Henry William Pickersgill Collection

The late Mr H W Pickersgill, RA (engraving)
1611783 The late Mr H W Pickersgill, RA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr H W Pickersgill, RA)

[Henry William Pickersgill], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
[Henry William Pickersgill], 1860s

Pathfinders - Bulwer Lytton, c1831, (1922). Creator: Henry William Pickersgill
Pathfinders - Bulwer Lytton, c1831, (1922). Portrait of British novelist, playwright and politician Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873). From " Bibbys Annual 1922", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J

Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy, c1848. Artist: Charles Fox
Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy, c1848. Seated portrait of a well-to-do middle-aged man in an armchair, with a high collar and dark clothing

George Stephenson, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
George Stephenson (1781-1848), English civil engineer and mechanical engineer. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

General Rowland Hill, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, c1830-c1835 (c1857). Artist: WH Mote
General Rowland Hill, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, c1830-c1835 (c1857). One of Wellingtons most trusted lieutenants during the Peninsular War (1809-1814)

Hannah More, English religious writer and philanthropist, 19th century. Artist: William Finden
Hannah More, English religious writer and philanthropist, 19th century. Portrait of More (1745-1833) who was a member of the Blue Stocking Circle of learned intelligent women

William Wordsworth, English romantic poet, c1850. Portait of Wordsworth (1770-1850), author of the poem popularly known as Daffodils, (1807)

Michael Faraday, English chemist and physicist, 19th century. Faraday (1791-1867) was one of the greatest scientists of the 19th century

Robert Brown, British botanist C016 / 5038
Robert Brown (1773-1858), Scottish botanist. Brown spent years working on plant taxonomy, establishing the classification of two major divisions of plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms)

Richard Owen, British palaeontologist C016 / 5006
Richard Owen (1804-1892), British anatomist and palaeontologist. Owen was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Sir Richard Owen (1804-1892) painted in 1844
Owen holds the leg bone of a moa, and is wearing robes of Professor of Comparative Anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons. Oil painting by Henry William Pickersgill (1782-1875)

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Henry William Pickersgill was a renowned English artist of the 19th century, known for his exceptional engravings and portraits. Born in the 1860s, he collaborated with John & Charles Watkins to create captivating artworks that immortalized notable figures of his time. One of Pickersgill's remarkable works is "Pathfinders - Bulwer Lytton, " painted around c1831. This masterpiece showcases his artistic prowess as he skillfully captures the essence of this influential figure. Another striking portrait by Pickersgill is "Henry Benjamin Hanbury Beaufoy" from c1848, where he flawlessly depicts the subject's character and charisma through intricate brushstrokes. Not limited to individuals, Pickersgill also ventured into capturing historical events and achievements. In one such instance, he beautifully illustrated George Stephenson on a series of cigarette cards in 1935, highlighting the significance of this pioneering engineer's contributions. Furthermore, Pickersgill portrayed General Rowland Hill during his tenure as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in the early 19th century. The artwork created between c1830-c1835 showcases both Hill's military prowess and Pickersgill's attention to detail. In addition to these prominent personalities, it also depicted influential writers and scientists like Hannah More and William Wordsworth respectively. Through their portraits from different eras, we can witness how Pickersgill captured their intellectuality and creativity with great finesse. Pickersgill's talent extended beyond portraiture; he also delved into botanical illustrations. His depiction of Robert Brown highlights not only Brown's contribution as a British botanist but also demonstrates Pickergsill’s versatility as an artist. Lastly, Richard Owen stands tall among those who were immortalized by Henry William Pickereskill’s artistry. As a British paleontologist whose work revolutionized the field, Owen's portrait reflects his dedication and scientific curiosity.