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Charles Darwin K980352
Filename: K980352.jpg
Size: 3790 x 4612 (20.6MB)
Date: 5th February 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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Charles Darwin K980352
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Photograph of Charles Darwin by Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-79)
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Media ID 689800
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection, in a reflective moment at his beloved Down House in Kent, England. Taken by the celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron in 1868, this image offers a glimpse into Darwin's personal life, away from the scientific limelight. Down House, where Darwin lived from 1842 until his death in 1882, was not only his family home but also the place where he wrote some of his most groundbreaking works, including "On the Origin of Species" and "The Descent of Man." The serene surroundings of the estate, with its lush gardens and woodlands, provided him with the tranquility and inspiration he needed to further develop his revolutionary ideas. In the photograph, Darwin is depicted seated in a comfortable chair, gazing intently into the distance, as if lost in thought. His expressive face, with its furrowed brow and intense gaze, conveys the deep intellectual focus that characterized his life's work. The presence of his loyal dog, who lies at his feet, adds a touch of warmth and companionship to the image. Julia Margaret Cameron, a pioneer in portrait photography, captured Darwin's essence with remarkable sensitivity and skill. The soft focus and dreamlike quality of her photograph create an intimate and introspective atmosphere, inviting viewers to contemplate the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers. This photograph, taken over a century and a half ago, continues to captivate and inspire us, offering a window into the life of a man whose ideas have forever changed our understanding of the natural world.
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