The Fuegian, York Minster, in 1833 (1839). Artist: Unknown

The Fuegian, York Minster, in 1833 (1839). Artist: Unknown

1-158-732 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

The Fuegian, York Minster, in 1833 (1839). York Minster was 'adopted' by the expedition of the 'Beagle' commanded by Robert Fitzroy and dressed in European clothes. Charles Darwin was the naturalist on the expedition, which circumnavigated the globe. From Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle (Vol II) by Robert Fitzroy. (London, 1839).


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. York Minster: Fuegian: 'adopted' by the Beagle expedition
People Related
  1. Robert Fitzroy: British: naval officer, hydrographer, and meteorologist
  2. Charles Darwin: British: Naturalist, geologist and biologist

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  1. Etching

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3650x4786
File Size : 51,179kb


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  1. 006587
  1. 006587
  1. 0460001564
  1. 1-158-732
  1. 1158732
  1. 1564

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