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Solar Collection (page 4)

"Exploring the vast wonders of our solar system, from the mesmerizing Aztec calendar to the captivating colors of the Aurora Australis at Blue Hour

Background imageSolar Collection: The Panel of the Mabinogian, No. 10, (watercolour, gouache

The Panel of the Mabinogian, No. 10, (watercolour, gouache
827356 The Panel of the Mabinogian, No. 10, (watercolour, gouache and gold paint on silk laid down on paper) by Sheringham

Background imageSolar Collection: Deformation of the Suns Disc by Refraction, Elliptic Form of the Sun at the Horizon (engraving)

Deformation of the Suns Disc by Refraction, Elliptic Form of the Sun at the Horizon (engraving)
3625588 Deformation of the Suns Disc by Refraction, Elliptic Form of the Sun at the Horizon (engraving) by European School

Background imageSolar Collection: How to Blacken a Glass in order to observe the Sun during an Eclipse (engraving)

How to Blacken a Glass in order to observe the Sun during an Eclipse (engraving)
3625582 How to Blacken a Glass in order to observe the Sun during an Eclipse (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolar Collection: A Solar (engraving)

A Solar (engraving)
670637 A Solar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Solar. Illustration for Early London by Sir Walter Besant (A&C Black, 1908)

Background imageSolar Collection: The solar eclipse as seen from the Isle of Dogs (engraving)

The solar eclipse as seen from the Isle of Dogs (engraving)
603506 The solar eclipse as seen from the Isle of Dogs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The solar eclipse on Monday last as seen from the Isle of Dogs)

Background imageSolar Collection: Portrait of Rama VI viewing an eclipse of the sun in 1868 (wall painting)

Portrait of Rama VI viewing an eclipse of the sun in 1868 (wall painting)
LIT389976 Portrait of Rama VI viewing an eclipse of the sun in 1868 (wall painting) by Thai School, (19th century); Ordination Hall, Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok

Background imageSolar Collection: The observatory in Delhi and a solar eclipse (chromolitho)

The observatory in Delhi and a solar eclipse (chromolitho)
735973 The observatory in Delhi and a solar eclipse (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The observatory in Delhi and a solar eclipse)

Background imageSolar Collection: Poster advertising the Solar Boats, Egypt, United Arab Republic. Date: circa 1950s

Poster advertising the Solar Boats, Egypt, United Arab Republic. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageSolar Collection: Solar eclipse of 17 April 1912

Solar eclipse of 17 April 1912
Solar eclipse taking place on the 17 April 1912 the last eclipse of the sun was in 1858. Showing over London which would of got nine-tenths of the sun covered but in Portugal

Background imageSolar Collection: Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina

Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina
XJF294058 Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina by Christoph Scheiner, published 1630 (engraving) (b/w photo) (detail of 294057) by German School

Background imageSolar Collection: Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina

Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina
XJF294057 Various methods of observing sunspots, illustration from Rosa Orsina by Christoph Scheiner, published 1630 (engraving) (b/w photo) (for detail see 294058) by German School

Background imageSolar Collection: Total eclipse of the sun, illustration from L Univers et l Humanite

Total eclipse of the sun, illustration from L Univers et l Humanite
CHT210250 Total eclipse of the sun, illustration from L Univers et l Humanite by H. Kraemer (colour litho) by Kranz, W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German

Background imageSolar Collection: Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c

Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR182668 Stela depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Background imageSolar Collection: Observing an eclipse of the sun (engraving) (b / w photo)

Observing an eclipse of the sun (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223781 Observing an eclipse of the sun (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSolar Collection: The Goddess Nut Raising the Sun, from the reverse of the lid of the Djedhor sarcophagus

The Goddess Nut Raising the Sun, from the reverse of the lid of the Djedhor sarcophagus
XIR169071 The Goddess Nut Raising the Sun, from the reverse of the lid of the Djedhor sarcophagus, c.378-341 BC (basalt) by Egyptian, (4th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Nut)

Background imageSolar Collection: Sunset at Eragny, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Sunset at Eragny, 1891 (oil on canvas)
1766408 Sunset at Eragny, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 46.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset at Eragny; Soleil Couchant a Eragny. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903)

Background imageSolar Collection: The Sun: a design for a plate, (pencil, w / c, heightened with gold)

