Natural Selection Collection

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

1859 First Edition Origin of Species
Copy of the first edition " On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin (1859) together with a Cabinet photograph of Darwin and some other Darwin related books

Charles Darwin, British naturalist
Charles Darwin (1809-1882), British naturalist. Animals are shown bursting through the side of Darwins head. This could represent Darwins theories of evolution and natural selection

1881 Charles Darwin Portrait aftr Collier
1881 Charles Robert Darwin ( 12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) English Naturalist and author of the Origin of Species. 1922 Hand coloured portrait aquatint of Darwin by G

Steven Pinker, Canadian psychologist
Steven Pinker. Caricature of the Canadian-American experimental psychologist, cognitive scientist, linguist and author Steven Arthur Pinker (born 1954)

Dinosaur bones
Fossil dinosaur skeleton near Tuba City, Arizona. Photograph

Uintathere, an extinct rhinocerus of North America
Extinct species of rhinocerus, Uintathere, ancient Wyoming and Utah. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an 1890s Charles Knight illustration

Allosaurus model
Model of Allosaurus dinosaur at the National Zoo, Washington DC. Photograph

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1871. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Charles Darwin, about 1880
NWI4947609 Charles Darwin, about 1880.; (add.info.: Charles Darwin, about 1880.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Robber Crab (Birgus latro), 1857. Charles Darwin: The young are hatched and live for some time on the coast. At this period of existence we cannot suppose that cocoa- nuts form any part of their

Charles Darwin Plaque, c. 1870 (ceramic)
2959923 Charles Darwin Plaque, c.1870 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882)

1881 portrait of Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) English Naturalist and author of the Origin of Species. 1922 Hand coloured aquatint of Darwin by G

Charles Darwin in his garden at Down House (litho)
976640 Charles Darwin in his garden at Down House (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin in his garden at Down House)

Dinosaurs of the sea, land, and air during the Age of Reptiles, a 19th-century depiction. Hand-colored engraving Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Wooly mammoth. Hand-colored woodcut Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Buffalo and Lion Before the Fight, (oil on canvas)
1197063 Buffalo and Lion Before the Fight, (oil on canvas) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); 78.8x129.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Lord Lytton, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Lord Lytton, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Study at Down, pub. 1882 (engraving)
3467980 The Study at Down, pub. 1882 (engraving) by Haig, Axel (1835-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882)

Charles Darwin (colour litho)
613130 Charles Darwin (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin, Natural Selection, 30 September 1871)

Charles Darwin, Natural Selection (engraving)
3099760 Charles Darwin, Natural Selection (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin, Natural Selection)

Darwin finds an interesting specimen (litho)
STC335878 Darwin finds an interesting specimen (litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-82) on the shore of a coral island

Punch cartoon: Unnatural Selection and Improvement of Species - Charles Darwins theory of evolution (engraving)
6034724 Punch cartoon: Unnatural Selection and Improvement of Species - Charles Darwins theory of evolution (engraving) by English School

Charles Darwin, "The Descent of Man", pub. 1924 (colour litho)
3467972 Charles Darwin, " The Descent of Man", pub. 1924 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles Darwin, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
XJF438453 Charles Darwin, c.1870 (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882)

Title Page of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, 1859 (letterpress print)
1201927 Title Page of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, 1859 (letterpress print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Charles Darwin at Age 72, c. 1871 (albumen print)
2622392 Portrait of Charles Darwin at Age 72, c.1871 (albumen print) by Rejlander, Oscar Gustav (1813-1875); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles Darwin at age 72)

Charles Robert Darwin (engraving)
3467974 Charles Robert Darwin (engraving) by Ouless, Walter William (1847-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Caricature of Charles Darwin, English naturalist (engraving)
6014896 Caricature of Charles Darwin, English naturalist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Men of the Day no, 1871 (colour lithograph)
991222 Men of the Day no, 1871 (colour lithograph) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); 35.6x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of the Day no.33)

Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist (b / w photo)
817323 Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Charles Darwin (1809-82) c. 1881 (plaster bas-relief)
XYC258616 Charles Darwin (1809-82) c.1881 (plaster bas-relief) by Legros, Alphonse (1837-1911); 10.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; French, out of copyright

Charles Darwin, print after the painting by W. W. Ouless
STC306668 Charles Darwin, print after the painting by W.W. Ouless, illustration from The History of the Nation (litho) by Ouless

Charles Darwin, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
STC64677 Charles Darwin, c.1870 (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882)

Monkey referring to man and evolution (colour litho)
5999962 Monkey referring to man and evolution (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey referring to man and evolution)

Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist (b / w photo)
817507 Charles Darwin (1809-1882), English naturalist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Darwins study at Down House, his home near Beckenham, Kent, 1883. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

Natural Selection, 1871. Artist: Coide
Natural Selection, 1871. A caricature of British naturlist Charles Darwin (1809-1882). Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, 1882. From the medal by Alphonse Legros. Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, 19th century British naturalist, (20th century). Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

In Battersea Park, 1911. An example of Darwinism in everday life. A nursemaid wheeling Master Jones, son of a famous cricketer, in his pram in Battersea Park, London

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1874
Charles Darwin (1809-82) English naturalist. Cartoon, depicting Darwins head superimposed on an apes body, showing another ape its reflection in a mirror

Charles Darwin, English naturalist. Darwin (1809-1882) as a young man. Darwin was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

Asa Gray, American botanist, 1888. Specialist on Japanese flora and friend of Darwin. who accepted Natural Selection as force in evolution but, as devout Protestant

1881 Tinted Charles Darwin portrait
Hand tinted image of Charles Darwin by Paul D. Stewart derived from the photograph of Darwin taken by Elliot and Fry in 1881 shortly before his death

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Nature: Charles Darwin and the Phenomenon of Natural Selection" In 1859, Charles Darwin revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth with his groundbreaking book, "Origin of Species. " This first edition masterpiece laid the foundation for modern biology and introduced us to the concept of natural selection. Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, meticulously crafted an evolutionary tree that depicted the intricate relationships between species. His visionary work highlighted how organisms evolve over time through a process driven by adaptation and survival. A portrait from 1881 captures his profound intellect and unwavering dedication to unraveling nature's mysteries. Fossil discoveries such as dinosaur bones and the Uintathere - an extinct rhinoceros native to North America - provided tangible evidence supporting Darwin's theories. These remnants from ancient times offered glimpses into past ecosystems, showcasing how certain species thrived while others faced extinction due to their ability or inability to adapt. Even today, renowned Canadian psychologist Steven Pinker acknowledges the significance in shaping human behavior and cognition, and is a testament to Darwin's enduring legacy that his ideas continue to inspire scientific inquiry across disciplines. An Allosaurus model serves as a reminder that evolution is not confined solely to distant eras but also encompasses prehistoric creatures who roamed our planet millions of years ago. Through meticulous observation and analysis, scientists like Charles Darwin unraveled nature's secrets one discovery at a time. As we delve deeper into understanding life's complexities, we find ourselves retracing Darwin's footsteps along his evolutionary tree. From English naturalist Charles Darwin himself in 1871 to countless researchers inspired by him today – including those captured in portraits throughout history – this journey continues unabated. Natural selection remains an ever-present force driving biodiversity on Earth. Let us celebrate Charles Robert Darwin’s remarkable contributions as we navigate this awe-inspiring tapestry woven by nature itself.