Sir George Howard Darwin

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• Sir George Howard Darwin (1845-1912), Mathematician and astronomer; son of Charles Darwin. Sitter in 3 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Gwendolen ('Gwen') Raverat (née Darwin) (1885-1957). Artist of 3 portraits.

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The son of Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist, George Howard Darwin became a distinguished mathematician and astronomer. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, he became a fellow of the college and was later appointed Plumian professor of astronomy and experimental science (1883-1912). An authority on many scientific subjects, he is seen in this portrait by his daughter Gwendolen with a portable writing slope on his lap. Gwen Raverat, as she was known after her marriage to Jacques Pierre Raverat in 1911, studied at the Slade and is best known as a wood engraver but also painted and produced theatre designs.

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• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 165

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Art in art
• Carpets and textiles
• Chairs
• Smoking
• Writing