The Sun: a design for a plate, (pencil, w / c, heightened with gold)
1195738 The Sun: a design for a plate, (pencil, w/c, heightened with gold) by Chekhonin, Sergei Vasil evich (1878-1936); 25x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageSolar Collection: Low Tide - Shore and Fishermen at Sunset; Maree Basse - Rivage et Pecheurs au Coucher du

Low Tide - Shore and Fishermen at Sunset; Maree Basse - Rivage et Pecheurs au Coucher du
825570 Low Tide - Shore and Fishermen at Sunset; Maree Basse - Rivage et Pecheurs au Coucher du Soleil, 1862 (oil on panel) by Boudin

Background imageSolar Collection: The Communion, 1893 (oil on canvas)

The Communion, 1893 (oil on canvas)
987506 The Communion, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 161x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Communion; La Communiante. Henri Le Sidaner (1862-1939)

Background imageSolar Collection: An Extensive Landscape at Sunset, 1902 (oil on canvas)

An Extensive Landscape at Sunset, 1902 (oil on canvas)
659650 An Extensive Landscape at Sunset, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Ericson, Johan (1849-1925); 59x82.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ); Photo eChristies Images; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imageSolar Collection: The Mills of Moret, with Rising Sun; Les Moulins de Moret, au Lever du Soleil

The Mills of Moret, with Rising Sun; Les Moulins de Moret, au Lever du Soleil
826341 The Mills of Moret, with Rising Sun; Les Moulins de Moret, au Lever du Soleil, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 54.7x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolar Collection: Aurora Borealis, or Polar Lights (colour litho)

Aurora Borealis, or Polar Lights (colour litho)
5999448 Aurora Borealis, or Polar Lights (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aurora Borealis, or Polar Lights)

Background imageSolar Collection: An eclipse of the Sun as seen from the Moon (litho)

An eclipse of the Sun as seen from the Moon (litho)
5996196 An eclipse of the Sun as seen from the Moon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An eclipse of the Sun as seen from the Moon)

Background imageSolar Collection: Two views of the surface of the planet Mercury

Two views of the surface of the planet Mercury -- a sun-scorched area and a frosty area. Date: 1950s

Background imageSolar Collection: Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c

Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c
XIR233276 Relief depicting the Aten giving life and prosperity to Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1352-1336 BC) his wife, Nefertiti and three of their daughters, from Tell el-Amarna, New Kingdom

Background imageSolar Collection: The Copernican System, from Description de l Univers

The Copernican System, from Description de l Univers
CHT223715 The Copernican System, from Description de l Univers by Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) 1683 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageSolar Collection: The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207555)

The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207555)
JPC207556 The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207555) by Aztec; diam. 360 cm; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Background imageSolar Collection: Diagram showing the decomposition of light - Structure of Solar rays

Diagram showing the decomposition of light - Structure of Solar rays
746737 Diagram showing the decomposition of light - Structure of Solar rays. 1855 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolar Collection: The Sun (litho)

The Sun (litho)
3630278 The Sun (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sun. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSolar Collection: Advert, Aluminium Castings Company, Greenock

Advert, Aluminium Castings Company, Greenock, Scotland. 1905

Background imageSolar Collection: Eclipses de Soleil et de Lune (no. 5), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub

Eclipses de Soleil et de Lune (no. 5), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub
2655274 Eclipses de Soleil et de Lune (no. 5), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub. Paris, 1839 (stipple engraving) by Visconti

Background imageSolar Collection: The Solar Microscope

The Solar Microscope. Date: 18th century

Background imageSolar Collection: Hot water installation near Quito, Ecuador, South America

Hot water installation near Quito, Ecuador, South America
Hot water installation outside a hacienda in the Valle de los Chillos near Quito, Ecuador, South America. The water in the shallow aqueduct is heated by the rays of the sun. Date: 1922

Background imageSolar Collection: Joseph Von Fraunhofer (chromolitho)

Joseph Von Fraunhofer (chromolitho)
2802523 Joseph Von Fraunhofer (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Von Fraunhofer)

Background imageSolar Collection: Head of Tutankhamun, c. 1336-27 BC (limestone)

