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Engineer Collection (#5)

"Unleashing Innovation and Precision

Background imageEngineer Collection: Engraving depicting Anthony Reckenzaum's electric boat, 19th century

Engraving depicting Anthony Reckenzaum's electric boat, 19th century
5309421 Engraving depicting Anthony Reckenzaum's electric boat, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Anthony Reckenzaum's electric boat)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Cartoon depicting a biological engineer in his laboratory

Cartoon depicting a biological engineer in his laboratory
5309390 Cartoon depicting a biological engineer in his laboratory; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a biological engineer in his laboratory)

Background imageEngineer Collection: A vertical section of Schiele's turbine (engraving)

A vertical section of Schiele's turbine (engraving)
5308107 A vertical section of Schiele's turbine (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a vertical section of Schiele's turbine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEngineer Collection: Robert Fulton's paddle steamer the Clermont

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer the Clermont
5308073 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer the Clermont.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer the Clermont which piled between New York and Albany on the Hudson River)

Background imageEngineer Collection: The many solutions for a smoking fire

The many solutions for a smoking fire
5308063 The many solutions for a smoking fire.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the many solutions for a smoking fire. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEngineer Collection: Christian Friedrich Schnbein, chemist engineer, 1869 (engraving)

Christian Friedrich Schnbein, chemist engineer, 1869 (engraving)
6426219 Christian Friedrich Schnbein, chemist engineer, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Friedrich Schnbein (1799-1868), german became swiss, chemist engineer

Background imageEngineer Collection: Etienne Lenoir, belgian inventor and engineer, 1869 (engraving)

Etienne Lenoir, belgian inventor and engineer, 1869 (engraving)
6947871 Etienne Lenoir, belgian inventor and engineer, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etienne Lenoir (1822-1900), belgian inventor and engineer, invented the gas engine

Background imageEngineer Collection: Robert Stephenson, 1803 - 1859

Robert Stephenson, 1803 - 1859
3083200 Robert Stephenson, 1803 - 1859.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English railway and civil engineer, son of George Stephenson)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907

Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907
3083196 Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English civil engineer. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Werner von Siemens, German inventor and industrialist (colour litho)

Werner von Siemens, German inventor and industrialist (colour litho)
8655463 Werner von Siemens, German inventor and industrialist (colour litho) by Lenbach, Franz Seraph von (1836-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Werner von Siemens (1816-1892)

Background imageEngineer Collection: The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France)

The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir
TED4759051 The Garabit viaduct (rail bridge) in the Cantal in Auvergne (France) crosses the waters of the dam's reservoir lake. Architecture by Gustave Eiffel, 1881-1884

Background imageEngineer Collection: World Sportscar Championship

World Sportscar Championship
Johnny Dumfries (GBR) TOM'S Toyota talks with his engineer. World Sportscar Championship, 1990. BEST IMAGE

Background imageEngineer Collection: Engineer, 18th Century (engraving)

Engineer, 18th Century (engraving)
8672848 Engineer, 18th Century (engraving) by German School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engineer, 18th Century)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681136 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Background imageEngineer Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Mike Costin (GBR) co-founder of Cosworth Engineering. Cosworth Engineering, Northampton, England. Formula One World Championship

Background imageEngineer Collection: Wilbur Wright, with his autograph

Wilbur Wright, with his autograph
NWI4949036 Wilbur Wright, with his autograph.; (add.info.: Wilbur Wright, with his autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageEngineer Collection: Benjamin Wright, ' father of civil engineering, ' 1800s

Benjamin Wright, " father of civil engineering, " 1800s
NWI4948857 Benjamin Wright, " father of civil engineering, " 1800s.; (add.info.: Benjamin Wright, " father of civil engineering, " 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageEngineer Collection: Alexander Graham Bell (right) experimenting with an x-beam tetrahedral kite, designer Mr

Alexander Graham Bell (right) experimenting with an x-beam tetrahedral kite, designer Mr
NWI4948745 Alexander Graham Bell (right) experimenting with an x-beam tetrahedral kite, designer Mr. Baldwin next to Dr Bell

