William Edward Kilburn Collection

A. J. E. Cockburn, Esq. LL.B. M.P. for Southampton; Solicitor-General for England, 1850. Creator: Unknown
A. J. E. Cockburn, Esq. LL.B. M.P. for Southampton; Solicitor-General for England, 1850. Portrait from a photograph, by Kilburn

W. Keogh, Esq. M.P. for Athlone, 1850. Creator: Unknown
W. Keogh, Esq. M.P. for Athlone, 1850. Portrait of Irish politician and judge William Keogh, from a photograph by...Kilburn

Lawrence Heyworth, Esq. M.P. for Derby, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lawrence Heyworth, Esq. M.P. for Derby, 1850. Portrait from a photograph by Kilburn, of British merchant Lawrence Heyworth, of the firm Peter Heyworth & Sons

Lord Naas, M.P. for Kildare, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lord Naas, M.P. for Kildare, 1850. Portrait from a photograph by Kilburn of Irish politician Richard Southwell Bourke. At the general election in 1847, in conjunction with the Marquis of Kildare

G. Cornewall Lewis Esq. M.P. for Herefordshire, 1850. Creator: Unknown
G. Cornewall Lewis Esq. M.P. for Herefordshire, 1850. Portrait from a photograph by Kilburn. In 1835, he was placed upon the commission of enquiry into the relief of the poor

Robert Stephenson, Esq. M.P. for Whitby, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Robert Stephenson, Esq. M.P. for Whitby, 1850. Portrait from a photograph by Kilburn. In admiration of his engineering work

Mdlle. Jenny Lind...before her departure for America... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Mdlle. Jenny Lind - from a photograph taken immediately before her departure for America, by Mr. Kilburn, Regent-Street, 1850

The Late Brigadier-General Nicholson - from a photograph by Kilburn, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Late Brigadier-General Nicholson - from a photograph by Kilburn, 1857. British Army officer and colonial administrator who died during the Indian Rebellion

Benjamin Disraeli, 1860-69. Creator: William Edward Kilburn
Benjamin Disraeli, 1860-69. [British politician and prime minister]. Albumen print

John Nicholson, 1851, (1901). Creator: Unknown
John Nicholson, 1851, (1901). Portrait of British soldier John Nicholson (1821-1857), who was a political officer in the frontier provinces of the British Empire in India

General Sir Charles Napier, 1859. Artist: Thomas William Hunt
General Sir Charles Napier, 1859. Soldier and governor of the British Empire and British Armys Commander-in-Chief in India. From a photograph attributed to William Edward Kilburn (1818-1891)

Sir Charles Wheatstone, British inventor, (1899). Artist: C Cook
Sir Charles Wheatstone, British inventor, (1899). Wheatstone (1802-1875) was a pioneer of electric telegraphy. In 1837, he and William Fothergill Cooke patented their five-needle telegraph machine

Joseph Paxton, English gardener and architect, 1853. Artist: J Jenkins
Joseph Paxton, English gardener and architect, 1853. Paxton (1801-1865) was Superintendent of the Duke of Devonshires gardens at Chiswick and Chatsworth from 1826, and designer of the Crystal Palace

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William Edward Kilburn was a talented English artist and photographer known for his exquisite portraits and botanical illustrations. Born in 1818, Kilburn's work captured the beauty of nature and the elegance of his subjects with remarkable detail and precision. His passion for art led him to study at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, where he honed his skills as a painter before transitioning to photography. Kilburn quickly gained recognition for his innovative techniques and artistic vision, earning commissions from prestigious clients across Europe. Kilburn's botanical illustrations were particularly renowned for their lifelike quality, showcasing the intricate details of flowers, plants, and insects with stunning accuracy. His portraits also captured the essence of his subjects, revealing their personalities and emotions through subtle gestures and expressions. Despite facing challenges in an era dominated by male artists, Kilburn persevered and made a lasting impact on the art world. His legacy continues to inspire generations of artists today, reminding us of the power of creativity and dedication in pursuing our passions. William Edward Kilburn may have passed away in 1891, but his timeless works live on as a testament to his talent and enduring influence on art history.