Magnifying Glass Collection

Plankton, artwork C016 / 3447
Plankton. Artwork of plankton as viewed under a magnifying glass

Family tree. Magnifying glass being held over a section of a family tree

Magnifying glass above an Ordnance Survey map, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Magnifying glass. The glass lens is polished to an exact shape to produce a clear image. It magnifies the view of an object because the shape of the lens is convex

George Augustus Sala, English author in his study, Brighton (engraving)
8631603 George Augustus Sala, English author in his study, Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Augustus Sala, (1828-1895)

Seeing (colour litho)
8635367 Seeing (colour litho) by Holden, Albert William (1848-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeing. Illustration from Pears Annual, 1897.); © Look and Learn

Gentlemen geologists laboriously search for minerals in a river. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb
FLO4727793 Gentlemen geologists laboriously search for minerals in a river. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

A man reading with the help of a magnifying glass
5311985 A man reading with the help of a magnifying glass; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man reading with the help of a magnifying glass. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

How man learns from the human eye (litho)
8676259 How man learns from the human eye (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How man learns from the human eye. Inventions using lenses)

Flora, crowned with a garden of flowers, offering floral tributes to three figures - Botany (shown holding an alembic)
FLO4563185 Flora, crowned with a garden of flowers, offering floral tributes to three figures - Botany (shown holding an alembic)

Fish and corn
Brig Barkow

The Collector, 1863. Creator: Eugene Fichel
The Collector, 1863

Le portrait s'acheva en dépit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Le portrait s'acheva en depit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. (The portrait was completed despite their remonstrances) - monkey artist with birds

Old Lady with Magnifying Glass, between 1750 and 1824. Creator: John Downman
Old Lady with Magnifying Glass, between 1750 and 1824

Randol, J.B. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Randol, J.B. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 3

Portrait of Cecilie Trier, née Melchior, 1885. Creator: Bertha Wegmann
Portrait of Cecilie Trier, nee Melchior, 1885

The Naturalist, after Stacey Marks, R.A. 1891. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
The Naturalist, after Stacey Marks, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Eh! bien en regardant ce tableau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Eh! bien en regardant ce tableau, 19th century. Scene in the salon. Man (fancying himself an art expert) examines painting with magnifying glass

Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920
Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920. USA. Man and woman with scientific apparatus

The Bishop Misbehaves, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
The Bishop Misbehaves, San Diego, 1938. Savoy - Pouring Rain! Daring Crooks! Stolen Gems! then the Bishop Swipes the Swag - "The Bishop Misbehaves" - the Comedy Riot of the Season...'

Le singe antiquaire, 1740. Creators: Unknown, Jean-Simeon Chardin
Le singe antiquaire, 1740. Monkey antiquary looking at coins with a magnifying glass

Portrait of Charles Sedelmeyer (1837-1925), art dealer, 1911. Creator: Gabriel Ferrier
Portrait of Charles Sedelmeyer (1837-1925), art dealer, 1911

No. 1 (ichi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c1798/1800)
No. 1 (ichi), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800

The perfectionist
Mandru Cantemir

Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement
3782716 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement
3782472 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

Moonfish and grapes and pineapple
Brig Barkow

Black and white
Brig Barkow

Pineapple with orange balls
Brig Barkow

Actor Donald Sinden was presented with an enormous magnifiying glass by namesake David Sinden, a master glass grinder on 20th March

Elementary my dear Watson. Woman holding magnifying glass. Model: Jennie Cropper. 1965 A1317-001

Digital illustration of magnifying glass

Black and white
Brig Barkow

Moonfish and growing onions
Brig Barkow

Geography lesson
Brig Barkow

Lilliputian
Fernando Coelho

Sweet Dreams
Eleonora Grigorjeva

Moonfish and bottles with the inscription "Fish"
Brig Barkow

Moonfish and Pyramid construction
Brig Barkow

Detail of Historia, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel)
490072 Detail of Historia, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel) by Hove, Edmond Theodor van (1853-1913); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

The Optical Viewer, c. 1793 (etching and wash)
7296396 The Optical Viewer, c.1793 (etching and wash) by Cazenave, Frederic (active 1793-1843); 55 x 45 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

193-0082137 Might not the pupil know more?, plate 37 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81656 193-0082137 Might not the pupil know more?, plate 37 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

I look at you!
Alberto Bissacco

17th century English man laughing at an engraving of a monkey. 1803 (engraving)
7233052 17th century English man laughing at an engraving of a monkey. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le numismate. Porcelaine peinte par un maitre russe, seconde moitie du 19e siecle. Art russe, arts appliques
FIA5345975 Le numismate. Porcelaine peinte par un maitre russe, seconde moitie du 19e siecle. Art russe, arts appliques. Collection privee

Alfred Russel Wallace with the Savages
FIA5369552 Alfred Russel Wallace with the Savages by Ezuchevsky, Mikhail Dmitrievich (1880-1928); State Darwin Museum, Moscow; (add.info.: Alfred Russel Wallace (1823- 1913) avec les sauvages

"Au cafe Chateaudun"Peinture d Edgar Degas (1834-1917) vers 1870 Dim 23, 7x19 cm Londres National gallery
FIA5384125 " Au cafe Chateaudun" Peinture d Edgar Degas (1834-1917) vers 1870 Dim 23, 7x19 cm Londres National gallery by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); National Gallery, London

"Portrait d aristocrate"Portrait d un inconnu polonais, probablement un homme d etat, de riches conditions
FIA5326521 " Portrait d aristocrate" Portrait d un inconnu polonais, probablement un homme d etat, de riches conditions, coiffe d une perruque, et portant une armure

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"Exploring the depths of history with a magnifying glass" Step into the world of ancestry as we uncover hidden secrets within the family tree. With a magnifying glass in hand, every detail comes to life, revealing stories that have been passed down through generations. Zooming in on an Ordnance Survey map, the magnifying glass unveils forgotten paths and long-lost landmarks. It's like being transported back in time, tracing the footsteps of our ancestors across vast landscapes. The power of observation is key as we examine a line engraving titled "MAGNIFYING GLASS. " Every stroke tells a story, capturing moments frozen in time. Just like Sherlock Holmes himself, we become detectives seeking clues and solving mysteries. Basil Rathbone's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes reminds us of the Lilliputian nature of our investigations. We delve into minute details, piecing together fragments to form a bigger picture. As night falls and dreams take over, even our subconscious mind uses a metaphorical magnifying glass to explore uncharted territories. Sweet Dreams are filled with moonfish swimming alongside bottles inscribed with "Fish, " creating whimsical visions that defy logic. Intriguingly enough, moonfish also find themselves amidst pyramid constructions - an enigmatic connection between ancient civilizations and celestial wonders. The magnifying glass uncovers these intricate relationships hidden within paintings such as Historia from 1897 or The Optical Viewer from 1793. And just when you think you've seen it all, there they are again - moonfish among growing onions. A peculiar combination that sparks curiosity and imagination. Who knew vegetables could hold such cosmic secrets? So grab your trusty magnifying glass and embark on an adventure through time and space. Uncover tales untold and marvel at the intricacies hiding beneath seemingly ordinary objects. Let your curiosity be your guide as you discover worlds within worlds through this magical lens called a magnifying glass.