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The Old Study, Down House N070710
Filename: N070710.jpg
Size: 5280 x 4081 (14.3MB)
Date: 30th April 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: English Heritage Photo Images
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
The Old Study, Down House N070710
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior detail of the Old Study. Jacket and wash jug in Charles Darwins study
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1358751
© Historic England
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "The Old Study, Down House N070710" takes us on a journey back in time to the historic Down House in Kent. Stepping into Charles Darwin's study through this image is like stepping into a world of intellectual curiosity and scientific exploration. The interior detail captured by photographer Alun Bull showcases the essence of this iconic room. The focus lies on an intriguing juxtaposition - a jacket and wash jug resting side by side amidst the scholarly chaos that surrounds them. This seemingly ordinary arrangement tells a story of Darwin's daily life, offering glimpses into his habits and routines. As we gaze at this photograph, we can almost imagine Darwin himself sitting at his desk, surrounded by books, papers, and specimens collected from his groundbreaking expeditions. The atmosphere exudes an air of profound contemplation as if ideas were floating within these walls waiting to be discovered. Historic England has done an exceptional job preserving not only the physical space but also the intangible spirit that once resided here. Through Bull's lens, we are granted access to witness history unfolding before our eyes – reminding us of the immense impact Darwin had on shaping our understanding of evolution and natural selection. "The Old Study" serves as a powerful reminder that even small details can hold great significance when it comes to unraveling the mysteries of our world. It invites us to appreciate both the grand narratives and subtle nuances embedded within historical spaces like Down House.
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