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Cell Collection (#8)

"Exploring the Intricacies of Life: Unveiling the Wonders of Cells" Delving into the microscopic world

Background imageCell Collection: Miss Lucy Burns in Occoquan Workhouse, Washington, 1917 (b/w photo)

Miss Lucy Burns in Occoquan Workhouse, Washington, 1917 (b/w photo)
746438 Miss Lucy Burns in Occoquan Workhouse, Washington, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCell Collection: The Political Prisoners, 1931 (collage)

The Political Prisoners, 1931 (collage)
ALG158881 The Political Prisoners, 1931 (collage) by Fuhrmann, Paul (1893-1952); Museum fur Deutsche Geschichte, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: artist imprisoned for anti-militaristic views;)

Background imageCell Collection: Fagin in the Condemned Cell. ' He sat down on a stone bench opposite the door

Fagin in the Condemned Cell. " He sat down on a stone bench opposite the door
1000821 Fagin in the Condemned Cell. " He sat down on a stone bench opposite the door, which served for a seat and bedstead, and casting his bloodshot eyes upon the grond

Background imageCell Collection: Nothing New under the Sun! (litho)

Nothing New under the Sun! (litho)
3646210 Nothing New under the Sun! (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nothing New under the Sun)

Background imageCell Collection: On me trouva etendue [ar terr, 1849 (engraving)

On me trouva etendue [ar terr, 1849 (engraving)
5864421 On me trouva etendue [ar terr, 1849 (engraving) by Rouget, Georges (1784-1869); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCell Collection: Levez-vous... mettez-vous a genoux, 1849 (engraving)

Levez-vous... mettez-vous a genoux, 1849 (engraving)
5864420 Levez-vous....mettez-vous a genoux, 1849 (engraving) by Rouget, Georges (1784-1869); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCell Collection: Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison, c. 1580-5 (oil on canvas)

Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison, c. 1580-5 (oil on canvas)
3492924 Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison, c.1580-5 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 116.2x83.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCell Collection: Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho)

Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho)
2818601 Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell. Alfred Dreyfus dans sa prison)

Background imageCell Collection: Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho)

Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho)
2818600 Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus in his prison cell. Alfred Dreyfus dans sa prison)

Background imageCell Collection: Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport

Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical
CHT280167 Chained insane at Bedlam, illustration from Des Maladies Mentales considerees sous le rapport medical, hygienique et medico-legal by Etienne Esquirol (1772-1840) plate XXV

Background imageCell Collection: DDE-90029660

DDE-90029660
Photo Cell window blinds at Instute du Monde Arabe, Arab World Institute, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

Background imageCell Collection: Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1630-40 (oil on canvas, h 155cm -- w 190)

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1630-40 (oil on canvas, h 155cm -- w 190)
3709935 Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1630-40 (oil on canvas, h 155cm -- w 190 by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 155x190 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCell Collection: PD. 5-1978 Count Ugolino and his Sons in Prison, illustration for Inferno

PD. 5-1978 Count Ugolino and his Sons in Prison, illustration for Inferno
FIT88878 PD.5-1978 Count Ugolino and his Sons in Prison, illustration for Inferno, Canto 33 from Dante Alighieris Divine Comedy, c.1827 (tempera on panel) by Blake

Background imageCell Collection: Lady Julian of Norwich, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub

Lady Julian of Norwich, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364360 Lady Julian of Norwich, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid

Background imageCell Collection: Joan of Arc: In Jeannes Cell (colour litho)

Joan of Arc: In Jeannes Cell (colour litho)
6011370 Joan of Arc: In Jeannes Cell (colour litho) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Jeannes Cell)

Background imageCell Collection: Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving)

Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving)
1737154 Patient at Sainte Anne hospital (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: A man with a straitjacket in a padded cell. Sainte Anne hospital, 19th century.)

Background imageCell Collection: La Certosa di Pavia, Nel giardinetto della cella; Certosa di Pavia

La Certosa di Pavia, Nel giardinetto della cella; Certosa di Pavia, Small garden of a monks cell (b / w photo)
7152763 La Certosa di Pavia, Nel giardinetto della cella; Certosa di Pavia, Small garden of a monks cell (b/w photo) by Hielscher

Background imageCell Collection: The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock (litho)

The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock (litho)
1629103 The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lighthouse on the Bass Rock)

Background imageCell Collection: Examples of Polycyttaria Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)

Examples of Polycyttaria Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746698 Examples of Polycyttaria Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polycyttaria)

Background imageCell Collection: Government Help for the Unemployed, Sketches in and out of Millbank Prison (engraving)

Government Help for the Unemployed, Sketches in and out of Millbank Prison (engraving)
1047790 Government Help for the Unemployed, Sketches in and out of Millbank Prison (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCell Collection: Ex Cell Table Tennis Arena

Ex Cell Table Tennis Arena London 2012 London 2012 Olympic Games. Mens Table Tennis Date: 28 July 2012

Background imageCell Collection: Discovery of the bones of the Princes in the Tower, London, 1674 (engraving)

