Sir Joseph Dalton Collection

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew, 1881. Hooker (1817-1911) was a botanist and plant collector who travelled on several scientific expedditions in the 1840s

Joseph Dalton Hooker, English botanist, c1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Joseph Dalton Hooker, English botanist, c1880. Hooker (1817-1911) was a botanist and plant collector who travelled on several scientific expeditions in the 1840s

Joseph Dalton Hooker, English botanist, plant geographer and collector. Born in Halesworth, Suffolk, Hooker (1817-1911) served as surgeon-botanist on British Antarctic expedition of HMS Discovery

Cladhymenia oblongifolia C016 / 5987
Cladhymenia oblongifolia. Plate CXXVII from The Botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. Discovery ships Erebus and Terror, in the years 1839-1843, Volume 2 (1847), by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker

Aptenodytes fosteri, emperor penguin
This emperor penguin, one of the earliest to come to Britain, was one of the many specimens collected by James Clark Ross Antarctic expedition between 1839 and 1843

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911)
Youngest son of the botanist and professor William Jackson Hooker. Joseph Dalton Hooke, became an established botanist, plant collector and traveller

Eucalyptus urnigera, eucalyptus
Plate from The Botany of the Antarctic Voyage of H.M. Discovery Erebus and Terror. Part III: Flora Tasmaniae. by J. D. Hooker, 1860

Cladhymenia oblongifolia
Plate CXXVII from The Botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. Discovery ships Erebus and Terror, in the years 1839-1843, Volume 2 (1847), by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker

Matilda Smith (1854-1926)
Cousin of Joseph Hooker, the creator of the Botanical magazine and son of William Hooker (establisher of worldwide communications and correspondence system for collectors)

Octopus illustration
Plate 20, watercolour by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker from the plate collection of the Murray Library

Antarctic fish illustration
Watercolour by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker from his Drawings of Antartic Fish, 1889. Plate no 12

Rhododendron sp. rhododendron
Plate 30 from The Rhododendrons (1818) by Joseph Hooker (1817-1911). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, a prominent figure in the world of botany and plant geography, served as the Director of Royal Gardens at Kew in 1881. Renowned for his contributions to the field, he dedicated his life to studying and collecting plants from various regions around the globe. This captivating portrait captured by Lock & Whitfield showcases Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker's distinguished appearance during the late 19th century. One of his notable discoveries was Cladhymenia oblongifolia C016 / 5987, a fascinating plant species that intrigued scientists with its unique characteristics. Additionally, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker had an interest in wildlife beyond plants; he studied Aptenodytes fosteri, commonly known as emperor penguins. His extensive research shed light on their behavior and habitat in Antarctica. Born in 1817 and passing away in 1911, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker left an indelible mark on botanical science. His legacy lives on through his groundbreaking work and influential role at Kew Gardens. Amongst his many accomplishments was the documentation of Eucalyptus urnigera, a species of eucalyptus tree that fascinated him due to its distinct features. Furthermore, Matilda Smith (1854-1926), an esteemed illustrator who collaborated with Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker on numerous projects, contributed her artistic talents to bring these botanical wonders to life. Not limited solely to land-based flora and fauna studies, Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker also delved into marine biology. He explored creatures such as octopuses and Antarctic fish species through detailed illustrations showcasing their intricate anatomy.