Observed Collection

Darwin / Finch / Galapagos
Finches from the Galapagos Islands observed by Darwin

Wind in Willows / Grahame
Wind in Willows/Grahame

Ufos / Belgian Wave
Triangle-shaped UFO observed by many over the outskirts of Brussels

Penicillin Culture / 1929
Original culture plate on which Sir Alexander Fleming first observed the growth of penicillin notatum in 1929

Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Bible: Ezekiel II:9. One modern explanation is that Ezekiel, on of the four great Hebrew prophets

Anna Pavlova and Marius Petipa
Anna Pavlova (1881 -1931) elegantly striking a pose under the watchful eyes of her long running admirer the great Marius Petipa (1818 1910). Date: circa 1905

Saturn in 1874
Saturn observed by L. Trouvelot from a French observatory

An engraving depicting an Aurora observed from Dublin, 1853, 19th century
5310734 An engraving depicting an Aurora observed from Dublin, 1853, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving)
538149 Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Louis Pasteur's method of observing sealed culture samples
5310078 Louis Pasteur's method of observing sealed culture samples; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Louis Pasteur's method of observing sealed culture samples)

The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript)
534454 The Good Confession (top) presided over by Christ in heaven. 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Man chained to devil approaches confessional)

Triple moons
5310086 Triple moons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting triple moons, as observed in the 12th century. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ezekiel's vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC
532117 Ezekiel's vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Copperplate engraving 1804; (add.info.: Bible: Ezekiel II:9)

Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Charles Darwin
530394 Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Charles Darwin. In foreground are two Finches, another group of Galapagos fauna of which Darwin made a particular study

Four young women walking along a street, London
Four young women in Central London walk together down a street, passing an older woman. Date: circa 1960s

The Observed Corps Mystery
An illustrated front cover for The Observed Corps Mystery, written by Rex Hardinge, no. 733 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library. Date: circa 1940s

King Charles I says farewell to his family, observed by Oliver Cromwell Date: 1649

Mock suns in the Arctic
Mock suns (parhelia) observed by Dutch polar bear hunters in the Arctic. Date: circa 1550

Your Own Peter (engraving)
1050161 Your Own Peter (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your Own Peter)

Bank Holiday at the British Museum (engraving)
1594802 Bank Holiday at the British Museum (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank Holiday at the British Museum)

In the Foreground of the Tableau may be Observed a Patrician looking very Black at the Triumph of the General
669584 In the Foreground of the Tableau may be Observed a Patrician looking very Black at the Triumph of the General (engraving) by Leech

An Effect of Mirage observed by Captain Scoresby, while cruising off the Coast of Greenland in 1822 (engraving)
966575 An Effect of Mirage observed by Captain Scoresby, while cruising off the Coast of Greenland in 1822 (engraving) by English School

With the Mediterranean Fleet, Midshipmens Adventures on Shore (engraving)
1060885 With the Mediterranean Fleet, Midshipmens Adventures on Shore (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Mediterranean Fleet)

Brown bear, London Zoo
A brown bear observed by visitors to London Zoo. Date: circa 1950s

Sketches of Stations where the Transit of Venus was observed (engraving)
1611587 Sketches of Stations where the Transit of Venus was observed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The haloed shadow: an aerial phenomenon. Often observed when flying over clouds on a sunny day: a circular shadow resembling the allied aeroplane-mark. Date: 1918

Vowels observed by the aid of Koenigs Flames (engraving)
3628837 Vowels observed by the aid of Koenigs Flames (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vowels observed by the aid of Koenigs Flames)

A View of the Old Mountain, from Wynberg (b / w photo)
3092346 A View of the Old Mountain, from Wynberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of the Old Mountain, from Wynberg)

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1596209 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

Successful outcome of intelligent precaution observed by old lady in the sound of mull (litho)
1090701 Successful outcome of intelligent precaution observed by old lady in the sound of mull (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gunjora Expedition in British East Africa (engraving)
1056561 The Gunjora Expedition in British East Africa (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gunjora Expedition in British East Africa)

A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho)
1626449 A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic)