Background imageEngineer Collection: Statue of Sebastien The Prestre of Vauban (1633-1707) Sculpture Gallery of illustrious Men Chateau

Statue of Sebastien The Prestre of Vauban (1633-1707) Sculpture Gallery of illustrious Men Chateau de Versailles
JEB4944712 Statue of Sebastien The Prestre of Vauban (1633-1707) Sculpture Gallery of illustrious Men Chateau de Versailles; (add.info)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Church Notre Dame des Angels XVII, old medieval bell tower. Chateau Royal de Collioure fortified

Church Notre Dame des Angels XVII, old medieval bell tower. Chateau Royal de Collioure fortified by Vauban
JEB4919844 Church Notre Dame des Angels XVII, old medieval bell tower. Chateau Royal de Collioure fortified by Vauban (Sebastien Le Prestre marquis de Vauban, 1633-1707)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Portrait of Frederic Sauvage (1786-1857), engineer and inventor of helice

Portrait of Frederic Sauvage (1786-1857), engineer and inventor of helice (Portrait of french inventor Frederic Sauvage)
ELD4920393 Portrait of Frederic Sauvage (1786-1857), engineer and inventor of helice (Portrait of french inventor Frederic Sauvage) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Fulton's Invention: Robert Fulton (1765 - 1815), American mechanic specializes in shipbuilding

Fulton's Invention: Robert Fulton (1765 - 1815), American mechanic specializes in shipbuilding, engraving from 1882
XEE5029051 Fulton's Invention: Robert Fulton (1765 - 1815), American mechanic specializes in shipbuilding, engraving from 1882; (add.info.: Fulton's Invention: Robert Fulton (1765 - 1815)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Portrait of Baron Charles Dupin (1784-1873) French mathematician, engineer and educator

Portrait of Baron Charles Dupin (1784-1873) French mathematician, engineer and educator
XEE5028961 Portrait of Baron Charles Dupin (1784-1873) French mathematician, engineer and educator; (add.info.: Portrait of Baron Charles Dupin (1784-1873) French mathematician

Background imageEngineer Collection: Portrait of John Ericsson (1803-1889) American engineer and inventor

Portrait of John Ericsson (1803-1889) American engineer and inventor
XEE5028902 Portrait of John Ericsson (1803-1889) American engineer and inventor; (add.info.: Portrait of John Ericsson (1803-1889) American engineer and inventor); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageEngineer Collection: Portrait of Vauban (1633 - 1707)

Portrait of Vauban (1633 - 1707)
JAB5034039 Portrait of Vauban (1633 - 1707); (add.info.: Portrait of Vauban (1633 - 1707)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageEngineer Collection: Portrait of Eugenio Barsanti (1821-1864)

Portrait of Eugenio Barsanti (1821-1864)
XEE5028035 Portrait of Eugenio Barsanti (1821-1864); (add.info.: Portrait of Eugenio Barsanti (1821-1864)); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageEngineer Collection: Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla
3586131 Nikola Tesla; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist

Background imageEngineer Collection: Richard Trevithick

Richard Trevithick
3586049 Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) a British inventor and mining engineer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEngineer Collection: Thomas Savery

Thomas Savery
3585624 Thomas Savery; (add.info.: Thomas Savery (c. 1650-1715) was an English inventor and engineer, born at Shilstone, a manor house near Modbury, Devon, England

Background imageEngineer Collection: Thomas Telford

Thomas Telford
3586124 Thomas Telford; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Telford (1757-1834) a Scottish civil engineer, architect, and stonemason. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEngineer Collection: Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres

Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473320 Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Don Pedro Navarro, Count of Oliveto, c. 1460 - 1528)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Milan: Monument to Leonard de Vinci, 1885

Milan: Monument to Leonard de Vinci, 1885
LUX4712534 Milan: Monument to Leonard de Vinci, 1885; (add.info.: Milan: Monument to Leonard de Vinci, 1885); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageEngineer Collection: Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681170 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Background imageEngineer Collection: The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace

The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007
TED4681141 The Eiffel Tower with in the foreground the monument for peace, Champs de Mars built between 1806 and 1836, Paris 75007 by Eiffel

