The evolution of a fox riding a goose into a writer seated at his typewriter (or a pianist?) - which in turn evolves into accordion, bellows, money-bag, and handcuffs; representing Darwin's theories. Wood engraving after C. Bennett, 1863.
- Bennett, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1829-1867.
- Date:
- 1863
- Reference:
- 12101i
- Part of:
- The origin of species, dedicated by natural selection to Dr. Charles Darwin
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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
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1 print : wood engraving.
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Beware of the goose when the fox preaches. (Drawn by C.H. Bennett.)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12101i
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Bears artist's monogram bottom left: "CHB"
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