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Skulls On Display
Filename: 990_16_1-Sci-Arch_1HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3571 (10.1MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Skulls On Display
United States: c. 1925. Five rows of human skulls sitting on display shelves and facing the viewer
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Media ID 9736585
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1920s 1925 Archeology B And W Black And White Image Bones Dead Display Exhibit Facing Camera Heads Macabre Mankind Monochromatic Monochrome Old Time Quirky Rows Skulls Twenties Unusual
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, titled "Skulls On Display" takes us back to the United States in the 1920s. The photograph showcases a chilling arrangement of five rows of human skulls, meticulously placed on display shelves and directly facing the viewer. This macabre exhibit offers a glimpse into our historical fascination with mortality and archeology. The monochromatic tones add an eerie ambiance to this vintage print, emphasizing the starkness of these lifeless remains. Each skull represents a piece of mankind's past, reminding us of our own mortality and evoking a sense of curiosity about those who came before us. As we gaze upon this unusual sight, it is impossible not to feel captivated by its haunting beauty. The horizontal composition allows for each row to be perfectly aligned, creating a visually striking pattern that draws us deeper into the photograph. "Skulls On Display" serves as both an artifact from another time and a testament to our enduring fascination with death and history. It invites contemplation about our place in the world while simultaneously showcasing humanity's peculiar quirks. Underwood Archives has masterfully captured this historic moment through their lens, offering viewers an opportunity to reflect on the fragility and transience of life itself.
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