Origin Species, CH Bennett, Sly man - Fox

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Origin Species, CH Bennett, Sly man - Fox

Beware of the fox. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a sly looking man from a fox. The back of his chair becoming a furry tail, the seat and legs a goose

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Bennett Beware Darwin Evolution Furry Goose Origin Satire Species Tail 1860s

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This intriguing photograph print, titled "Origin Species: CH Bennett, Sly Man - Beware of the Fox," is a satirical take on Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution, as depicted by the renowned English caricaturist, CH Bennett, in the late 1800s. The image humorously illustrates the evolution of a sly-looking man from a fox, with the chair he sits on transforming into a furry tail, the seat becoming the fox's body, and the legs morphing into a goose. Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," published in 1859, revolutionized the scientific understanding of the natural world by proposing that all species of living organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations. The theory challenged the prevailing beliefs of the time, particularly those of creationism and divine intervention. This satirical image, created in the 1860s, capitalizes on the public's fascination with Darwin's theory and the controversy it sparked. The fox's cunning expression and the man's human-like features highlight the idea that humans may not be so different from other animals, a notion that was both intriguing and unsettling to some. The goose legs add an unexpected twist, further emphasizing the absurdity and humor of the situation. The photograph print, with its historical significance and artistic merit, offers a unique perspective on the evolution debate and the role of satire in shaping public discourse. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing fascination with the natural world and the human desire to understand our place within it.

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