Biologist Collection (page 6)

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, 18th century
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, mathematician, and biologist, 18th century. Portrait of Leclerc (1707-1788) with specimens from the natural world

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1870s. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Nikolai Nikolaevich Miklukho-Maklai, Russian anthropologist, Queensland, Australia, c1880. An early supporter of the theories of Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1860s-c1870s. Artist: Ernst Hader
Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1860s-c1870s. Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, Russian microbiologist, c1900s(?). Artist: Nadar
Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov, Russian microbiologist, c1900s(?). Mechnikov (1845-1916) continued the work of Louis Pasteur, specialising in the study of the immune system

Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay, Russian ethnologist, anthropologist and biologist, 1886. Miklouho-Maclay (1846-1888) was the first Russian anthropologist to refute the view that different races of humans

Inauguration of Louis Pasteurs statue, Paris, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th July 1904

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, at his desk in 1882 (1883). Huxley (1825-1895) was President of the Royal Society from 1883-1885

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1880. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1881. Huxley (1825-1895) was Inspector of Fisheries from 1881-1885. He was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of

Lazaro Spallanzani, 18th century Italian naturalist and biologist, 1874
Lazzaro Spallanzani, 18th century Italian naturalist and biologist, 1874. Spallanzani (1729-1799) investigating the digestive system of the chicken

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1860s. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, 1897. Portrait published after his death of Huxley (1825-1895) who was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, 1866. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Francis Harry Compton Crick, British microbiologist, c1962. Francis Crick (1916-2004) discovered the molecular structure of DNA

Lazzaro Spallanzani, Italian biologist, 1874. Spallanzani (1729-1799) worked on bacteria, disproving spontaneous generation, on digestion, where he was first to use the term gastric juice

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Ilya Ilich Mechnikov, Russian microbiologist. Mechnikov (1845-1916) continued the work of Louis Pasteur, specialising in the study of the immune system

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1874
Charles Darwin (1809-82) English naturalist. Cartoon, depicting Darwins head superimposed on an apes body, showing another ape its reflection in a mirror

Jean Lamarck, French naturalist. Lamarck (1744-1829) formulated the doctrine of Transformism (also known as Lamarckism), a theory of evolution which stated that acquired characteristics could be

Charles Darwin, English naturalist. Darwin (1809-1882) as a young man. Darwin was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

William Bateson (1861-1926), British geneticist, 1914. Bateson translated the studies of Gregor Mendel and helped to establish Mendels theory of inheritance

DARWIN CARTOON. An 1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast satirizing Charles Darwins theory of evolution by showing a gorilla seeking the protection of Henry Bergh

Anton van Leeuwenhoek, caricature
Anton van Leeuwenhoek. Caricature of the Dutch microbiologist Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), looking through a magnifying glass to represent his discoveries in microbiology

1881 Charles Darwin Face portrait
1881 Charles Robert Darwin ( 12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) English Naturalist and author of the Origin of Species. 1922 Hand coloured portrait aquatint of Darwin by G

Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) Scottish biologist and pharmacologist who discovered penicillin

Marcello Malpighi, 1628 - 1694. Italian biologist and physician. Considered as the "Father of microscopical
Marcello Malpighi, 1628 - 1694. Italian biologist and physician. Considered as the " Father of microscopical anatomy, histology, physiology and embryology"

Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892. English biologist, comparative anatomist and paleontologist. Seen here with the skull of a crocodile

Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel, 1834 - 1919. German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor, marine biologist, and artist

Louis Pasteur, 1822 -1895. French biologist, microbiologist and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization

Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz, 1807 - 1873, Swiss-American biologist and geologist. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Scientists

Thomas Henry Huxley, 1825 - 1895. English biologist specialising in comparative anatomy. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Rudolph Carl Virchow, 1821 A

Alfred Russel Wallace, 1823 A

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, 1749

Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel, 1836 To 1919. German Biologist, Naturalist, Philosopher, Physician, Professor And Artist. From Die Gartenlaube, Published 1905

Dr William Beebe, deep sea explorer, Bermuda
Dr William Beebe (1877-1962), American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, author and deep sea explorer, seen here in Bermuda

Professor Thomas Henry Huxley - British scientist
Professor Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British scientist (biologist), champion of Darwins Theory of Evolution. Date: 1890

Lyall Watson, South African scientist and author
Lyall Watson (1939-2008), South African botanist, zoologist, biologist, anthropologist, ethnologist and author. Through his work he attempted to make sense of natural

Robert Brown, British botanist C016 / 4997
Robert Brown (1773-1858), Scottish botanist. Brown, who travelled on an expedition to Australia, spent years working on plant taxonomy

Frederick F. Geach and Alfred Russel Wallace (right)
Photographed in 1862 this photograph shows Wallace with Frederick Geach, a mining engineer, who Wallace met in Timor in 1861. Geach became one of Wallaces closest friends

Engraving of biologist Thomas Huxley, in 1881
Thomas Huxley. Engraving of English biologist Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), in 1881. He studied medicine and surgery, and joined the Royal Navy where he did important work on plankton

Louis Pasteur, French chemist

Thomas Huxley, English biologist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), English biologist. Huxley was a strong advocate of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection

Lithograph of Charles Darwin aged 40
Lithograph of Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), the English naturalist and author of the Origin of Species, aged forty. He suggested that natural variation in a species creates a wide range of

Cell biology laboratory. Scientist using confocal fluorescence microscopy to view stem cells

Thomas Huxley, caricature
Thomas Huxley (1825-1895). Caricature of the English biologist Thomas Henry Huxley, showing him with a wide jaw, large nose and bushy sideburns

Joseph de Tournefort, French botanist
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656-1708), French botanist. In 1683 de Tournefort became Professor of Botany at the Jardin de Roi, Paris

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Biologists, the unsung heroes of the natural world, have been instrumental in unraveling the mysteries of life on Earth. From Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work on DNA structure to Charles Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution, these brilliant minds have shaped our understanding of biology. Charles Darwin, a British naturalist known for his evolutionary tree diagram and extensive research on species adaptation, laid the foundation for modern biology. His portrait captures his intellectual curiosity and dedication to uncovering nature's secrets. In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick made one of the most significant discoveries in biology – they unraveled the structure of DNA. Their collaboration marked a turning point in genetics and opened up new avenues for further exploration. Richard Dawkins, a prominent British science writer, has played a pivotal role in popularizing evolutionary biology through his books and lectures. His contributions continue to inspire future generations of biologists. Isaac Asimov was not only an acclaimed US author but also a biochemist who seamlessly blended science fiction with scientific knowledge. His works captivated readers while shedding light on complex biological concepts. Illustrations showcasing hummingbirds from Trochilidae family highlight how biologists study diverse organisms to understand their behavior and ecological roles within ecosystems. The portrait of Charles Darwin reminds us that he was more than just an iconic figure; he was at the forefront of scientific discovery during his time. His meticulous observations paved the way for modern biological research methods still used today. English naturalist Charles Darwin's portrait serves as a reminder that even centuries later, his ideas remain relevant and influential in shaping our understanding of life's diversity and interconnectedness. Biologists stand on his shoulders as they explore new frontiers in this ever-evolving field.