Lord Rayleigh Collection

The Royal Society (engraving)
1046913 The Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society, a Portrait Group of some of the Most Distinguished Fellows)

Lord Rayleigh (engraving)
3627999 Lord Rayleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Rayleigh. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1895.); © Look and Learn

With the British Association in Canada (engraving)
1045685 With the British Association in Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Association in Canada)

Lord Rayleigh (colour litho)
611984 Lord Rayleigh (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Rayleigh, Argon, 21 December 1899)

The Prince of Wales opening the Davy-Faraday Research Laboratory, adjoining the Royal Institution
1597032 The Prince of Wales opening the Davy-Faraday Research Laboratory, adjoining the Royal Institution, Albemarle Street (engraving) by Cleaver

The Royal Society (engraving)
585276 The Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled The Royal Society, depicting Professor GH Darwin, Francis Galton)

The search for unknown elements (litho)
979558 The search for unknown elements (litho) by Burne-Jones, Philip (1861-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The search for unknown elements. Lord Rayleigh at work in his laboratory)

The Centenary of the Royal Institution (engraving)
1051895 The Centenary of the Royal Institution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centenary of the Royal Institution)

The British Association at Aberdeen (engraving)
1041121 The British Association at Aberdeen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Association at Aberdeen)

John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh, British scientist, 1899. Lord Rayleigh (1842-1919) isolated the element Argon, one of the noble (inert) gases

Farm Machinery
3rd May 1926: The agricultural tractors and elevators in the machinery yard at Lord Rayleighs farm, Hatfield. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Lord Rayleigh discovering argon, 1894
Lord Rayleigh working with argon, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1899

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Lord Rayleigh, also known as John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh, was a prominent British scientist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His contributions to various fields of science earned him recognition and accolades throughout his career. Born on November 12, 1842, Lord Rayleigh's scientific journey began at a young age. He became a member of The Royal Society, an esteemed scientific organization that promotes excellence in science. This engraving depicts Lord Rayleigh among his fellow members of The Royal Society, showcasing his involvement in the scientific community. Lord Rayleigh's expertise extended beyond theoretical research; he actively participated in scientific conferences and events. In this engraving titled "With the British Association in Canada, " we see Lord Rayleigh engaging with other scientists from around the world during one such event. His dedication to advancing scientific knowledge led him to establish the Davy-Faraday Research Laboratory adjoining the Royal Institution on Albemarle Street. Here we witness The Prince of Wales opening this prestigious laboratory alongside Lord Rayleigh himself. Throughout his career, Lord Rayleigh pursued groundbreaking research projects that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of nature. This lithograph titled "The search for unknown elements" symbolizes his relentless quest for discovery and innovation. In addition to his own work, Lord Rayleigh played an active role within various institutions dedicated to promoting science education and collaboration. One such institution is The Centenary of the Royal Institution depicted here through an engraving capturing its grandeur celebration. Lord Rayleigh's influence reached far beyond England's borders as he engaged with international scientific communities. This engraving showcases The British Association at Aberdeen where he undoubtedly shared insights and exchanged ideas with fellow scientists from different backgrounds. Not only did he excel scientifically but also politically as seen in this engraving titled "Movers and Seconders of the Address in Parliament. " It highlights how respected he was amongst both his scientific peers and the political elite.