Biologists Collection

Watson and Crick, DNA discovers
Watson and Crick. Caricature of the molecular biologists and discoverers of the structure of DNA James Watson (born 1928, left) and Francis Crick (1916-2004), with their model of a DNA molecule

Professor Owen, FRS (engraving)
1057710 Professor Owen, FRS (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Owen, FRS)

Professor L J R Agassiz (engraving)
1058320 Professor L J R Agassiz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor L J R Agassiz)

The Late Professor Agassiz (engraving)
1105448 The Late Professor Agassiz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Professor Agassiz)

The late Sir Richard Owen, KCB, FRS (engraving)
1603307 The late Sir Richard Owen, KCB, FRS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Richard Owen, KCB, FRS)

Sir Richard Owen (engraving)
1603711 Sir Richard Owen (engraving) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Owen. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 November 1892)

Celebrities of the Day, Sir John Lubbock, Baronet, MP, DCL, FRS, LLD (engraving)
1045658 Celebrities of the Day, Sir John Lubbock, Baronet, MP, DCL, FRS, LLD (engraving) by Wirgman, Theodore Blake (1848-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day)

Portrait of Sir Richard Owen (b / w photo)
984216 Portrait of Sir Richard Owen (b/w photo) by Lock and Whitfield (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Owen, British biologist, comparative anatomist and paleontologist)

The late Miss Marianne North (engraving)
1596682 The late Miss Marianne North (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Miss Marianne North)

Professor Huxley (engraving)
1603302 Professor Huxley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Huxley. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 February 1891)

The Late Professor Huxley (engraving)
1056342 The Late Professor Huxley (engraving) by Collier, John (1850-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Professor Huxley)

Professor Huxley, President of the British Association (engraving)
2773853 Professor Huxley, President of the British Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Huxley, President of the British Association)

Subscribers to Animal Locomotion by Eadweard Muybridge: Scientists, Biologists, Physiologists, Anatomists
6010266 Subscribers to Animal Locomotion by Eadweard Muybridge: Scientists, Biologists, Physiologists, Anatomists, etc (b/w photo) by Muybridge

Professor Richard Owen, FRS (engraving)
1613532 Professor Richard Owen, FRS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Richard Owen, FRS)

Celebrities of the Day, Professor Richard Owen (colour litho)
1044435 Celebrities of the Day, Professor Richard Owen (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day, Professor Richard Owen)

Black Bear (in cinnamon color phase) equiped with ear tags and radio collar for research purposes
TOM-1461 Black Bear (in cinnamon color phase) equiped with ear tags and radio collar for research purposes Wyoming - Grand Teton National Park - Western U.S

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)

Picture No. 10736397
Biologists - researching Twin-spotted Rattlesnake - boy observing in background (Crotalus pricei pricei) Date:

Picture No. 10736395
Biologists - researching Twin-spotted Rattlesnake - painting tail for identification purposes (Crotalus pricei pricei) Date:

France, Dole, Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) studying the fermentation of grape juice
France - 19th century. Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) studying the fermentation of grape juice. Portrait by Callot

Scotland, Edinburgh, Portrait of Scottish geologist, physician, naturalist, chemist and experimental farmer
Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823), Portrait of James Hutton (Edinburgh, 1726-1797), Scottish geologist, physician, naturalist, chemist and experimental farmer

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8108
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologists collecting coral fragments to populate a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8109
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologists attaching coral fragments to a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Ultraviolet light animal tests, 1926 C017 / 7867
Ultraviolet light animal tests. Researchers for the United States Department of Agriculture carrying out ultraviolet (UV) light therapy on white rats

NHM Zoology Department staff, 1895 C016 / 4966
NHM Zoology Department staff. At lower right is German-born British zoologist Albert Gunther (1830-1914), the Keeper of Zoology at the Natural History Museum, London, UK, from 1875 to 1895

Vaccine research, 1893
Vaccine research, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 11th volume (first period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Schubotzs Squeaker Frog (Arthroleptis schubotzi) adult male, calling, with researcher recording call in tropical montane forest, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, march

Arachnologist catching spiders with pooter for study purposes, Italy

Herpetologist taking liver from frog for genetic study purposes, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Tent with shade, biologists camping in montane rainforest habitat, Andes, Peru

Researcher storing alcohol preserved Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) dead specimen in ethanol, with tissue samples for molecular analysis, during field survey in tropical montane rainforest

Biologist working determinate index of water quality by studying aquatic animal life in stream, Italy

Asp Viper (Vipera aspis) adult, having venom extracted for research, Italy

Researcher observing various aquatic insect larvae disposed on capsula-petri for water quality evaluation, Italy

Arachnologist observing spider in tweezers for study purposes, Italy

Arachnologist checking vinegar filled traps to catch spiders for study purposes, Italy

GPS mapping of Dice Snake (Natrix tessellata) dead adult, roadkill providing useful hints on elusive animal presence in given area, Italy, april

Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis) adult, with herpetologist measuring head height during field study, Italy, september

Italian Cave Salamander (Speleomantes italicus) adult, watched by speleologist in cave, Italy, january

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adults and young, group standing on hind legs, with researcher using weighing scales, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Kuruman River Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape

Laboratory research
MODEL RELEASED. Laboratory research. Two researchers talking by a computer in a laboratory

Harvesting cotton sprouted in space
Harvesting cotton which has been sprouted in space, Russia, 1986. Scientists are interested in the ability of plants to grow in a weightless environment

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

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

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Biologists have played a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of life on Earth. From the groundbreaking work of Watson and Crick, who discovered the structure of DNA, to the influential figures like Sir Richard Owen and Professor L J R Agassiz, these scientists have left an indelible mark on our understanding of biology. In c. 1845, an oil painting captured Sir Richard Owen's essence as he delved into his research. An engraving later depicted him as Professor Owen, FRS (Fellow of the Royal Society), showcasing his esteemed status among his peers. Similarly, another engraving showcased Professor L J R Agassiz's contribution to the field. The late Sir Richard Owen was commemorated through various engravings that immortalized his legacy. His home was also depicted in one such engraving, serving as a testament to his dedication and passion for biology. Celebrities of their time also recognized biologists' contributions. One such celebrity was Sir John Lubbock, Baronet MP DCL FRS LLD - a man who acknowledged their invaluable work through an engraved portrait. Not only were male biologists celebrated during this era; Miss Marianne North's achievements were also honored with an engraving depicting her significant contributions to botany. Professor Huxley is another notable figure whose impact cannot be overlooked. An engraving portrayed him engrossed in scientific exploration - a symbol of his unwavering commitment to advancing biological knowledge. Through these images and engravings capturing moments from their lives and careers, we catch glimpses into the world inhabited by these remarkable individuals known as biologists. Their tireless efforts continue to shape our understanding of life itself and inspire future generations to explore the wonders that lie within our natural world.