Fine Art Print : Chemicals and rock samples in Darwins study
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Chemicals and rock samples in Darwins study
Darwins study. View of a variety of chemicals and rock samples in Charles Darwins (1809-1882) study at Down House, Kent, England. It was in this study that he wrote his revolutionary work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (1859). Darwin lived at Down House for the last 40 years of his life, and did all his major thinking and writing there. The chemicals include poisons and preservatives to allow him to bring specimens back from his travels. Darwin was also interested in geology, and some of the chemicals around the rocks would have been used to test their composition. Down House is now open to the public
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Bottles Charles Chemicals Darwin Down House Evolutionary Biology Home Poison Preservative Rock Study
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the beauty of science with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating image from the Science Photo Library transports you to the study of Charles Darwin at Down House, Kent, England. Feast your eyes on a mesmerizing array of chemicals and rock samples, a testament to the intrigue and exploration that defined Darwin's groundbreaking work in the field of natural selection. Add this stunning print to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire curiosity, making it a perfect addition to any space dedicated to science, education, or art.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.1cm x 59.4cm (15.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Charles Darwin's study at Down House, Kent, England. The image showcases a fascinating array of chemicals and rock samples that were integral to Darwin's groundbreaking work on evolutionary biology. In this very room, Darwin penned his revolutionary masterpiece "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" in 1859. For four decades, Down House served as his sanctuary for contemplation and creation. It was here that he delved deep into his thoughts and produced some of the most influential ideas in scientific history. The chemicals displayed in the photograph played multiple roles in Darwin's research endeavors. Some bottles contained poisons and preservatives meticulously chosen to preserve specimens collected during his extensive travels around the world. These substances enabled him to bring back invaluable evidence supporting his theories. Moreover, being an avid geologist, Darwin utilized certain chemicals to test the composition of rocks he had collected throughout his expeditions. This intersection between biology and geology highlights how comprehensive his studies truly were. Today, Down House stands as a testament to Charles Darwin's intellectual legacy and is open for public exploration. Visitors can immerse themselves in this historic space where one man revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth through meticulous observation, critical thinking, and unwavering dedication to scientific inquiry.
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