Discovery Collection (page 100)

Discovery of Lake Nyassa (engraving)
1094718 Discovery of Lake Nyassa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of Lake Nyassa)

Gold mining region of Sofala (engraving)
1094706 Gold mining region of Sofala (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold mining region of Sofala)

A Market scene at Sofala in 1505 (engraving)
1094705 A Market scene at Sofala in 1505 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Market scene at Sofala in 1505)

Storming of Kintang (engraving)
1094697 Storming of Kintang (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storming of Kintang)

Meeting of Emin Pasha and Mr Stanley (engraving)
1094694 Meeting of Emin Pasha and Mr Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Emin Pasha and Mr Stanley)

Barttelots adventure with a Buffalo (engraving)
1094690 Barttelots adventure with a Buffalo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barttelots adventure with a Buffalo)

Stanleys Dogs in the Village of Kagehyi (engraving)
1094688 Stanleys Dogs in the Village of Kagehyi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanleys Dogs in the Village of Kagehyi)

Experiment on frogs, illustration from De viribus electricitatis in motu
XIR217897 Experiment on frogs, illustration from De viribus electricitatis in motu muscumari (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Visscher map of the New World, 1658 (engraving)
2622361 The Visscher map of the New World, 1658 (engraving) by Visscher, Nicolaes the Elder (1618-1709); Private Collection; (add.info)

Norsemen on the Coast of America (engraving)
663800 Norsemen on the Coast of America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norsemen on the Coast of America)

Norsemen celebrating their Discovery of the New World (engraving)
663849 Norsemen celebrating their Discovery of the New World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norsemen celebrating their Discovery of the New World)

Discovery of the Pacific Ocean (colour litho)
668558 Discovery of the Pacific Ocean (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of the Pacific Ocean)

Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton (engraving)
670613 Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton)

The Strand at 3. 30 a. m. (engraving)
670552 The Strand at 3.30 a.m. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand at 3.30 a.m. Illustration for My Book of Inventions (Edward Arnold, c 1890)

Interior of a turret of an Ironclad (engraving)
672461 Interior of a turret of an Ironclad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a turret of an Ironclad)

Caravel in the Days of Columbus (engraving)
655826 Caravel in the Days of Columbus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caravel in the Days of Columbus)

The Cacique placing a Crown upon the Head of Columbus (engraving)
655825 The Cacique placing a Crown upon the Head of Columbus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cacique placing a Crown upon the Head of Columbus)

A View of Roaring River Cascades, Jamaica (oil on canvas)
659400 A View of Roaring River Cascades, Jamaica (oil on canvas) by Milton, John (fl.1767-76); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Discovery of the New World by Leif Ericsson (engraving)
655273 Discovery of the New World by Leif Ericsson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of the New World by Leif Ericsson)

Forum of Nerva (gouache on paper)
SJS150963 Forum of Nerva (gouache on paper) by Clerisseau, Charles Louis (1721-1820); 61.5x50 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Native Inhabitants near Port des Francois on the North-West coast of America
CHT169024 Native Inhabitants near Port des Francois on the North-West coast of America, from Voyage de La Perouse, 1786 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Duche de Vancy

Self portrait (1775-1836), early 19th century (pen and ink on paper)
BLT157437 Self portrait (1775-1836), early 19th century (pen and ink on paper) by Ampere, Andre Marie (1775-1836); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Mungo Park (1771-1806) encouraged by the sight of a little flower (engraving)
STC176409 Mungo Park (1771-1806) encouraged by the sight of a little flower (engraving) by Corner, J.M. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Encampment in Browell Cove, July 15, 1826, from Narrative of a Second Expedition to
STC181165 Encampment in Browell Cove, July 15, 1826, from Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea in the Years 1825-27 by Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, in 79AD
6338062 The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, in 79AD by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy, in 79AD)

Peruvian native discovering quinine from Cinchona bark 22, Francisco Pizarro seizing the Inca emperor Atahualpa 23
6337850 Peruvian native discovering quinine from Cinchona bark 22, Francisco Pizarro seizing the Inca emperor Atahualpa 23, and Atahualpa exposing Pizarro as illiterate 24 by English School

Exodus 2 1-6 Moses being floated down the Nile and discovered by one of Pharaoh
STC67538 Exodus 2 1-6 Moses being floated down the Nile and discovered by one of Pharaohs wives, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

