Home > Historic > Famous inventors and scientists > Marie Curie
Curie, Marie and Pierre
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Curie, Marie and Pierre
In their laboratory in Paris shortly after being awarded the Davy medal for their work by the Royal Society
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 607653
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10059954
1859 1867 Awarded Curie Davy Laboratory Marie Medal Pierre Shortly
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures Marie and Pierre Curie in their Paris laboratory, shortly after they were awarded the prestigious Davy Medal by the Royal Society in London in 1894. The Davy Medal is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards given by the Royal Society for excellence in the application of science to industry. The Curies were recognized for their groundbreaking work on radioactivity, which had begun in the late 1890s and culminated in their discovery of the elements radium and polonium in 1898. In the photograph, Marie, dressed in a simple lab coat and with her hair pulled back, holds the Davy Medal aloft, a proud smile on her face. Pierre, wearing a bow tie and holding a pipe, looks on with evident pride and admiration. The laboratory around them is cluttered with scientific equipment and glass beakers, a testament to their tireless research. The Curies' discovery of radioactivity revolutionized science and paved the way for new understanding of atomic structure and the development of nuclear physics. Their work also had significant practical applications, leading to the use of radium in medicine and the development of nuclear power. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the excitement and innovation of the late 19th century scientific world. It is a reminder of the Curies' enduring legacy and their contributions to the advancement of science and technology.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
