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Fine Art Print : Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
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Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T.H. Huxley. Tom, a run-away chimney sweeps boy, who falls into river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and T.H. Huxley. Owen opponent of Darwinism, Huxley its great champion. Illustration by Linley Sambourne
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the fascinating world of Victorian science with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Depicting the renowned moment when Thomas Henry Huxley and Richard Owen examine the Water Baby, a character from Edward Linley Sambourne's illustration for Lewis Carroll's "A Tangled Tale," this print brings history to life. Originally published in "Punch Magazine," this iconic image showcases the intrigue and curiosity of the scientific community as they examine the mysterious Water Baby. Add this stunning piece to your collection and let the intrigue of history unfold in your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 29.6cm (21" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print, titled "Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley" takes us back to the 19th century, a time of great scientific exploration and debate. Created by artist Edward Linley Sambourne, this engraving portrays an intriguing scene. In the center of the image stands Tom, a young chimney sweeps boy who accidentally falls into a river and transforms into a Water Baby. He is being carefully examined by two prominent figures of that era: Richard Owen on the left and Thomas Henry Huxley on the right. Owen was known as an opponent of Darwinism, while Huxley fervently championed it. The composition beautifully captures the tension between these contrasting viewpoints on evolution. The intense expressions on both men's faces suggest their deep involvement in this examination process. As they scrutinize Tom's transformation with scientific curiosity, one can almost feel their conflicting thoughts about his existence challenging established beliefs. Sambourne skillfully uses monochrome tones to enhance the dramatic atmosphere surrounding this encounter. The detailed portrait-like depiction adds depth to each character's personality, emphasizing their significant roles in shaping scientific discourse during that period. Through this thought-provoking artwork, we are reminded of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theories and how they sparked intellectual debates among scholars like Owen and Huxley. It serves as a visual representation of an important chapter in history when science clashed with tradition, forever changing our understanding of life itself.
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