Natural Selection Collection (#2)

Wooly mammoth. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Protoceras, an extinct mammal of North America
Extinct species of pronghorn, Protoceras, ancient South Dakota Black Hills. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an 1890s Charles Knight illustration

Galapagos tortoises. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Darwins study at Down House, his home near Beckenham, Kent, 1883. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

Natural Selection, 1871. Artist: Coide
Natural Selection, 1871. A caricature of British naturlist Charles Darwin (1809-1882). Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, 1882. From the medal by Alphonse Legros. Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, 19th century British naturalist, (20th century). Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

In Battersea Park, 1911. An example of Darwinism in everday life. A nursemaid wheeling Master Jones, son of a famous cricketer, in his pram in Battersea Park, London

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1874
Charles Darwin (1809-82) English naturalist. Cartoon, depicting Darwins head superimposed on an apes body, showing another ape its reflection in a mirror

Charles Darwin, English naturalist. Darwin (1809-1882) as a young man. Darwin was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

Asa Gray, American botanist, 1888. Specialist on Japanese flora and friend of Darwin. who accepted Natural Selection as force in evolution but, as devout Protestant

Entomological Specimens from the Wallace Collection
Display showing differences in colouring between male and female butterflies of the same species. Wallace believed that males fight to compete for females but that female choice was not a factor

DARWIN, Charles Robert (1809-1882) British naturalist. Colored engraving
Darwin, Charles Robert (1809-1882) British naturalist. Colored engraving

James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, 1825 (engraving)
KW441322 James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, 1825 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Crabbs Historical Dictionary depicting James Burnett)

Charles Darwin, from Nuestro Siglo, published Barcelona, 1883 (litho)
KW378976 Charles Darwin, from Nuestro Siglo, published Barcelona, 1883 (litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Giraffe in Zoo

Past and future human evolution, artwork C013 / 9506
MODEL RELEASED. Past and future human evolution. Artwork showing the process of evolution from ape (left) to human (centre) to robots and artificial intelligence (right)

Charles Darwin, British naturalist C013 / 6666
Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), British naturalist. Darwin had briefly studied medicine and then trained in the clergy, but his interest was in natural history

Alfred Russel Wallace, British naturalist C013 / 6595
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), British naturalist. Wallace organised expeditions to the Amazon and Malaysia and was the first European to see orang-utans in the wild

Peppered Moth (Biston betularia betularia var. typica). The peppered moth has been studied in detail over the last two centuries

Natural Selection
First edition of The Theory of Natural Selection (1870) by Alfred Russel Wallace open at its title page

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

Asa Gray, US botanist
Asa Gray (1810-1888), American botanist. Gray trained initially as a doctor, obtaining his M.D. in 1831. However, his real interest lay in botany, which he pursued successfully

Argus Pheasant feather
Argus secondary wing feathers showing ocelli. See also Fig 56. Page 143 Vol II of Charles Darwin " The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex" 1871

1860 Adam Sedgwick review of Darwin
Composite of a carte de visite photo of Adam Sedgwick, a letter written by him, and the Edinburgh review of 1860 - where he wrote a most scathing review of Darwins Origin of Species ideas

Frontis Malthus Principle of Population
Frontis plate from the 1826 Sixth edition of Malthus " Principle of Population". This is the edition which was read by Charles Darwin

1867 Adam Sedgewick portrait
Portrait of Adam Sedgwick 1867. Sedgwick wrote a harsh review of a presentation of Darwins Origin of Species ideas in the Edinburgh review of 1860

1879 Charles Darwin colour photograph
Hand coloured photograph of Darwin in old age based on the 1879 Photograph by Elliot and Fry. According to Gene Kritsky, who maintains an archive of Darwin photographs

1879 Charles Darwin steel engraving crop
Steel engraving by C.Cook, printed by William Mackenzie, the Scottish printer and publisher in 1899. It appears in James Taylors " The Victorian Empire"

1863 Kingsley Water Babies gorilla
In 1863 churchman Charles Kingsley wrote " The Waterbabies" a moralising tale that included human do-as-you-likes de-evolving back to apes (and further) because of their careless ways

1862 Darwin Fertilization of Orchids
1862 first issue copy (with gilt orchid and ridged plum cloth) of " On the various contrivances by which British and foreign orchids are fertilised by insects", London

1855 Wallace and Rajah Brookes Birdwing
Rajah Brookes Birdwing male (Trogonoptera brookiana) shown with a specimen signature of Alfred Russel Wallace who named it for his friend Sir James Brooke

Peacock Pavo cristatus displaying tail
Male peacock, Pavo cristatus, displaying his ocellated tail feathers. The peacocks tail, cumbersome and expensive to produce, required an explanation under Darwins theory of natural selection

Attacus atlas moth incipient mimicry grn
Wing tip of an atlas moth (Attacus atlas) of Northern India showing the incipient ocelli and markings which appear to resemble a snakes head

Argus feather and Darwin illustration
Composite photograph of Argus secondary wing feather left and right Fig 56. Page 143 Vol II of Charles Darwin " The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex" 1871

1691 John Rays Natural Theology
" The Wisdom of God manifested in the Works of Creation" by John Ray. A photograph of the ninth edition of 1727 with quill pen

Alfred Wallace, caricature
Alfred Wallace (1823-1913). Caricature of the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, showing him with a large nose and bushy facial hair

Dinosaur footprint
Fossil dinosaur footprint near Tuba City, Arizona. Photograph

Dinosaur footprints
Fossil dinosaur footprints near Tuba City, Arizona. Photograph

Large mass of Marine Iguanas - warming up in sun; endemic and specialised reptile. Fernandina Island, Galapagos
ROG-12877 Large mass of Marine Iguanas - warming up in sun; endemic and specialised reptile. Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Large mass of Marine Iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) warming up in sun; endemic and specialised reptile
ROG-12916 Large mass of Marine Iguanas - warming up in sun Fernandina Island, Galapagos. Amblyrhynchus cristatus endemic and specialised reptile

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Nature: Charles Darwin and the Phenomenon of Natural Selection" In 1859, Charles Darwin revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth with his groundbreaking book, "Origin of Species. " This first edition masterpiece laid the foundation for modern biology and introduced us to the concept of natural selection. Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, meticulously crafted an evolutionary tree that depicted the intricate relationships between species. His visionary work highlighted how organisms evolve over time through a process driven by adaptation and survival. A portrait from 1881 captures his profound intellect and unwavering dedication to unraveling nature's mysteries. Fossil discoveries such as dinosaur bones and the Uintathere - an extinct rhinoceros native to North America - provided tangible evidence supporting Darwin's theories. These remnants from ancient times offered glimpses into past ecosystems, showcasing how certain species thrived while others faced extinction due to their ability or inability to adapt. Even today, renowned Canadian psychologist Steven Pinker acknowledges the significance in shaping human behavior and cognition, and is a testament to Darwin's enduring legacy that his ideas continue to inspire scientific inquiry across disciplines. An Allosaurus model serves as a reminder that evolution is not confined solely to distant eras but also encompasses prehistoric creatures who roamed our planet millions of years ago. Through meticulous observation and analysis, scientists like Charles Darwin unraveled nature's secrets one discovery at a time. As we delve deeper into understanding life's complexities, we find ourselves retracing Darwin's footsteps along his evolutionary tree. From English naturalist Charles Darwin himself in 1871 to countless researchers inspired by him today – including those captured in portraits throughout history – this journey continues unabated. Natural selection remains an ever-present force driving biodiversity on Earth. Let us celebrate Charles Robert Darwin’s remarkable contributions as we navigate this awe-inspiring tapestry woven by nature itself.