Black and white 3/4 length seated studio portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley. Printed inscription on recto, 'Ernest Edwards 20, Baker St. W'. Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) was an English biologist. He was Professor of Natural History at the Royal School of Mines, Hunterian Professor at the Royal College of Surgeons and President of the Royal Society. Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) was an English biologist. He was Professor of Natural History at the Royal School of Mines, Hunterian Professor at the Royal College of Surgeons and President of the Royal Society