Head of Tutankhamun, c. 1336-27 BC (limestone)
3525806 Head of Tutankhamun, c.1336-27 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 17.2 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

Background imageSolar Collection: Champleve furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth, c. 700 BC (ivory)

Champleve furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth, c. 700 BC (ivory)
3525786 Champlevefurniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth, c. 700 BC (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (7th century BC); 5.9 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageSolar Collection: Solar prominences observed by French artist and astronomer Etienne Leopold Trouvelot on 15

Solar prominences observed by French artist and astronomer Etienne Leopold Trouvelot on 15 and 29 April 1872
3630292 Solar prominences observed by French artist and astronomer Etienne Leopold Trouvelot on 15 and 29 April 1872 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageSolar Collection: Temple buildings and Intihuatana (photo)

Temple buildings and Intihuatana (photo)
XIR370231 Temple buildings and Intihuatana (photo) by Incan; Pisac, Peru; (add.info.: temple of the sun; sacred stone used to tie the sun to prevent it escaping; probably also part of an astronomical)

Background imageSolar Collection: Detail of King Mongkut watching an eclipse of the sun (wall painting)

Detail of King Mongkut watching an eclipse of the sun (wall painting)
LIT389908 Detail of King Mongkut watching an eclipse of the sun (wall painting) by Thai School; Ordination Hall, Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Mongkut or Rama IV (1804-68)

Background imageSolar Collection: The solar eclipse, King Louis XIV and the women of the Court on the terrace of the Chateau of

The solar eclipse, King Louis XIV and the women of the Court on the terrace of the Chateau of Marly (colour litho)
2795514 The solar eclipse, King Louis XIV and the women of the Court on the terrace of the Chateau of Marly (colour litho) by Leloir

Background imageSolar Collection: Detail from the Book of the Earth, from the burial chamber of the Tomb of Ramesses VI (r

Detail from the Book of the Earth, from the burial chamber of the Tomb of Ramesses VI (r
XIR211941 Detail from the Book of the Earth, from the burial chamber of the Tomb of Ramesses VI (r.1143-1136 BC) New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC)

Background imageSolar Collection: The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207556)

The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207556)
JPC207555 The Great Calendar Stone, Late Post Classic Period (1300-1521) (stone) (see also 207556) by Aztec; diam. 360 cm; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Background imageSolar Collection: The Solar System (coloured engraving)

The Solar System (coloured engraving)
6014054 The Solar System (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solar System)

Background imageSolar Collection: Baroque monstrance (silver with inset jewels & gilding)

Baroque monstrance (silver with inset jewels & gilding)
993782 Baroque monstrance (silver with inset jewels & gilding) by Czech school, (17th century); Church of St. Gall, Prague

Background imageSolar Collection: Dorli, 1917 (woodcut on thick greige wove paper)

Dorli, 1917 (woodcut on thick greige wove paper)
988332 Dorli, 1917 (woodcut on thick greige wove paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 47x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorli; Das Dorli. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938)

Background imageSolar Collection: An Orange Sunset Waning Low, 1897 (oil on canvas)

An Orange Sunset Waning Low, 1897 (oil on canvas)
823296 An Orange Sunset Waning Low, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Richards, William Trost (1833-1905); 66.7x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Orange Sunset Waning Low)

Background imageSolar Collection: Shepherd and Sheep; Berger et Moutons, 1890 (pencil and gouache on silk laid down on card

Shepherd and Sheep; Berger et Moutons, 1890 (pencil and gouache on silk laid down on card
826202 Shepherd and Sheep; Berger et Moutons, 1890 (pencil and gouache on silk laid down on card) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 55.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Exploring the vast wonders of our solar system, from the mesmerizing Aztec calendar to the captivating colors of the Aurora Australis at Blue Hour. Witnessing Saturn's natural beauty through Cassini's lens and marveling at the majestic solar prominence. Admiring the enchanting diamond ring effect during celestial events. Picture No. 11672641 captures a moment of awe-inspiring cosmic harmony. Trundholm Sun Chariot reminds us of ancient civilizations' fascination with our radiant sun, just like Ancient Egyptian writing that tells tales of their reverence for this celestial body. And in Earth's orbit, experiencing the breathtaking spectacle of a total eclipse, where darkness meets light in perfect alignment with our solar system planets and sun. "