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1883 Richard Owens study ex BMNH
Richard Owen (20, July 1804- 18 December 1892). 1883 portrait in his home study for The Graphic magazine. The year he retired from the BMNH. Owen was a comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who became one of the most famous and politically influential biologists of the Victorian era. His achievements included coining the word Dinosauria (1842), and establishing the new British Museum of Natural History at South Kensington in 1881. He worked hard and wrote prolifically, but his scientific legacy is limited. Partly this is because of his reluctance to theorize, and partly it is because of his antagonism towards those who advocated evolution by natural selection (Huxleys view on the human brain in particular). Owens reputation was damaged by his unwillingness to accept criticism, and a tendency to ruthlessly manoeuvre to take credit for discoveries. He was knighted in 1894
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This print captures Sir Richard Owen in his home study, taken in 1883 for The Graphic magazine. A renowned comparative anatomist and palaeontologist, Owen was a prominent figure in the Victorian era and left an indelible mark on the field of biology. In this portrait, we see him at the pinnacle of his career as he retired from his position at the British Museum of Natural History (BMNH). Owen's contributions to science are remarkable, including coining the term "Dinosauria" in 1842 and establishing the prestigious British Museum of Natural History at South Kensington in 1881. However, despite his numerous accomplishments, Owens' scientific legacy is somewhat limited due to certain factors. His reluctance to theorize and his opposition towards advocates of evolution by natural selection, such as Huxley's views on the human brain, hindered wider recognition of his work. Moreover, Owens' reputation suffered from his resistance to criticism and a tendency to claim credit for others' discoveries. Nevertheless, Sir Richard Owen received knighthood in 1894 for his significant contributions to biology. This print serves as a testament to both his achievements and controversies throughout his illustrious career. It offers us a glimpse into the life of an influential scientist who played a pivotal role during one of history's most transformative periods – where art met science and new understandings about our world emerged.
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