Portret van Roderick Murchison before 1868

"Portret van Roderick Murchison" is a photograph by English photographer Ernest Edwards, created before 1868. The image depicts Roderick Impey Murchison, a Scottish geologist and explorer, standing next to a tall, dark bookcase, with his left arm resting on the top. The portrait is presented in a simple, straightforward manner, typical of the Victorian era. This photograph is a testament to Edwards's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject with a sharp focus and natural light. Murchison's stern expression and formal attire convey his importance as a leading figure in the scientific world of the 19th century.