Madame Curie Collection

Portrait of Marie Curie
Paris, France: December 26, 1923 A portrait of Marie Curie, who with her husband, discovered radium

Madame Curie, savant (coloured photo)
974956 Madame Curie, savant (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Curie, savant)

Mr Pierre and Mrs Marie Curie (colour litho)
613126 Mr Pierre and Mrs Marie Curie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pierre and Mrs Marie Curie, Radium, 22 December 1904)

M Sklodovski and his three daughters (b / w photo)
3650387 M Sklodovski and his three daughters (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Sklodovski and his three daughters)

The Two Positivists (b / w photo)
3650369 The Two Positivists (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Positivists, Manya and Bronya Sklodovska, 1886)

The Curie Family (b / w photo)
3650368 The Curie Family (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curie Family)

Madame Sklodovska (b / w photo)
3650366 Madame Sklodovska (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Sklodovska, Marie Curies mother)

Madame Curie, Physicienne Et Chimiste (b / w photo)
5206985 Madame Curie, Physicienne Et Chimiste (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Curie, Physicienne Et Chimiste)

A new discovery: Radium (colour litho)
3097341 A new discovery: Radium (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new discovery: Radium. Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory)

M. and Mme Curie in the garden of their Paris house, c1902, (1903). Artist: Paris Ellis
M. and Mme Curie in the garden of their Paris house, c1902, (1903). Marie Curie (1867-1934) holding her daughter Irene (1897-1956), with her husband Pierre (1859-1906)

The Curie family, late 19th century. Standing (left to right): Jacques, Pierre (1859-1908), French chemist who married Marie Sklodowska with whom he shared the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1904

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"Madame Curie: The Brilliant Mind Behind Groundbreaking Discoveries" In this captivating collection of photographs, we catch a glimpse into the extraordinary life and achievements of Madame Curie. A savant in her own right, Marie Curie's legacy as a physicist and chemist continues to inspire generations. The coloured photo showcases Mr Pierre and Mrs Marie Curie, their faces radiating with determination and intellect. Together, they embarked on an incredible scientific journey that would change the course of history. A black-and-white photo captures M Sklodovski surrounded by his three daughters. Little did he know that one of them would grow up to become one of the most influential scientists in the world. Another monochrome image portrays "The Two Positivists, " perhaps foreshadowing Marie's future collaboration with Pierre. Their partnership was not only professional but also personal, as depicted in "The Curie Family" photograph where their love for each other shines through. We see Madame Sklodovska herself in another black-and-white portrait—her determined gaze hinting at the immense potential within her, and is no surprise that she later became known as Madame Curie, Physicienne Et Chimiste extraordinaire. One lithograph celebrates a new discovery: Radium—a groundbreaking element discovered by none other than Marie herself. This finding revolutionized medical science and earned her two Nobel Prizes—one for Physics and another for Chemistry—an unprecedented achievement. Amidst all these images lies a heartwarming snapshot of M. And Mme Curie enjoying moments together in their Parisian garden circa 1902—a testament to their unwavering support for each other throughout their scientific endeavors. As we delve further into history through sepia-toned glimpses from late 19th-century family portraits, we witness how Marie's brilliance shone even before she gained international recognition.