Sir Michael Foster
(1836-1907), Physiologist, university lecturer and Liberal politician; MP for London UniversityLater Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 11 portraits
Michael Foster studied medicine at the University of London. After several years practicing as a doctor he became professor of practical physiology at University College, London. In 1870 he was appointed by Trinity College, Cambridge, to its praelectorship in physiology, and thirteen years later he became the first occupant of the newly-created chair of physiology in the university, holding it till 1903. From 1881 to 1903 he was one of the secretaries of the Royal Society, and in that capacity exercised a wide influence on the study of biology in Britain.
by John Collier
oil on canvas, 1907
NPG 1869
by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG Ax18391
by Alexander Bassano
half-plate glass negative, 1899
NPG x31902
by Alexander Bassano
half-plate glass negative, 1899
NPG x31903
by Alexander Bassano
half-plate glass negative, 1899
NPG x31904
by Benjamin Stone
platinum print, May 1902
NPG x15832
by Benjamin Stone
platinum print, May 1902
NPG x15833
by Benjamin Stone
platinum print, May or July 1902
NPG x15834
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, circa 1904
NPG x14288
by Unknown photographer
vintage snapshot print, circa 1905-1906
NPG x14290
by Unknown photographer
platinum print
NPG x14289
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