Darwin's mother and the miniature: with Randal Keynes

Charles Darwin's mother Susannah Wedgwood died when he was just eight, and he could never remember her face - until he discovered a long-hidden portrait of her as a young woman. Hear Darwin's great-great-grandson Randal Keynes explain why finally seeing this miniature of his mother (on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum) was so significant for the great naturalist, and why portraits of loved ones were so important to both the Wedgwood and Darwin families.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• charles
• darwin
• art
• painting
• wedgwood

[itsabomberscope]

Im not being rude when I say that the miniature of Susannah Wedgwood, reminds me of Stan Laurel as the maid in "Another fine mess"