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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

The origin of species, dedicated by natural selection to Dr.

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.

1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; image 21 x 18.3 cm

Monkeys representing human beings in a tooth-drawer's surgery. Lithograph by L. Haghe after E. Bristow, 1828.

The fox is dressed in a monk's habit and the monkey wears a cloak. All three are carrying walking sticks. Above them, the way signs read"Rome" and "Malepatus". The monkey is pointing in the direction of Rome

1 print : steel engraving, with etching ; image 13.4 x 9.4 cm

A fox, a monkey and a badger are deliberating directions at a crossing. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

1 print : reproduction of a lithograph, with watercolour

A barber about to shave an unwilling client with anthropomorphic participants. Reproduction of a coloured lithograph by Y.G.

Two demonic physiognomies, expressive of malignity. Drawing, c. 1789.

Bible. O.T. Daniel 4. Nebuchadnezzar has a dream which Daniel interprets as a harbinger of madness. A year later, he is proudly speaking of how he built his wonderful palace "with the might of my power", when God's voice falls from heaven, announcing that "the kingdom is departed from thee". From this moment Nebuchadnezzar becomes temporarily mad, as in the dream

1 print : line engraving ; image 10.5 x 13.4 cm

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

Le Brun's depiction of the passions is supported by his theory of the passions, which is delineated in the 'Conférence'. In Cartesian style, each compound passion is an organisation of the six simple passions of admiration, love, hatred, desire, joy and sadness. For instance, jealousy is a composite of love and hate; despair "is a strong persuasion of not being able to obtain what we desire"

2 prints : etching ; platemark (L): 9.7 x 5.9 cm

Face of a frightened soldier (left); the human face in an animal state of fear (right). Etching by B. Picart, 1713, after C. Le Brun.

1 painting : watercolour ; image 17.4 x 11.6 cm

A toad in morning dress, holding an umbrella and a bunch of flowers. Watercolour by G. Hope Tait, ca. 1900.

"A satire on the concerts held by Mrs Cornelys (Madame Trenti) at her house in Soho Square."--British Museum online catalogue. The singer Madame Cornelys was known for her lavish musical gatherings in Carlisle House, on the east side of Soho Square in London, which were often attended by high society. "Signor G-dag-ni" is the castrato singer Cosimo Gaetano Guadagni, who also performed at Carlisle House 
On the back wall are three framed paintings: on the left, Cimon and Pero; in the centre, a marine painting; and on the right a version of Jupiter and Io by Correggio

1 print : mezzotint, with etching ; image 23 x 35.5 cm

Animals wearing human clothes play sounds and sing from a score open on a table, while others attending dance; represesenting musical soirées held by Teresa Cornelys. Mezzotint after E. van Heemskerck.

One in a series of cartes de visite photographs by Soule of drawings of frogs engaged in human activities, some of them bearing J. P. Soule's copyright statement
The female sits on a mushroom or toadstool

1 photograph : photoprint, albumen ; mount 6.3 x 10.5 cm

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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.

Monkeys representing human beings in a tooth-drawer's surgery. Lithograph by L. Haghe after E. Bristow, 1828.

A fox, a monkey and a badger are deliberating directions at a crossing. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

A barber about to shave an unwilling client with anthropomorphic participants. Reproduction of a coloured lithograph by Y.G.

Two demonic physiognomies, expressive of malignity. Drawing, c. 1789.

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

Face of a frightened soldier (left); the human face in an animal state of fear (right). Etching by B. Picart, 1713, after C. Le Brun.

A toad in morning dress, holding an umbrella and a bunch of flowers. Watercolour by G. Hope Tait, ca. 1900.

Animals wearing human clothes play sounds and sing from a score open on a table, while others attending dance; represesenting musical soirées held by Teresa Cornelys. Mezzotint after E. van Heemskerck.

A male and female frog courting, watched by a frog voyeur. Photograph by J.P. Soule, 1876, after a drawing by F(?). Lord.

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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.

Monkeys representing human beings in a tooth-drawer's surgery. Lithograph by L. Haghe after E. Bristow, 1828.

A fox, a monkey and a badger are deliberating directions at a crossing. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

A barber about to shave an unwilling client with anthropomorphic participants. Reproduction of a coloured lithograph by Y.G.

Two demonic physiognomies, expressive of malignity. Drawing, c. 1789.

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

Face of a frightened soldier (left); the human face in an animal state of fear (right). Etching by B. Picart, 1713, after C. Le Brun.

A toad in morning dress, holding an umbrella and a bunch of flowers. Watercolour by G. Hope Tait, ca. 1900.

Animals wearing human clothes play sounds and sing from a score open on a table, while others attending dance; represesenting musical soirées held by Teresa Cornelys. Mezzotint after E. van Heemskerck.

A male and female frog courting, watched by a frog voyeur. Photograph by J.P. Soule, 1876, after a drawing by F(?). Lord.

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