19th Century Portraits

Stipple engravings featuring notable individuals from the 19th century, highlighting detailed clothing and expressions in classic portrait style.

Robert Hermann Schomburgk (1804-1865), British traveller and explorer, born at Freiburg, Germany. He led a geographical expedition to British Guiana and discovered the giant South American water lily, Victoria Regia. From 'The Naturalist's Library' edited by William Jardine (Edinburgh and London 1839-1854). Engraving.
Robert Hermann Schomburgk (1804-1865), British traveller and explorer, born at Freiburg, Germany. He led a geographical expedition to British Guiana and discovered the giant South American water lily, Victoria Regia. From 'The Naturalist's Library' edited by William Jardine (Edinburgh and London 1839-1854). Engraving.