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Piltdown Man memorial, 1938
The site of the discovery of the Piltdown skull: the monolith memorial unveiled by Sir Keith Arthur on 22nd July 1938. The memorial was placed in the grounds of Barkham Manor at Piltdown, East Sussex, to mark the site of the discovery. Part of the inscription states Here, in the old river gravel, Mr. Charles Dawson, F.S.A, found the fossil skull of Piltdown Man, 1912-13. The spectacular find was revealed to be an elaborate hoax in 1953. Date: 22nd July 1938
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1938 22nd Arthur Dawson Fake Forgery Gravel Hoax Inscription Keith Link Manor Missing Monolith Piltdown Prehistoric Unveiled
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Piltdown Man Memorial by Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the unveiling of the monolith memorial at Piltdown, the site of the famous skull discovery in 1938. Sir Keith Arthur's monumental moment is beautifully preserved in this fine art print, transporting you back in time. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, this print adds a touch of intrigue and sophistication to any space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 28cm x 53.3cm (11" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, Sir Keith Arthur, a renowned archaeologist and anthropologist, unveils the Piltdown Man memorial on July 22, 1938. The monument, located in the picturesque grounds of Barkham Manor at Piltdown, East Sussex, marks the site of one of the most significant, yet ultimately controversial, discoveries in the history of archaeology. The inscription on the monolith reads, "Here, in the old river gravel, Mr. Charles Dawson, F.S.A, found the fossil skull of Piltdown Man, 1912-13." Piltdown Man, believed to be the missing link between apes and humans, was a sensational find that captivated the world. However, the discovery was revealed to be a hoax in 1953, leaving a lasting impact on the field of archaeology and the scientific community. The gravel pit at Piltdown, where the skull was discovered, had long been a source of intrigue for fossil hunters. In 1912, Charles Dawson, an amateur archaeologist, claimed to have unearthed the Piltdown Man skull, along with some teeth and bones, which were later determined to be a combination of a modern human skull and an orangutan jawbone, manipulated and stained to appear ancient. The Piltdown Man hoax, while a disappointing chapter in the history of archaeology, serves as a reminder of the importance of rigorous scientific inquiry and the potential consequences of jumping to conclusions based on incomplete evidence. The memorial, though a symbol of a misguided belief, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the search for our prehistoric past.
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