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  • The evolution of a pig into a bull into an imposing man, and a book into an oven dish; representing Darwin's theories. Wood engraving after C. Bennett, 1863.
  • People living a life of fantasy as a result of being excessively influenced by reading novels. Coloured etching after G.M. Woodward, 1800.
  • People living a life of fantasy as a result of being excessively influenced by reading novels. Coloured etching after G.M. Woodward, 1800.
  • Phrenological chart with portraits of historical figures and illustrations of skulls exhibiting racial characteristics. Lithograph by G. E. Madeley, authored by C. Donovan, c. 1850.
  • A blind man assisted by another man (Fritz Wrampe). Drawing by Fritz Wrampe, 193-.
  • A monstrous man clutching a fainted woman. Drawing by F. Wrampe, 193-.