Cornelius Varley Collection

View of Moel Siabod from Beddgelert, North Wales, 1803. Creator: Cornelius Varley
View of Moel Siabod from Beddgelert, North Wales, 1803

Sunlight over a Lake near Snowdon, Llanberis, North Wales, 1800-1810. Creator: Cornelius Varley
Sunlight over a Lake near Snowdon, Llanberis, North Wales, 1800-1810

An Extensive View in Shropshire, 1803. Creator: Cornelius Varley
An Extensive View in Shropshire, 1803

A Wooded Lane near Ross, 1803. Creator: Cornelius Varley
A Wooded Lane near Ross, 1803

Henham Park, Suffolk, 1801/1803. Creator: Cornelius Varley
Henham Park, Suffolk, 1801/1803

Conway Castle, 1802. Creator: Cornelius Varley
Conway Castle, 1802

A Boy Sitting on a Banked Vessel, November 8, 1809. Creator: Cornelius Varley
A Boy Sitting on a Banked Vessel, November 8, 1809

Shored Boats, October 16, 1809. Creator: Cornelius Varley
Shored Boats, October 16, 1809

Craig Goch, Moel Hebog, North Wales, ca. 1802. Creator: Cornelius Varley
Craig Goch, Moel Hebog, North Wales, ca. 1802. [Graig Goch, Moel Hebog near Harlech or Traeth Bach]

Two Beached Fishing Boats, 1809. Creator: Cornelius Varley (British, 1781-1873)
Two Beached Fishing Boats, 1809

Boats on a River, Windmill in Distance, 1809. Creator: Cornelius Varley (British, 1781-1873)
Boats on a River, Windmill in Distance, 1809

Two Beached Fishing Boats 1809 Cornelius Varley
Two Beached Fishing Boats, 1809. Cornelius Varley (British, 1781-1873). Etching

JMW Turner, British artist, 19th century (1956). Known as the painter of light, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) is regarded as posibly the greatest British landscape painter

Bells improved reaping machine by Crosskill, c1840s. Artist: Joseph Wilson Lowry
Bells improved reaping machine by Crosskill, c1840s. A farmer operates the machine by guiding two horses behind which push the harvester forward

Portrait Man Profile 19th century Graphite sheet
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Cornelius Varley (British, 1781 - 1873), Henham Park, Suffolk, 1801-1803, graphite with watercolor on wove paper

Chemistry laboratory, 19th century
Chemistry laboratory, 19th-century artwork. At right is a workbench with bellows at which a chemist is working below a large skylight

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Cornelius Varley was a British artist and inventor known for his innovative contributions to the fields of watercolor painting and microscopy. Born in 1781, Varley's artistic talents were evident from a young age, and he quickly gained recognition for his detailed landscapes and botanical illustrations. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Varley was also a skilled inventor. He developed a new type of microscope that allowed for greater magnification than previous models, revolutionizing the field of microscopy. His designs were so advanced that they were used by scientists well into the 20th century. Varley's passion for both art and science led him to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by his microscopic observations of nature. His intricate depictions of plant cells and other tiny organisms captured the imagination of viewers and showcased his unique blend of creativity and scientific curiosity. Despite facing financial struggles throughout his life, Varley continued to pursue his passions with unwavering dedication. His legacy lives on through his groundbreaking inventions and beautiful artworks, which continue to inspire artists and scientists alike today. Cornelius Varley may not be as well-known as some other historical figures, but his impact on the worlds of art and science is undeniable.