Comte de Buffon, French naturalist C016 / 5018
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Comte de Buffon, French naturalist C016 / 5018
Comte de Buffon (1707-1788), French naturalist. Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was keeper of the French botanical gardens, and published the first of 36 volumes of his Natural History in 1749. In it, Buffon proposed evolutionary ideas. He noted that some creatures had parts that were useless to them and wrongly deduced that parts, and maybe whole animals, might degenerate. He also thought that the Earth was formed by the collision of a large body with the Sun and that it might be up to 75, 000 years old, rather than the 6000 year limit set by the Bible
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1700s 18th Century Biologist Botanist Buffon Column Comte De Buffon Evolution Evolutionary Theory French Geological Geologist Histoire Naturelle Keeper Looking At The Camera Natural History Portrait Scientist Georges Louis Leclerc
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The captivating print showcases the distinguished figure of Comte de Buffon, a renowned French naturalist whose contributions to the field of biology and geology were groundbreaking. In this striking portrait, we see Buffon's penetrating gaze as he looks directly at the camera, exuding an air of intellectual curiosity and authority. As keeper of the prestigious French botanical gardens, Buffon held a position that allowed him to delve deep into his scientific pursuits. His monumental work, "Natural History" published in 1749 and spanning an impressive 36 volumes, revolutionized evolutionary theory. Notably, Buffon proposed ideas on evolution by observing that certain creatures possessed seemingly useless parts which led him to speculate about degeneration within species. Beyond his revolutionary theories on evolution, Buffon also challenged prevailing beliefs regarding Earth's age. Contrary to religious teachings placing its existence within a biblical timeframe of 6000 years, he suggested that our planet could be up to 75,000 years old. Such bold assertions showcased his willingness to question established dogma and push boundaries in pursuit of scientific truth. This monochrome artwork transports us back to the vibrant intellectual landscape of eighteenth-century Europe where Comte de Buffon stood as a towering figure among scientists and scholars alike. It serves as a testament not only to his immense contributions but also highlights the enduring power of human curiosity and exploration in unraveling nature's mysteries.
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