Vanity Fair Men of the Day, No. 33, Natural Selection 1871

This 1871 caricature by James Tissot depicts Charles Darwin, the famed biologist who revolutionized the understanding of evolution through his theory of natural selection. The illustration, published in the British satirical magazine *Vanity Fair*, presents Darwin in a humorous light, capturing his distinctive features, including his bushy beard and thoughtful expression. The caption, "Natural Selection," playfully alludes to Darwin's groundbreaking work. Tissot's work exemplifies the Victorian era's fascination with both scientific advancement and humorous social commentary.