Darwin Collection (page 4)

Canis Antarcticus K030056
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Coloured engraving of a wolf / fox " Canis Antarcticus" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part II Mammalia". Plate IV. Edited by Charles Darwin

Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia K030054
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " Bones of the right fore-foot, Macrauchenia" engraving from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part I Fossil Mammalia". Plate XI

Skull of Toxodon K030053
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " Side View of the Skull of Toxodon" engraving from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part I Fossil Mammalia". Plate II. Edited by Charles Darwin

Frogs K030073
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Engraving of frogs including " Pleurodema Darwinii" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part V Reptiles". Plate XVII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Lizards K030072
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Engraving of lizards including " Naultinus Grayii" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part V Reptiles". Plate XIII. Edited by Charles Darwin

Cofsyphus Darwini K030069
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Engraving of a fish " Cofsyphus Darwini" from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle, Part IV Fish". Plate XX. Edited by Charles Darwin

Sir Francis Darwin K970209
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Sir Francis Darwin (1848-1925). Charles Darwins son

Down House Drawing Room J980006
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Drawing Room

Down House Dining Room J000033
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Dining Room

Murray - Emma Darwin J970184
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Pastel of Emma Darwin by C. F. Murray

Down House gardens K030470
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. A bed of cowslips flowering in the kitchen garden. Originally grown by Darwin for research purposes

Down House K041029
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Rear view of the house from the garden

Down House K980665
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. View of the garden from the verandah

Down House K030551
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. The house from across the Great Meadow

Down House J040111
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Rear view of the house from the garden

Down House J040110
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Exterior view of the front of the house

Comet Orchid K030209
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. The white flower of the Comet Orchid ( angraecum sesquipedale ) in bloom in the greenhouse

Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1878 - Portrait of the English naturalist Charles Darwin
XEE4149887 Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1878 - Portrait of the English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882) in 1878 by Unknown Artist

Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798, (1947). Creator: William Holland
Lloyds Coffee House, London, 1798, (1947). Interior of the Lloyds Coffee House in Lombard Street in the City of London. Lloyds became a meeting place for merchants and shipowners

HMS Beagle laid ashore, Rio Santa Cruz, Patagonia, South America, 1834 (1839). The Beagle, commanded by Robert Fitzroy, set sail on a 5-year voyage around the world in December 1831

Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Grapsus grapsus, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

1827, 1839, Collecting British Insects
Frontis colour plate by Spry, and title " Instructions for Collecting, Rearing, and Preserving British and Foreign Insects" by Abel Ingpen. Published by William Smith, London

1873 Richard Owen Old bones Vanity Fair
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). Caracature from Vanity Fairs Men of the Day series March 1st 1873. Owen was a comparative anatomist

19th Century kit for Collecting Insects
Colour plate by W. Spry in " Instructions for Collecting, Rearing, and Preserving British and Foreign Insects" by Abel Ingpen. Published by William Smith, London. Second edition 1839

1883 Richard Owens study ex BMNH
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). 1883 portrait in his home study for The Graphic magazine. The year he retired from the BMNH

Down House Sandwalk K011582
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. View of The Sandwalk path

Origin Species, CH Bennett, banker - vulture
Vulturine. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a vulture to a banker. Known for his beak and bald head the vulture has exchanged his feathers for a broadcloth

Darwins Theory of Evolution
his theory is satirised - Am I a man and a brother Date: 1861 Source: unnamed artist in Punch 8 May 1861 page 206

Science / Evolution / Ascent
A Victorian representation of the ascent of man from ape

Darwin (Collier)
CHARLES DARWIN towards the end of his life

Darwin / Basket Chair
CHARLES DARWIN English naturalist sitting in a chair

Charles Darwin studying a worm
A satire on Charles Darwin -- after charting the Descent of Man he goes even lower and studies worms

BAC Bloodhound Mk. 2
Royal Australian Air Force - BAC Bloodhound Mk.1 battery of No.30 Squadron RaF at RaF Williamstown, or RaF Darwin. Date: 1963-1968

1835 Reverend William Whewell Portrait
The Reverend William Whewell, a lithographed sketch made by E.U. Fiddis 1835, printed by Sirel. Whewell was a polymath and leading light at Cambridge during Darwins time there

Charles Darwin statue unveiled, 1885
Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London. The white marble statue was sculpted by Mr

Down House from the garden N080520
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Exterior view of the house from the gardens

The Old Study, Down House N070716
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study

Darwins study, Down House J970308
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study

Henry Darwin tailors shop, Birmingham, 19th century. Artist: T Underwood
Henry Darwin tailors shop, Birmingham, 19th century

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1871. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

DARWIN, Charles Robert (1809-1882). British naturalist, author of the theory of evolution by natural selection. Litography. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. Down. Down House

PSCI2A-00006
Charles Darwin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Darwin / Downe / Study
Charles Darwins home at Downe, in Kent - the study

Portrait of Charles Darwin, British naturalist
Charles Darwin. Portrait of Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), British naturalist. Darwin studied medicine and theology, but was most interested in natural history

Erasmus Darwin / Hopwood
ERASMUS DARWIN Writer and scientist, grandfather of Charles Darwin

Darwin / Sister / Children
CHARLES DARWIN Naturalist, depicted as a young boy with his sister Catherine

Darwins Pigeons
Charles Darwin gave his personal collection on pigeons to the Museum in 1867 and 1868, as part of a bigger collection of domestic birds including ducks, chickens and even cararies

Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882)
Bust of the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1881)

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"Exploring the Wonders of Nature: Darwin's Journey through Time" Charles Darwin, a name synonymous with scientific discovery and evolution, embarked on a groundbreaking expedition aboard the HMS Beagle. This voyage took him to the enchanting Galapagos Islands, where he encountered an array of unique species that would forever change our understanding of life on Earth. Among his most notable observations were the finches, whose diverse beak shapes fascinated Darwin. These tiny birds showcased adaptation in action, providing evidence for his revolutionary theory of natural selection. But it wasn't just finches that captivated Darwin's curious mind. He delved into the intricate world of barnacles, meticulously studying their complex anatomy and classification systems. His extensive research led to numerous publications on this often-overlooked creature. Darwin's intellectual pursuits extended beyond his own discoveries. He engaged in spirited debates with fellow scientists like Evstafieff and A. R Wallace, challenging conventional wisdom and pushing boundaries in evolutionary biology. Back home in Richmond, England, Charles Darwin continued his scientific endeavors. Surrounded by shelves filled with books and specimens collected during his travels, he tirelessly worked on "On the Origin of Species, " a seminal work that revolutionized our understanding of life's diversity. A glimpse into Darwin's personal life reveals a loving father-son bond captured beautifully in photographs featuring Charles Darwin alongside his son. These tender moments humanize the great scientist behind groundbreaking theories. As time went on, recognition for Charles Darwin grew exponentially. A portrait taken in 1874 by Leonard immortalizes him as an esteemed figure who forever changed our perception of nature itself. Today we can still marvel at maps annotated by Darwin himself - visual representations documenting how he pieced together clues from various corners of the globe to form a comprehensive picture of evolution unfolding across continents.