Canvas Print : Selective Breeding
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Selective Breeding
Winners of a contest for selective breeding, matching brains with beauty, the academic with the athletic
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Media ID 598687
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10131778
1876 Academic Athletic Brains Breeding Community Contest Matching Population Selective Winners
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Selective Breeding" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an exquisite image by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating artwork showcases the perfect blend of intelligence and athleticism, with the winners of a selective breeding contest proudly displaying their achievements. Bring this inspiring and thought-provoking piece into your home or office to spark conversation and add a touch of sophistication to your decor. The high-quality canvas print is meticulously crafted to bring out the rich colors and intricate details of the original artwork, making it a true work of art that will last for years to come. Elevate your space with the timeless beauty and elegance of this exceptional canvas print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Selective Breeding: Winners of a Contest for Selective Breeding, Matching Brains with Beauty, the Academic with the Athletic," is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the winners of a turn-of-the-century selective breeding contest held in 1876. The contest, which aimed to combine the intellectual prowess of the academic with the physical prowess of the athletic, reflects the growing interest in eugenics and the belief that human traits could be improved through selective breeding. The image features a proud group of men, each holding a trophy, showcasing their unique qualities. On the left, an academic, dressed in formal attire and holding a book, stands tall and confident. His intellectual superiority is evident in his piercing gaze and the determined set of his jaw. On the right, an athletic man, dressed in workout clothes and holding a trophy, displays his muscular physique and athletic prowess. The contrast between the two men highlights the idea that intelligence and physical strength could coexist. The photograph is a testament to the historical significance of selective breeding and the population trends of the late 19th century. The belief in the power of selective breeding to improve the human population was a popular notion during this time, and the contest served as a way to promote this idea. However, it is important to note that the eugenics movement, which was based on the belief in the superiority of certain races and the need to breed out undesirable traits, has since been discredited and is widely regarded as a dark chapter in human history. Despite its controversial origins, this photograph remains an intriguing snapshot of a bygone era and a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between science, society, and human identity.
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