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DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of Charles Darwin and his eldest son, William Erasmus Darwin - 1842. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 512374
Filename: N990002.jpg
Size: 3898 x 4844 (6.6MB)
Date: 3rd August 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: 314945
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This evocative daguerreotype captures a tender moment between Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist and father of the theory of evolution, and his eldest son, William Erasmus Darwin. Taken in 1842 at Down House in Kent, England, where the Darwin family resided, the photograph offers a rare glimpse into their personal lives during the Victorian era. Charles Darwin, dressed in a formal waistcoat and cravat, gazes intently at his young son, who sits on his lap, playfully holding a toy boat. The warm, soft light illuminates their faces, creating an intimate and loving atmosphere. The background reveals a glimpse of the beautiful gardens and woods that surrounded their home, reflecting the family's connection to nature. Down House was a significant place in Darwin's life, as it was where he wrote and published many of his groundbreaking works, including "On the Origin of Species." The influence of nature on Darwin's work is evident in this photograph, as he shares a moment of joy and connection with his child amidst the natural beauty of their surroundings. This precious family photograph provides a poignant reminder of the human side of one of history's greatest scientific minds. It also offers a glimpse into the childhood of a man who would grow up to revolutionize our understanding of the natural world and our place within it.
