Biogeography Collection

Distributions of plants at various altitudes
Coloured engraving of Alexander Humboldt illustration. Tableaux de la Nature, 1865. Date: 1865

Beautiful, tropical islands rise from the seascape in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Alexander von Humboldt (engraving)
815858 Alexander von Humboldt (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)

Alexander von Humboldt, engraved by C. Cook (engraving)
XJF373281 Alexander von Humboldt, engraved by C. Cook (engraving) by Richards, Emma Gaggiotti (1825-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt (engraving)
815828 Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt, (1769-1859)

Alexander von Humboldt, Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer (1769 -1859) (chromolitho)
724733 Alexander von Humboldt, Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer (1769 -1859) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander von Humboldt)

Alexander von Humboldt (engraving)
815942 Alexander von Humboldt (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)

Alexander Von Humboldt Baron 1769 To 1859 German Naturalist And Explorer

An 1806 portrait of Humboldt by Friedrich Georg Weitsch. Friedrich von Humboldt (1769 - 1859) German naturalist and explorer

Alfred Russel Wallace, British naturalist C016 / 5259
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), British naturalist, in middle age. Wallace organised expeditions to the Amazon and Malaysia and was the first European to see orang-utans in the wild

18th C. Temperate Animal Panorama
A northern temperate European landscape. Reproduced in Lubach and Logemans Panorama der Bewoonde Aardeins (Panorama of the Inhabited World) 1851

18th C. Tropical Animal Panorama
An African/Asian tropical landscape. Reproduced in Lubach and Logemans " Panorama der Bewoonde Aarde" (Panorama of the Inhabited World) 1851

1761 Buffon Naturalist Zoologist Portrait
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. French naturalist (7 September 1707 - 16th April 1788). Steel engraving 1833 by Robert Hart with later colouring, from the painting by F.H. Drouais 1761

Madagascan Pipevine swallowtail butterfly
The Madagascan Pipevine Swallowtail Pharmacophagus antenor (Drury 1773). Strong late 18th Century illustration with contemporary colouring following its discovery

1806 Alexander Humboldt Naturalist
Friedrich Alexander von Humboldt (14th September 1769 - 6th May 1859). Lizars Steel engraving c 1830 with hand colouring after the 1806 painting by Friedrich Weitsch

1749 Buffon Histoire Naturelle first eds
Spines of two first edition books (1749) " Histoire Naturelle, generale et particuliere". The first of 36 Volumes by the Compte de Buffon published between 1749 and 1789

Alfred Wallace, caricature
Alfred Wallace (1823-1913). Caricature of the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, showing him with a large nose and bushy facial hair

Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), German naturalist and geographer. At 27, Humboldt inherited enough money to plan an expedition with botanist Aime Bonpland to South America (map shown)

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Biogeography, the study of the distribution of plants and animals across different geographical regions, has been a subject of fascination for centuries. One notable figure in this field is Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian geographer, naturalist, and explorer who lived from 1769 to 1859. Humboldt's contributions to they were groundbreaking. Through his extensive travels and observations, he discovered that plant distributions varied at various altitudes. This finding revolutionized our understanding of how environmental factors shape biodiversity. Engravings and portraits capture the essence of Humboldt's work. In one engraving by C. Cook, we see him depicted with an aura of wisdom and curiosity on his face. Another engraving showcases Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt as a distinguished scholar who dedicated his life to unraveling nature's mysteries. An oil painting from 1809 portrays Humboldt in his prime years as he delved into scientific exploration. The chromolitho image further immortalizes him as a pioneer in biogeography. Humboldt was not alone in shaping this field; Alfred Russel Wallace also made significant contributions as a British naturalist. His presence reminds us that biogeography is an international endeavor driven by passionate individuals seeking knowledge about our planet's rich tapestry of life. The temperate animal panorama from the 18th century serves as a visual representation of the diverse species inhabiting different climatic zones around the world—a testament to the intricate relationship between geography and biology. In summary, biogeography encompasses much more than just plant distributions at varying altitudes—it represents humanity's quest for understanding Earth's living organisms within their ecological contexts. Figures like Alexander von Humboldt and Alfred Russel Wallace have paved the way for future generations to explore this fascinating discipline further.