Biologist Collection (#7)

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

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 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, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1881. Huxley (1825-1895) was Inspector of Fisheries from 1881-1885. He was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of

Lazaro Spallanzani, 18th century Italian naturalist and biologist, 1874
Lazzaro Spallanzani, 18th century Italian naturalist and biologist, 1874. Spallanzani (1729-1799) investigating the digestive system of the chicken

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1860s. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, 1897. Portrait published after his death of Huxley (1825-1895) who was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, 1866. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Francis Harry Compton Crick, British microbiologist, c1962. Francis Crick (1916-2004) discovered the molecular structure of DNA

Lazzaro Spallanzani, Italian biologist, 1874. Spallanzani (1729-1799) worked on bacteria, disproving spontaneous generation, on digestion, where he was first to use the term gastric juice

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Ilya Ilich Mechnikov, Russian microbiologist. Mechnikov (1845-1916) continued the work of Louis Pasteur, specialising in the study of the immune system

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1874
Charles Darwin (1809-82) English naturalist. Cartoon, depicting Darwins head superimposed on an apes body, showing another ape its reflection in a mirror

Jean Lamarck, French naturalist. Lamarck (1744-1829) formulated the doctrine of Transformism (also known as Lamarckism), a theory of evolution which stated that acquired characteristics could be

Charles Darwin, English naturalist. Darwin (1809-1882) as a young man. Darwin was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

William Bateson (1861-1926), British geneticist, 1914. Bateson translated the studies of Gregor Mendel and helped to establish Mendels theory of inheritance

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Engraving. Colored
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Swedish physician and botanist. Engraving by G. Neumann in Our Century, 1883. Colored

James Hornell (18651949), English zoologist and seafaring ethnographer. Date: 1946

Benjamin Gaillon
BENJAMIN GAILLON French biologist, botanist and zoologist. Date: 1782 - 1839

Jean Rostand / Photo
JEAN ROSTAND French biologist and writer Date: 1894 - 1977

Gj Romanes / Elliott & Fry
GEORGE JOHN ROMANES British biologist, born in Canada Date: 1848 - 1894

Mendel, Gregor Johann (1822-1884). Austrian biologist. Mendelian inheritance. Oil

CARREL, Alexis (1873 - 1944). French surgeon and biologist. Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1912. Oil

VIRCHOW, Rudolf (1821-1902). German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician, known for his advancement of public health. Engraving

ANDREW HUXLEY (1917-2012). English physiologist. Photograph, 1963

Franz Karl Achard
Antique illustration of a Franz Karl Achard

PAUL BARTSCH (1871-1960). American biologist, specializing in mollusks and crustaceans. Photographed holding an underwater camera, 1926

THOMAS H. HUXLEY (1825-1895). English biologist. Bones and Stones and Such-like Things. Caricature, 1872, by Frederick Waddy

KARL VON BAER (1792-1876). Karl Ernst von Baer. Estonian naturalist and embryologist: lithograph, n.d

Xavier Bichat

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Illustration shows marine animals. Spirobranchia. - Spiralkiemer, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows marine mollusks. Nudibranchia. - Nacktkiemen-Schnecken, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration shows marine animals. Acanthometra. - Stachelstrahlinge, 1 print : color lithograph; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher

Illustration shows marine animals. Cystoidea. - Beutelsterne, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows jellyfish. Discomedusae. - Scheibenquallen, 1 print : color photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows marine animals. Amphoridea. - Urnensterne, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows conifers. Coniferae. - Bapfenbaume, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Illustration shows slime molds. Mycetozoa. - Pilztiere, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor

Illustration shows microorganisms. Spumellaria. - Schaumstrahlinge, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

Illustration shows tortoises and turtles. Chelonia. - Schildkroten, 1 print : color photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904

Illustration shows microorganisms. Thalamophora. - Kammerlinge, 1 print : photomechanical; sheet 36 x 26 cm. 1904. Ernst Haeckel 1834 a 1919 German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician

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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.