Biologist Collection (#6)

Thomas Henry Huxley, 1825 - 1895. English biologist specialising in comparative anatomy. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Rudolph Carl Virchow, 1821 A

Alfred Russel Wallace, 1823 A

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, 1749

Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel, 1836 To 1919. German Biologist, Naturalist, Philosopher, Physician, Professor And Artist. From Die Gartenlaube, Published 1905

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, at his desk, c1880. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1883. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas, Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Thomas, Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1877. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century. From Men of Mark

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, 1871. Huxley (1823-1883) at the time of his presidency of the British Association for the Advancement of Science

Dr William Beebe, deep sea explorer, Bermuda
Dr William Beebe (1877-1962), American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, author and deep sea explorer, seen here in Bermuda

Professor Thomas Henry Huxley - British scientist
Professor Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British scientist (biologist), champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution. Date: 1890

Lyall Watson, South African scientist and author
Lyall Watson (1939-2008), South African botanist, zoologist, biologist, anthropologist, ethnologist and author. Through his work he attempted to make sense of natural

Robert Brown, British botanist C016 / 4997
Robert Brown (1773-1858), Scottish botanist. Brown, who travelled on an expedition to Australia, spent years working on plant taxonomy

Frederick F. Geach and Alfred Russel Wallace (right)
Photographed in 1862 this photograph shows Wallace with Frederick Geach, a mining engineer, who Wallace met in Timor in 1861. Geach became one of Wallaces closest friends

Engraving of biologist Thomas Huxley, in 1881
Thomas Huxley. Engraving of English biologist Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), in 1881. He studied medicine and surgery, and joined the Royal Navy where he did important work on plankton

Louis Pasteur, French chemist

Thomas Huxley, English biologist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), English biologist. Huxley was a strong advocate of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection

Lithograph of Charles Darwin aged 40
Lithograph of Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), the English naturalist and author of the Origin of Species, aged forty. He suggested that natural variation in a species creates a wide range of

Cell biology laboratory. Scientist using confocal fluorescence microscopy to view stem cells

Thomas Huxley, caricature
Thomas Huxley (1825-1895). Caricature of the English biologist Thomas Henry Huxley, showing him with a wide jaw, large nose and bushy sideburns

Joseph de Tournefort, French botanist
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656-1708), French botanist. In 1683 de Tournefort became Professor of Botany at the Jardin de Roi, Paris

Gregor Mendel, caricature
Gregor Mendel (1822-1884). Caricature of the Austrian botanist and founder of genetics Gregor Johann Mendel. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, Austria

Charles Darwin, caricature
Charles Darwin (1809-1882). Caricature of the British naturalist Charles Darwin, pictured with an over-sized forehead and his eyes closed, as if deep in thought

Henri-Marie Blainville, French Naturalist
Henri-Marie Blainville. Portrait of the french naturalist Henri-Marie Ducrotay de Blainville. De Blainville was a member of the French Academy of Sciences

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Charles Darwin seated in a wicker chair. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph

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Ernst Haeckel teaching in his laboratory at Jena University, Germany. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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John Muir, naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

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Young Charles Darwin, London. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph

Karl Gruber
KARL GRUBER German biologist, zoologist and psychical researcher, with his wife

Alexis Carrel
ALEXIS CARREL French surgeon and biologist

Thomas, Henry Huxley (1825-1895) aged 64. British biologist, supporter of Darwin and evolution, at his desk. Engraving

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) British biologist, at his desk in 1882 when President of the Royal Society. From Scientific American, New York, 1 September 1883. Engraving

Thomas Henry Huxley (18231883) British biologist. Foremost supporter of Darwin in debate on evolution by natural selection and called Darwins Bulldog

Charles Darwin, 1882. From the medal by Alphonse Legros. Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, 19th century English naturalist, (1900). Artist: Elliott & Fry
Charles Darwin, 19th century English naturalist, (1900). Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, 19th century British naturalist, (20th century). Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, French naturalist, (20th century). Lamarck (1744-1829) formulated the doctrine of Transformism (also known as Lamarckism)

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1890. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Charles Darwin, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Charles Darwin, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, 18th century
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, mathematician, and biologist, 18th century. Portrait of Leclerc (1707-1788) with specimens from the natural world

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1870s. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Nikolai Nikolaevich Miklukho-Maklai, Russian anthropologist, Queensland, Australia, c1880. An early supporter of the theories of Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1860s-c1870s. Artist: Ernst Hader
Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1860s-c1870s. Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, Russian microbiologist, c1900s(?). Artist: Nadar
Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, Russian microbiologist, c1900s(?). Mechnikov (1845-1916) continued the work of Louis Pasteur, specialising in the study of the immune system

Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay, Russian ethnologist, anthropologist and biologist, 1886. Miklouho-Maclay (1846-1888) was the first Russian anthropologist to refute the view that different races of humans

Inauguration of Louis Pasteurs statue, Paris, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th July 1904

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, at his desk in 1882 (1883). Huxley (1825-1895) was President of the Royal Society from 1883-1885

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Biologists, the unsung heroes of the natural world, have been instrumental in unraveling the mysteries of life on Earth. From Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work on DNA structure to Charles Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution, these brilliant minds have shaped our understanding of biology. Charles Darwin, a British naturalist known for his evolutionary tree diagram and extensive research on species adaptation, laid the foundation for modern biology. His portrait captures his intellectual curiosity and dedication to uncovering nature's secrets. In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick made one of the most significant discoveries in biology – they unraveled the structure of DNA. Their collaboration marked a turning point in genetics and opened up new avenues for further exploration. Richard Dawkins, a prominent British science writer, has played a pivotal role in popularizing evolutionary biology through his books and lectures. His contributions continue to inspire future generations of biologists. Isaac Asimov was not only an acclaimed US author but also a biochemist who seamlessly blended science fiction with scientific knowledge. His works captivated readers while shedding light on complex biological concepts. Illustrations showcasing hummingbirds from Trochilidae family highlight how biologists study diverse organisms to understand their behavior and ecological roles within ecosystems. The portrait of Charles Darwin reminds us that he was more than just an iconic figure; he was at the forefront of scientific discovery during his time. His meticulous observations paved the way for modern biological research methods still used today. English naturalist Charles Darwin's portrait serves as a reminder that even centuries later, his ideas remain relevant and influential in shaping our understanding of life's diversity and interconnectedness. Biologists stand on his shoulders as they explore new frontiers in this ever-evolving field.