Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7385
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Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7385
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Tilted Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. The full-scale Lascaux II replica opened nearby in 1983. The Lascaux cave paintings in south-western France, around 17, 000 years old, were painted by Cro-Magnon man, an early European culture of modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens), using red, brown and yellow ochre, and black manganese dioxide. They may have had religious and artistic significance. Photographed in 2010
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This print showcases the Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7385, specifically featuring the Tilted Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave, a remarkable testament to our ancient past, was unfortunately closed off to the public in 1963 due to preservation concerns. However, visitors can still experience its awe-inspiring beauty through this full-scale replica that opened nearby in 1983. Dating back approximately 17,000 years, these extraordinary paintings were created by Cro-Magnon man – an early European culture of modern humans known as Homo sapiens sapiens. Using vibrant red, brown and yellow ochre pigments alongside black manganese dioxide, they adorned the walls with stunning depictions of animals and fauna. The significance behind these prehistoric artworks remains shrouded in mystery; however, many experts believe they held both religious and artistic importance within their cultural context. This photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also serves as a window into our ancestors' world. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and housed within a museum setting in southwestern France, this mesmerizing display allows us to connect with our distant past on multiple levels: anthropological insights into human evolution during the Stone Age era and paleontological glimpses into Pleistocene wildlife. Philippe Psaila's expertly captured image transports viewers back thousands of years while simultaneously reminding us of our shared heritage and how art has always been an integral part of human expression throughout history.
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