Darwinism Collection

DARWIN: HMS BEAGLE. Voyage of the HMS Beagle, which Charles Darwin sailed as ships naturalist from 1831 to 1836

Darwinism (colour litho)
3630356 Darwinism (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darwinism. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

The page from a 19th century edition of Charles Darwins Journal of Researches
DARWIN: GALAPAGOS FINCHES. The page from a 19th century edition of Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, wherein the gradation in the size of the beaks of the Galapagos finches is noted

Cartoon commenting on the potential benefits of Darwinism - the hunting fraternity would like to create gigantic horses
5308741 Cartoon commenting on the potential benefits of Darwinism - the hunting fraternity would like to create gigantic horses and bloodhounds

Tom, the run-away chimney sweep's boy, who falls into the river and becomes a Water Baby
530237 Tom, the run-away chimney sweep's boy, who falls into the river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and Thomas Henry Huxley

An 1878 caricature lampooning Charles Darwins theory (Darwinism) that Humans are descendents or related to Apes
5308581 An 1878 caricature lampooning Charles Darwins theory (Darwinism) that Humans are descendents or related to Apes; (add.info)

Darwinism: everyday proof of man's origins. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1861). Wood engraving
530399 Darwinism: everyday proof of man's origins. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1861). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

"A Venerable Orang-outang", a caricature of Charles Darwin as an ape
3557539 " A Venerable Orang-outang", a caricature of Charles Darwin as an ape, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: published in The Hornet)

Professor Thomas Henry Huxley, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Professor Thomas Henry Huxley, 1880. Between the years 1847-1850 he was the assistant surgeon aboard HMS Rattlesnake off the eastern and northern coasts of Australia

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, at his desk, c1880. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1883. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas, Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Thomas, Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1877. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century. From Men of Mark

Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen (1804-1892) made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, 1871. Huxley (1823-1883) at the time of his presidency of the British Association for the Advancement of Science

Charles Darwin humorous caricature, Darwinism

Alfred Russel Wallace, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
XJF437544 Alfred Russel Wallace, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon titled A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory
5308836 Cartoon titled A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory - a father tries to explain Darwins Theory to his Wife and daughter by Du Maurier

Punch cartoon: A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory (engraving)
6034792 Punch cartoon: A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b / w photo)
5668993 Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b/w photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

An Illustration of Darwinism (engraving)
2777004 An Illustration of Darwinism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Illustration of Darwinism)

Evolution of Man from Mammals, from La Creation Naturelle et les Etres Vivants
CHT164093 Evolution of Man from Mammals, from La Creation Naturelle et les Etres Vivants by Doctor Jules Rengade (b.1841), 1883 (colour engraving) by Demarle, A

Punch cartoon: Unnatural Selection and Improvement of Species - Charles Darwins theory of evolution (engraving)
6034724 Punch cartoon: Unnatural Selection and Improvement of Species - Charles Darwins theory of evolution (engraving) by English School

Punch cartoon: Monkeyana - creationism versus science (engraving)
6034735 Punch cartoon: Monkeyana - creationism versus science (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Monkeyana - creationism versus science)

Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b / w photo)
5669003 Charles Darwin: English naturalist (b/w photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) British Conservative statesman
530217 Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) British Conservative statesman. Now, I am on the side of the Angels. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 10 December 1864

Misapprehension (engraving)
2777017 Misapprehension (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misapprehension. Illustration for Punch, 4 May 1878.); Look and Learn / George Collection

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist (litho)
981903 Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), English biologist

Punch cartoon: The Descent of Man - Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving)
6034811 Punch cartoon: The Descent of Man - Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Page from Upstream by Richard Andre; Evolution (colour litho)
5198162 Page from Upstream by Richard Andre; Evolution (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Up Stream)

Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1868 (photo)
5892910 Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1868 (photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Robert Darwin, (1809 - 1882) was an English naturalist

Portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley (b / w photo)
984207 Portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley (b/w photo) by Lock and Whitfield (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist)

