Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), Biologist and science educationist
Sitter in 45 portraits
Key figure in Victorian scientific life; made important discoveries in several branches of biology; vigorous champion of Darwin, but tended to antagonise moderate opinion; worked tirelessly to improve scientific education; served on many Royal Commissions on education and public health.
by Alexander Bassano
albumen print, circa 1883
NPG x9203
by Alexander Bassano
vintage print, circa 1883
NPG x21342
by Alexander Bassano
half-plate glass negative, circa 1883
NPG x96425
by Alexander Bassano
half-plate glass negative, circa 1883
NPG x96426
by Alexander Bassano
half-plate glass negative, circa 1883
NPG x96427
by Elliott & Fry
chlorobromide print on cream card mount, 1885
NPG x127443
by Elliott & Fry
vintage bromide print on cream photographer's folder, 1885
NPG x129630
by Elliott & Fry
albumen cabinet card, 1885
NPG x11994
by Walery, published by Sampson Low & Co
carbon print on card mount, published May 1889
NPG x9139
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen cabinet card, circa 1890
NPG x36198
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen cabinet card, 1895 (circa 1890)
NPG x46493
by W. & D. Downey, published by Cassell & Company, Ltd
carbon print, published 1890
NPG x11999
by Alphonse Legros
lithograph, circa 1883
NPG D36428
by Thomas Hamilton Crawford, published by Museum Galleries, after John Collier
mezzotint printed in colours, published 1922 (1883)
NPG D36430
by Ernest Edwards, published by Lovell Reeve & Co
albumen print, published 1863
NPG Ax13839
by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
woodburytype, published 1880
NPG Ax17609
Huxley
Related People
Sir Laurence Collier (grandson)
Marion Collier (née Huxley) (daughter)
Peter Pendleton Eckersley (grandson)
Thomas Lydwell Eckersley (grandson)
Aldous Huxley (grandson)
Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley (grandson)
Sir Julian Sorell Huxley (grandson)
Leonard Huxley (son)
Category
Education and Learning
Science
Groups
Century Club
Scientists
Place
Sussex
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- Alexander Bassano: Victorian Photographer
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