Malthus Collection

MALTHUS (1766 - 1834)
THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS philosopher, known for study of population

Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker Thomas Hope
Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker and author Thomas Hope. House and gardens remodeled by Regency architect William Atkinson

A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future
3740450 A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future, after the writings of Thomas Malthus, 1851 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English

Thomas Robert Malthus (coloured engraving)
XEE997055 Thomas Robert Malthus (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus FRS (13 February 1766 - 23 December 1834)

Portrait of Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834). Artist: Linnell, John (1792-1882)
Portrait of Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834). Private Collection

Thomas Robert Malthus, English economist and clergyman. Malthus (1766-1834) believed that population growth would outstrip food supplies, with disastrous results

Title page of Essay on the Principle of Population by Thomas Malthus, 1806. Artist: Thomas Malthus
Title page of Essay on the Principle of Population by Thomas Malthus, 1806. Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834), English cleric and economist

Malthus
Economist Thomas Malthus. Digitally colored woodcut

CRUIKSHANK: LONDON, 1851. A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London of the future. Etching by George Cruikshank after the writings of Thomas Malthus, 1851

THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS (1766-1834). English cleric and economist

THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS (1766-1834). English cleric and economist. Autograph signature

MALTHUS: POPULATION, 1798. Title-page to the first edition of Thomas Malthus An Essay on the Principle of Population, London, 1798

A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future. Etching by George Cruikshank after the writings of
CRUIKSHANK: LONDON, 1851. A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future. Etching by George Cruikshank after the writings of Thomas Malthus, 1851

Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834) English economist and clergyman, author of Essay on the Principle of Population, 1798. Advocate of population control

Title page of first volume of third edition (1806) of Malthus Essay on the Principle of Population: first edition 1798. Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834) English cleric and economist

Prevost d<Exiles, Antoine-Francois, Abbe (1697-1763);MALTHU
Prevost d< Exiles, Antoine-Francois, Abbe (1697-1763); MALTHUS, Thomas Robert (1776-1834). French writer.; British

THOMAS MALTHUS (1766-1834). English cleric and economist. Color stipple engraving, 19th century

THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS (1766-1834). English cleric and economist. Stipple engraving, 19th century

1836 satire of social welfare of disabled
From " The Anniversary of the Literary Fun 1836" by Thomas Hood, published by Baily and Co, Cornhill. Cartoon showing a callous rebuke of a beggar, unable to work

Frontis Malthus Principle of Population
Frontis plate from the 1826 Sixth edition of Malthus " Principle of Population". This is the edition which was read by Charles Darwin

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MALTHUS (1766 - 1834): A Visionary Economist and Cleric Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker Thomas Hope, witnessed the birth of a brilliant mind on February 13th, 1766. This was none other than Thomas Robert Malthus, an English economist and clergyman whose ideas would shape the course of population studies. A coloured engraving captures Malthus in all his intellectual glory. His piercing gaze reflects a profound understanding of human society's delicate balance between resources and population growth, and is this very concept that became synonymous with his name – the Malthusian view. In one such depiction, we see an overcrowded London of the future through Malthus' eyes. The artist's imagination runs wild as he portrays a city bursting at its seams due to unchecked population expansion. This image serves as a stark reminder of Malthus' theory that if left uncontrolled, populations will outstrip their means for sustenance. Another portrait by John Linnell showcases Malthus' dignified presence. With quill in hand and wisdom etched upon his face, he embodies both intellect and compassion. As an economist deeply concerned about societal welfare, he sought solutions to prevent widespread poverty and famine. Malthus penned his influential work "Essay on the Principle of Population" in 1806 – its title page itself bearing testament to his authorship skills. In it lay groundbreaking theories that challenged prevailing notions about population dynamics during his time. Cruikshank's illustration from 1851 further exemplifies how London might look if not for measures taken to curb overpopulation – a chilling glimpse into what could have been without Malthus' foresight. Beyond being remembered solely for his economic contributions, let us not forget that Thomas Robert Malthus was also an esteemed cleric who dedicated himself to serving God alongside humanity's betterment.