Punch cartoon: Charles Darwin, English naturalist and biologist (engraving)
6034883 Punch cartoon: Charles Darwin, English naturalist and biologist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Ancestral themed Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031563 Ancestral themed Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancestral themed Christmas greetings card)

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895, English biologist (b / w photo)
817585 Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895, English biologist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895, English biologist)

Punch cartoon: Suggested Illustration for Dr Darwins Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants (engraving)
6034836 Punch cartoon: Suggested Illustration for Dr Darwins Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants (engraving) by Sambourne

The old evolutionary argument over Nature or Nurture. It would be a brave person who came
539831 The old evolutionary argument over Nature or Nurture. It would be a brave person who came to a conclusion on this evidence

Application of Darwinism in the twentieth century. By George du Maurier
539828 Application of Darwinism in the twentieth century. By George du Maurier, 24th April 1880 (cartoon from Punch, London) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English

Monkey referring to man and evolution (colour litho)
5999962 Monkey referring to man and evolution (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey referring to man and evolution)

Montage of Ecclesiastical Figures Posed in Political Satire, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Montage of Ecclesiastical Figures Posed in Political Satire, 1860s. [Rev. J. Tweed, Rev. W. Ince, Rev. J.P. Lightfoot, G. Ridding, Rev. Wollaston, Rev. Tozer, Rev. A. Lowe, Rec. C.E. Hammond]

Four or the species of finch observed by Darwin on the Galapagos Islands, showing variation of beak.The study of the flora of the Islands contributed to Darwins theory of evolution

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1890. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1870s. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, at his desk in 1882 (1883). Huxley (1825-1895) was President of the Royal Society from 1883-1885

The Meeting of the (Royal) Zoological Society, Hanover Square, London, 1885. Artist: Harry Furniss
The Meeting of the Zoological Society, Hanover Square, London, 1885. The naturalist Richard Owen (1804-1892) is in the left foreground, next to Mr Punch, holding an Apteryx bursting from its egg

A Scientific Institution. During ye Lecture of an Eminent Savan, 1849. Artist: Richard Doyle
A Scientific Institution. During ye Lecture of an Eminent Savan, 1849. Richard Owen (1804-1892) British naturalist and anatomist

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1880. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1881. Huxley (1825-1895) was Inspector of Fisheries from 1881-1885. He was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of

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"Exploring the Origins: Darwinism Unveiled" Embarking on the historic voyage of the HMS Beagle in 1831, Charles Darwin set sail as a naturalist, unaware that his discoveries would reshape our understanding of life itself. The five-year expedition across oceans and continents became a catalyst for his groundbreaking theory. In 1886, a French copy of Ernst Haeckel's "Tree of Life" emerged, illustrating the interconnectedness of all species. This visual representation captivated minds worldwide, solidifying Darwin's ideas within scientific circles. Yet amidst serious scientific discourse, caricatures depicting Charles Darwin with humoristic flair began to circulate. These playful representations showcased society's fascination with this revolutionary thinker and his controversial theory - aptly named "Darwinism. " While Darwin was at the forefront, another brilliant mind emerged - Alfred Russel Wallace. In c. 1910, an intriguing black-and-white photograph captured Wallace's essence; he stood as an equal contributor to evolutionary theory. Thomas Henry Huxley also played a pivotal role in championing Darwinism. A British biologist seen diligently working at his desk in c1880 and again portrayed by Lock & Whitfield in 1877 demonstrated Huxley's unwavering dedication to advancing this transformative concept. Richard Owen further enriched our understanding of evolution through zoology studies. An English zoologist depicted in 1884 by Edward Linley Sambourne showcased Owen's meticulous approach towards unraveling nature’s mysteries. As debates raged on about evolution versus creationism, Thomas Henry Huxley took center stage once more in 1871 when he engaged in logical refutations against those challenging Mr. Darwin’s theories – proving that science thrives through rigorous intellectual exchange. Punch magazine even joined the conversation with their satirical cartoon titled "A Logical Refutation of Mr. Darwins Theory. " Through clever engravings and witty captions, they highlighted the ongoing battle between traditional beliefs and Darwinism.