerie)

Primeval scenes: Catching Wild Horses (litho)
8673709 Primeval scenes: Catching Wild Horses (litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching Wild Horses)

Prehistoric Man (colour litho)
8661463 Prehistoric Man (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric Man)

Fish fossil (Mene rhombeus)
6381976 Fish fossil (Mene rhombeus); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: Specimen of the fossil fish Mene rhombeus. Collected from the Middle Eocene of Monte Bolca, Verona, Italy)

Prehistory, age of the reindeer: a family meal at the times of the culture of the Magdalenian, upper paleolithic
ELD4917785 Prehistory, age of the reindeer: a family meal at the times of the culture of the Magdalenian, upper paleolithic, western Europe

Prehistoric man - Azilian culture
3782634 Prehistoric man - Azilian culture; (add.info.: Prehistoric man - Azilian culture. Reconstruction of hunting scene. Remains found in modern- day northern Spain and southern France)

The Ichtyosaurus and the Plesiosaurus, 1864 (engraving)
7355536 The Ichtyosaurus and the Plesiosaurus, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liassic period.The Ichtyosaurus and the Plesiosaurus)

Mammoth before the flood, 1864 (engraving)
7355530 Mammoth before the flood, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephas primigenius ( Mammouth ) Design by Riou Before the flood

The Earth in the liassic period, 1864 (engraving)
7355535 The Earth in the liassic period, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earth in the liassic period)

Cervus megaceros before the flood, 1864 (engraving)
7355534 Cervus megaceros before the flood, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cervus megaceros.Before the flood ( Deluge ) Design by Riou 1864

The Iguanodon and the Megalosaurus, 1864 (engraving)
7355543 The Iguanodon and the Megalosaurus, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lower cretaceous period.The Iguanodon and the Megalosaurus Design by Riou)

The Teleosaurus and the Hyleosaurus, 1864 (engraving)
7355542 The Teleosaurus and the Hyleosaurus, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jurassic period. The Teleosaurus and the Hyleosaurus)

Plesiosaurus macrocephalus, 1864 (engraving)
7355522 Plesiosaurus macrocephalus, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jurassic period.Plesiosaurus macrocephalus)

Cave paintings found in the Cave of Altamira (mural)
3507349 Cave paintings found in the Cave of Altamira (mural) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Cave painting found in the Cave of Altamira, located in Cantabria, Spain)

Cave paintings found in the Cave of Altamira (mural)
3507348 Cave paintings found in the Cave of Altamira (mural) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Cave painting found in the Cave of Altamira, located in Cantabria, Spain)

Bison Painting in Altamira caves, Upper Paleolithic museum, Santander, Cantabria, Spain (photo)
3585171 Bison Painting in Altamira caves, Upper Paleolithic museum, Santander, Cantabria, Spain (photo) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Bison Painting in Altamira caves, Upper Paleolithic museum)

The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54144 The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; H:11cm cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Female figurine)

Cave painting of bison, Caves of Lascaux, Dordogne, c.17000 BC (mural)
BAL75488 Cave painting of bison, Caves of Lascaux, Dordogne, c.17000 BC (mural) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: prehistoric mural)

The Venus of Willendorf, side view, c.30000-18000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54145 The Venus of Willendorf, side view, c.30000-18000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; height: 11 cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre)
XAM54146 The Venus of Willendorf, 30000-25000 BC (limestone coloured with red ochre) by Prehistoric; H:11cm cm; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Female figurine)

The Sorcerer, Medicine Man, or Shaman. Late 19th century design after a Paleolithic or Old Stone Age image on the wall in the Trois Freres cave near St Girons, Ariege, France, created perhaps 2, 500

Paleolithic Stone Lamp from La Mouthe, France, 50, 000BC-10, 000BC
Paleolithic Stone Lamp from La Mouthe, France, 50, 000-10, 000BC. Paleolithic age is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most primitive stone tools

Bone Harpoons for fishing, Dordogne region, France, Paleolithic Period, (c20th century). The Paleolithic age is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most

High Rocks 33326_033
Prehistoric Rock Shelters, High Rocks, East Sussex, 2017

Lower Devonian trilobite fossil (object)
7418340 Lower Devonian trilobite fossil (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Lower Devonian fossil: trilobite (dicranurus monstrosus)

Cambrian trilobite fossil (object)
7418349 Cambrian trilobite fossil (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Cambrian fossil)

Echinoderm fossils from Cambian (object)
7418341 Echinoderm fossils from Cambian (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Cambrian fossils)

Hyphalosaurus lingyuanensis fossil (item)
7418321 Hyphalosaurus lingyuanensis fossil (item) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Fossil of a small dinosaur discovered in China (Chaoyang)

