Maull And Polyblank Collection

The Late Mr. Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Late Mr. Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum, from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank

The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. In the Engraving, which is taken from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, the paying-out machine is shown in perspective nearest to the observer

Sir John Bowring, Governor of Hong-Kong - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sir John Bowring, Governor of Hong-Kong - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. In the latter part of 1853 he was promoted to the post of Superintendent of Trade in China

The late Earl of Aberdeen - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl of Aberdeen - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. British politician. His principles were those of a moderate Conservative; and through his long and honourable course

Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Charles Forbes de Montalembert joined with M. de Coux and the Abbe Lacordaire in opening

The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Early of Dundonald - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. In 1809, Lord Cochrane was selected by the First Lord of the Admiralty, on account of his daring valour

The late Duke of Richmond, K.G. - from a photography by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Duke of Richmond, K.G. - from a photography by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. The Duke of Richmond succeeded to the family honours on the 28th of August, 1819, on the death of his father

The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. The recent election of the Duke of Devonshire to the office of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, vacant by the decease of the Prince Consort

The late Rev. Thomas Hartwell Horne, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Rev. Thomas Hartwell Horne, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank. The Rev. Thomas Hartwell Horne, B.D. Prebendary of St

Michael Faraday, c1857. Creator: Maull & Polyblank
Michael Faraday, c1857. Portrait of British scientist Michael Faraday (1791-1867)

Henry W. Acland, Esq D. F. R. S. &c, 1850s. Creator: Daniel John Pound
Henry W. Acland, Esq..D. F.R.S. &c, 1850s. Portrait of British physician Sir Henry Wentworth Acland, 1st Bt (1815-1900). Acland served as personal physician to the then Prince of Wales on his tour of

Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865)
Portrait of Sir William Jackson Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Professor Samuel Morse; Maull & Polyblank, British, active 1850s - 1860s; 1855 - 1860; Albumen silver print; Image: 31.6 x 26.5 cm (12 7/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

James Bowerbank, British palaeontologist C016 / 4961
James Scott Bowerbank (1797-1877), British palaeontologist. Bowerbank was born in London, and was employed at his fathers distillery, running it until 1847

Robert Brown, British botanist C016 / 4962
Robert Brown (1773-1858), Scottish botanist. Brown, who travelled on an expedition to Australia, spent years working on plant taxonomy

Thomas Bell, British zoologist C016 / 4960
Thomas Bell (1792-1880), British zoologist. Bell inherited a keen interest in natural history from his mother, and carried this through while training as a dental surgeon in London

Searles Valentine Wood, F. G. S. (1798-1880)
Portrait of Searles Valentine Wood, a geologist. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, F. R. S. (1817-1911)
Portrait of Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, an English botanist and traveller. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

William Yarrell (1784-1856)
Portrait of William Yarrell, a zoologist. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Professor Thomas Bell (1792-1880)
Portrait of Professor Thomas Bell, an English zoologist, surgeon and writer. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers, c. 1854

Dr James Scott Bowerbank (1797-1877)
Portrait of Dr James Scott Bowerbank, an English naturalist and palaeontologist. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

Professor Robert Edmond Grant, M. D. F. R.s (1793-1874)
Professor Robert Edmond Grant, one of the foremost biologists of the early 19th century at Edinburgh and subsequently a professor at London University

Sir Charles Lyell, Bart. F. R. S. (1797-1875)
Sir Charles Lyell, a Scottish lawyer, geologist, and populariser of uniformitarianism. Photographed by Maull & Polyblank, Photographers. Ca 1854

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"Capturing the Faces of Scientific Pioneers: Maull & Polyblank's Timeless Portraits" Step into the world of scientific discovery with Maull & Polyblank, renowned photographers who immortalized some of history's greatest minds. In 1857, they captured Michael Faraday, a British physicist whose groundbreaking work in electromagnetism revolutionized our understanding of electricity. His intense gaze reflects his passion for unraveling nature's mysteries. Another captivating portrait by Daniel John Pound showcases Henry W. Acland, Esq. , a distinguished figure in the 1850s. Acland was not only a respected physician but also an influential member of the Royal Society (F. R. S. ), contributing significantly to medical research and education. Sir William Jackson Hooker, depicted here in all his regal glory, stands tall as one of Britain's most eminent botanists. His contributions to plant taxonomy and exploration laid the foundation for modern botanical studies. Professor Samuel Morse gazes confidently from behind his iconic invention – the telegraph system that revolutionized communication worldwide. This visionary inventor forever changed how we connect across vast distances. Maull & Polyblank didn't limit themselves to scientists alone; their lens also captured James Bowerbank, a brilliant palaeontologist known for his extensive fossil collection and Robert Brown, an esteemed botanist credited with discovering Brownian motion – evidence of molecular movement within cells. Thomas Bell's portrait reveals a zoologist dedicated to advancing our knowledge about animal species through meticulous observation and classification. Meanwhile, Searles Valentine Wood’s photograph captures this remarkable geologist who contributed greatly to our understanding of Earth’s geological processes during his lifetime. The lens then turns towards Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker - son of William Jackson Hooker - an accomplished botanist who explored uncharted territories like Antarctica and India while expanding our knowledge on plant distribution around the globe.