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Men of Mark
Heinrich Schliemann, Charles Darwin and Jules Verne

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Photographers: Samuel Lock (1822-1881) and George Whitfield (ca. 1832-1904). Heinrich Schliemann, Charles Darwin and Jules Verne, from the series “Men of Mark”. 1877. 3 Woodburytypes. Each circa 11,5 x 9 cm (27,2 x 20,5 cm). Each mounted to book page and titled and annotated on the mount, 2 with text page.

These three portraits of Heinrich Schliemann, Charles Darwin, and Jules Verne are from the renowned series “Men of Mark” by Lock & Whitfield, issued between 1876-1883. The project featured prominent figures in science, literature, and public life, reproduced in high-quality Woodburytypes and accompanied by short biographical texts. The sitters of these bust-length portraits reflect Victorian ideals of intellectual and cultural achievement, and are portrayed with composure and gravitas. The inclusion of Darwin, Schliemann, and Verne highlights the period’s fascination with discovery, both scientific and imaginative. – Minimal buckling, Darwin print with irregular surface, otherwise in excellent condition.