North Africa, Europe and the Middle East from the Catalan Atlas (reproduction)
5054659 North Africa, Europe and the Middle East from the Catalan Atlas (reproduction) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87) (after); (add.info)

Lovers Discovery, 1861-62 (w / c)
6198954 Lovers Discovery, 1861-62 (w/c) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 14x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

B. O. Holtermann (2nd from left), Richard Ormsby Kerr (centre) and Beyers (2nd from right)
6257119 B.O. Holtermann (2nd from left), Richard Ormsby Kerr (centre) and Beyers (2nd from right), with reef gold from Star of Hope mine, 1870-75 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer

B. O. Holtermann with the Holtermann Nugget, c. 1874-76 (b / w photo)
6257118 B.O. Holtermann with the Holtermann Nugget, c.1874-76 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Discovery of a hoard of Roman silver artefacts at Traprain Law, Scotland, 1919 (litho)
6015369 Discovery of a hoard of Roman silver artefacts at Traprain Law, Scotland, 1919 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wilhelm Roentgen, German physicist who discovered X-rays. (b / w photo)
6014940 Wilhelm Roentgen, German physicist who discovered X-rays. (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Roentgen (1845-1923)

William Henry Perkin, English chemist who discovered the first synthetic organic dye, mauveine (litho)
5995814 William Henry Perkin, English chemist who discovered the first synthetic organic dye, mauveine (litho) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the World in the time of the navigators John and Sebastian Cabot (colour litho)
6029539 Map of the World in the time of the navigators John and Sebastian Cabot (colour litho) by Gill, MacDonald (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Virginiae item et Floridae Americae provinciarum, nova descriptio
5242474 Virginiae item et Floridae Americae provinciarum, nova descriptio, 1636 (colour engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); New York Public Library

F. 1 A view of Christmas Harbour in Kerguelens Land, c
5671339 F.1 A view of Christmas Harbour in Kerguelens Land, c.1773-84 (w/c & print engravings) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Detail from the Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, showing Mansa Musa enthroned
5043052 Detail from the Catalan Atlas, Sheet 6, showing Mansa Musa enthroned, 1375 (pen with coloured inks on parchment) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Catalan Atlas (reproduction)
5054666 Catalan Atlas (reproduction) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87) (after); (add.info.: Reproduction of 1375 World map made in Majorca)

Catalan Atlas, Sheet 1, 1375 (pen and coloured inks on parchment)
5054645 Catalan Atlas, Sheet 1, 1375 (pen and coloured inks on parchment) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Catalan Atlas, Sheet 5, 1375 (pen and coloured inks on parchment)
5054641 Catalan Atlas, Sheet 5, 1375 (pen and coloured inks on parchment) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: World map made in Majorca)

First Day of Spring in Moret, 1889 (oil on canvas)
1768878 First Day of Spring in Moret, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 46.2x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: First Day of Spring in Moret. Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)

Portrait of a Gentleman, Thought to be English Navigator Thomas Cavendish (oil on panel)
1765055 Portrait of a Gentleman, Thought to be English Navigator Thomas Cavendish (oil on panel) by Bettes, John the Younger (c.1530-1615/6) (attr.to); 91.1x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Journey of Discovery" Watson and Crick's DNA Model: Pioneering scientists unraveling the blueprint of life. Vasco da Gama in India: Charting new routes, opening doors to a world unknown. Snowy-Nosed Goldendoodle: Innocence meets wonder as nature reveals its magic. Festival of Britain View: Celebrating innovation, creativity, and progress. James Craig Map of New Town, Edinburgh: Shaping a modern cityscape with visionary plans. Higgs Boson Event at ATLAS Detector: Unraveling the mysteries of particle physics at the frontier of knowledge. Apollo 17 Astronaut: Humanity's giant leap towards exploring distant celestial bodies. Astronaut Footprints on the Moon: Imprints marking mankind's audacious venture into space exploration. Llyn Cau and Summit of Cader Idris in Winter Sun: Nature's breathtaking beauty captured amidst serene landscapes. Durer's World Map (1515): Expanding horizons through cartography during an age of discovery. Delisle Map of Southern Ancient Greece (1794): Rediscovering ancient civilizations through detailed topography maps Captain Cook Killed by Hawaiian Natives (1779): The perils faced by explorers in their quest for new frontiers. In each momentous event lies a tale that epitomizes human curiosity, resilience, and our unyielding spirit to explore beyond what is known – unveiling secrets that shape our understanding and propel us forward on an eternal journey called "discovery.