Surname W Collection

Ludwig Wittgenstein, caricature
Ludwig Wittgenstein. Caricature of the Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (1889-1951). Wittgenstein is considered by many to be the greatest philosopher of the 20th

James Watt, caricature C015 / 6706
James Watt (1736-1819). Caricature of the Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt. Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Lord Kelvin, caricature C015 / 6712
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). Caricature of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Kelvin was co-discoverer in 1852 of the Joule-Thomson effect

Hermann von Wissmann, German explorer C018 / 7073
Hermann von Wissmann (1853-1905). 1883 engraving of the German explorer of Africa, officer and colonial administrator Hermann von Wissmann

J. Wickersheimer, German chemist C018 / 7072
J. Wickersheimer (1832-1896). 1883 engraving of the German chemist and taxidermist J. Wickersheimer in his laboratory. Wickersheimer is best known for developing a method for preserving corpses

Frank Whittle, caricature
Frank Whittle (1907-1996). Caricature of the British aeronautical engineer Sir Frank Whittle wearing an aeroplane. Whittle is best known as the inventor of the jet engine

Samuel Wilks, British physician C013 / 7701
Samuel Wilks (1824-1911). 19th Century portrait by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British physician and biographer Samuel Wilks

Lord Kelvin, British physicist C013 / 7704
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

Alfred Russel Wallace, British naturalist C013 / 6595
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), British naturalist. Wallace organised expeditions to the Amazon and Malaysia and was the first European to see orang-utans in the wild

Granville Woods, US inventor
Granville T. Woods (1856-1910), US inventor. Woods is celebrated as the Black Edison, a reference to his many inventions. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he trained as a machinist and blacksmith

Madam C. J. Walker, US businesswoman
Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919), US businesswoman, driving a car. Walker was one of the first African-American millionairesses

Christopher Wren, English architect
Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), English architect and astronomer. He is best known for having designed St. Pauls Cathedral and other churches in London after the fire of 1666

John Winthrop, US astronomer
John Winthrop (1714-1779), American astronomer and physicist. Winthrop established the first experimental physics laboratory in America in 1746

George Westinghouse, American engineer
George Westinghouse (1846-1914), American electri- cal engineer. Westinghouse became a prolific inventor after serving in both the army and the navy during the American Civil War

Alexander Wilson, US-Scottish naturalist
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813), American-Scottish naturalist. Wilson born in Scotland, was an apprentice weaver with an interest in poetry

John Wise, aeronaut
John Wise (1808-1879), American balloonist, born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. He made his first balloon ascent in Philadelphia in 1835

Charles Wheatstone, British physicist
Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875), British physicist. Wheatstone study of acoustics and the theory of resonance of columns of air, lead to his 1829 invention of the concertina musical instrument

Jim West. Portrait of the American acoustic engineer James Edward West (born 1931) in his laboratory at Bell Labs, USA. West joined Bell Labs after graduating in 1957

Wright brothers, US aviation pioneers. Wilbur (1867-1912, right) and Orville (1871-1948, left) built and flew the first powered aircraft

Johann Weyer, Dutch physician
Johann Weyer (1515-1588). 16th Century portrait of the Dutch physician, occultist and demonologist Johann Weyer, from his book De lamiis liber item de commentitiis jejuniis

Daniel Tuke, English psychiatrist
Daniel Tuke. 19th Century portrait of the English physician and expert on mental illness Dr. Daniel Hack Tuke (1827-1895), giving evidence during what became known as the Windham Trial

W. F. Windham, English aristocrat
W.F. Windham. 19th Century portrait of the English aristocrat W.F. Windham, during what became known as the Windham Trial

Forbes Winslow, English psychiatrist
Forbes Winslow. 19th Century portrait of the English psychiatrist Dr. Forbes Winslow, giving evidence during what became known as the Windham Trial

James Watt, Scottish engineer
James Watt (1736-1819). Historical artwork of the Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt. Watt made numerous practical improvements to the steam engine of his day

Edward Wilson, American biologist
Edward Wilson. Caricature of the American biologist, naturalist and author Edward Osborne Wilson (born 1929). Wilson is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction

George Washington, first US President
George Washington (1732-1799), planter, soldier and politician. Washington was born into a Virginian planter family in 1732

Alfred Wallace, caricature
Alfred Wallace (1823-1913). Caricature of the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, showing him with a large nose and bushy facial hair

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"Surname W: A Legacy of Brilliance and Achievement" From Ludwig Wittgenstein's groundbreaking philosophy to James Watt's revolutionary inventions, the surname W has been associated with exceptional individuals throughout history. In the realm of intellectual prowess, Ludwig Wittgenstein stands tall as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. His profound insights into language and logic continue to shape our understanding of human thought. James Watt, depicted in a caricature C015 / 6706, was not only an inventor but also a visionary. His improvements to steam engine technology during the Industrial Revolution paved the way for unprecedented progress and transformed society forever. Lord Kelvin, portrayed in another caricature C015 / 6712, was a brilliant physicist who made significant contributions to thermodynamics and electrical engineering. His work laid the foundation for modern physics and earned him immense respect within scientific circles. Breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields were Mary Walker, US surgeon and feminist C018 / 7040; Hermann von Wissmann, German explorer C018 / 7073; J. Wickersheimer, German chemist C018 / 7072; Granville Woods, US inventor; Madam C. J. Walker, US businesswoman - all exemplifying determination and resilience in their respective domains. Samuel Wilks (C013/7701), British physician extraordinaire known for his pioneering research on statistical methods in medicine contributed significantly towards advancing healthcare practices while Lord Kelvin (C013/7704) continued his scientific journey by delving deep into electromagnetism leaving behind an indelible mark on physics. Alfred Russel Wallace (C013/6595), British naturalist whose independent discovery of evolution through natural selection paralleled Charles Darwin's findings showcased remarkable insight into biodiversity that shaped our understanding of life on Earth. The surname W represents a lineage where innovation meets intellectuality – from Frank Whittle's trailblazing work in aviation to the entrepreneurial spirit of Madam C. J.