Fine Art Print : 1885 Richard Owen, T. H. Huxley, waterbaby
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1885 Richard Owen, T. H. Huxley, waterbaby
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). Thomas Henry Huxley (4 May 1825 - 29 June 1895). Linley Sambournes illustration for the new 1885 Macmillan edition of Kingsleys 1862/3 The Water-babies, a fairy Tale for a Land Baby. The picture features the rivals Owen and Huxley studying a captured Water-baby. Owen was a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who became one of the most famous and politically influential biologists of the Victorian era. Huxley, an anatomist, famously became " Darwins Bulldog" for advocating evolution by natural selection. Huxley and Owens mutual antagonism came to a head in an argument about the human versus ape brain and an exchange during the Oxford debate" of 1860. 1884 was the year Owen accepted a Knighthood, but neither Huxley or Darwin ever received the same honour
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Media ID 6319267
© This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at Stewartpauld@aol.com
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of scientific discovery with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "1885 Richard Owen, T. H. Huxley, waterbaby" by Paul D. Stewart, showcases a moment in history between two renowned figures, Richard Owen and Thomas Henry Huxley. Depicted in this Linley Sambourne illustration for the new 1885 Macmillan edition of Kingsley's "The Water-Babies," these influential scientists engage in a playful yet thought-provoking conversation. Bring the rich history of science into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print, perfect for inspiring curiosity and igniting conversation.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1885, where two brilliant minds of the Victorian era, Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley, are depicted in Linley Sambourne's illustration for the new Macmillan edition of Kingsley's "The Water-babies". The picture showcases a moment frozen in time as these intellectual rivals study a captured Water-baby. Richard Owen was renowned as a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who rose to fame as one of the most influential biologists of his time. On the other hand, T. H. Huxley earned himself the moniker "Darwin's Bulldog" for his staunch advocacy of evolution by natural selection. Their mutual antagonism reached its peak during an intense argument about human versus ape brains at the Oxford debate in 1860. Interestingly, while Owen accepted a Knighthood in 1884, neither Huxley nor Darwin ever received such an honor despite their significant contributions to science. This fact adds another layer to their complex relationship. Paul D. Stewart's expertly captured print allows us to delve into this historical moment filled with scientific rivalry and intellectual pursuit. It serves as a reminder that even great minds can clash but also highlights how their debates have shaped our understanding of biology and evolution today.
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