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Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by Fitzroys expedition, in 1834 (1839)
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Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by Fitzroys expedition, in 1834 (1839)
Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by Fitzroys expedition, in 1834 (1839). During 1833 when Jemmy was living with the expedition, he was dressed in European clothes and his hair was cut short. A year later, after his return to his tribe, all European influence had disappeared. From Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol II by Robert FitzRoy. (London, 1839). Fitzroy was captain of the Beagle on the circumnavigation when Charles Darwin was the naturalist
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of Jemmy Button, a Fuegian native adopted by Fitzroy's expedition in 1834. The image showcases Jemmy dressed in European clothes with his hair neatly cut short, reflecting the influence of Western civilization during his time with the expedition. However, upon returning to his tribe a year later, all traces of European influence had vanished. The photograph is taken from Robert FitzRoy's "Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol II" published in London in 1839. FitzRoy was the captain of HMS Beagle during its famous circumnavigation voyage when Charles Darwin served as the ship's naturalist. This thought-provoking portrait offers a glimpse into an era marked by scientific exploration and controversy surrounding Darwinism and theories of evolution. It highlights Jemmy Button as an emblematic figure representing encounters between different cultures and civilizations. The etching transports us back to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, where Jemmy lived among his native American tribe. The bleak landscape serves as a backdrop for this tall indigenous man who stands proudly amidst horses and dogs—a testament to their integral role in transportation during that period. As we delve into history through this monochrome masterpiece, it reminds us not only of our past but also raises questions about identity, adoption, cultural assimilation, and the complex relationship between humans and nature.
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