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Total Solar Eclipse (North America) 1869 August 7
- Pl. VIII
- 1872 (Published)
This plate contains two prints from photographs of a solar eclipse viewed in Burlington, Iowa on August 7, 1869.
"The photographic plates, which were exposed for the brief space of from five to sixteen seconds, give…- Author Schellen, Heinrich, 1818-1884
- Printer Of Plates M. & N. Hanhart
- Subject Spectrum analysis, Astronomy, Solar eclipses, Sun
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Lockyer's Telespectroscope
- Fig. 135
- 1872 (Published)
An illustration of a man using Lockyer's telespectroscope. Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920), designed this instrument in order to observe the spectra of the prominences in full sunlight. Lockyer is best known for…
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The Changes in the Appearance of a Spot caused by the Rotation of the Sun
- Fig. 106.
- 1872 (Published)
Here Schellen is illustrating and explaining the phenomenon of sunspots. The accompanying text states: "In Fig. 106 the drawings marked I represent the varying phases through which a spot surrounded by a penumbra…
- Author Schellen, Heinrich, 1818-1884
- Subject Sunspots, Astronomy, Sun, Spectrum analysis
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The Compound Spectroscope
- Fig. 52
- 1872 (Published)
Illustration of a man looking through a spectroscope.
From the corresponding text: "Fig. 52, especially the three tubes directed to the prism at different angles, as in that constructed by Kirchhoff and Bunsen. The… -
Corona photographed at Syracuse by Mr. Brothers, Dec 22nd, 1870
- Pl. X
- 1872 (Published)
From a photograph taken of a solar eclipse observed from Syracuse, Sicily on 22 December 1870.
From text: "The photograph taken by Mr. Brothers is very valuable, since it shows the halo extending towards the…- Author Schellen, Heinrich, 1818-1884
- Printer Of Plates M. & N. Hanhart (Printers)
- Subject Spectrum analysis, Astronomy, Solar eclipses, Sun, Solar radiation, Italy--Syracuse
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Total Solar Eclipse Observed from India in 1868
- Pl. VII
- 1872 (Published)
Prints from photographs taken by Colonel James Francis Tennant (1829-1915). The upper picture shows the eclipse at the moment of totality, and the lower one immediately before it's cessation. Observed from Guntoor,…
- Author Schellen, Heinrich, 1818-1884
- Printer Of Plates M. & N. Hanhart (Printers)
- Subject Spectrum analysis, Astronomy, Solar eclipses, Sun, Scientific illustration
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Bunsen, Kirchhoff, and Roscoe
- 1862 (Creation)
- 1906 (Publication)
Photographic portrait of Robert W. Bunsen, Gustav Kirchhoff, and Henry E. Roscoe. Roscoe explains in the work's text that the photograph was taken during a visit of Bunsen and Kirchhoff to Manchester while Roscoe was…
- Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
- Printer Of Plates Walker, Emery, 1851-1933
- Publisher Macmillan Company
- Subject Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915, Bunsen, R. (Robert), 1811-1899, Kirchhoff, G. (Gustav), 1824-1887
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Robert Wilhelm Bunsen
- 1891 (Creation)
- 1906 (Publication)
Robert Wilhelm Bunsen was born March 30, 1811 in Göttingen and died August 16, 1899 in Heidelberg. He was a German inventor, chemist, and professor whose light studies created the field of spectrum analysis.
Sir Henry…
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Henry Enfield Roscoe
- 1906 (Publication)
A photographic portrait of Henry Enfield Roscoe writing at a desk at his home, Woodcote Lodge in 1906. The photograph was taken by a photographer from Elliot & Fry studio and printed by Emery Walker.
A photomechanical…- Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
- Printer Of Plates Walker, Emery, 1851-1933
- Publisher Macmillan Company
- Subject Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
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A Dream of Toasted Cheese
- 1899 (Creation)
- 1906 (Publication)
Whimsical illustration of mice in a laboratory with glassware, apparatus, and a Bunsen burner. Beatrix Potter was a niece of the author, Henry Roscoe, and created this illustration as a gift. The illustration is based…
- Artist Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943
- Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
- Publisher Macmillan Company
- Subject Ammonia, Mice, Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
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The Life & Experiences of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe... Written by Himself
- 1906
Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe lived from 1833 to 1915. He spent time studying under Robert Bunsen in Heidelberg, receiving his PhD in 1854. In 1857 Roscoe was appointed head of chemistry at Owens College, Manchester and held…
- Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
- Publisher Macmillan Company
- Subject Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
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Plate XXI: Seascape illustration
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate depicts a seascape with a wall structure in the foreground and buildings along the coast in the background. Birds dot the sky.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
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Plate XX: Landscape with bridge and ruins
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate depicts a bridge over a body of water leading to a castle ruins. Figures cross the bridge and birds dot the sky.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
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Plate XVIII: Seascape illustration
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate depicts a seascape bustling with activity. Workers stand on and around a masted ship. A cannon is fired from the top of a fort. A town sits upon a fortification in the background.
The most popular of…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate XVII: Pastoral landscape illustration
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraving of a pastoral landscape including the ruins of a church or castle seen in the foreground. A man fishes with other figures standing around the lake.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate IX: Artist study of anatomical male standing
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of anatomical male standing with hand on hip and other hand holding a pole. Muscle anatomy is visible throughout body.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate I: Artist study of male and female head
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of male and female heads at different angles.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10,…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, portrait painting--early works
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Engraved title page from William Salmon's Polygraphice
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved title page is illustrated with two male figures standing on a pedestal with their names Zeuxis, a 5th century BC Greek painter, and Apelles, a 4th century BC Greek painter, found on the pedestal. They stand…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Botany, Medical--Early works to 1800, Drawing--Technique, Palmistry, Materia medica--Early works to 1800, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Herbs--Therapeutic use, Workshop recipes, Perfumes, Dyes and dyeing, Apelles, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Cosmetics, Pharmacy--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Popular, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Herbals, Portrait painting--Technique, Formulas, recipes, etc.--Early works to 1800, Zeuxis, active 5th century B.C., Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, Herbs
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Plate VI: Artist study of legs, arms, hands and feet
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of legs, arms, hands and feet.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10, as is the case…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate XI: Artist study of standing nude females
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of two standing females. One woman is in motion raising her hands above her head.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate XV: Portrait study of male bust
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate featuring a portrait study of a male bust in three sections. A grid is overlaid on top of portrait to aid artist.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming
- 1685 (date of publication)
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10, as is the case with this particular copy. Select digitized content…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Botany, Medical--Early works to 1800, Drawing--Technique, Palmistry, Materia medica--Early works to 1800, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Herbs--Therapeutic use, Workshop recipes, Perfumes, Dyes and dyeing, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Cosmetics, Pharmacy--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Popular, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Herbs, Formulas, recipes, etc.--Early works to 1800, Art--Early works to 1800, Herbals
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Plate V: Artist study of hands and feet
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of hands and feet including the lower torso and legs of a baby. One hand holds a quill.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800