Where did the stereotypical image of the “caveman” come from, and how did it develop into what it is today?

by No-Significance6520

I’m talking about the cliché depiction of a caveman/woman wearing a leopard print loincloth or sash-thingy, with a big wooden club, (sometimes even fighting like dinosaurs and stuff?), and a prominent hunched posture and thick brow. Obviously the last example probably comes from Neanderthal skeletons, but I’m curious as to where the others originate from. I hope this was a specific enough question lol.

SepehrNS

Greetings. Not to discourage further responses, but do check out this older answer :

When and where does the "stereotypical" image of a caveman come from? Why do we seem to all agree that cavemen wear cheeta skins, wield clubs, and say "ooga booga?"

By u/tuppennyupright

Hope this helps.