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Origin Species, CH Bennett, Naughty boy - monkey
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Origin Species, CH Bennett, Naughty boy - monkey
A Monkey Trick. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a naughty boy who pokes a stick at a caged parrott, from a monkey. But beware, the parrot has evolved into a stern old Commodore who now holds the fate of the money in his own hands. Even the cage in which the parrot lived has evolved into a balloon which carries off that naughty monkey
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Bennett Cage Caged Commodore Darwin Evolution Fate Money Monkey Naughty Origin Parrott Pokes Satire Species Stern Stick Trick 1860s
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Origin Species: Naughty Boy - Monkey" by CH Bennett, offers a delightful satirical take on Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution, "On the Origin of Species," published in 1859. In this whimsical image, we see a mischievous monkey, dressed as a naughty boy, poking a stick through the bars of a cage at a parrot. However, this is no ordinary parrot. The bird has evolved into a stern, old Commodore, complete with a captain's hat and a menacing glare. The cage, too, has transformed into a hot air balloon, ready to carry off the monkey, who now faces the consequences of his actions. The historical context of this image is significant, as Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection was a revolutionary concept in the 1860s. Bennett's satire playfully explores the idea of evolutionary progress and the potential consequences of our actions. The monkey's naughty behavior may have led to his own evolution, but it also brought him face to face with a more advanced being, the Commodore parrot. The print's title, "Origin Species," is a clever play on words, referencing both Darwin's theory and the evolution of the monkey in this image. The satirical tone adds an element of humor and lightness to a complex and often controversial topic, making it an intriguing and thought-provoking work of art." This image is available for licensing through Mary Evans Picture Library, and is not to be used for commercial purposes without proper permission.
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