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Darwin’s favourite photographer: From O. G. Rejlander, 30 April 1871
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In the 1860s Darwin began collecting photographs of emotional expression. They seemed to capture fleeting movements of the face, and allowed him to observe with more detachment. But the technology was still new. Even under the best conditions, exposure…
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- … he had been unable to find an image of a baby crying. Oscar Rejlander, a Swedish émigré with a …
- … the print to create the illusion of an emotional moment. Rejlander produced a number of crying …
- … 1872 work, On the expression of emotions in man and animals. Rejlander’s prints colour the pages of …
- … active observers themselves. Part of the arrangement with Rejlander was that Darwin agreed to become …
- … and highly collectible. ‘ You ask for a Bill ’, Rejlander joked, ‘ You cannot pay for good will. …
List of correspondents
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Below is a list of Darwin's correspondents with the number of letters for each one. Click on a name to see the letters Darwin exchanged with that correspondent. "A child of God" (1) Abberley,…
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Darwin in letters, 1874: A turbulent year
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The year 1874 was one of consolidation, reflection, and turmoil for Darwin. He spent the early months working on second editions of Coral reefs and Descent of man; the rest of the year was mostly devoted to further research on insectivorous plants. A…
