Electrique Collection

Electric eel, Asian swamp eel and banded knifefish
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, Asian swamp eel, Monopterus albus, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Dequevauviller after an illustration by

Electrical equipment. Electrical mirror 1, electroscope 2, electrometer 3, 4, battery 5, condesator 6 and electrophorus 7

Electrical machine, Voltaic pile, Leyden jar
Electrical machine 1, Voltaic pile 2, Leyden jar 3, and electrical stool 4. Physique: machine electrique, pistolet de Volta, bouteille de Leyde, tabouret electrique

Mineur muni de la lampe electrique (engraving)
3645511 Mineur muni de la lampe electrique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineur muni de la lampe electrique)

Le Phare electrique de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)
3640358 Le Phare electrique de la Tour Eiffel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Phare electrique de la Tour Eiffel)

Telegraphie electrique aerienne (engraving)
3655498 Telegraphie electrique aerienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telegraphie electrique aerienne)

Interieur de la nacelle de La France: on voit en bas le moteur electrique, au-dessus les appareils de mesure
5228402 Interieur de la nacelle de La France: on voit en bas le moteur electrique, au-dessus les appareils de mesure, en haut a gauche le commutateur a touches (engraving) by French School

Appareils de sauvetage, Observatoire sous-marin avec lanterne electrique (engraving)
3645921 Appareils de sauvetage, Observatoire sous-marin avec lanterne electrique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appareils de sauvetage)

VOLTA
Volta constructs his first pile electrique Date: December 1799

FRENCH ELECTRIC BATTERY
Batterie electrique - an early French model Date: circa 1830

Aerostat electrique a helice conduit dans les airs. Design drawings show several views of an electric powered airship designed by Albert and Gaston Tissandier, which made an ascension October 8

Electric Light in Home
LUMIERE ELECTRIQUE A DOMICILE (Electric Light in the Home) - catalogue of a Paris company specialising in the supply and installation of domestic electrical services

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"Electrique: Unleashing the Power of Electricity" Dive into the electrifying world of aquatic creatures with the electric eel, Asian swamp eel, and banded knifefish. Discover the wonders of electrical equipment that revolutionized our lives. From early inventions like the electrical machine to groundbreaking discoveries like Voltaic pile and Leyden jar – electricity has shaped our modern world. Witness a historic moment as a miner equipped with an electric lamp illuminates his path in this captivating engraving. Behold the mesmerizing sight of Eiffel Tower's electric lighthouse, casting its radiant glow across Paris in this enchanting engraving. Explore how aerial telegraphy transformed communication through this fascinating engraving depicting airborne electrical transmission. Step inside La France's gondola and marvel at its electric motor, measurement devices, and touch switch – a testament to pioneering technology captured in an engraving. Experience thrilling underwater rescue operations aided by innovative apparatuses including an underwater observatory with an electric lantern depicted in this intriguing engraving. Pay homage to Alessandro Volta, whose contributions led to advancements such as voltaic batteries - powering progress for generations to come. Embark on a breathtaking journey aboard an electrically-driven propeller airship soaring through the skies - witness innovation taking flight. Illuminate your home with brilliance. Delve into domestic life enhanced by electric light - transforming darkness into warmth and comfort for all.