Origin Species, CH Bennett, Crook - bear
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Origin Species, CH Bennett, Crook - bear
The origin of Garotte. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a crook, from a bear. A crook stands waiting to ask the time from prospective victims, bludgeon at hand. Evolution takes a hand and he is transformed into a chained, dancing bear equally keen to squeeze the living daylights out of people who get too close. In turn the padlock evolves back into the crooks timepiece
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Bear Bennett Chained Crook Darwin Evolution Origin Padlock Satire Species Stands Transformed Victims Waiting 1860s Bludgeon Garotte
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, titled "Origin Species: CH Bennett's Crook - Bear," offers a satirical take on Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution, "On the Origin of Species." In this whimsical depiction, we see a crook, a common thief from the 1860s, standing patiently with a bludgeon in hand, waiting to ask the time from unsuspecting victims. However, as the hands of time and evolution take a playful turn, the crook undergoes a remarkable transformation. Evolution, personified as a mischievous hand, reaches out and alters the crook's appearance. He is now a chained, dancing bear, equally eager to squeeze the living daylights out of those who get too close. The crook's bludgeon has morphed into a garotte, a deadly noose, while the padlock that once secured his chains has transformed back into a timepiece. This satirical image, created by artist CH Bennett, cleverly blends the historical context of the 1860s with the revolutionary ideas of Darwin's theory of evolution. The print invites viewers to ponder the absurdity of the natural world and the seemingly endless possibilities of transformation and adaptation. The intricate details of the print, from the textured fur on the bear to the intricately designed garotte and timepiece, showcase the artist's mastery of the medium. The use of bold colors and dynamic compositions adds to the playful and thought-provoking nature of the artwork. Overall, "Origin Species: CH Bennett's Crook - Bear" is a delightful and intriguing piece that challenges us to reconsider the natural world and the seemingly ordinary objects around us. It serves as a reminder that even the most unlikely of creatures can evolve and adapt, just as Darwin's theories have shaped our understanding of the natural world.
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