Zoologist Collection (page 31)

1870s Professor Sir Richard Owen
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892) 1870s CDV by Maull & Polyblank of London. Owen was a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who became one of the most famous

1880 Sir Richard Owen engraved portrait
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892) 1880s engraving by C.H. Jeens. Owen was a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who became one of the most famous

1841 Richard Owen coined dinosaur
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892) 1894 engraving from an 1840s painting by Pickersgill, later hand colouring. Owen was a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist

1880 George Rolleston zoologist cartoon
George Rolleston, physician and zoologist (1829-1881). Large cartoon watercolour ink wash drawing signed RPP 1881. Original in collection of Paul D. Stewart

1889 Sir Richard Owen portrait in old age
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). 1889 Portrait mezzotint by H.J. Thaddeus with contemporary face but pose taken from an earlier 1852 photograph with dinosaur

1846 Richard Owen and Moa leg fossil
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892) photo-engraved by Walker and Boutall around 1894 from an 1846 Daguerrotype

1871 Richard Owen on megatherium fossil
Richard Owen (20 July 1804- 18 December 1892) 1871 engraving by Frederick Waddy republished 1873 in " Cartoon Portraits and Biographical sketches of Men of the Day"

1878 Sir Richard Owen photograph portrait
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). Woodburytype photograph by Lock & Whitfield published in Men or Mark 1878

Giovanni Grassi, Italian zoologist
Giovanni Grassi. Portrait of Giovanni Batista Grassi (1854-1925), Italian zoologist and malaria pioneer. In 1889-90 Grassi suggested that different species of the Plasmodium protozoa caused different

1830 Baron Georges Cuvier palaeontologist
George Cuvier, naturalist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist (23 August 1769 - 13 May 1832). Portrait engraving by James Thompson

1873 Richard Owen Vanity Fair CU portrait
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). Caracature from Vanity Fairs Men of the Day series. Owen was a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who became one of the most famous

1889 Sir Richard Owen portrait old age cu
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). Portrait mezzotint by H.J. Thaddeus. Owen was a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who became one of the most famous

Edward Wilson, American biologist
Edward Wilson. Caricature of the American biologist, naturalist and author Edward Osborne Wilson (born 1929). Wilson is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction

Guillaume Rondelet, French physician
Guillaume Rondelet (1507-1566), French physician. Rondelet taught medicine in Montpellier, France. He made a considerable contribution to zoology through his study of marine animals

Jean Lamarck, caricature
Jean Lamarck (1744-1829). Caricature of the French naturalist Jean Lamarck, showing him with a long, drawn face. Lamarck proposed early ideas on evolution

Sir Richard Owen, caricature
Sir Richard Owen (1804-1892). Caricature of the English anatomist and palaeontologist Richard Owen, showing him with a large forehead and jaw, and bushy hair

Alfred Wallace, caricature
Alfred Wallace (1823-1913). Caricature of the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, showing him with a large nose and bushy facial hair

Jean Lamarck, French naturalist
Jean Lamarck (1744-1829), French naturalist. Lamarck proposed early ideas on evolution and the variation of species in his book Zoological Philosophy (1809)

Konrad Gessner, Swiss naturalist
Konrad Gessner (1516-1565), Swiss naturalist. Gessner was born in Zurich, the son of a furrier. After the death of his father

Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), German naturalist and geographer. At 27, Humboldt inherited enough money to plan an expedition with botanist Aime Bonpland to South America (map shown)

ELIE METCHNIKOFF (1845-1916). Russian zoologist. In his laboratory. Oil over a photograph

PSCI2A-00086
Professor Ernst Haeckel with an ancestral human skeleton at Jena, about 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

PSCI2A-00127
Georges Cuvier. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

Dr. Wilson at work
Dr Wilson, zoologist and artist, at work in the Antarctic (during the Discovery" 1901-3 expedition) examining a thermometer

Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson
Captain Robert Falcon Scott pictured with Dr E. A. Wilson pictured together on their first polar expedition (1901 - 4) photographed before departing on a sledging expedition

Metchnikoff / Nobel 1908
ELIE METCHNIKOFF (ILYA ILICH MECHNIKOV) Russian zoologist and bacteriologist

Charles Bonnet (Oval)
CHARLES BONNET Swiss botanist, zoologist and philosopher

Giov. Ant. Risso
GIOVANNI ANTONIO RISSO Italian zoologist, botanist and geologist

Metchnikoff / Nos Maitres
ELIE METCHNIKOFF (ILYA ILICH MECHNIKOV) Russian zoologist and bacteriologist

Lionel Walter Rothschild
LIONEL WALTER ROTHSCHILD 2nd baron son of Nathan Mayer Statesman and zoologist

Johann Blumenbach
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BLUMENBACH German zoologist and anthropologist and professor of medicine

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"Exploring the Wonders of the Animal Kingdom: Celebrating Zoologists Through Time" From Jane Goodall's groundbreaking work with chimpanzees to Charles Darwin's revolutionary theories, zoologists have played a vital role in unraveling the mysteries of the natural world. 🌍🐾 Jane Goodall (1934- ), a British conservationist and zoologist, captured our hearts as she formed an extraordinary bond with chimpanzees. Her photographs depict moments of profound connection between humans and these intelligent creatures, reminding us of our shared ancestry. Charles Darwin, a British naturalist who forever changed our understanding of life on Earth, is immortalized in several portraits. His keen observations and meticulous research laid the foundation for evolutionary biology, inspiring generations of zoologists to delve deeper into nature's secrets. One portrait shows Darwin in 1881 after Collier painted him—a striking image that captures his intellectual intensity and curiosity. Another portrait showcases this English naturalist at an earlier stage in his career when he was still shaping his groundbreaking ideas. Edward Heath Rodd from England around 1879 stands as another testament to the dedication and passion exhibited by zoologists throughout history. Their tireless efforts shed light on various species' behaviors and habitats—contributing invaluable knowledge towards conservation efforts. Engravings such as "Guineafowl and bustards" from 1839 showcase how early zoologists meticulously documented different animal species through detailed illustrations—an art form that continues to inspire awe today. The vibrant lithograph titled "From the forest to the laid table" reminds us that behind every scientific study lies a deep appreciation for wildlife's beauty. Zoologists strive not only to understand but also protect these magnificent creatures so they can continue gracing our planet for future generations. As we celebrate these remarkable individuals who dedicated their lives to studying animals, let us remember that their work extends far beyond mere observation—it serves as a call-to-action to safeguard the biodiversity that enriches our world.