Fine Art 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
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1876 Academic Athletic Brains Breeding Community Contest Matching Population Selective Winners
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of selective breeding with this stunning fine art print from Mary Evans Picture Library, available through Media Storehouse. This exquisite image, titled "Winners of a Contest for Selective Breeding," showcases the perfect harmony between brains and beauty. Witness the academic and the athletic come together in a breathtaking display of achievement. Add this inspiring print to your home or office to ignite conversations and elevate the atmosphere with its timeless charm and intriguing subject matter.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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