Cave Man Collection

Stages in human evolution
Human evolution. Illustration showing stages in the evolution of humans. At left, proconsul (23-15 million years ago) is depicted hypothetically as an African ape with both primitive

Charles Darwin
CHARLES DARWIN satire : Man is but a worm

Prehistoric cave art of a bull, Altamira, Spain
Prehistoric cave painting of a bull, Altamira, Spain. Color halftone reproduction

NEANDERTHAL MAN. First reconstruction of a Neanderthal man, from the La Chapelle-aux-Saints Neanderthal skeleton, discovered in France in 1908

Nebraska Man by Amedee Forestier
An artists vision of Hesperophiticus (The Ape-Man of the Western World) belonging to the Pliocene epoch. The picture was drawn by Forestier for The Illustrated London News following the discovery of

PREHISTORIC MAN: TOOLS. Prehistoric men making tools and weapons from flint. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

Prehistoric cave art of a horse with foal, Altamira, Spain
Prehistoric cave painting of a horse with foal, Altamira, Spain. Color halftone reproduction

Food and Beverage. Bread cooking in the prehistory. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434791 Food and Beverage. Bread cooking in the prehistory. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

rehistoric man with the fire, 1909 (illustration)
2248536 rehistoric man with the fire, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: Literature. Naoh master of the fire. Prehistoric man with the fire. Illustration for the novel: Quest for Fire, by J.H)

Cave-Man (litho)
2774879 Cave-Man (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cave-Man. Educational poster.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

The Mammoth Hunt, c. 1900 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207846 The Mammoth Hunt, c. 1900 (litho) (b/w photo) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Russian

Primitive man
LLM454233 Primitive man by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primitive man. Illustration for La Civilizacion by Don Pelegrin Casabo Y Pages (Mir, Tarradas)

Prehistoric Men Hunting a Mammoth, illustration from L Homme primitif
CHT207847 Prehistoric Men Hunting a Mammoth, illustration from L Homme primitif by Louis Figuier, published Hachette, Paris, 1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Two lucky children surrounded by a selection of electronic games available in the shops this year. 8th December 1982

A lucky child surrounded by a selection of electronic games available in the shops this year. 8th December 1982

J. E. Smith as Mr. Lionel Makinder in the play Prehistoric. March 1911 P000307

Scene from theatre production Prehistoric Tree 01/03/1911 Mr Farieu Sontar March 1911 P000310

Natures cast. Shes holding the baby, but will he always wield the club? September 1981 P009435

A Stone Age Feast, 1883 (oil on canvas)
BAL168240 A Stone Age Feast, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); 56x80 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Cave Man, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Chester Vase and Jersey Stakes at Ascot in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Altamira, Spain, cave painting of a buffalo
Prehistoric cave painting of a charging buffalo, Altamira, Spain. Printed color halftone reproduction

Prehistoric cave art of a wild boar, Altamira, Spain
Prehistoric cave painting of a wild boar, Altamira, Spain. Color halftone reproduction

Prehistoric cave-dwellers
Primitive people finding shelter in caves in prehistoric times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

NEANDERTHAL MAN. A late 19th century depiction of Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) based on the 1857 discovery of human skeletal remains in the Neander Valley, Prussia: engraving, 1873

PREHISTORIC MAMMOTH HUNT. Line engraving, late 19th century

Prehistoric use of friction to make fire
Humans discovering how to make fire in prehistoric times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A prehistoric man using fire to fashion a canoe from a log (litho)
KW353666 A prehistoric man using fire to fashion a canoe from a log (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prehistoric Peeps, 1894 (pen and ink) (b / w photo)
XJF135983 Prehistoric Peeps, 1894 (pen and ink) (b/w photo) by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

PREHISTORIC BEAR HUNT. Wood engraving, American, 1873

PREHISTORIC HUNTERS. Primeval men on a chase in the Reindeer Period. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN. Prehistoric man of the Neolithic Age. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN: POTTERY. Prehistoric man fashioning a cooking pot from clay: engraving, 19th century

PREHISTORIC MAN, EUROPEAN. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN. Man and woman of the Reindeer Epoch. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN. Manufacture of flint implements by prehistoric man. Wood engraving, late 19th century

PREHISTORIC MAN. Primeval man - Founders of the Age of Bronze. Wood engraving, late 19th century

PREHISTORIC MAN. Progress from instinct to reason: The first potters. Wood engraving, late 19th century

PREHISTORIC MAN. Savage of the Stone Age. Wood engraving, late 19th century

BRONZE AGE. Cave men of the Bronze Age making tools and cooking food over a fire: engraving, 19th century

Prehistoric man by George Ranstead
Two cavemen seem to be having a jolly time firing arrows and throwing spears from the back of an unidentifiable beast. Drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead

Early human making pottery, coloured artwork. Clay was one of the first materials to be used by early humans after they discovered how to start fires

Early humans making pottery, coloured artwork. Clay was one of the first materials to be used by early humans after they discovered how to start fires

Early humans smelting bronze
Early humans smelting and working bronze, coloured artwork. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper. During the Bronze Age (around 3300 to 1200 BC), humans mixed ores of tin and copper with charcoal

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Early humans using weapons. Coloured artwork of early humans using weapons to defend themselves against attacks by animals

Early human making fire. Coloured artwork of a method of making fire being used by an early human. This method involves rubbing two pieces of dry wood together

Early humans making fire. Coloured artwork of a method of making fire being used by early humans. This method involves rotating the pointed end of a stick in a dry piece of wood

Early use of fire. Historical artwork of early humans gathered around a fire. There is evidence for the controlled use of fire over one million years ago

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The concept of the "cave man" has long fascinated us, representing a crucial stage in human evolution. Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theories shed light on our ancestors' progression from primitive beings to modern humans. In 1908, an extraordinary discovery was made in France - the first reconstruction of a Neanderthal man from the La Chapelle-aux-Saints skeleton. Frantisek Kupka and Marcellin Boule collaborated to create a drawing that captivated the world when published in The Illustrated London News. Prehistoric cave art provides glimpses into our ancient past, with stunning depictions like the bull found in Altamira, Spain. These masterpieces offer insights into early human culture and their connection with nature. One notable misstep occurred with Nebraska Man, where Amedee Forestier's illustration mistakenly portrayed an entire species based solely on one tooth fragment. This serves as a reminder of how important it is for scientific discoveries to be thoroughly examined and verified. Our prehistoric ancestors were skilled craftsmen, as depicted in wood engravings showing them making tools and weapons from flint. These artifacts demonstrate their resourcefulness and ingenuity during this era. Altamira also showcases another remarkable artwork: a depiction of a horse with its foal. Such images provide evidence of early humans' deep bond with animals and their ability to convey emotions through art. Various artistic interpretations have been made over time regarding cave men; lithographs like "Cave-Man" evoke curiosity about these primal beings who once roamed the Earth. Survival was paramount for our ancestors, as illustrated by scenes such as "The Mammoth Hunt. " This lithograph captures their bravery and determination while hunting these colossal creatures for sustenance thousands of years ago. A glimpse into daily life can be seen through works like "Primitive Man, " which portrays individuals engaged in everyday activities within their communities – highlighting social structures that existed even then.