Bison
The frequency of depiction of bison is fairly equal at Lascaux and Chauvet; much more so than is the case with other animals. Lascaux has 26 depictions of bison (Aujoulat, 259), and 31 bison are portrayed at Chauvet (Clottes, 186-7).The painting of the bison in the End Chamber at Chauvet has been dated to approximately 30,340 years ago (Clottes, 144).
The Crossed Bison, The Nave, LascauxImage Source: www.lascaux.culture.fr/content/images/fonds/02_04_00_09.jpg
(accessed April 12, 2014)
Bison, The End Chamber, Chauvet
Image source: http://www.haut-thorenc.com/en/images/projet_ecologique_les_grottes_ornees/projet_eco_photo12.jpg
(accessed April 14, 2014)
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