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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.

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3145

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Marion Collier (née Huxley)
pencil
NPG 3145

3147

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Marion Collier (née Huxley)
pencil
NPG 3147

1330

Thomas Henry Huxley

by (Edward) Onslow Ford
plaster cast of bust, circa 1880s
On display in Room 21 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1330

1528

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Theodore Blake Wirgman
pencil, 1882
NPG 1528

3168

Thomas Henry Huxley

by John Collier
oil on canvas, 1883
On display in Room 27 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 3168

P429

Thomas Henry Huxley

by W. & D. Downey
carbon print, 1890 or before
NPG P429

x20496

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Maull & Polyblank, photogravure by Walker & Boutall
photogravure, 1857
NPG x20496

Ax18205

Thomas Henry Huxley

by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG Ax18205

x45092

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Maull & Polyblank
albumen carte-de-visite, early 1860s
NPG x45092

Ax18298

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
NPG Ax18298

x11996

Thomas Henry Huxley

by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1870
NPG x11996

Ax14783

Thomas Henry Huxley

by George Charles Wallich, published by John Van Voorst
albumen print on card mount, published 1870
NPG Ax14783

Ax17796

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1874
NPG Ax17796

Ax18234

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1874
NPG Ax18234

Ax38172

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1874
NPG Ax38172

Ax132901

'Scientists'

by Unknown artist, published by Hughes & Edmonds
albumen print, published 1876
NPG Ax132901

x11997

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Lock & Whitfield
woodburytype on paper mount, 1880 or before
NPG x11997

x35907

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Jose Maria Mora
albumen cabinet card, circa 1880
NPG x35907

x11993

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Herbert Rose Barraud
albumen carte-de-visite, December 1881
NPG x11993

x11992

Thomas Henry Huxley

by Alexander Bassano
albumen cabinet card, circa 1883
On display in Room 28 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG x11992

Family Tree
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