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John Lawes, British agriculturalist
John Bennet Lawes (1814-1900), British agriculturalist and chemist, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1882. Lawes discovered that phosphate fertilisers could be made more soluble in soil by treating them with acid. He patented his process and opened a highly successful factory in 1843. Lawes then, with Henry Gilbert, began the first agricultural research station at Rothamstead. They studied the effects of different fertilisers and animal feeds, producing over 100 scientific papers. Lawes was elected Fellow of the Royal Society (1854) and made a baronet (1882). Artwork by Theobold Chartran ( T )
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1880s 1882 Agricultural Agriculture Art History Baronet Caricature Chemist Chromolithograph Farming Fellow Of The Royal Society Fertilisers Holding Lithograph Middle Aged Phosphates Portrait Scientist Sixties Soil Science Vanity Fair Walking Stick Wove Paper Agriculturalist
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This lithograph from 1882 showcases the esteemed John Bennet Lawes, a prominent British agriculturalist and chemist. The artwork, created by Theobold Chartran for Vanity Fair magazine, beautifully captures Lawes' significant contributions to the field of agriculture during the 19th century. Lawes revolutionized farming practices by discovering that treating phosphate fertilizers with acid could enhance their solubility in soil. This groundbreaking finding led him to patent his process and establish a highly successful factory in 1843. Later on, he collaborated with Henry Gilbert to establish Rothamstead, the first-ever agricultural research station. Together, they conducted extensive studies on various fertilizers and animal feeds, resulting in over 100 scientific papers. Recognized for his remarkable achievements, Lawes was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1854 and bestowed with a baronetcy in 1882. His dedication to advancing agricultural science is evident through this caricature's portrayal of him confidently holding a walking stick while donning an air of wisdom. The chromolithograph offers us a glimpse into history as it depicts Lawes amidst lush farmland scenery—symbolic of his profound impact on British agriculture. With its intricate details and vibrant colors, this artwork serves as both an artistic masterpiece and an homage to one man's tireless pursuit of scientific knowledge for the betterment of society.
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