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Poster Print : EVOLUTION CARTOON, 1861. The Lion of the Season. An 1861 English satire by John Leech
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EVOLUTION CARTOON, 1861. The Lion of the Season. An 1861 English satire by John Leech
EVOLUTION CARTOON, 1861.
The Lion of the Season. An 1861 English satire by John Leech, but probably inspired less by Darwinism than by the publication of Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa, the book by Paul du Chaillu that was the literary sensation of London, England, for its account of the gorilla
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1861 Bow Tie Chaillu Darwin Darwinism Gorilla Guest Leech Paul Political Action Robert Satire Science Suit
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints, featuring the iconic "Evolution Cartoon, 1861. The Lion of the Season" by John Leech. This timeless satire, published in Punch Magazine, offers a humorous take on the evolution debate of the time. Although often associated with Darwinism, this cartoon may have been more influenced by the publication of Explorations than scientific theories. Bring a touch of historical wit and charm to your space with this captivating print. Order now and add a unique piece of art to your collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 50.9cm (16.5" x 20")
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.
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The captivating print titled "EVOLUTION CARTOON, 1861. The Lion of the Season" is a remarkable English satire by John Leech. Created in 1861, this cartoon reflects the prevailing sentiments of the time, although it may have been more influenced by Paul du Chaillu's book on explorations and adventures in Equatorial Africa rather than Darwinism itself. In this thought-provoking artwork, Leech skillfully portrays a scene that challenges conventional beliefs about evolution. The central figure is an ape dressed impeccably in a stylish suit and bow tie, symbolizing humanity's supposed primitive origins. Standing beside him is a distinguished gentleman representing Charles Darwin himself, whose groundbreaking theories were causing quite a stir during that era. This satirical piece cleverly combines elements of politics and science to convey its message. It subtly suggests that society should not be too quick to embrace new ideas without thorough examination or consideration for their implications. By incorporating characters like Paul du Chaillu as guests at this gathering, Leech highlights how influential literary sensations can shape public opinion. Through his masterful use of humor and wit, John Leech invites viewers to ponder the complexities surrounding evolutionary theory while also questioning the impact of popular literature on societal attitudes. This intriguing photograph print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation of intellectual discourse during one of England's most transformative periods.
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