The evolution of a shuttlecock and bats into a sheep into a timid young man, and his hat into a baby into his umbrella; representing Darwin's theories. Wood engraving after C. Bennett, 1863.
- Charles H. Bennett
- Date:
- 1863
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- 12107i
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The subject alludes to: C.R. Darwin, On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or, The preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life, London 1860
Publication/Creation
1863
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1 print : wood engraving.
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As quiet as a lamb. (Drawn by C.H. Bennett.)
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Bears artist's monogram bottom left: "CHB"
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Wellcome Collection 12107i
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