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Discoverer Collection (#3)

"Unveiling the Secrets: Pioneers of Discovery" In a world driven by curiosity, these remarkable individuals have left an indelible mark on the course of human knowledge

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: La manufacture de Sevres, L atelier pour le grand moulage par le vide et l air comprime (engraving)

La manufacture de Sevres, L atelier pour le grand moulage par le vide et l air comprime (engraving)
2787833 La manufacture de Sevres, L atelier pour le grand moulage par le vide et l air comprime (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La manufacture de Sevres)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Coupeur de cheveux a l oeuvre dans un village d Auvergne (engraving)

Coupeur de cheveux a l oeuvre dans un village d Auvergne (engraving)
2787827 Coupeur de cheveux a l oeuvre dans un village d Auvergne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Le phare de Kannon-Saki (Japon), a l entree du golfe de Yedo (engraving)

Le phare de Kannon-Saki (Japon), a l entree du golfe de Yedo (engraving)
2787852 Le phare de Kannon-Saki (Japon), a l entree du golfe de Yedo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le phare de Kannon-Saki (Japon)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Coupe de l une des galeries souterraines de Londres montrant les tuyaux des eaux et du gaz

Coupe de l une des galeries souterraines de Londres montrant les tuyaux des eaux et du gaz... (engraving)
2787845 Coupe de l une des galeries souterraines de Londres montrant les tuyaux des eaux et du gaz... (engraving) by French School

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving)

Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving)
2787832 Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moufle pour cuire les porcelaines peintes)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Tapisserie de la manufacture des Gobelins (engraving)

Tapisserie de la manufacture des Gobelins (engraving)
2787824 Tapisserie de la manufacture des Gobelins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapisserie de la manufacture des Gobelins)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Interieur d une brasserie (engraving)

Interieur d une brasserie (engraving)
2787822 Interieur d une brasserie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d une brasserie)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: James Watt

James Watt
LLM462754 James Watt by Marti, Ricardo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: The Removal of the Remains of Dr William Harvey, the Discoverer of the Circulation of the Blood

The Removal of the Remains of Dr William Harvey, the Discoverer of the Circulation of the Blood, at Hempstead Church
1044525 The Removal of the Remains of Dr William Harvey, the Discoverer of the Circulation of the Blood, at Hempstead Church, Essex (engraving) by English School

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt (engraving)

Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt (engraving)
1062164 Discovery of a Colossal Statue of Ramses II near Aboukir, Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco de Gama, c. 1940 (colour litho)

Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco de Gama, c. 1940 (colour litho)
3036377 Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco de Gama, c.1940 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-79), from the frontispiece of

Portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-79), from the frontispiece of
EDI42062 Portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-79), from the frontispiece of Journey Round the World to the South Pole (engraving) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); Private Collection; English

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus, from Life of Christopher Columbus

The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus, from Life of Christopher Columbus
1772340 The Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus, from Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham, published 1892 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Map of the West Indies illustrating the voyages of Christopher Columbus

Map of the West Indies illustrating the voyages of Christopher Columbus
1772337 Map of the West Indies illustrating the voyages of Christopher Columbus, from Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: The Harvey Statue at Folkestone (engraving)

The Harvey Statue at Folkestone (engraving)
1590587 The Harvey Statue at Folkestone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvey Statue at Folkestone)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: The Late Dr John Rae (engraving)

The Late Dr John Rae (engraving)
1062780 The Late Dr John Rae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Dr John Rae, the discoverer of the Franklin Relics)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: A discoverer of new gases (b / w photo)

A discoverer of new gases (b / w photo)
3091450 A discoverer of new gases (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A discoverer of new gases)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: City of Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somersetshire (engraving)

City of Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somersetshire (engraving)
3649020 City of Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somersetshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somersetshire)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Spanish Caravel (detail from Virgin of the Navigators), 1531-36 (oil on panel)

Spanish Caravel (detail from Virgin of the Navigators), 1531-36 (oil on panel)
JLJ4660058 Spanish Caravel (detail from Virgin of the Navigators), 1531-36 (oil on panel) by Fernandez, Alejo (1475-1543); Alcazar, Segovia

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Costumes de l Orient, Les Notch Girls, danseuses indiennes (engraving)

Costumes de l Orient, Les Notch Girls, danseuses indiennes (engraving)
2787828 Costumes de l Orient, Les Notch Girls, danseuses indiennes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes de l Orient, Les Notch Girls)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: New Style Observatory (litho)

New Style Observatory (litho)
2812592 New Style Observatory (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Style Observatory)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Coupe figuree de Londres souterrain a l endroit ou se trouve situe le tunnel de la Tamise

Coupe figuree de Londres souterrain a l endroit ou se trouve situe le tunnel de la Tamise (engraving)
2787846 Coupe figuree de Londres souterrain a l endroit ou se trouve situe le tunnel de la Tamise (engraving) by French School

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Ascension de M Blanchard, citoyen de Calais par adoption (engraving)

Ascension de M Blanchard, citoyen de Calais par adoption (engraving)
2787843 Ascension de M Blanchard, citoyen de Calais par adoption (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascension de M Blanchard)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Le Great-Eastern posant le cable transatlantique de 1866 (engraving)

Le Great-Eastern posant le cable transatlantique de 1866 (engraving)
2787838 Le Great-Eastern posant le cable transatlantique de 1866 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: La manufacture de Sevres, L empilage des casettes (engraving)

La manufacture de Sevres, L empilage des casettes (engraving)
2787831 La manufacture de Sevres, L empilage des casettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La manufacture de Sevres, L empilage des casettes)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Le jeu de l eventail (engraving)

