Experimentation Collection

The alchemist in his workshop (engraving)
869695 The alchemist in his workshop (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Antoine Lavoisier and wife, chemist
Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794, centre left), French chemist, with his wife Marie-Anne- Pierrette (1758-1836) in his laboratory. Lavoisier is recognised as the founder of modern chemistry

Hallett's pedigree nursery wheat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Hallett's pedigree nursery wheat, 1862. The original ear, A, was selected in 1857 from a large crop of "nursery" wheat, not because of its great size

Artificial light making strong; chickens
An experiment seen here, using artificial light to make supposedly strong and healthy chickens. This was studied at the university of Maine

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 745 - IB
Armee de l'Air - de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 745 / IB (msn 745)), of Escadron d Experimentation et de Transport 06/330. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force) Date: circa 1998

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 742 - IA
Armee de l'Air - de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 742 / IA (msn 742), of Escadron d Experimentation et de Transport 06/330. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force) Date: circa 1998

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer 577 - AG
Armee de l'Air - Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer 577 / AG (msn 577), of Escadron d Experimentation et de Transport 06/330. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force) Date: circa 1998

Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614285 Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614284 Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

A feat of the Iron Man (Colour Litho)
2777809 A feat of the Iron Man (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A feat of the iron man)

Watts Garret at Heathfield (engraving)
5992581 Watts Garret at Heathfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watts Garret at Heathfield)

Robert Boyles development of the water pump (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF354295 Robert Boyles development of the water pump (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chemistry (colour litho)
2795452 Chemistry (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemistry. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Robert Boyles designs and ideas for the vacuum pump published in 1669 (engraving
XJF354296 Robert Boyles designs and ideas for the vacuum pump published in 1669 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Recomposition of water, ie H2O (colour litho)
2795453 Recomposition of water, ie H2O (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recomposition of water, ie H2O)

Girl helping in kitchen (colour litho)
5224181 Girl helping in kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping in kitchen)

Spectrum analysis (colour litho)
3849689 Spectrum analysis (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: From frontispiece of Cyclopaedic Science Simplified by J. H. Pepper (Frederick Warne, 1869)

Mr. Marconis Motor Car, fitted with the funnel for transmitting
KAT324436 Mr.Marconis Motor Car, fitted with the funnel for transmitting and receiving wireless telegrams, illustration from The King, May 25th 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Mecanisme de la physionomie humaine ou
CHT207824 Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Mecanisme de la physionomie humaine ou analyse electrophysiologique des passions by Duchenne de Boulogne, published 1876

Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Album de photographies pathologiques
CHT207823 Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Album de photographies pathologiques by Duchenne de Boulogne, published 1862, Paris (b/w photo) by Duchenne de Boulogne

Scientific experiments, illustration from Observations sur la Physique
CHT207698 Scientific experiments, illustration from Observations sur la Physique, sur l Histoire Naturelle et sur les Arts, dediees a Mgr

Keeler-Cornelius Fre-Wing X182W (msn PW-1). In the mid-1920s George Wilbur Cornelius started a program of experimentation on variable incidence wings, forming the Cornelius Aircraft Co

A German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants busy in a chemical laboratory. Date: 17th century

German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants
A German Chemist (or Alchemist!) and his assistants busy in a chemical laboratory. Date: circa 1600

Experimental Gunnery, 19th century. Artist: William Greatbach
Experimental Gunnery, 19th century

The electric furnace, 1890-1910. French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat

Experiments with Fairlies steam carriage for short distances, August 1869. A steam carriage designed and built by the Scottish locomotive engineer Robert Fairlie (1831-1885)

Robert Koch (1843-1910), German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory
Robert Koch (1843-1910, German bacteriologist and physician in his laboratory. In 1890 Koch introduced Tuberculin which he thought a cure for Tuberculosis)

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), creator of the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle did experimetns in psychical research

Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Italian physicist and radio pioneer
Guglielmo Marconi, Italian physicist and radio pioneer. Marconi with typical apparatus, including 10-inch induction coil spark transmitter (right), morse inker and grasshopper key in centre

What will he grow to?, 1881. Artist: Joseph Swain
What will he grow to?, 1881. The Kings of Steam and Coal stand in awe and trepidation over the crib holding the baby Electricity

Bicycles for hire, The Pirelli Hangar Bicocca Foundation, contemporary art gallery, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

A tuberculosis patient being given a direct blood transfusion from a goat, at Dr Simon Bernheims clinic. France, ca. 1891. Engraving

Volta, Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio (1745-1827). Italian physicist known for the invention of the battery in the 1800s. Oil

Experiment with British Mark V tank, WW1
Experimentation with a British Mark V tank, fitted with rope-sprung tracks by Colonel Johnson at Dollis Hill, north west London, during the First World War

Early 19th century experiment with electricity on the human body. From The Cyclopaedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature by Abraham Rees, published London 1820

An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump. 18th century. From a print by Valentine Green, after the painting by Joseph Wright of Derby

Illustration depicting Benjamin Franklin investigating the electricity of thunderstorms

Illustration depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat, 18th century
Illustration depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat

Illustration depicting Heinrich Hertzs experiment on electromagnetic waves: Hertzs oscillator. Terminals of an induction coil (bottom left) were connected to condenser A, B

Engraving depicting an experiment showing how expansion is caused by heat

Engraving depicting Lavoisier and Laplaces Calorimeter which he used to determine the amount of heat produced by combustion. Dated 19th Century

Two Glass Flasks With Colored Solutions

American Rocket Society ARS-4, 1934. Creator: NASA
American Rocket Society ARS-4, 1934. This motor was used in the flight of ARS #4 on Staten Island, New York City, USA, on September 9, 1934. It burned liquid oxygen and gasoline

Experientia, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle
Experientia, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90

WW1 - Austrian Scientists at work in Adana, Turkey
A pair of Austrian Scientists working in secrecy in Adana, Turkey during the First Work War. Note the portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Mad scientist
MODEL RELEASED. Mad scientist with a floating orb, conceptual computer artwork

Experiments with the phonograph in the Royal Institution, 1878. Professors John Tyndall and W.H. Preece Speaking into Phonograph. Engraving

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"Unleashing the Power of Experimentation: From Lavoisier's Chemistry to Modern Innovations" In the realm of scientific exploration, Antoine Lavoisier and his wife stand as pioneers. As a renowned chemist, Lavoisier pushed the boundaries of knowledge, unraveling the secrets hidden within matter. Together, they embarked on a journey that would forever change our understanding of the world. One such experiment involved artificial light, which they discovered had an astonishing ability to illuminate even the darkest corners. This breakthrough paved the way for advancements in lighting technology that we still benefit from today. But experimentation doesn't stop at illuminating rooms; it extends into unexpected realms. Picture this: chickens under scrutiny. Scientists delved into their behavior under various conditions, uncovering fascinating insights into their social dynamics and habits. Stepping away from feathered subjects, medical experimentation took center stage with a tuberculosis patient receiving direct blood transfusion—a daring attempt to combat this deadly disease head-on. Such bold endeavors have propelled medical science forward and saved countless lives. The spirit also thrived outside laboratories. Alessandro Volta revolutionized electrical studies by inventing one of history's first batteries—the voltaic pile—ushering in an era where electricity became accessible for further exploration and innovation. Fast forward to modern times when aviation experiments take flight. The de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 745 - IB soared through skies as engineers tested its capabilities tirelessly—an embodiment of human curiosity pushing boundaries higher than ever before. Not far behind was its counterpart, de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter 742 - IA—a testament to relentless pursuit in perfecting aircraft design and performance. Meanwhile, Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer 577 - AG showcased how experimentation extended beyond fixed-wing aircrafts—venturing into new horizons with turbo trainers designed for enhanced training experiences.