Discovery of the bones of the Princes in the Tower, London, 1674 (engraving)
7153922 Discovery of the bones of the Princes in the Tower, London, 1674 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCell Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cellule; Cell; Gefangniszzelle (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cellule; Cell; Gefangniszzelle (engraving)
7195235 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cellule; Cell; Gefangniszzelle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cellule; Cell; Gefangniszzelle)

Background imageCell Collection: Prisoner liberated by converting to Christianity (engraving)

Prisoner liberated by converting to Christianity (engraving)
7147656 Prisoner liberated by converting to Christianity (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisoner liberated by converting to Christianity)

Background imageCell Collection: Untitled [interior of a prison, 1875 / 99. Creator: Unknown

Untitled [interior of a prison, 1875 / 99. Creator: Unknown
Untitled [interior of a prison, 1875/99. Albumen print, stereocard

Background imageCell Collection: The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, 1608 (oil on canvas) (detail of 127654)

The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, 1608 (oil on canvas) (detail of 127654)
BEN127658 The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, 1608 (oil on canvas) (detail of 127654) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Co-Cathedral of St

Background imageCell Collection: Stone Walls do not a Prison make, nor Iron Bars a Cage (oil on canvas)

Stone Walls do not a Prison make, nor Iron Bars a Cage (oil on canvas)
CH401981 Stone Walls do not a Prison make, nor Iron Bars a Cage (oil on canvas) by Frampton, Edward Reginald (1872-1923); 88.9x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCell Collection: The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683

The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683
989988 The Parting of Lord William and Lady Rachel Russell in 1683 (The Last Interview of Lord and Lady Russell), 1852 (oil on canvas) by Lucy

Background imageCell Collection: When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance

When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance
3704831 When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance, from Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm, pub.1917 (litho) by Rackham

Background imageCell Collection: Louis XVI of France receiving the news of his conviction for treason from his lawyer, Malesherbes

Louis XVI of France receiving the news of his conviction for treason from his lawyer, Malesherbes, 1793 (engraving)
3647581 Louis XVI of France receiving the news of his conviction for treason from his lawyer, Malesherbes, 1793 (engraving) by Lix

Background imageCell Collection: Man in prison (colour litho)

Man in prison (colour litho)
3641764 Man in prison (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in prison. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Spatz.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCell Collection: The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870

The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3614216 The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Grove cell, an early electric primary cell named after its inventor)

Background imageCell Collection: Cell of Savonarola (b / w photo)

Cell of Savonarola (b / w photo)
5989029 Cell of Savonarola (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cell of Savonarola)

Background imageCell Collection: Sketches in Paris after the Fighting (engraving)

Sketches in Paris after the Fighting (engraving)
1052609 Sketches in Paris after the Fighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Paris after the Fighting)

Background imageCell Collection: Convict Life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison (engraving)

Convict Life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison (engraving)
1046671 Convict Life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convict Life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison)

Background imageCell Collection: Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving)

Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving)
614608 Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condemned cell at Newgate Prison)

Background imageCell Collection: Mr Jenkins took pen and ink, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield

Mr Jenkins took pen and ink, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617080 Mr Jenkins took pen and ink, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Background imageCell Collection: The captive who loved his fellow men (litho)

The captive who loved his fellow men (litho)
976623 The captive who loved his fellow men (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The captive who loved his fellow men)

Background imageCell Collection: How prisoners are treated in France

How prisoners are treated in France
LLM462121 How prisoners are treated in France by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How prisoners are treated in France. From Le Petit Journal, 3 November 1907)




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"Exploring the Intricacies of Life: Unveiling the Wonders of Cells" Delving into the microscopic world, a histological diagram of a mammalian retina reveals the intricate structure and organization of cells that enable us to perceive light. The cerebellum tissue, captured in a light micrograph, showcases its complex network of cells responsible for coordinating movement and balance. Intriguingly, even philosophers find solace in contemplating cellular existence. "Philosopher in Meditation, " an oil painting from 1632, reminds us that pondering life's mysteries often leads us back to our fundamental building blocks – cells. Zooming further into this realm, nerve and glial cells come alive under the lens. This captivating light micrograph highlights their vital role in transmitting signals throughout our nervous system. Meanwhile, a lavender pollen grain captured through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) displays nature's exquisite design at the cellular level. The battle against diseases takes center stage as T lymphocytes confront cancer cells in another SEM image. Science and evolution intertwine as we witness these tiny warriors fighting for survival within our bodies. Artistic expressions also shed light on cell significance; "The Death of Socrates, " painted in 1787, serves as a poignant reminder that even great minds are ultimately composed of countless individual cells. Santiago Ramon y Cajal's meticulous drawing from 1894 unveils various cell types within the mammalian cerebellum. His work not only represents scientific progress but also exemplifies how art can aid understanding by visually capturing complexity. Stepping away from biology momentarily, we encounter Rolls Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 Mk602 engine undergoing testing within a controlled environment called a test cell. Here too, precision engineering relies on understanding cellular mechanics to achieve optimal performance. Returning to biological marvels - HeLa cells take center stage under yet another microscope lens. These immortalized human cells have revolutionized medical research, paving the way for countless breakthroughs.