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Sharples - Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine K971925
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Filename: K971925.jpg
Size: 4125 x 4792 (26.0MB)
Date: 24th May 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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Sharples - Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine K971925
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine " by Sharples. Charles Darwin and his sister. c 1816
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Media ID 463797
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Child Hood Darwin Georgian Painting
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This print titled "Sharples - Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine" takes us back in time to the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the childhood of one of history's most influential figures. The image showcases young Charles Darwin at the tender age of six, standing alongside his sister Catherine. The photograph emanates an air of innocence and curiosity as we witness these two siblings immersed in their own world. Their youthful faces radiate with joy and wonderment, hinting at the boundless potential that lies within them. Taken around 1816 during the Georgian era, this painting captures a pivotal period in Darwin's life when he was just beginning to develop his insatiable thirst for knowledge about nature and science. Little did anyone know that this unassuming child would go on to revolutionize our understanding of evolution through his groundbreaking work. Preserved by the Darwin Heirlooms Trust and housed at DOWN HOUSE in Downe, Kent, this print serves as a testament to both Charles Darwin's legacy and his enduring impact on scientific thought. It offers us a rare opportunity to connect with him on a personal level before he embarked on his transformative journey. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from Historic England Photo Library, we are reminded not only of the profound contributions made by great minds but also of the importance of nurturing curiosity and imagination in every child who holds within them untapped potential waiting to be unleashed upon the world.
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