It Is Very Queer Isn't it? | James Henry Beard | 1885

A quietly humorous yet thought-provoking scene by James Henry Beard, It Is Very Queer, Isn’t It? (1885) presents a chimpanzee seated in contemplation, holding a copy of Darwin’s work. Surrounded by human skulls and books, the animal appears almost introspective, its expression curiously reflective. The composition plays on Victorian fascination with evolution, blurring the line between human and animal, while gently satirising the era’s scientific debates.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm