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Sharples - Robert Darwin K980355
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Robert Darwin" by Ellen Sharples
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 709076
© Historic England
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating beauty of history with our Fine Art Print of "Robert Darwin" by Johnathan Bailey from Historic England. This exquisite print features a portrait of Robert Darwin, taken at Down House in Kent, and is part of the esteemed Darwin Heirlooms Trust collection. The meticulously crafted artwork by Ellen Sharples transports you back in time, offering a unique and personal connection to the past. Adorn your walls with this stunning piece and bring a touch of history into your home.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 46cm (16" x 18.1")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning painting, titled "Robert Darwin," is a beautiful representation of the renowned naturalist and scientist, Sir Robert Waring Darwin (1828-1888). The portrait was skillfully painted by the talented Ellen Sharples (1847-1929), and it is believed to have been created around the late 19th century. The painting is currently housed in the collection of the Darwin Heirlooms Trust, at Down House in Kent, England, which was once the family home of the Darwins. Down House, where the painting resides, holds significant historical importance as it was where Charles Darwin, Robert's father, lived and wrote some of his most influential works, including "On the Origin of Species" and "The Descent of Man." The house and its grounds have been preserved and are now managed by English Heritage, a part of Historic England, as a museum and educational resource. The painting of Robert Darwin captures the subject in a thoughtful and introspective pose, with a serious expression and piercing gaze. He is depicted wearing a formal suit and a cravat, which was the fashion of the time. The background of the painting is simple, with a dark, muted color palette that draws the viewer's focus to the subject. Ellen Sharples was a prominent Victorian painter, known for her portraits of the aristocracy and the middle classes. Her work was well-regarded during her time, and she exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. This painting of Robert Darwin is a testament to her skill and artistry, and it continues to be a cherished piece in the Darwin Heirlooms Trust collection.
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