Gepolijste bijlen gevonden in Levallois-Clichy before 1869

This print features several polished stone axes found in Levallois-Clichy. The anonymous artist presents these objects with a focus on their formal qualities—shape, texture, and arrangement. The axes vary in size and form, but all share a smooth, polished surface, achieved through laborious techniques. The artist arranges these tools against a dark background to enhance their pale colour and tactile quality. The composition is structured yet informal, which invites the viewer to examine each axe as a distinct artifact. The image destabilizes traditional notions of art by presenting utilitarian objects as subjects of aesthetic contemplation. These tools are not only functional items but also artifacts that embody human innovation and skill. The print invites reflection on the relationship between art, utility, and the traces of human activity preserved over millennia.