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Charles Darwin K970214
Filename: K970214.jpg
Size: 3438 x 5084 (21.7MB)
Date: 30th April 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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Charles Darwin K970214
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Portrait of Charles Darwin c1880
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 979531
© Historic England
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative portrait of Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection, was captured around the year 1880 at Down House, his beloved family home in Kent, England. The image beautifully encapsulates the wisdom and introspection that defined Darwin's later years. Down House, with its red-brick facade and sprawling gardens, served as the backdrop for Darwin's most productive period. Here, he wrote and published some of his most groundbreaking works, including "On the Origin of Species" and "The Descent of Man." The tranquil surroundings provided him with the solace and inspiration he needed to further develop his revolutionary ideas. Darwin's expression in the photograph conveys a sense of deep thought and contemplation, reflecting the profound impact his discoveries had on the scientific world and beyond. His piercing gaze and furrowed brow suggest the immense intellectual effort required to challenge established beliefs and reshape the way we understand the natural world. As a testament to his enduring legacy, Down House is now preserved by Historic England and open to the public as a museum dedicated to Darwin's life and work. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the remarkable mind and groundbreaking discoveries that once called this humble abode home.
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