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Sharples - Robert Darwin K980355
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Robert Darwin" by Ellen Sharples
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Media ID 709076
© Historic England
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning "Sharples - Robert Darwin K980355" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an exquisite artwork by renowned photographer Johnathan Bailey. This captivating piece is part of the Historic England archive and depicts Robert Darwin, captured in a thoughtful moment at Down House in Kent. The image, which is also known as "Robert Darwin" by Ellen Sharples, is brought to life in our premium canvas prints, offering a vibrant and textured display that adds character to any room. Embrace the beauty of history with this exceptional artwork.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning painting, titled "Robert Darwin," is a beautiful representation of the renowned naturalist and scientist, Sir Robert Waring Darwin (1828-1888). The portrait was skillfully painted by the talented Ellen Sharples (1847-1929), and it is believed to have been created around the late 19th century. The painting is currently housed in the collection of the Darwin Heirlooms Trust, at Down House in Kent, England, which was once the family home of the Darwins. Down House, where the painting resides, holds significant historical importance as it was where Charles Darwin, Robert's father, lived and wrote some of his most influential works, including "On the Origin of Species" and "The Descent of Man." The house and its grounds have been preserved and are now managed by English Heritage, a part of Historic England, as a museum and educational resource. The painting of Robert Darwin captures the subject in a thoughtful and introspective pose, with a serious expression and piercing gaze. He is depicted wearing a formal suit and a cravat, which was the fashion of the time. The background of the painting is simple, with a dark, muted color palette that draws the viewer's focus to the subject. Ellen Sharples was a prominent Victorian painter, known for her portraits of the aristocracy and the middle classes. Her work was well-regarded during her time, and she exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. This painting of Robert Darwin is a testament to her skill and artistry, and it continues to be a cherished piece in the Darwin Heirlooms Trust collection.
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