Magnifying Glass Collection (#4)

Philosopher study light coming oil lamp man dark room
Philosopher in his study, At the light coming from an oil lamp, a man in a dark room is studying a book lying on the table in front of him

A Connoisseur Admiring a Dark Night Piece, November 12, 1771. Creator: Matthew Darly
A Connoisseur Admiring a Dark Night Piece, November 12, 1771

Ossie Ardiles footballer

Businessman with magnifying glass

Businessman in full suit in studio looking through magnifying glass, (B&W), portrait

Young boy looking for insects with magnifying glass on heathland in summer Suffolk Sandlings

Zambia. An early map of Rhodesia and Nyasaland with antiques

H the Haughty, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
H the Haughty, 1903. An initial letter H from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Garratt & Atkinson advert, 1907. Artist: Garratt & Atkinson
Garratt & Atkinson advert, 1907. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

While Yukis fortune was being told I photographed her, c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard Street
While Yukis fortune was being told I photographed her, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]

George IV, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
George IV, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Jean Henri Fabre, French entomologist, 1880. Fabre (1823-1915) examining specimens through a magnifying glass. He wrote numerous books on the anatomy and behaviour of insects

The joys of stamp collecting, 1937. Illustration from The Childrens Golden Treasure Book For 1937, edited by John Crossland and J M Parrish, (Odhams Press, London, 1937)

An old purchaser of stamps, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
An old purchaser of stamps, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Bernard de Jussieu, 18th century French botanist, 1880. A member of the family of distinguished botanists, de Jussieu (1699-1777) was director of the gardens at the Trianon, Versailles

Jean Henri Fabre, French entomologist, 1911. Artist: L Patriarche
Jean Henri Fabre, French entomologist, 1911. Fabre (1823-1915) examining specimens through a magnifying glass. He wrote numerous books on the anatomy and behaviour of insects

Napoleon at the Battle of Wagram, 19th century
Napoleon at the Battle of Wagram on 6th July 1809, in Versailles Palace, 19th century

Jean-Henri Fabre, French entomologist, c1890-1915
Jean-Henri Fabre, French entomologist, c early 20th century. Fabre (1823-1915), author of numerous books on the anatomy and behaviour of insects

Scinece and Stupidity, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Scinece and Stupidity, 1876. The policeman, clutching his Vivisection Bill, tries to move on the group of medical professors using a microscope to look at the results of their latest work

analysing, black and white, crime, criminal investigation, criminology, detective
Illustration of magnifying glass and paw, Sherlock Holmes mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles

Woman Pink early 1660s Oil canvas 36 1 / 4 x 29 3 / 8
Artokoloro

Man Magnifying Glass early 1660s Oil canvas 36 x 29 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Coffee under microscope
Illustration of a coffee under microscope

MEDICAL SCHOOL, 1958. Medical students in class at George Washington University Medical School in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 1958

Warsaw
Antique illustration of a Warsaw from 1898

Microscope
Antique illustration of a microscope

Compound microscope
Antique illustration of a Compound microscope

Binocular Microscope
Antique illustration of a Binocular Microscope

Microscopes
Antique illustration engraving of a various microscopes

Compound microscope by Edmund Hartnack
Antique illustration of a compound microscope made by Edmund Hartnack

Binocularly microscope
Antique illustration of a binocularly microscope

Zeiss dissecting microscope
Antique illustration of a Zeiss dissecting microscope

Wenham Binocular Microscope
Antique illustration of a WENHAM BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE

Illustration, magnifying glass

Detectives inspecting crime scene

Black and white Illustration of a magnifying glass held over a section of text from a wildlife book with a tiny spider visible

Cartoon of man dressed as detective looking at seaweed through magnifying glass

Illustration of using magnifying glass to look closely at grains of sand in heap

Black and white illustration of a feather in a sealed bag, a magnifying glass, a pair of tweezers, a ruler

A True Art Lover, from the series of Good Bourgeois caricatures
XJF741257 A True Art Lover, from the series of Good Bourgeois caricatures, published in Le Charivari, May 16, 1847 (litho) by Daumier

Spanish poster for Maison A. et E. Napoleon, Riquer, Alexandre de, 1856-1920, Artist

Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals, after a painting by Raphael (tempera on panel)
XAL279348 Pope Leo X with Two Cardinals, after a painting by Raphael (tempera on panel) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples

Andrew Reed (1788-1862) engraved by D. J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room
KW266388 Andrew Reed (1788-1862) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

Dr. Paul Gachet (1828-1909) 1891 (oil on panel)
XIR218956 Dr. Paul Gachet (1828-1909) 1891 (oil on panel) by Goeneutte, Norbert (1854-94); 35x27 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: painted under the pseudonym Paul van Ryssel; ); French

The Sense of Sight, c. 1744-47 (oil on canvas)
XYC190749 The Sense of Sight, c.1744-47 (oil on canvas) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); 132x153.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; French, out of copyright

The Monkey Antiquarian, 1740 (oil on canvas)
XIR188756 The Monkey Antiquarian, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 81x65 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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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.