Charles Robert Collection

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1870s. Artist: Julia Margaret Cameron
Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1870s. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1871. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

HMS Beagle laid ashore, Rio Santa Cruz, Patagonia, South America, 1834 (1839)

The Late Mr C. R. Darwin, FRS, LLD, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127986 The Late Mr C. R. Darwin, FRS, LLD, from The Illustrated London News, 29th April 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Prize plate, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Prize plate, 1844. Horseracing trophy given as a prize at Goodwood Racecourse:manufactured by Messrs. Garrard, of the Haymarket, after designs and models by Mr. Cockerell

Gipseying Party, ca. 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Gipseying Party, ca. 1830

Montage of Ecclesiastical Figures Posed in Political Satire, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Montage of Ecclesiastical Figures Posed in Political Satire, 1860s. [Rev. J. Tweed, Rev. W. Ince, Rev. J.P. Lightfoot, G. Ridding, Rev. Wollaston, Rev. Tozer, Rev. A. Lowe, Rec. C.E. Hammond]

The Last Throw, ca. 1840. Creator: Charles Robert Leslie
The Last Throw, ca. 1840

The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, Grade I listed, 16th century coaching inn, Charles Darwin caught the coach here to his voyage of discovery

King Charles I of Hungary and Croatia (1288-1342), First half of the 18th cent.. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Art Gallery, Bristol, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Art Gallery, Bristol, 1915. Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery was founded in 1823 as the Bristol Institution for the Advancement of Science and Art

The Hon. Charles Gore, 1843. Creator: Richard James Lane
The Hon. Charles Gore, 1843. Portrait of British crown official Charles Alexander Gore (1811-1897), Commissioner of woods and forests

Charles Weld Forester, 1840. Creator: Richard James Lane
Charles Weld Forester, 1840. The Honourable Charles Forester 12th Lancers. Portrait of British cavalry officer Charles Robert Weld Forester (1811-1852), Assistant Military Secretary for Ireland

Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen (1804-1892) made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

Professor Thomas Henry Huxley, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Professor Thomas Henry Huxley, 1880. Between the years 1847-1850 he was the assistant surgeon aboard HMS Rattlesnake off the eastern and northern coasts of Australia

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1890. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, at his desk, c1880. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1883. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century

Thomas, Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Thomas, Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1877. Huxley (1825-1895) was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of evolution in the 19th century. From Men of Mark

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, 1871. Huxley (1823-1883) at the time of his presidency of the British Association for the Advancement of Science

Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus). Reconstruction based on a skull cap, thigh bone and two back teeth discovered in Pliocene fossil beds in Trinil, Central Java, by Dr Eugene Dubois in 1894

Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T.H. Huxley. Tom, a run-away chimney sweeps boy, who falls into river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and T.H. Huxley

Ernst Haeckel, German zoologist and evolutionist, 1899
Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) German zoologist and evolutionist. Recapitulation theory Ontology recapitulates phylogeny, 1899

Queen Katherine (King Henry VIII), c1870. Artist: Charles W Sharpe
Queen Katherine (King Henry VIII), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Autolycus (The Winters Tale), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Falstaff and his Friends (The Merry Wives of Windsor), c1870. Artist: W Greatbatch
Falstaff and his Friends (The Merry Wives of Windsor), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Dream City of Christopher Wrens Buildings, 1842. Artist: William Richardson
Dream City of Christopher Wrens Buildings, 1842

Royal Exchange (3rd) interior, London, 1840. Artist: George Belton Moore
Proposal for roof covering quadrangle of the Royal Exchange, London, 1840, with figures

Queen Victorias Coronation, 1838. Artist: Samuel Cousins
Scene of Queen Victoria receiving the Sacrament at her coronation in Westminster Abbey, London, 1838

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837, (1932)

Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robe, 1838. Artist: Charles Robert Leslie
Queen Victoria in her Coronation Robe, 1838. Victoria (1819-1901) succeeded her uncle, William IV, to the throne in 1837

Charles Darwin (1809-1882), 1883, (1912). Artist: John Maler Collier
Charles Darwin 1883, (1809-1882), (1912). Painting held at The National Portrait Gallery, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Erasmus Darwin, English physician and naturalist, (c1819). Artist: Holl
Erasmus Darwin, English physician and naturalist, (c1819). Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) was the grandfather of Charles Darwin and Francis Galton

Darwins study at Down House, his home near Beckenham, Kent, 1883. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

A Scene from Tristram Shandy (?Uncle Toby and the Widow Wadman?), 1829-30, (c1915). Held by the Tate, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Peak and Barrier-Reef of Borabora, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Peak and Barrier-Reef of Borabora, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Whitsunday Island, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Whitsunday Island, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Ornithorhynchus Paradoxus, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Ornithorhynchus Paradoxus, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

The Queens Palace at Papeete, Tahiti, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
The Queens Palace at Papeete, Tahiti, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Native of Australia, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Native of Australia, c1885 (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Travelling in the Andes, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Travelling in the Andes, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Fuegians and their Wigwams, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Fuegians and their Wigwams, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

The Puma, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
The Puma, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

