Charles Darwin

Sitterback to top

• Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882), Naturalist, geologist and originator of the theory of evolution. Sitter in 30 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Maull & Polyblank (active 1854-1865). Artist associated with 328 portraits.

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This photograph was taken as part of a series entitled the Literary and Scientific Portrait Club' to provide a visual record of eminent Victorian scientists.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Cooper, John, Great Britons: The Great Debate, 2002, p. 116
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 165

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Charles Darwin and the Origin of Species (19 January 2009 - 30 June 2009)

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• Literary and Scientific Portrait Club: photographs by Maull & Polyblank, circa 1855