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George Downing Liveing, British chemist
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George Downing Liveing, British chemist
George Downing Liveing (1827-1924), British chemist. Liveing studied at St Johns College, at the University of Cambridge. He went on to become a Fellow of the College and later its President (1911). He was Professor of Chemistry at the University from 1861 to 1908. Elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1879, his speciality was spectroscopy and he was awarded the Royal Societys Davy Medal (1901) for this work. This photogravure, with his signature at lower right, shows him aged around 70. The photogravure is from the Glasgow company Annan and Sons, and is of a painting by the Scottish artist Sir George Reid (1841-1913)
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This print showcases George Downing Liveing, a prominent British chemist who made significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy. Born in 1827, Liveing studied at St Johns College, University of Cambridge before becoming a Fellow and eventually the President of the College in 1911. As Professor of Chemistry at the University from 1861 to 1908, he dedicated his career to advancing scientific knowledge. Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1879, Liveing's expertise in spectroscopy earned him recognition and acclaim. His groundbreaking work led to him being awarded the prestigious Davy Medal by the Royal Society in 1901. In this photogravure dating back to around 1897 when he was approximately seventy years old, we see an elderly Liveing seated with an air of wisdom and authority. The artwork is based on a painting by renowned Scottish artist Sir George Reid (1841-1913) and bears Liveing's signature at its lower right corner. The monochrome image captures not only his physical appearance but also hints at his deep intellectual pursuits. With his eyes focused on the camera lens, it seems as though he is peering into our souls with curiosity and determination. This remarkable portrait serves as a testament to George Downing Liveing's immense contribution to chemistry and stands as a reminder of his lasting impact on scientific exploration during both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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