Mrs T. V. Wallace, A. R. Wallace and his sister Fanny, Mrs Sim
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Mrs T. V. Wallace, A. R. Wallace and his sister Fanny, Mrs Sim
Taken after Wallaces return from the Amazon. Photograph from the Wallace collection in the General Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8587397
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10711707
1823 1913 Alfred Russel Alfred Russel Wallace Anthropologist Ar Wallace Archive Biologist Explorer Fanny Naturalist Photograph Sister Wallace
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), the renowned Welsh naturalist, explorer, and co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, poses with his sister, Fanny Wallace (nee T.V. Wallace), and Mrs. Sim. Taken after Wallace's return from his groundbreaking expeditions in the Amazon rainforest during the nineteenth century, this historic image offers a glimpse into the personal life of this influential Victorian figure. Wallace's pioneering work in biology, anthropology, and ethnography significantly advanced scientific understanding of the natural world. His extensive travels through the Amazon Basin, Malay Archipelago, and other far-flung regions led to the discovery of countless new species and the formulation of his famous "Wallace Line," which demarcates the boundary between Asian and Australian biogeographic realms. In this photograph, Wallace appears thoughtful and introspective, while his sister Fanny, who accompanied him on some of his earlier expeditions, looks proud and supportive. Mrs. Sim, whose identity remains a mystery, adds an intriguing element to the scene. The image is part of the extensive Wallace Collection housed in the General Library at the Natural History Museum in London, a testament to Wallace's enduring legacy as a trailblazer in the annals of scientific exploration and discovery.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
