Eugenics caricature, 1913 C016 / 8826
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Eugenics caricature, 1913 C016 / 8826
Eugenics caricature. Cover illustration for Puck magazine caricaturing the subject of eugenics, originally developed by Francis Galton in the 1880s. Eugenics is the genetic practice of selecting humans to encourage certain traits and discourage other traits. Titled Eugenics makes the world go round, a doctor spins the Earth with his feet, with a weeping putto at left with broken bowstring and arrows. The first International Eugenics Conference had taken place the previous year (1912) in London, and eugenics peaked in popularity around this time. Artwork by Louis M. Glackens (1866-1933), published in New York on 18 June 1913 as the cover of issue number 1894, volume 73
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1900s 1913 Arrows Biotechnology Bow And Arrow Breeding Caricature Child Cover Doctor Eugenics Genetic Engineering Geneticist Global Globe Magazine North American Physician Puck Satire Satirical Scientist Selection Selective Spinning Syringe Worldwide Cupid Genetics Weeping Winged Putto
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This print captures a powerful and thought-provoking illustration from the early 20th century. Titled "Eugenics makes the world go round" it was featured as the cover of Puck magazine in June 1913. Created by Louis M. Glackens, this satirical artwork caricatures the controversial subject of eugenics. In this image, we see a male doctor using his feet to spin the Earth while holding a medical bag filled with genetic engineering tools. A winged putto stands beside him, symbolizing sorrow as its broken bowstring and arrows lie on the ground. This poignant scene represents both hope and despair in relation to eugenics - an ideology that gained popularity during this time. The first International Eugenics Conference had recently taken place in London (1912), further fueling interest in selective breeding practices worldwide. The concept of eugenics aimed to encourage desirable traits while discouraging others through genetic manipulation. This historical artwork serves as a reminder of society's fascination with controlling human genetics at that time. It raises questions about ethics, morality, and societal implications associated with such practices. Preserved by Library of Congress/Science Photo Library, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when eugenics was at its peak popularity but also highlights how our understanding and approach towards genetics have evolved over time.
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