The Condor, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
The Condor, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Herd of Cattle Crossing the Uruguay, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Herd of Cattle Crossing the Uruguay, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Buenos Ayres, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Buenos Ayres, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Bizcachas, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Bizcachas, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Skeleton of the Mylodon Darwinii, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Skeleton of the Mylodon Darwinii, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Throwing The Bolas, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Throwing The Bolas, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Skeleton of the Megatherium, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Skeleton of the Megatherium, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Vampire Bat, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Vampire Bat, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Brazilian Forest, c1885 (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Brazilian Forest, c1885 (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Four or the species of finch observed by Darwin on the Galapagos Islands, showing variation of beak.The study of the flora of the Islands contributed to Darwins theory of evolution

Queen Victoria in the Coronation robes, 1838 (1906). Artist: Charles Robert Leslie
Queen Victoria in the Coronation robes, 1838 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Elizabeth Fry, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Elizabeth Fry. From the painting by Charles Robert Leslie R. A. at the National Portrait Gallery

Charles Darwin, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Charles Darwin. From the painting by the Hon. John Collier, at the National Portrait Gallery

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), English biologist, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), English biologist, 1890. Huxley was known as Darwins Bulldog for his advocacy of Charles Darwins theory of evolution

Natural Selection, 1871. Artist: Coide
Natural Selection, 1871. A caricature of British naturlist Charles Darwin (1809-1882). Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

The Principal Works of Sir Christopher Wren, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Natures evolutionary designs in noses, 1922

Evolution of ManArtist: Karen Humpage
Evolution of Man

The evolution of the bicycle, 19th century, (c1920). The Kirkpatrick bicycle, 1839; Phantom bicycle, 1869; Bicyclette, 1879; Otto Dicycle, 1881; Kangaroo bicycle, 1884, and the Rudge, 1884

Charles Darwin (1809-1882), British naturalist, 1924
Charles Darwin (1809-1882), British naturalist. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwin, 1882. From the medal by Alphonse Legros. Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Lady Jane Greys Reluctance to Accept the Crown, (19th century). Artist: Herbert Bourne
Lady Jane Greys Reluctance to Accept the Crown, (19th century). Lady Jane Grey, (1537-1554), was Queen regnant of the Kingdom of England for nine days in 1553

Charles Darwin, 19th century English naturalist, (1900). Artist: Elliott & Fry
Charles Darwin, 19th century English naturalist, (1900). Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Charles Darwins house in Downe, Kent. A 20th-century illustration of Down House, the home of English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882), which was built in the early 18th century

Charles Darwin, 19th century British naturalist, (20th century). Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, French naturalist, (20th century)

The christening of the Princess Royal, 1841, (1900). Queen Victorias daughter, Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901), is baptised in a Christian ceremony in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, c1890. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Charles Darwin, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Charles Darwin, 1878. Darwin started his career on board the HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Petruchio, 1891. A character from The Taming of the Shrew

Katharine, 1891. A character from The Taming of the Shrew

Florizel and Perdita, 1891. The lovers from The Winters Tale

Falstaff, 1891. Sir John Falstaff, a character from Henry IV Parts I and II, and The Merry Wives of Windsor

Charles Darwin, renowned naturalist and thinker, (1900). Darwin (1809-1882) put forward the modern theory of evolution and proposed the principle of evolution by natural selection

Buffon, 19th century. Artist: Hart
Buffon, 19th century. George-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist

Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist, c1870s. Huxley (1825-1895) was known as Darwins bulldog because of his ardent support of Darwins theory of evolution

Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1860s-c1870s. Artist: Ernst Hader
Charles Darwin, British naturalist, c1860s-c1870s. Darwin (1809-1882) started his career on board HMS Beagle and spent six years surveying the South American seas

Ancient Cimbrian, Esthonian Finn, Lappe, 1848. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, (Hippolyte Bailliere, London, third edition, 1848)

Human and orang-utan skulls, 1848. Illustrations of the base of the skull. An engraving from the Natural History of Man, by James Cowles Prichard, (Hippolyte Bailliere, London, third edition, 1848)

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Charles Robert was a prominent figure in the world of biology and natural history during the late 19th century. Born in England, he followed in the footsteps of renowned naturalist Charles Darwin, who greatly influenced his work. In 1871, Charles Robert collaborated with British biologist Thomas Henry Huxley on various scientific endeavors. A glimpse into their partnership can be seen in an intriguing photograph from c1880, where Huxley is captured at his desk engrossed in research. Another captivating image showcases Charles Robert alongside Huxley once again, this time painted by Lock & Whitfield in 1877. The artwork beautifully captures their dedication to studying and understanding the intricacies of life. Richard Owen, an English zoologist known for his expertise in comparative anatomy, also played a significant role in Charles Robert's journey. In a striking portrait from 1884 by Edward Linley Sambourne, Owen's intellectual prowess shines through as he delves into the mysteries of nature alongside Charles Robert and Huxley. The impact of these collaborations is evident when observing a mesmerizing illustration by Sambourne depicting Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley examining a Water Baby—an enchanting representation that showcases their shared passion for unraveling nature's secrets. Charles Robert himself was celebrated for his contributions to science and received recognition such as being featured on a prize plate dating back to 1844—a testament to his exceptional achievements within academia. Beyond his scientific pursuits, glimpses into Charles Robert's personal life are revealed through various artworks capturing different aspects of society during that era. A charming painting titled "Gipseying Party" from around 1830 portrays leisurely moments enjoyed amidst picturesque landscapes—a reminder that even great minds find solace outside their laboratories. Intriguingly enough, political satire finds its way into historical records with a montage featuring ecclesiastical figures posed humorously—perhaps reflecting societal tensions of the 1860s.