Descent Of Man Collection

1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin
" Prof. Darwin" coloured lithograph by Faustin Betbeder, with original Shakespeare quotes in text below. Front page of the " Figaro" paper N

1909 Cartoon Darwin, apes, Haeckel
1909 " On Darwins hundredth Birthday" Illustration of Charles Darwin in heavenly tree with young chimpanzee (left) and orangutan (right)

Punch cartoon: A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory (engraving)
6034792 Punch cartoon: A Logical Refutation of Mr Darwins Theory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

1878 Darwin as a circus monkey by Gill
" L homme descend du singe" Cartoon caricature by Andre Gill, 18th August, 1878, La Lune, Paris. Gill shows a monkey with the face of french materialist Emile Littre encouraging a similarly

Human evolution as described in the 1870s
Theory of the " descent of man" as illustrated in the 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Modern Theory of the Descent of Man (evolution from protoplasm to Papuan)
EVOLUTION CHART. The Modern Theory of the Descent of Man (evolution from protoplasm to Papuan): an evolutionary chart of 1876 by Ernst Haeckel, the first German advocate of Darwinism

A wild man of the woods
An unattributed woodcut representing the wild man of the woods. The engraving is convergant in imagery with the first (and enduring) European representations of apes with hirsute bodies

A Logical Refutation of Mr. Darwins Theory, from Punch, 1st April 1871
XJF271659 A Logical Refutation of Mr. Darwins Theory, from Punch, 1st April 1871 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Descent of Man, New York, 1923
Darwin published this work in 1871 and during his lifetime it was translated in to Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Swedish

Argus Pheasant feather
Argus secondary wing feathers showing ocelli. See also Fig 56. Page 143 Vol II of Charles Darwin " The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex" 1871

Fuegians - Fitzroys Beagle Portraits a
Copper engraving (cleaned) drawn by Captain R. Fitzroy, engraved by T. Landseer. Published H. Colburn 1838. In the " Narrative of the Voyages of HMS Adventure and Beagle" Volume II. R

Fuegian from Darwins Beagle voyage tint
Fuegian (YapooTekeenica) at Portrait Cove. Copper engraving, art by Conrad Martens, engraved by T. Landseer (later tinting). Published H. Colburn 1838

1909 Cartoon Darwin with Apes detail
1909 Illustration of Charles Darwin in tree with young chimpanzee (left) and orangutan (right) by the German artist Thomas Theodor Heine in the periodical " Simplicissimus" 15th February

Fuegians from Beagle voyage
Fuegian Wigwams at Hope Harbour in the Magdalen Channel". Copper engraving before page 127, art by P.P. King, engraved by S. Bell. Published H. Colburn 1838

Natives of Patagonia Darwins Voyages
1882 Chromolithograph from " The Comprehensive Atlas and Geography of the World" published by Blackie and Son, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh

Fuegian tribes - Fitzroys Beagle Portrt
Copper engraving, drawn by Captain R. Fitzroy himself, engraved by T. Landseer. Published H. Colburn 1838. In the " Narrative of the Voyages of HMS Adventure and Beagle" Volume II. R

Fuegians from Darwins Beagle voyage
Fuegians Going to trade in Xapallos with the Patagonians. Copper engraving before page 171, art by Fitzroy himself, engraved by T. Landseer. Published H. Colburn 1838

Peacock Pavo cristatus displaying tail
Male peacock, Pavo cristatus, displaying his ocellated tail feathers. The peacocks tail, cumbersome and expensive to produce, required an explanation under Darwins theory of natural selection

1870 Fuegians by the Reverend J. G. Wood
Woodcut by Zwecker in the Rev. J.G.Woods Natural History of Man 1870. These unflattering portraits are clearly designed to accentuate the perceived primitive nature of the Fuegians

1838 Jenny Orangutan which Darwin visited
January 1838, Jenny the first Orangutan in London zoo. Full publication details in image. On 28 March 1838, Charles Darwin came to the London Zoo to visit Jenny

1873 British Museum Open to the Public
Holiday Time: British Museum by F. Smith in the Illustrated London News 1873. This image shows the general public visiting one of the natural history rooms in the British Museum

Argus feather and Darwin illustration
Composite photograph of Argus secondary wing feather left and right Fig 56. Page 143 Vol II of Charles Darwin " The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex" 1871

1863 Adam and Eve from zoology textbook
1863 hand coloured lithograph by Raimondo Petraroja from the second volume (primates and monkeys) of Giovanni Boschi (editor) Atlante Zoologico Popolare. Published series from 1863-1879. Italy

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"The Descent of Man: Tracing the Evolutionary Journey through Art and Satire" In the realm of scientific discovery, few theories have sparked as much controversy and fascination as Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. From his groundbreaking book "The Descent of Man" to the artistic interpretations that followed, this caption delves into a captivating journey through time. It all began in 1874 with Faustin's Monkey Darwin cartoon, which humorously depicted Darwin himself evolving from an ape-like creature. This satirical take on human evolution continued in 1909 with another cartoon featuring apes alongside Haeckel, a prominent advocate of Darwinism. Punch magazine joined the conversation by presenting a logical refutation of Mr. Darwin's theory through an engraving in 1878. The image portrayed Darwin transformed into a circus monkey, challenging his evolutionary ideas. Meanwhile, Ernst Haeckel contributed significantly to visualizing human evolution with his evolutionary chart from protoplasm to Papuan in 1876. This wood engraving showcased the progression from simple organisms to more complex forms over time. Amidst these depictions came the portrayal of "A wild man of the woods, " capturing our primitive ancestors' existence before civilization took hold. It serves as a reminder that we are all connected to our ancient past. As debates raged on about Darwin's theory, Punch once again presented their skepticism in April 1871 with another logical refutation engraving. These satirical pieces added fuel to discussions surrounding human origins and challenged established beliefs. Ernst Haeckel's evolutionary chart resurfaced in 1876, illustrating how life evolved from single-celled organisms into diverse species like Papuans - highlighting humanity's place within this grand narrative. "The Descent of Man" reached New York in 1923 when it was published there for wider audiences eager to explore mankind's origins further. This milestone marked its enduring impact on scientific thought and public interest.