Le jeu de l eventail (engraving)
2787813 Le jeu de l eventail (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le jeu de l eventail)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Christopher Columbus departs for the New World, Imagerie Pellerin, Epincal, c

Christopher Columbus departs for the New World, Imagerie Pellerin, Epincal, c
DHC379985 Christopher Columbus departs for the New World, Imagerie Pellerin, Epincal, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Land, land! The arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, published by Friedrich Campe

Land, land! The arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, published by Friedrich Campe
DHC379980 Land, land! The arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, published by Friedrich Campe, Nuremberg, c.1820 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Louis Pasteur, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine

Louis Pasteur, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine
2619188 Louis Pasteur, from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, published 1884 (wood engraving) by Velten, H. (fl.1850-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Pasteur, 1822 A- 1895)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: The late Dr J P Joule, FRS, Discoverer of the Laws of Physics (engraving)

The late Dr J P Joule, FRS, Discoverer of the Laws of Physics (engraving)
1596234 The late Dr J P Joule, FRS, Discoverer of the Laws of Physics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Dr J P Joule, FRS)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: The Quater-Centenary of Newfoundland (engraving)

The Quater-Centenary of Newfoundland (engraving)
1597540 The Quater-Centenary of Newfoundland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quater-Centenary of Newfoundland)

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: The old school at Great Ayton, Yorkshire, at which Captain, Cook, discoverer of Australia

The old school at Great Ayton, Yorkshire, at which Captain, Cook, discoverer of Australia, was once a scholar. 14th October 1934

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Professor Paul Ehrlich (1854 - 1915), Nobel Prize-winning German Jewish physician

Professor Paul Ehrlich (1854 - 1915), Nobel Prize-winning German Jewish physician and scientistand Dr. Sahachiro Hata (1873 - 1938) prominent Japanese bacteriologist, working in Frankfort laboratory

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Spain, Barcelona, Christopher Columbus Monument, Christopher Columbus statue detail, La Rambla

Spain, Barcelona, Christopher Columbus Monument, Christopher Columbus statue detail, La Rambla

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Columbus Monument and Trump Tower Hotel, Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York City

Columbus Monument and Trump Tower Hotel, Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York City
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Columbus Monument and Trump Tower Hotel, Columbus Circle

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Richard Porson

Richard Porson
(1759-1808). An English classical scholar. He was the discoverer of Porsons Law. Date: 19th century

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Thor-Agena rocket is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base

Thor-Agena rocket is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base
A Thor-Agena rocket is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on 5 February 1960 carrying Discoverer IX. Date: 1960

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Discoverer 1 - launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base

Discoverer 1 - launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base
Discoverer 1 was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on 28 February 1959 but suffered a telemetary failure at T +500 seconds. Date: 1959

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512)

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512)
XJL158449 Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) by French School; The National Library of Russia, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: America was named after him; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Pedro Alvares Cabral, lord of Belmonte (1460-1526), ??Portuguese navigator who discovered Brazil

Pedro Alvares Cabral, lord of Belmonte (1460-1526), ??Portuguese navigator who discovered Brazil. Portrait in armor, reproduction of an engraving

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Edward Jenner (1749-1823), English scientist who discovered the smallpox vaccine

Edward Jenner (1749-1823), English scientist who discovered the smallpox vaccine

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: Jacob van Heemskerk and Willem Barendsz. plan their trip to the Arctic in 1594

Jacob van Heemskerk and Willem Barendsz. plan their trip to the Arctic in 1594. Private Collection

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: BARTOLOMEU DIAS (c1450-1500). Portuguese explorer who discovered the Cape of Good Hope

BARTOLOMEU DIAS (c1450-1500). Portuguese explorer who discovered the Cape of Good Hope. Undated portrait

Background imageDiscoverer Collection: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS landing on San Salvador (Guanahani) in the Bahamas on Oct

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS landing on San Salvador (Guanahani) in the Bahamas on Oct. 12, 1492: lithograph, 19th century




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"Unveiling the Secrets: Pioneers of Discovery" In a world driven by curiosity, these remarkable individuals have left an indelible mark on the course of human knowledge. From unraveling the mysteries of DNA to exploring uncharted territories, they embody the spirit of discovery that has shaped our understanding of the world. At the forefront stands Charles Darwin, a British naturalist whose portrait captures his profound impact on evolutionary biology. His groundbreaking work in "On the Origin of Species" revolutionized our comprehension of life's diversity and interconnectedness. Joining him in this league are Watson and Crick, whose DNA discovery paved the way for modern genetics. Their portrait serves as a reminder that within every strand lies an intricate code that defines who we are. August Ferdinand Mobius, known for his contributions to mathematics and theoretical physics, reminds us that exploration extends beyond tangible realms. His legacy lives on through Möbius strips and their fascinating properties. Simpson's research into anaesthetics during the 1840s showcases how scientific breakthroughs can transform medical practices. The portrait depicts Simpson delving into uncharted territory with determination and innovation. Marie Curie's captivating gaze reflects her immense achievements as a Polish-French physicist. Her pioneering research on radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes and forever changed our understanding of atomic structure. The partnership between Marie and Pierre Curie exemplifies collaboration at its finest. Together, they pushed boundaries in their pursuit of scientific truth while inspiring future generations with their unwavering dedication. James Van Allen's contribution to astrophysics is symbolized by his portrait—a testament to his groundbreaking discoveries about Earth's radiation belts bearing his name today. He expanded humanity's reach beyond our planet through relentless exploration. Lastly, Willem Barentsz embarks upon his third voyage in Cornelis Claesz' map—an emblematic representation of explorers who ventured into unknown waters centuries ago.