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Sharples - Robert Darwin K980355
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Robert Darwin" by Ellen Sharples. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 709076
Filename: K980355.jpg
Size: 4182 x 4738 (23.9MB)
Date: 19th March 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Staff Photographer
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This stunning painting, titled "Robert Darwin," is a beautiful representation of the renowned naturalist and scientist, Sir Robert Waring Darwin (1828-1888). The portrait was skillfully painted by the talented Ellen Sharples (1847-1929), and it is believed to have been created around the late 19th century. The painting is currently housed in the collection of the Darwin Heirlooms Trust, at Down House in Kent, England, which was once the family home of the Darwins. Down House, where the painting resides, holds significant historical importance as it was where Charles Darwin, Robert's father, lived and wrote some of his most influential works, including "On the Origin of Species" and "The Descent of Man." The house and its grounds have been preserved and are now managed by English Heritage, a part of Historic England, as a museum and educational resource. The painting of Robert Darwin captures the subject in a thoughtful and introspective pose, with a serious expression and piercing gaze. He is depicted wearing a formal suit and a cravat, which was the fashion of the time. The background of the painting is simple, with a dark, muted color palette that draws the viewer's focus to the subject. Ellen Sharples was a prominent Victorian painter, known for her portraits of the aristocracy and the middle classes. Her work was well-regarded during her time, and she exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. This painting of Robert Darwin is a testament to her skill and artistry, and it continues to be a cherished piece in the Darwin Heirlooms Trust collection.
