Taxonomist Collection

Botanical illustrations depicting the Linnean classification system. Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778) was a Swedish botanist, zoologist, taxonomist, and physician who formalised binomial nomenclature

Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho)
3501931 Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Portrait of Ernst Haeckel next to the skeleton of a monkey, c. 1860 (photo)
3432991 Portrait of Ernst Haeckel next to the skeleton of a monkey, c.1860 (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746716 Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746705 Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel (1834 -1919) was a German biologist

A collection of Nudibranchia from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746704 A collection of Nudibranchia from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thuroidea from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746703 Thuroidea from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea cucumbers are echinoderms from the class Holothuroidea)

A collection of Stauromedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746701 A collection of Stauromedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stauromedusae are the stalked jellyfishes)

Asteridea Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746691 Asteridea Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Florideae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746694 Examples of Florideae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florideophyceae)

Illustration of Ammonitida from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432992 Illustration of Ammonitida from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Amphoridea from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432985 Illustration of Amphoridea from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746702 Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746699 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746700 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Varieties of Pediastrum from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746696 Varieties of Pediastrum from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pediastrum is a genus of algae)

Examples of Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746714 Examples of Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of various Cephalopods Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746695 Examples of various Cephalopods Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Stephoidea from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432995 Illustration of Stephoidea from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur
746715 Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel

Examples of Polycyttaria Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746698 Examples of Polycyttaria Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polycyttaria)

a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746697 a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nepenthes)

Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746693 Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Coniferae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746692 Examples of Coniferae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Cirripedia from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432994 Illustration of Cirripedia from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Ernst Haeckel, c. 1910 (photo)
3432998 Portrait of Ernst Haeckel, c.1910 (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel (1834 -1919) was a German biologist

Carolus Linnaeus (1707-78) surrounded by some of the plants he classified
CHT277084 Carolus Linnaeus (1707-78) surrounded by some of the plants he classified (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Institut Tessin, Hotel de Marle, Paris

Achhille Guenee, French entomologist (b / w photo)
6014942 Achhille Guenee, French entomologist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achhille Guenee (1809-1880)

Linnaeus, c. 1812 (wood)
496883 Linnaeus, c.1812 (wood) by Rush, William (1756-1833); 61x50.8x24.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Carolus Linnaeus (1707-78), Knight of the Polar Star, First Physician to the King
BAL177083 Carolus Linnaeus (1707-78), Knight of the Polar Star, First Physician to the King, Professor of Botany in the University at Upsal, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815)

Carolus Linnaeus (1707-78) in his Lapland Dress, engraved by Henry Kingsbury (fl
BAL177084 Carolus Linnaeus (1707-78) in his Lapland Dress, engraved by Henry Kingsbury (fl.1775-98), published 1805 (colour litho) by Hoffman

Eugene Simon, French naturalist, entomologist and taxonomist of spiders. (b / w photo)
6014929 Eugene Simon, French naturalist, entomologist and taxonomist of spiders. (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher
Theophrastus of Lesbos (c.371-c.287 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Known as the " father of botany", Theophrastus studied with Plato in Athens

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

Portrait of Carl von Linnaeus (1707-78) (oil on canvas)
XIR199877 Portrait of Carl von Linnaeus (1707-78) (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 115x90 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist C016 / 5004
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist and taxonomist. Linnaeus is considered the founder of modern taxonomy, the system of classifying living organisms

Charles Sherborn, British taxonomist C016 / 4976
Charles Davies Sherborn (1861-1942), British taxonomist, naturalist and geologist (also known as Squire ), working at his desk in the Natural History Museum, London, UK

George Bentham (1800 -1884)
Portrait of George Bentham, a British born botanist and taxonomist, who in 1854, donated his large collection of botanical specimens to Kew Gardens

John Lindley (1799-1865)
Portrait of John Lindley, an English botanist and taxonomist. Also secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society

Addison Emery Verrill, US zoologist
Addison Emery Verrill (1839-1926), American zoologist. Verrill graduated from Harvard University, USA, but moved to Yale University when he was appointed as the first professor of zoology there

Aristotle, Ancient Greek philosopher
Aristotle. Illustration of a bust of the Ancient Greek philosopher and logician Aristotle (384-322 BC). After studying at Platos Academy, he went on to tutor the young Alexander the Great

Georges Cuvier, French zoologist
Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French zoologist and anatomist. Georges Leopold Chretien Frederick Dagobert Cuvier was educated in Stuttgart, Germany

Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist
Carl Linnaeus. Caricature of the Swedish botanist and taxonomist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778). Linnaeus was a great classifier of living organisms

Bernard de Jussieu, French botanist
Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777), French botanist, examining a flower with a magnifying glass. As a demonstrator at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Antoine de Jussieu, French botanist
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836), French botanist. De Jussieu categorized plants into families and developed a system of classification for flowering plants

Linnaeus in Lapland, 1732
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist, narrowly avoiding falling into a crevasse whilst on an expedition to Lapland, Finland, in 1732

Linnaeus and de Jussieu, botanists
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist and taxonomist (right), meeting French botanist Bernard de Jussieu (centre) in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France

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Taxonomists are the unsung heroes of the scientific world, meticulously categorizing and classifying the vast array of life on our planet. With their keen eye for detail and unwavering dedication, they unlock the secrets hidden within every organism. In 1900, a lithograph titled "Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms" showcases the incredible diversity found in these minuscule creatures. From delicate diatoms to mesmerizing radiolarians, taxonomists painstakingly identify each species, unraveling nature's intricate tapestry. Ernst Haeckel, a prominent taxonomist from the 19th century, is immortalized in a photograph taken around 1860. Standing next to a monkey skeleton, he symbolizes the connection between taxonomy and evolution - deciphering how all living beings are interconnected through time. The vibrant illustrations from "Kunstformen der Natur, " published in 1899 by Haeckel himself, further highlight his contribution to taxonomy. The family Trochilidae comes alive with colorful hummingbirds fluttering across its pages while Nudibranchia captivate with their stunning patterns beneath ocean waves. Thuroidea and Stauromedusae grace these lithographs as well - captivating marine life that fascinate both scientists and art enthusiasts alike. Their intricate forms inspire awe and admiration for nature's boundless creativity. Asteridea or starfishes dance across another page in Kunstformen der Natur - showcasing their remarkable ability to regenerate limbs effortlessly. Taxonomists unravel such mysteries by studying these creatures up close; understanding their anatomy helps us comprehend their place within ecosystems. Florideae takes center stage too - an enchanting collection of red algae that adds splashes of color to underwater landscapes worldwide. Through careful examination under microscopes and meticulous documentation, taxonomists bring order to this seemingly chaotic realm.