Robert Howlett (died 1858)
Artist associated with 7 portraits
Howlett came to prominence through his partnership with Joseph Cundall, but the virtuosity of his work suggests he was practising long before they worked together. His best-known work is the series on the Great Eastern (1857), which includes the iconic portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. At his death it was suggested that Howlett might have inadvertently poisoned himself with his own photographic chemicals: this was not at all uncommon.
by Robert Howlett
albumen print, November 1857
NPG P112
by Robert Howlett
albumen print, 1857
NPG P662
Isambard Kingdom Brunel preparing the launch of 'The Great Eastern'
by Robert Howlett
albumen print, arched top, 1857
NPG P663
by Robert Howlett, published by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, November 1857
NPG x5177
by Robert Howlett, published by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, November 1857
NPG x4836
by Horace Harral, published by Illustrated London News, after a photograph by Robert Howlett
engraving, published 16 January 1858
NPG D1127
by Horace Harral, after a photograph by Robert Howlett
wood engraving, 1858
NPG D6865
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