Background imageEngineer Collection: Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo)
TED4681161 Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Eiffel Tower built by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) between 1887 and 1889 in Paris

Background imageEngineer Collection: Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris

Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris
TED4610569 Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris. by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info.: Panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, Paris.); Photo © Luc Boegly. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageEngineer Collection: Charles Spalding's diving bell, 1850

Charles Spalding's diving bell, 1850
3359191 Charles Spalding's diving bell, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Charles Spalding's diving bell. Charles Spalding (1738-1783)

Background imageEngineer Collection: A carding engine, 1850

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Oliver Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900

Oliver Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432452 Oliver Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Evans, 1755-1819. American inventor, engineer and businessman)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850
3359160 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850
3359156 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer Clermont which plied between New York and Albany on the Hudson River)

Background imageEngineer Collection: A hydraulic steering system designed by Andrew Murray, 1850

A hydraulic steering system designed by Andrew Murray, 1850
3330535 A hydraulic steering system designed by Andrew Murray, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a hydraulic steering system designed by Andrew Murray, Chief Engineer of H.M. Dockyard)

Background imageEngineer Collection: Portrait of James Brindley. 18th century (engraving)

Portrait of James Brindley. 18th century (engraving)
672804 Portrait of James Brindley. 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: James Brindley (1716 - 27 September 1772) was an English engineer, He was born in Tunstead, Derbyshire

Background imageEngineer Collection: Horatio Allen (1802-1889)

Horatio Allen (1802-1889)
865221 Horatio Allen (1802-1889); (add.info.: Horatio Allen (1802-1889) American civil engineer and railroad pioneer. Assisted in the design of the Erie Canal

Background imageEngineer Collection: Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729)

Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer
538533 Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer. Early 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEngineer Collection: John Smeaton's (1724-92) Steam Engine, engraving 1818

John Smeaton's (1724-92) Steam Engine, engraving 1818
864434 John Smeaton's (1724-92) Steam Engine, engraving 1818; (add.info.: John Smeaton's (1724-92) English civil engineer, adaptation of Thomas Newcomen's (1663-1729) steam engine

Background imageEngineer Collection: Portrait of Richard Trevithick

Portrait of Richard Trevithick
863538 Portrait of Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) English engineer and inventor, born near Redruth, Cornwall

Background imageEngineer Collection: Umberto Nobile, 1885 - 1978. Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer

Umberto Nobile, 1885 - 1978. Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer
2638492 Umberto Nobile, 1885 - 1978. Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures published 1935 by Unknown photographer




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"Unleashing Innovation and Precision: Celebrating the Legacy of an Engineer" From the Falkland Islands Royal Engineer briefing map in 1982 to Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing before the launching chains of the Great Eastern, engineers have left an indelible mark on history. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, an English engineer known for his groundbreaking achievements, continues to inspire generations with his remarkable contributions. The Newport Bridge in 1906 and Hammersmith Bridge stand as testaments to engineering excellence, showcasing their structural prowess and aesthetic beauty. The iconic IKB Union Jack flag T-shirt/poster print design pays homage to this visionary engineer who revolutionized transportation systems. Brunel's tunnelling shield symbolizes ingenuity at its finest – a marvel that allowed for safe underground construction. Meanwhile, the CMS detector at CERN represents cutting-edge technology used in particle physics research today. Even back in 1925, engineers were dedicated to ensuring efficiency and cleanliness during long runs from Tarland, Aberdeenshire. Their commitment to detail is evident throughout history. Not only did engineers excel in practicality but also artistic expression. Leonardo da Vinci's color portrait from 1490 showcases his multifaceted talent as both an artist and engineer. The Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco stands tall as a testament to engineering brilliance within locomotive design—a true icon of British engineering heritage. Lastly, we cannot forget The Transporter at Newport Monmouthshire Wales—an impressive feat of engineering that facilitated efficient river crossings while captivating all who witnessed it. Engineers embody innovation, precision, and dedication—shaping our world through their unwavering pursuit of progress. Let us celebrate these visionaries whose legacy continues to inspire future generations towards new frontiers of discovery.