1880 George Rolleston zoologist cartoon
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1880 George Rolleston zoologist cartoon
George Rolleston, physician and zoologist (1829-1881). Large cartoon watercolour ink wash drawing signed RPP 1881. Original in collection of Paul D. Stewart. Shows Rolleston collecting ancient skulls in Oxford. Commentary below notes his scientific assement of their morphology and ends with " Alas! Poor Yorick". George Rolleston was the first Linacre Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Oxford from 1860 to his death. He was a friend and protoge of T.H. Huxley and one of the organisers of the British Association meeting in Oxford. There, Huxley famously clashed with Bishop Wilberforce over evolution and Owen over ape brains. Rolleston also took part in the debate and arranged for Huxleys stay in Oxford. Rolleston was firmly in the Huxley camp during the acrimonious debate regarding Owens mistaken claim that humans had parts of the brain that apes did not
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Ancient Man Debate Evolution Hippocampus Huxley Owen Oxford Debate Physiologist Skulls Zoologist Brain British Association Oxford University
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a fascinating moment in the life of George Rolleston, an esteemed physician and zoologist from the late 19th century. The large cartoon watercolour ink wash drawing, signed RPP 1881, showcases Rolleston engaged in his passion for collecting ancient skulls in Oxford. The original artwork is proudly held in the collection of Paul D. Stewart. In this whimsical illustration, Rolleston can be seen meticulously examining these ancient skulls while providing scientific assessments of their morphology. The accompanying commentary highlights his expertise and ends with a poignant reference to Shakespeare's Hamlet: "Alas! Poor Yorick". Rolleston was not only known for his groundbreaking research but also for his influential role as the first Linacre Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Oxford. He enjoyed a close friendship with T. H. Huxley and played a pivotal part in organizing the British Association meeting in Oxford. During this historic gathering, Huxley famously clashed with Bishop Wilberforce over evolution and Owen over ape brains. Rolleston actively participated in these debates and even arranged for Huxley's stay in Oxford. Throughout it all, Rolleston firmly aligned himself with Huxley's camp during the acrimonious dispute regarding Owens' mistaken claim about human brain anatomy compared to apes'. This remarkable print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a testament to George Rolleston's significant contributions to science and academia during his time at Oxford University.
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