Sea of Clouds observed from the Summit of the Puy de Domme, France, showing other Peaks Emerging, Height
3627655 Sea of Clouds observed from the Summit of the Puy de Domme, France, showing other Peaks Emerging, Height, about One Mile (engraving) by English School

Outside the Print- Sellers Shop, c. 1860-1863 (oil on panel)
1068850 Outside the PrintA- Sellers Shop, c.1860-1863 (oil on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 49.5x40 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, Mrs. John B

"Capping"at Edinburgh University (engraving)
1046557 " Capping" at Edinburgh University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Capping" at Edinburgh University)

The Total Eclipse of the Sun, as observed in Sweden by Mr J R Hind (engraving)
1102137 The Total Eclipse of the Sun, as observed in Sweden by Mr J R Hind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Total Eclipse of the Sun)

A "Six Bells"Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it (engraving)
1056693 A " Six Bells" Drink, a Thirsty Officers Brilliant Idea and what came of it (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait, commissioned by the Queen, of Angele Gastaud, a Little Nicoise Girl
1598761 Portrait, commissioned by the Queen, of Angele Gastaud, a Little Nicoise Girl, whom Her Majesty observed during a Drive (litho) by English School

High Street, Grahamstown (from the Railway Station) (b / w photo)
3092391 High Street, Grahamstown (from the Railway Station) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Grahamstown (from the Railway Station)

Napoleon walking in his garden when prisoner at St Helena (colour litho)
3094106 Napoleon walking in his garden when prisoner at St Helena (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Groups of Spots observed and drawn by Mr Nasinyth on 5 June 1864 (engraving)
3625583 Groups of Spots observed and drawn by Mr Nasinyth on 5 June 1864 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tree, from beneath which Cook observed the transit of Venus (engraving)
2781439 Tree, from beneath which Cook observed the transit of Venus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree)

The Zodiacal Light as observed in India at the end of December, 1874 (engraving)
970846 The Zodiacal Light as observed in India at the end of December, 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving)
1038807 The Adventures of Nicholas (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Nicholas)

The Gateway, The Castle (b / w photo)
3092514 The Gateway, The Castle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gateway, The Castle)

The Hunza-Nagar Expedition, the Fighting at Nilt (litho)
1056196 The Hunza-Nagar Expedition, the Fighting at Nilt (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunza-Nagar Expedition, the Fighting at Nilt)

The Legend of the Laughing Oak (chromolitho)
1045896 The Legend of the Laughing Oak (chromolitho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Legend of the Laughing Oak)

The Forthcoming Transit of Venus (engraving)
1053268 The Forthcoming Transit of Venus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forthcoming Transit of Venus)

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"Observed: A Journey Through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the depths of observation, uncovering remarkable moments that have shaped our world. From Darwin's meticulous study of finches in the Galapagos to Kenneth Grahame's enchanting tales in "Wind in Willows, " observation has been the key to unlocking mysteries. Intrigue surrounds us as we explore the enigmatic Belgian Wave of UFO sightings, leaving us questioning what lies beyond our earthly realm. Meanwhile, penicillin culture emerges in 1929, forever altering the course of medicine and saving countless lives. Ezekiel's vision transports us to ancient times, where a chariot glides through the sky while a hand extends from clouds with an outstretched book - a divine message beckoning him forward. Anna Pavlova gracefully dances under Marius Petipa's watchful eye, showcasing their observed mastery within ballet. The year 1874 witnesses Saturn being observed like never before; its majestic rings captivating astronomers worldwide. The Observed Corps Mystery unfolds before our eyes, unraveling secrets hidden deep within its intricate web. Heart-wrenching farewells echo as King Charles I bids his family goodbye during tumultuous times - an intimate moment observed by history itself. Mock suns illuminate Arctic skies, casting an ethereal glow upon icy landscapes and igniting curiosity about nature's wonders. Amidst bustling London streets, four young women walk together - their every move keenly observed by passersby who ponder their stories and aspirations. Eskimos skillfully construct igloos amidst harsh conditions; their ingenuity and resilience meticulously witnessed by those fortunate enough to observe this timeless tradition. Observation is not merely passive but rather an active pursuit that unravels truths hidden beneath layers of time and space. So let us embrace these glimpses into worlds both seen and unseen – for it is through observation that we truly comprehend the marvels that surround us.