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Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington
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Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington
XJF438464 Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, 9th June 1885 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: commemorative statue of Charles Darwin (1809-82) British naturalist who developed the theory of evolution through natural selection; author of On the Origin of Species ; statue created by Sir Joseph Boehm (1834-90); ); English, out of copyright
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Unveiling the statue of the late Charles Darwin in the Natural History Museum, South Kensington
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. This engraving captures a significant moment in history - the unveiling of a commemorative statue honoring the great British naturalist, Charles Darwin. The photograph takes us back to June 9th, 1885, as distinguished guests gather at the iconic Natural History Museum in South Kensington. The image showcases an exquisite sculpture created by Sir Joseph Boehm, capturing Darwin's likeness with remarkable detail. As we gaze upon this print from yesteryears, we are reminded of Darwin's groundbreaking contributions to science and his revolutionary theory of evolution through natural selection. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and reverence as attendees witness this solemn ceremony. The unveiling serves as a poignant tribute to one of history's most influential figures whose work forever changed our understanding of life on Earth. In this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel the sense of pride and admiration emanating from those present. This engraving not only immortalizes an important event but also reminds us that knowledge is ever-evolving and that it is through individuals like Charles Darwin that humanity progresses. As we delve into this historical artifact captured by an anonymous English School artist from the 19th century, let us reflect on how far scientific exploration has come since then while paying homage to those who paved the way for our understanding today.
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