When Mankind was Young
Part 1: The Last Glaciation, 2010
12 Works

In "The Last Glaciation", the first of a four-part visual anthology titled "When Mankind was Young" started in 2009, Eric Torriente presents large scale pieces with scenarios that leave the viewer pondering about the beginnings of mankind.

The Last Glaciation. Mixed Oils on wood. 45 x 40 inch. 2009
Hail Crystals. Mixed Oils on wood. 30 x 35 inch. 2009
Slaying the Behemoth (Sculpture). Chicken Wire, Fiberglass, Plaster & Mixed Oils. 2009
Slaying the Behemoth. Plaster, Mixed Oils on wood. 40 x 45 inch. 2009
Anticipating the Behemoth. Charcoal & Oil on paper. 15 x 15 inch. 2009
Ice Fishing Cataclysm. Mixed Oils on plaster & wood (2 panels). 80 x 70 inch. 2010
Against the Surge. Mixed Oils on paper. 10 x 5 inch. 2010
Parting the Frozen Sea. Charcoal & Oil wash on paper. 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch. 2010
The Heroic Sleet Cutter. Mixed Oils on board. 8 x 5 inch. 2010
Techtonic Plates. Mixed Oils on wood. 50 x 50 inch. 2010
Secret Sulfur Plains. Charcoal & Oil wash on paper. 6 x 5 inch. 2010


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When Mankind was Young, 2009-2011

Part 1
The Last Glaciation

Part 2
Neolithic Sanctuary

Part 3
Valley of the Tombs

Part 4
Mining & Metallurgy