Darwinism Collection (#3)

EVOLUTION CARTOON, 1861. The Lion of the Season. An 1861 English satire by John Leech, but probably inspired less by Darwinism than by the publication of Explorations

CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). English naturalist. Part of one of the few remaining leaves of Darwins manuscript of The Origin of the Species

DARWIN: HMS BEAGLE, 1831. The HMS Beagle, aboard which Charles Darwin sailed as ships naturalist from 1831 to 1836. Contemporary watercolor by Owen Stanley

HENRY BERGH (1811-1888). American philanthropist; founder of A.S.P.C.A. An 1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast satirizing Charles Darwins theory of evolution by showing a gorilla seeking the protection of

DARWIN CARTOON, 1882. Cartoon from an American magazine of 1882 on the occasion of Charles Darwins death, celebrating the importance of his theory of evolution

CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). English naturalist. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES 1859. Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1862). English naturalist. Title page of the first edition of Darwins On the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection, London, 1859

Marine Iguana relaxing, Galapagos Islands
Marine iguanas and sea lionFernandina Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Marine Iguana relaxing, Galapagos Islands
A Marine Iguana warming up on volcanic rock with perfect camouflage

Six monkeys on a horn-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Side elevation of the Beagle, on which Charles Darwin sailed as naturalist from 1831 to 1836
DARWIN: H.M.S. BEAGLE. Side elevation of the " Beagle, " on which Charles Darwin sailed as naturalist from 1831 to 1836

Sexual dimorphism as observed by Charles Darwin among the cirripedes, or barnacles. Drawing after Darwin
SEXUAL DIMORPHISM. Sexual dimorphism as observed by Charles Darwin among the cirripedes, or barnacles. Drawing after Darwin

Cartoon on Darwinism. From Punch, London, 10 December 1887

The old evolutionary argument over Nature or Nurture. It would be a brave person who came to a conclusion on this evidence. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, London, 16 July 1887

Application of Darwinism in the twentieth century. Cartoon by George du Maurier. From Punch, London, 24 April 1880

Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) English prelate, third son of abolitionist William Wilberforce. Bishop of Oxford 1845, Bishop of Winchester 1869. Known as Soapy Sam for his charm. Opposed Darwinism

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) English philosopher and writer on science. Social Darwinism. Wood engraving, London, 1897

Prehistoric Peeps: Monkeys attending an evening lecture. Cartoon on evolution from Punch, London, 23 June 1894

An example of Darwinism in everday life. Cartoon from Punch, London, 28 June 1911

William Graham Sumner (1840-1910), American sociologist, economist, and protagonist of Social Darwinism. Professor of sociology at Yale University

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) British Conservative statesman. Now, I am on the side of the Angels. John Tenniel cartoon from " Punch", London, 10 December 1864

Coral reef surrounding a lagoon. Slow accumulation of substance from generations of corals was a phenomenon which Darwin used to support they theory of a long geological timescale

Coral Reef: hand coloured engraving published 1849. Time taken for building of coral reefs and islands was a proof used by Charles Darwin to support the theory of a long geological timescale

Four or the species of finch observed by Darwin
Darwins Finches. Four or the species of finch observed by Darwin on the Galapagos Islands, showing variation of beak.The study of the flora of the Islands contributed to Charles Darwins theory of

Man is but a worm. Cartoon from Punch, London, 6 December 1881
Man is but a worm. Cartoon from " Punch", London, 6 December 1881, the year in which Darwin published " The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the action of Worms"

Coral reef creating a lagoon. From Charles Darwin " The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs", London, 1842

Coral island and circling coral reef creating a lagoon. From Charles Darwin " The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs", London, 1842

Darwinism: everyday proof of mans origins. Cartoon from " Punch" (London, 1861). Wood engraving

Pigeons used by Charles Darwin at Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England, during his work on his theory of descent. Wood engraving, 1887

Asa Gray (1810-1888)
Portrait of Asa Gray, an American botanist and an early advocate of Darwinism. Also professor of natural history at Harvard University and author of Flora of North America (1838-1843)

HAECKEL, Ernest (1834-1919). German biologist. Engraving

Front page of the Des Moines Register, 21 July 1925, reporting on defense lawyer Clarence Darrows interrogation of
SCOPES TRIAL, 1925. Front page of the Des Moines Register, 21 July 1925, reporting on defense lawyer Clarence Darrows interrogation of William Jennings Bryan during the Scopes monkey trial in Dayton

CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). English naturalist. Darwin in the greenhouse at his home at Down, near Beckenham, Kent, England: wood engraving, English, 1887

DARWINs THEORY, 1887. Charles Darwins theory of the variation of animals under domestication as illustrated by the pigeon. Wood engraving, English, 1887

Thomas Huxley, British biologist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British biologist. Huxley was a strong advocate of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection

Kliment Timiryazev, Russian botanist
Kliment Arkadyevich Timiryazev (1843-1920), Russian botanist. Timiryazev founded a botanical laboratory in Moscow in 1865, which was later named the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in his honour

1882 Darwin et al Reason against Unreason
1882 Puck Magazine chromolithograph by J. Keppler - American publication, German language edition, with English text drawn in cartoon. The text translates as " reason versus unreason"

1877 John Tyndall Irish born physicist
Woodburytype photograph by Lock & Whitfield from " Men of Mark" 1877. John Tyndall (2nd August 1820 - 4 December 1893) was a well known Irish-born physicist who worked on diamagnetism

Sir Richard Owen, caricature
Sir Richard Owen (1804-1892). Caricature of the English anatomist and palaeontologist Richard Owen, showing him with a large forehead and jaw, and bushy hair

CHARLES ROBERT DARWIN (1809-1882). Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

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"Exploring the Origins: Darwinism Unveiled" Embarking on the historic voyage of the HMS Beagle in 1831, Charles Darwin set sail as a naturalist, unaware that his discoveries would reshape our understanding of life itself. The five-year expedition across oceans and continents became a catalyst for his groundbreaking theory. In 1886, a French copy of Ernst Haeckel's "Tree of Life" emerged, illustrating the interconnectedness of all species. This visual representation captivated minds worldwide, solidifying Darwin's ideas within scientific circles. Yet amidst serious scientific discourse, caricatures depicting Charles Darwin with humoristic flair began to circulate. These playful representations showcased society's fascination with this revolutionary thinker and his controversial theory - aptly named "Darwinism. " While Darwin was at the forefront, another brilliant mind emerged - Alfred Russel Wallace. In c. 1910, an intriguing black-and-white photograph captured Wallace's essence; he stood as an equal contributor to evolutionary theory. Thomas Henry Huxley also played a pivotal role in championing Darwinism. A British biologist seen diligently working at his desk in c1880 and again portrayed by Lock & Whitfield in 1877 demonstrated Huxley's unwavering dedication to advancing this transformative concept. Richard Owen further enriched our understanding of evolution through zoology studies. An English zoologist depicted in 1884 by Edward Linley Sambourne showcased Owen's meticulous approach towards unraveling nature’s mysteries. As debates raged on about evolution versus creationism, Thomas Henry Huxley took center stage once more in 1871 when he engaged in logical refutations against those challenging Mr. Darwin’s theories – proving that science thrives through rigorous intellectual exchange. Punch magazine even joined the conversation with their satirical cartoon titled "A Logical Refutation of Mr. Darwins Theory. " Through clever engravings and witty captions, they highlighted the ongoing battle between traditional beliefs and Darwinism.