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Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew, 1881
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Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew, 1881
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew, 1881. Hooker (1817-1911) was a botanist and plant collector who travelled on several scientific expedditions in the 1840s, including a three year trip to the Himalayas in 1848-1850. He brought back 7000 specimens from the expedition. Amongst these were 25 new species of rhododendron, half as many again as were then known, leading to something of a rhododendron craze amongst British gardeners. In 1855 Hooker became Assistant Director of Kew, and took over the post of Director from his father, Sir William Hooker, in 1865. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law, medicine, etc. Photographed from life by Lock and Whitfield, with brief biographical notices by Thompson Cooper. (Conducted by G. C. Whitfield.) (London, 1876-1883)
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Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew, 1881
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. This black and white portrait captures the esteemed botanist and plant collector, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. In this photograph taken in 1881, Hooker's commanding presence is evident as he gazes confidently into the camera. Hooker's botanical expertise was renowned during his time. Having embarked on numerous scientific expeditions in the mid-19th century, including a remarkable three-year journey to the Himalayas from 1848 to 1850, he amassed an impressive collection of over 7,000 specimens. Among these treasures were twenty-five previously unknown species of rhododendron - a discovery that sparked a fervent fascination with these vibrant flowers among British gardeners. Following in his father's footsteps, Hooker assumed the role of Assistant Director at Kew Gardens in 1855 before eventually becoming its Director in 1865. His dedication to advancing botanical knowledge and preserving biodiversity earned him great respect within scientific circles. In this portrait captured by Lock and Whitfield for "Men of Mark" we witness not only Hooker's intellectual prowess but also his distinguished appearance. With his full beard framing a face adorned with spectacles perched upon his nose, he exudes wisdom and authority. Today, this image serves as a testament to Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker's significant contributions to botany and horticulture during the Victorian era – forever immortalizing him as one of Britain's most influential scientists.
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