Antoine Henri Becquerel Collection

Pierre and Marie Curie, French physicists, preparing to go cycling. Polish-born Marie Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Sklodowska Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1904. Marie Curie (1867-1934) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1904, together with her husband Pierre and Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, c1920. Curie (1867-1934), double Nobel Prize winner, seated in her laboratory. (Colorised black and white print)

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, late 19th or early 20th century. In 1896 Becquerel (1852-1908) discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. Artist: Nadar
Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. In 1896 Becquerel (1852-1908) discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1929. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1925. Marie Curie (1867-1934) in her office at the Radium Institute, Paris, of which she was director of research from 1918-1934

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, in her laboratory, 1912. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1931. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Pierre Curie, French chemist, when Professor of Physics at the Sorbonne, 1906
Pierre Curie, French chemist, in the lecture theatre when Professor of Physics at the Sorbonne, 1906. Curie (1859-1906) was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics in 1903, jointly with his wife, Marie

Pierre Curie, French chemist. Curie (1859-1906) was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics in 1903, jointly with his wife, Marie, and Henri Becquerel, for their work on radioactivity

Pierre and Marie Curie, French scientists, at work in the laboratory. Polish-born Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre (1859-1906)

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1910. Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Medal commemorating Marie Sklodowska Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1967. Obverse of a medal issued in 1967 to commemorate the centenary of her birth

Title page of Oeuvres de Pierre Curie, 1908. French chemist Curie (1859-1906) was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics in 1903, jointly with his wife, Marie, and Henri Becquerel

(Antoine) Henri Becquerel (1852-1908), French physicist. In 1896 Becquerel accidentally discovered radioactivity while investigating the phosphorescence of uranium salts

Pierre and Marie Curie, French physicists, 1904. Polish-born Marie Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie and Pierre Curie, physicists, 1904. Photograph with their daughter Irene. Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by H Becquerel

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Professor Henri Becquerel in his laboratory. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

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Antoine Henri Becquerel, a prominent French physicist of the late 19th and early 20th century, played a significant role in the field of radioactivity. Known for his groundbreaking discoveries, he was part of an era that witnessed remarkable scientific advancements. In this captivating image captured by Nadar around the 1890s, we see a young Henri Becquerel engrossed in his research. Little did he know that his experiments with uranium salts would lead to one of the most important scientific breakthroughs in history. Becquerel's work caught the attention of another brilliant mind - Marie Sklodowska Curie. Together with her husband Pierre Curie, they embarked on their own journey into understanding radioactivity. The trio formed an extraordinary collaboration that forever changed our understanding of physics. Pierre and Marie Curie were not only partners in science but also enjoyed leisurely activities like cycling together as seen in this charming photograph from their time at Sorbonne University. Their shared passion for knowledge and exploration fueled their groundbreaking research. Marie Curie herself became an iconic figure within the scientific community. This photograph taken in 1904 showcases her dedication to unraveling the mysteries of radiation while balancing her roles as a wife and mother. Throughout her career, Marie continued to push boundaries and challenge societal norms. In this laboratory portrait from 1912, she stands amidst equipment and instruments – symbols of her unwavering commitment to advancing scientific knowledge despite facing numerous obstacles along the way. As years passed, both Pierre and Marie received recognition for their contributions to science. Here we see Pierre Curie during his tenure as Professor of Physics at Sorbonne University in 1906 – a testament to his expertise and influence within academia. Despite tragedy striking when Pierre lost his life due to an accident involving horse-drawn carriages, Marie persevered undeterred by grief or setbacks.