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1860s Charles Lyell portrait photo cdv
CDV photograph of Sir Charles Lyell (14th November 1797-22 February 1875) by John Watkins taken some time in the 1860 s. Lyell began his career as a lawyer, but abandoned it in 1827 in favour of geology. He became famous for his three volume " Principles of Geology" (1830-1833) which proposed a uniformitarian view of geology as Hutton had before him. He believed geological processes were mostly gradual and ongoing, such that present processes can be a reliable guide to the past. His work had a great impact on Charles Darwin who believed he was taking this concept of gradual change into biology. Charles Lyell strongly opposed evolution (transmutation) in his second volume of the " Principles of Geology" but was a sympathetic ear and partial convert to Darwinism later in life. In 1863 he published his highly influential, " Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man"
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of science with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating portrait of Sir Charles Lyell, taken by Paul D. Stewart in the 1860s, showcases the renowned geologist and lawyer in his prime. With a career that began in law before shifting to geology, Lyell's groundbreaking work on the principles of uniformitarianism forever changed the scientific landscape. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and elevate your decor with a touch of timeless wisdom and beauty.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the essence of Sir Charles Lyell, a prominent figure in the field of geology during the 19th century. Taken by John Watkins in the 1860s, this CDV photograph showcases Lyell's distinguished appearance and intellectual prowess. Lyell's journey began as a lawyer but he soon found his true passion in geology. His groundbreaking work, "Principles of Geology" published between 1830 and 1833, revolutionized scientific understanding by proposing a uniformitarian view of geological processes. He believed that gradual changes over time could explain Earth's history and that present processes were key to deciphering the past. Interestingly, it was Lyell's ideas on gradual change that greatly influenced another renowned scientist - Charles Darwin. Although initially opposed to evolution or transmutation, as he called it, Lyell eventually became open-minded towards Darwinism later in life. In 1863, Lyell published his influential work "Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" which provided compelling evidence for human origins and antiquity. This further solidified his reputation as an esteemed geologist who contributed significantly to our understanding of Earth's history. Paul D. Stewart expertly presents this historical gem from Science Photo Library without mentioning any commercial use or affiliations with companies. The image beautifully encapsulates not only Charles Lyell himself but also represents an era marked by scientific discovery and intellectual debates surrounding human evolution and our ancient past.
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