Charles Lyell Collection

Geological map, South-East England, 1830s. This map, dating from between 1830 and 1833, shows the denudation of The Weald

Geologist Charles Lyell
NWI4947411 Geologist Charles Lyell.; (add.info.: Geologist Charles Lyell.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Portrait of Charles Lyell
3522018 Portrait of Charles Lyell; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles Lyell (1797-1875) Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet, FRS was a British lawyer and the foremost geologist of his day

The British Association at Bath: Sir Charles Lyell delivering the presidential address... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The British Association at Bath: Sir Charles Lyell delivering the presidential address in the theatre, 1864. The New Theatre Royal...was erected...upon the site of the former theatre, built by Mr

Sir Charles Lyell - Geologist, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Sir Charles Lyell - Geologist, 1843-47

Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet, Scottish lawyer and geologist, 1875. In his highly influential Principles of Geology (1830-1833)

Sir Charles Lyell, 19th century British lawyer and geologist, (20th century). In his highly influential Principles of Geology (1830-1833)

Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1183, Charles Lyell (1853). Artist: Charles Lyell
Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1183, Charles Lyell (1853). Frontispiece of the ninth edition of Principles of Geology, Charles Lyell, London, 1853, showing how it had slowly subsided

Strata of red sandstone, slightly inclined, Siccar Point, Berwickshire 1852. Artist: Charles Lyell
Strata of red sandstone, slightly inclined, Siccar Point, Berwickshire 1852. It is illustrating nonconformable strata, and so long time scale

Charles Lyell, Scottish-born British geologist, 19th century. In his highly influential Principles of Geology (1830-1833)

Chronology, 1869. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Chronology, 1869. Ever since the geologist, Sir Charles Lyell, had proposed in the 1830s that the world was much older than had previously been supposed

1860s Charles Lyell portrait photo cdv
CDV photograph of Sir Charles Lyell (14th November 1797-22 February 1875) by John Watkins taken some time in the 1860 s. Lyell began his career as a lawyer

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Geologist Charles Lyell. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Mount Etna, 19th century C013 / 6437
Mount Etna. Frontispiece of volume two (1832) of Principles of Geology by Charles Lyell (1797-1875). This work established the principle that geological changes acting over long time periods have

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

Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875)
Portrait of Sir Charles Lyell, a Scottish born lawyer turned geologist, and author of The Geological Evidence of the Antiquity of Man (1863). Knighted in 1848

Charles Lyell, British geologist
Charles Lyell (1797-1875), British geologist. Lyell was appointed secretary of the Geological Society in 1823. Between 1830-33 he published his three-volume masterpiece Principles of Geology

1863 Lyells Antiquity of Man desktop
Printers page title and frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyells 1863 " The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" together with a paleolithic flint handaxe from the Thames gravels

Charles Lyell, caricature
Charles Lyell (1797-1875). Caricature of the British geologist Charles Lyell, showing him with a large jaw, and bushy hair and sideburns

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Charles Lyell was a prominent Scottish-born British geologist of the 19th century. His contributions to the field of geology are widely recognized and celebrated. In the 1830s, he created a groundbreaking geological map of South-East England, showcasing his meticulous research and understanding of the Earth's formations. A replica oil painting from 1883 captures Sir Charles Lyell's distinguished presence, highlighting his significant impact on scientific knowledge. Another captivating portrait by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson in 1843-47 showcases Lyell as both a lawyer and geologist, emphasizing his multidimensional expertise. Lyell's achievements were further acknowledged when he was granted the title of Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet in 1875. This recognition solidified his status as an esteemed figure in both legal and geological circles. Not only did Lyell excel in academic pursuits, but he also possessed artistic talent. He depicted historical sites such as the Temple of Serapis at Puzzuoli in 1183 through his own artwork in 1853. Additionally, he captured stunning natural landscapes like the strata of red sandstone at Siccar Point in Berwickshire during his travels. Throughout his career, Charles Lyell remained dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge. A chronology piece from 1869 by Charles Samuel Keene reflects this commitment to documenting important events within the field. Even though photography was still emerging during that time period, there is a portrait photo taken during the 1860s that immortalizes Charles Lyell's image for future generations to admire. Lastly, Mount Etna serves as another testament to Lyell's exploration and study of natural phenomena. The depiction from C013 /6437 showcases one of nature's most awe-inspiring wonders with its volcanic activity captured through artistry.