Darwin Collection

Darwin / Finch / Galapagos
Finches from the Galapagos Islands observed by Darwin

Evstafieff - A R Wallace J970179
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " A R Wallace" by Victor Evstafieff ( Eustaphieff, Evstafiev ). Alfred Russel Wallace was a proponent of natural selection whose paper on the subject (1858)

Richmond - Charles Darwin J980057
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Charles Darwin " 1840. Chalk and water-colour drawing by George Richmond (1809-96)

Charles Darwin K980123
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Portrait of Charles Darwin c 1880

Map of the world with annotations by Darwin J970111
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. A map of the World with annotations by Charles Darwin

Galapagos finch J970105
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Galapagos finch drawn by John Gould. Plate 34 illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle part 3

Charles Darwin and his son N990002
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of Charles Darwin and his eldest son, William Erasmus Darwin - 1842

Sharples - Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine K971925
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Charles Darwin (aged six) and Catherine " by Sharples. Charles Darwin and his sister. c 1816

1838 Darwins Christ College Cambridge
Copper engraving by Le Keux after painting by I.A. Bell with hand colouring entitled " Christs College 1838". Charles Darwin was a theology student of this Cambridge college from 1828-1831

HMS Beagle Ship laid up Darwins Voyage
" Beagle laid ashore, River Santa Cruz". Copperplate engraving, art by Conrad Martens, engraved by T. Landseer. Published by H. Colburn 1838

Barnacles K970315
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Plate I " Balanus Tintinnabulum" showing barnacles from " A Monograph on the Sub Class Cirripedia" by Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin K970214
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Portrait of Charles Darwin c1880

Alfred Russel Wallace K960210
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Historic photograph of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913). Wallace was a proponent of natural selection whose paper on the subject (1858)

Reilly - Charles Darwin J970164
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Portrait " Charles Darwin " by Reilly

Galapagos finch J970106
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two Galapagos finches drawn by John Gould. Illustration from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" part 3

Galapagos finch J970104
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two Galapagos finches drawn by John Gould. Plate 7 illustration from The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle part 3

On the Origin of Species K970323
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Title page of " On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin

1874 Charles Darwin picture by Leonard
Photograph of Charles Darwin taken by his son Leonard around 1874 when Darwin was in his mid sixties. It appeared in " Charles Darwin

Invitation K970521
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Invitation to Westminster Abbey on April 26th 1882. Charles Darwin died on 19th April 1882. He was buried next to the renowned scientist Sir John Herschel

Beetle display case J970134
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Beetle display case

Charles Darwins notebook N020023
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Two pages of text from one of Charles Darwins note books from the " Beagle" voyage

Emma Darwin and son Leonard K970227
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of Emma Darwin and son Leonard c1854

Charles Darwin on horseback K970217
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Photograph of Charles Darwin on horseback

Down House N070847
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Exterior view of the house and garden

Down House N070844
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Exterior view of the house and garden

Down House Sandwalk K000185
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. View of The Sandwalk looking towards the greenhouses

Anne Elizabeth Darwin N990003
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of Anne Elizabeth Darwin ( Annie ) 1849

Darwins Microscope J970114
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Microscope

Martens - The Beagle in the Murray Narrow J980080
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " The Beagle in the Murray Narrow, Tierra del Fuego " watercolour by Conrad Martens

Charles Darwin K970247
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. A sepia toned portrait of Charles Darwin, c1859

Darwins study, Down House J980003
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Interior view of the Old Study

Richmond - Emma Darwin J980021
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Emma Darwin " 1840. Chalk and water-colour drawing by George Richmond (1809-96)

Darwins Compass J970126
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Compass in box used by Charles Darwin on the Beagle

Charles Darwin in his evolutionary tree. Caricature of the British naturalist Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) sitting in his evolutionary tree

Portrait of Charles Darwin, British naturalist
Charles Darwin. Engraving of Charles RobertDarwin (1809-1882), British naturalist, in oldage. Darwin studied medicine and theology but hisinterest was in natural history

Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece
Cartoon of an Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece, in the Ballad of the Ichthyosaurus

Charles Darwin
CHARLES DARWIN satire : Man is but a worm

1490 Leonardo Da Vinci colour portrait
Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and inventor (15 April 1452 - 2 May 1519). Engraved portrait by J. Posselwhite in The Gallery of Portraits 1835 with later colouring

The Darwin family coat of arms K970213
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Photograph of gouache painting of the family herald. Darwin family coat of arms

Evstafieff - Charles Darwin, Charles Lyell & Joseph Hooker DP135279
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Charles Darwin, in his study, with Charles Lyell and Joseph Dalton Hooker, by Victor Evstafieff ( Eustaphieff, Evstafiev ). Inventory number 88202271. DP135279

Biodiversity Color Wheel

DARWIN: HMS BEAGLE. Voyage of the HMS Beagle, which Charles Darwin sailed as ships naturalist from 1831 to 1836

Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090135
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. A reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle with a " Peppers Ghost" hologram of Charles Darwin

William Erasmus Darwin N990005
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Daguerreotype photograph of of William Erasmus Darwin in 1849

Charles Darwin K980352
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Photograph of Charles Darwin by Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-79)

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Lunar Society
The Lunar Society of Birmingham sought to improve society using science; its members included Priestley, Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin, Herschel, and Watt

Laurence - Charles Darwin J970202
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Portrait of Charles Darwin. Pastel drawing by Samuel Laurence

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"Exploring the Wonders of Nature: Darwin's Journey through Time" Charles Darwin, a name synonymous with scientific discovery and evolution, embarked on a groundbreaking expedition aboard the HMS Beagle. This voyage took him to the enchanting Galapagos Islands, where he encountered an array of unique species that would forever change our understanding of life on Earth. Among his most notable observations were the finches, whose diverse beak shapes fascinated Darwin. These tiny birds showcased adaptation in action, providing evidence for his revolutionary theory of natural selection. But it wasn't just finches that captivated Darwin's curious mind. He delved into the intricate world of barnacles, meticulously studying their complex anatomy and classification systems. His extensive research led to numerous publications on this often-overlooked creature. Darwin's intellectual pursuits extended beyond his own discoveries. He engaged in spirited debates with fellow scientists like Evstafieff and A. R Wallace, challenging conventional wisdom and pushing boundaries in evolutionary biology. Back home in Richmond, England, Charles Darwin continued his scientific endeavors. Surrounded by shelves filled with books and specimens collected during his travels, he tirelessly worked on "On the Origin of Species, " a seminal work that revolutionized our understanding of life's diversity. A glimpse into Darwin's personal life reveals a loving father-son bond captured beautifully in photographs featuring Charles Darwin alongside his son. These tender moments humanize the great scientist behind groundbreaking theories. As time went on, recognition for Charles Darwin grew exponentially. A portrait taken in 1874 by Leonard immortalizes him as an esteemed figure who forever changed our perception of nature itself. Today we can still marvel at maps annotated by Darwin himself - visual representations documenting how he pieced together clues from various corners of the globe to form a comprehensive picture of evolution unfolding across continents.