Buffens cave pottery, 700 -1100 BC (ceramics)
7415608 Buffens cave pottery, 700 -1100 BC (ceramics) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Late Bronze Age pottery (700 -- 1100 BC): prehistoric crafts, flat urns and pot found in the Buffens cave

Fossil footprint of Sclerocephalus sp, Permian amphibian (object)
7418330 Fossil footprint of Sclerocephalus sp, Permian amphibian (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Fossil footprint of Sclerocephalus sp)

Fossil footprint of the Carboniferous coelacanth (object)
7418319 Fossil footprint of the Carboniferous coelacanth (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse

Cambrian trilobite fossils, Erfoud (Morocco) (object)
7418355 Cambrian trilobite fossils, Erfoud (Morocco) (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Cambrian fossils)

Cambrian echinoderm fossils (object)
7418347 Cambrian echinoderm fossils (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Cambrian fossils)

Fossil ammonites, Lower Barremian (object)
7418336 Fossil ammonites, Lower Barremian (object) by Prehistoric; Museum d'histoire naturelle, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Fossil ammonites (Cadomites deslongchampsii, Lower Barremian)

Ideal view of the Earth during the period of the lias (Jurassic) showing a pterodactyl apprehending to devour a
PCT4265634 Ideal view of the Earth during the period of the lias (Jurassic) showing a pterodactyl apprehending to devour a dragonfly, 1872 (engraving) by Riou

ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving)
PCT4265637 ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); (add.info.: Animals "antediluvians": ichtyosaur and plesiosaur (ichtyosaurus - plesiosaurus)

Phalic dance of type stylized-naturalistic, Mesolithic art (mural painting)
CUL4855678 Phalic dance of type stylized-naturalistic, Mesolithic art (mural painting) by Prehistoric; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: ILEIDA, El Cogul)

Prehistory: characteristic landscape with swamp and forest, 1881 (engraving)
ELD4950911 Prehistory: characteristic landscape with swamp and forest, 1881 (engraving) by Demarle, A. (19th century); (add.info.: Prehistory)

Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo)
7349162 Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho)

Erruption of venous thermal waters in the period of the Triassic, 1881 (engraving)
ELD4954461 Erruption of venous thermal waters in the period of the Triassic, 1881 (engraving) by Demarle, A. (19th century); (add.info.: Prehistoire)

Prehistory: representation of an iguanodon and megalosaur from the cretacee period, 1881 (engraving)
ELD4954400 Prehistory: representation of an iguanodon and megalosaur from the cretacee period, 1881 (engraving) by Demarle, A

Prehistory: Cavemen, 1881 (Engraving)
7304328 Prehistory: Cavemen, 1881 (Engraving) by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Prehistory: the discovery of fire, 1881 (Engraving)
7304327 Prehistory: the discovery of fire, 1881 (Engraving) by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Prehistory: human habitat, 1881 (Engraving)
7304325 Prehistory: human habitat, 1881 (Engraving) by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo)
7349163 Cave painting, Salmon-Challis National Forest (photo) by Prehistoric; (add.info.: Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho)

Immaculate Conception with horticultural Franciscans. Origin of the choir
6267480 Immaculate Conception with horticultural Franciscans. Origin of the choir. Signed left bottom "ADEVOZION DE DA TERESA, Sanchez Yepros ?". 18th century. Juan Sanchez

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Palaeolithic: Journey into the Ancient World" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Palaeolithic, a period that dates back thousands of years. From intricate cave paintings to enigmatic figurines, this era has left behind an extraordinary legacy for us to unravel. One remarkable site is Lascaux II, where a replica of its famous cave painting transports us to a time when early humans expressed their creativity on stone walls. These Stone-Age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France offer glimpses into their daily lives and spiritual beliefs. Speaking of Chauvet, it seems this region was truly an artistic hub during the Stone Age. The abundance and diversity of these ancient artworks continue to astound researchers today. Each stroke tells a story - stories that have survived centuries. But Palaeolithic isn't just about art; it's also about fascinating creatures that once roamed our planet. Take the Siberian unicorn or Elasmotherium sibiricum as an example – an awe-inspiring creature captured in illustrations from 1908. Such discoveries remind us how diverse life on Earth used to be. The Venus figurines are another intriguing aspect of this era. Whether it's the Venus of Brassempouy or the iconic Venus of Willendorf, these Stone Age masterpieces provide insights into human perceptions of beauty and fertility at that time. And let's not forget our ancestors. Homo rudolfensis (KNM-ER 1470) and Homo habilis (KNM-ER 1813) represent important milestones in human evolution during Palaeolithic times. Their remains shed light on our own origins and how we became who we are today. Lastly, there are carvings like those from Magdalenian culture – intricate works etched onto stone surfaces with precision and skill. These carvings serve as evidence for sophisticated craftsmanship and the cultural significance of art in Palaeolithic societies.