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Jean Andre De Luc (1727–1817) was one of the first geologists of his age. He was born in Geneva and started working life in commerce, but when his business failed he moved to England in 1773 and took the appointment of reader to George III’s wife, Queen Charlotte. This position provided security and freedom which enabled De Luc to pursue his studies in geology and meteorology, and he dedicated his first published work to Queen Charlotte. In 1771 De Luc published the first correct rules for measuring the heights of mountains barometrically. He also invented the ‘dry pile’, a method of producing an electric current. De Luc became a fellow of the Royal Society, and was made honorary professor of philosophy and geology at Göttingen University during a tour of Germany.
Royal College of Physicians, London
London
Title
Jean Andre De Luc (1727–1817)
Date
1816
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 29.5 x W 24.1 cm
Accession number
X260
Acquisition method
unknown acquisition method
Work type
Painting
Royal College of Physicians, London
11 St Andrew's Place, Regent's Park, London, Greater London NW1 4LE England
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