Professor Sir Richard Owen Collection

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

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

Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
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

Richard Owen, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Richard Owen, 1860s

Richard Owen, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Richard Owen, 1878. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

Naturalists dining inside a model of a dinosaur, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, New Years Eve, 1853. Dinner given by sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (1807-1889)

The Meeting of the (Royal) Zoological Society, Hanover Square, London, 1885. Artist: Harry Furniss
The Meeting of the Zoological Society, Hanover Square, London, 1885. The naturalist Richard Owen (1804-1892) is in the left foreground, next to Mr Punch, holding an Apteryx bursting from its egg

A Scientific Institution. During ye Lecture of an Eminent Savan, 1849. Artist: Richard Doyle
A Scientific Institution. During ye Lecture of an Eminent Savan, 1849. Richard Owen (1804-1892) British naturalist and anatomist

Richard Owen, British naturalist, c1856 (1891). After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen (1804-1892) made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

Richard Owen, English anatomist and paleontologist, 1872. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen (1804-1892) made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

Sir Richard Owen, English zoologist, c1860. Artist: DJ Pound
Sir Richard Owen, English zoologist, c1860. Owen studied medicine at Edinburgh and at St Bartholomews and became curator in the museum of the Royal College of Surgeons where he produced a fine series

Professor Sir Richard Owen, FRS, KCB, naturalist, 1873. Artist: Spy
Professor Sir Richard Owen, FRS, KCB, naturalist, 1873. Entitled Men of the Day, No 57: Old Bones, showing the naturalist and author Richard Owen, who attacked Darwins Origin of Species

Richard Owen, British zoologist, 1873. Artist: Spy
Richard Owen, British zoologist, 1873. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen (1804-1892) made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

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Professor Sir Richard Owen was an eminent English zoologist who made significant contributions to the field of anatomy and paleontology. Born in 1804, he became widely known for his extensive research on various animal species during the late 19th century. Throughout his career, Richard Owen collaborated with other renowned scientists such as Thomas Henry Huxley. Their partnership is beautifully depicted in Edward Linley Sambourne's artwork titled "Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley. " This painting captures their dedication to scientific exploration and their meticulous examination of specimens. Owen's expertise earned him recognition from prestigious institutions like the Royal Zoological Society, where he attended meetings alongside fellow naturalists. Harry Furniss artistically portrays one such gathering in his masterpiece "The Meeting of the (Royal) Zoological Society, Hanover Square, London. " The painting showcases a room filled with passionate individuals discussing groundbreaking discoveries. Not only did Owen excel in academia, but he also had a knack for captivating audiences through lectures. In Richard Doyle's artwork titled "A Scientific Institution, " we witness an enraptured crowd listening attentively to Owen's lecture while surrounded by fascinating exhibits. Owen's passion extended beyond academic pursuits; he played a pivotal role in popularizing science among the general public. One notable example is seen at Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve 1853 when naturalists dined inside a model dinosaur structure. This event brought science closer to people and sparked curiosity about prehistoric creatures. Richard Owen was not only admired for his intellect but also recognized for his achievements within society. His portrait by John & Charles Watkins showcases him as a distinguished figure during the 1860s, radiating confidence and authority befitting his status as an esteemed scientist. In Lock & Whitfield’s portraits from different years -1878 and 1880- we see how age gracefully adorned Professor Thomas Henry Huxley alongside Sir Richard Owen.