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Costume of the Glaciers, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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Costume of the Glaciers, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Costume of the Glaciers, 1875. Caricature of British clergyman, geologist and palaeontologist William Buckland (1784-1856), scratched by his friend and fellow geologist Thomas Sopwith, ( scratched being a reference to grooves made by glaciers). The explanation reads: The rectilinear course of these grooves corresponds with the motions of an immense body, the momentum of which does not allow it to change its course upon slight resistance. Buckland tried to reconcile the then generally accepted (at least by the Christian Church) date of Creation of 4004 BC with new geological discoveries. The two specimens make fun of this: one was scratched 33, 333 years before the Creation, and the other was scratched by a cart wheel on Waterloo Bridge the day before yesterday. Buckland is dressed in field gear with cape, top hat and fur boots, and a parcel containing maps of glaciers
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Costume of the Glaciers, 1875 - A Satirical Portrait of William Buckland
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. In this intriguing print from 1875, we are presented with a caricature that humorously captures the essence of British clergyman, geologist, and paleontologist William Buckland. Created by an unknown artist and scratched by his fellow geologist Thomas Sopwith, this image playfully mocks Buckland's attempts to reconcile geological discoveries with the Christian Church's belief in a Creation date of 4004 BC. Dressed in field gear complete with cape, top hat, fur boots, and carrying a parcel containing maps of glaciers, Buckland is depicted as a man on a mission. The grooves etched into the print symbolize the immense power and force behind glaciers' movements - an idea that challenges traditional beliefs about Earth's history. The satirical nature of this portrait becomes evident through two additional elements. Firstly, one specimen is humorously scratched "33,333 years before Creation" highlighting the absurdity of trying to fit scientific findings into religious dogma. Secondly, another groove represents being scratched "by a cart wheel on Waterloo Bridge just yesterday" poking fun at how recent events can easily contradict long-held beliefs. This image not only showcases Victorian-era fashion but also encapsulates the controversy surrounding religion versus science during that time period. As we delve into this thought-provoking artwork created over a century ago by anonymous hands but preserved for our contemplation today by The Print Collector collection – it serves as both an artistic expression and historical artifact worth pondering upon.
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