The evolution of pieces of pork into a pig into a man seated at his dinner table, his plate and cutlery evolved from a skull and crossbones; representing Darwin's theories. Wood engraving after C. Bennett, 1863.
- Bennett, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1829-1867.
- Date:
- 1863
- Reference:
- 12106i
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About this work
Description
The subject alludes to: C.R. Darwin, On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or, The preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life, London 1860
Publication/Creation
1863
Physical description
1 print : wood engraving.
Contributors
Lettering
"Piggish". (Drawn by C.H. Bennett.)
Creator/production credits
Bears artist's monogram bottom left: "CHB"
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12106i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores