Lecturing Collection

Scene in a lecture theatre, with chemical equations written on the blackboard, a woman giving a lecture, and students taking notes. circa 1940s

Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (1893-1985), Soviet geologist, speaking in public at his 80th birthday celebration. Urvantsev is best known for his exploration of northern Siberia and the Arctic

Michael Faraday Lecturing at the Royal Institution, London
Engraving showing Professor Michael Faraday (1791-1867) lecturing at the Royal Institution, to an audience including Prince Albert and two of his sons, 1856. Date: 16 February 1856

Chemical Lectures, c. 1809 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF308091 Chemical Lectures, c.1809 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles Dickens, English novelist (litho)
5208258 Charles Dickens, English novelist (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dickens (1812-1870), English novelist

Gersh I. Budker, Soviet physicist
Gersh Itskovich Budker (1918-1977), Soviet physicist. Budker was a nuclear physicist who, in 1959, founded the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Akademgorodok, in Siberian Russia

Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1894), English photographer, lecturing to the Royal Society in 1889

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top)
532045 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top) while friends in his study at Boston listen to his lecture - 12 February 1877

Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502717 Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Changes in warfare being explained to veterans by Colonel Ashley)

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top)
532048 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top) while friends in his study at Boston listen to his lecture - 12 February 1877

Galen (Claudius Galenus c130-201 AD) Greek physician who moved to Rome and became physician to three emperors
527514 Galen (Claudius Galenus c130-201 AD) Greek physician who moved to Rome and became physician to three emperors. Galen lecturing on anatomy in the Temple of Peace, Rome

Lecturing naval cooks, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Lecturing naval cooks, between c1915 and 1918. Students listening to teachers at the New York Cooking School, 126 East 59th Street. The school trained soldiers to cook for the Navy during World War I.

Professor Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution, before H.R.H. Prince Albert, the Prince of Wal Creator: Unknown
Professor Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution, before H.R.H. Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, and Prince Alfred - from a sketch by Alexander Blaikley

Portrait Of An Old Man
A portrait painting of an older, bearded man, holding up his finger as if in a state of lecturing or disappointment, he holds a vegetable in his other hand. Date: circa 1600s

The crack d joke: a late student, 1827 (litho)
AQS332004 The crack d joke: a late student, 1827 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 23.3x25.5 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving)
1623032 The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Association at Montreal)

"In Darkest England", General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving)
1062186 " In Darkest England", General Booth lecturing on his Emigration Scheme (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Thackeray lecturing at Edinburgh (engraving)
2772578 Mr Thackeray lecturing at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thackeray lecturing at Edinburgh)

The Lecture (engraving)
3099363 The Lecture (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lecture. Illustration for The Follies and Fashions of our Grandfathers)

Socrates Addressing the Athenians, illustration from Hutchinson
IL322124 Socrates Addressing the Athenians, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Heath, Dudley (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

University of Paris (vellum)
REV326113 University of Paris (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Universite de Paris; ); French, out of copyright

Built of the Mayflowers timbers? A barn at Jordan s
Dr Rendel Harris lecturing at Old Jordans Hostel in Buckinghamshire, in a barn which he believed was built from timbers of the Mayflower. Date: 1920

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)
BAL42766 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Sir Robert Ball lecturing to children at the Royal Institution (litho)
3620647 Sir Robert Ball lecturing to children at the Royal Institution (litho) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther in a philosophy and theology lecture for his Bachelors degree (engraving)
3647708 Martin Luther in a philosophy and theology lecture for his Bachelors degree (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

Professor Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution, before HRH the Prince of Wales and Prince Albert (engraving)
1608583 Professor Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institution, before HRH the Prince of Wales and Prince Albert (engraving) by Blaikley

The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)
1611670 The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Out in South Wales)

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York at the Royal Institution, Professor Dewar lecturing on Liquid Air (engraving)
1604066 The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York at the Royal Institution, Professor Dewar lecturing on Liquid Air (engraving) by Overend

Mr Harry Furniss lecturing on "The Humours of Parliament"(engraving)
1062493 Mr Harry Furniss lecturing on " The Humours of Parliament" (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs Ayrton lecturing to the Society of Electrical Engineers (litho)
1051677 Mrs Ayrton lecturing to the Society of Electrical Engineers (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The First Briton in Merv (engraving)
1054777 The First Briton in Merv (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Briton in Merv, Mr O Donovan)

The Archaeological Institute, at Cambridge (engraving)
1607571 The Archaeological Institute, at Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archaeological Institute, at Cambridge)

Lefevre lecturing at the Sorbonne, illustration from
621403 Lefevre lecturing at the Sorbonne, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The First Lecture in Experimental Philosophy, engraved for the
XJF394955 The First Lecture in Experimental Philosophy, engraved for the Universal Magazine, 1748 (engraving) by English School

Ms 1721 Fol. 1 Dominican monk lecturing two other monks, from
BMR176600 Ms 1721 Fol.1 Dominican monk lecturing two other monks, from Legenda Sanctorum Aurea by Jacques de Voragine (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

What I Look Like when I m Lecturing (litho)
3627432 What I Look Like when I m Lecturing (litho) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: What I Look Like when I m Lecturing)

The Geography lesson, 1880 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497574)
3497575 The Geography lesson, 1880 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497574) by Pagliano, Eleuterio (1826-1903); 125.7x180 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

The Geography lesson, 1880 (oil on canvas)
3497573 The Geography lesson, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Pagliano, Eleuterio (1826-1903); 125.7x180 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Professor Owen lecturing at the Museum of Practical Geology (engraving)
2772687 Professor Owen lecturing at the Museum of Practical Geology (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children inspecting the Orrery, c. 1766 (oil on canvas) (detail of 4262)
483279 Children inspecting the Orrery, c.1766 (oil on canvas) (detail of 4262) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Professor Tyndall lecturing at the Royal Institution (engraving)
1099528 Professor Tyndall lecturing at the Royal Institution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Tyndall lecturing at the Royal Institution)

Divinity School, Oxford (b / w photo)
3095275 Divinity School, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divinity Schools, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191713 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray

German bodybuilder Eugen Sandow being used as the subject of a lecture on anatomy for female students at Mrs Joplings
5216788 German bodybuilder Eugen Sandow being used as the subject of a lecture on anatomy for female students at Mrs Joplings School of Art, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Bullying: shadow cast by a wife telling off her husband (colour litho)
5996029 Bullying: shadow cast by a wife telling off her husband (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullying)

Christmas Cards (colour litho)
1622197 Christmas Cards (colour litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Cards. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 December 1882)

Scholars at a Lecture, March 3, 1736 (engraving)
1071424 Scholars at a Lecture, March 3, 1736 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 20.6x17.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture in the Orrery, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97)
996300 A Philosopher Giving a Lecture in the Orrery, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97), 1768 (mezzotint with engraving on laid paper) by Pether

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"Lecturing: A Timeless Art of Knowledge Sharing" Lecturing has been a fundamental method of knowledge dissemination for centuries, with influential figures like Nikolay Urvantsev, Gersh I. Budker, and Michael Faraday captivating audiences with their expertise in various fields. In the early 19th century, Chemical Lectures were popularized through captivating engravings like the one from c. 1809. These illustrations brought to life the intricate world of chemistry and allowed students to visualize complex concepts. The art extended beyond science as well. Charles Dickens, renowned English novelist, used his literary prowess to engage crowds during lectures that showcased his storytelling genius. Eadweard Muybridge's photographs captured scenes in lecture theatres, immortalizing moments where eager minds absorbed wisdom from esteemed speakers. These images remind us of the importance of face-to-face interactions in education. Notably, Ms Hunter 364 Top v14 fol. 59 Frontispiece depicted John Bannister delivering a lecture accompanied by dissection—an example showcasing how lecturers utilized practical demonstrations to enhance understanding and foster hands-on learning experiences. However, not all lectures were serious affairs; "The crack d joke: a late student" lithograph humorously portrayed the lighter side of lectures—a reminder that laughter can also be an integral part of effective teaching. From Soviet geologists to physicists and novelists alike—lecturers have played pivotal roles in shaping our understanding of the world around us. Their passion for sharing knowledge continues to inspire generations even today. So whether it is witnessing an old man engrossed in imparting wisdom or exploring diverse cultures through sketches engraved on paper—lectures remain timeless conduits for intellectual growth and enlightenment.