Joseph Priestley Collection

Joseph Priestley, caricature C015 / 6707
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). Caricature of the British chemist and clergyman Joseph Priestley. Priestly is best known as the discoverer of oxygen

Statue of Joseph Priestley, City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Joseph Priestley, LLD, from an engraved portrait after Fuseli, in the possession of W Bates, Esquire, BA (engraving)
3635016 Joseph Priestley, LLD, from an engraved portrait after Fuseli, in the possession of W Bates, Esquire, BA (engraving) by English School

The republican solidarity of Joseph Priestley and Thomas Paine. 1792 (engraving)
1275367 The republican solidarity of Joseph Priestley and Thomas Paine. 1792 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; Scottish, out of copyright

Statue of Dr Priestley at Birmingham (engraving)
1589204 Statue of Dr Priestley at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Dr Priestley at Birmingham)

The history of balloons (colour litho)
3099321 The history of balloons (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The history of balloons)

Joseph Priestley (engraving)
812931 Joseph Priestley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Priestley. English theologian)

Portrait of Joseph Priestley. c. 1788 (engraving)
1275376 Portrait of Joseph Priestley. c.1788 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Priestley FRS (1733 - 1804) was an 18th-century English theologian

Joseph Priestley (engraving)
815855 Joseph Priestley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Priestley (1733-1804)

Wedgewood plaque of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). English Presbyterian minister and chemist

Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), English Presbyterian minister and chemist, 1801
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) English Presbyterian minister and chemist. From a print published in 1801. Eagle represents the USA as Priestley had emigrated there by this time

Reverse of commemorative medal for Joseph Priestley, English chemist, 1803
Reverse of commemorative medal for Joseph Priestley, English Presbyterian minister and chemist, 1803. Showing his pneumatic trough for collecting gases, and other equipment

Obverse of commemorative medal for Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), 1803. English Presbyterian minister and chemist

Joseph Priestley, English chemist and Presbyterian minister, 1791. Artist: William Bromley
Joseph Priestley, English Chemist and Presbyterian minister, 1791. Priestley (1733-1804) was a pioneer in the study of gases and is recognised as one of the discoverers of oxygen

Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, 17th century. Artist: Johannes Hevelius
Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, 17th century. Nicholas Copernicus published his sun-centred theory of the universe in his De Revolutionibus (1543)

Birthplace of Joseph Priestley, Birstall, West Yorkshire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Birthplace of Joseph Priestley, Birstall, West Yorkshire, England, 20th century. Joseph Priestley (1733- 1804) was an 18th-century English theologian, dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher

Title page of Priestleys Experiments and observations upon different kinds of air, 1774. Joseph Priestley, 1733 - 1804. English Separatist theologian, natural philosopher, chemist

Joseph Priestley, 1733 -1804. 18Th-Century English Theologian, Dissenting Clergyman, Natural Philosopher, Chemist, Educator And Political Theorist. From Nuestro Siglo, Published 1883

Joseph Priestley, British chemist
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), British chemist and clergyman. Best known as the discoverer of oxygen, Priestley carried out a range of research into the composition and nature of air

Joseph Priestley, English chemist
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). Historical artwork of the English chemist Joseph Priestley wrote books on optics and electricity but is best remembered for discovering a number of new gases including

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Joseph Priestley. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Joseph Priestley. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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Joseph Priestley was an influential figure in the fields of chemistry, theology, and politics. Born in 1733, he made significant contributions to the understanding of gases and is credited with discovering oxygen. His experiments on the properties of different gases laid the foundation for modern chemistry. Priestley's political beliefs were also noteworthy. He was a staunch supporter of republicanism and advocated for religious tolerance and individual liberty. His friendship with Thomas Paine, as depicted in a caricature from 1792, exemplified their shared ideals. A statue honoring Joseph Priestley stands proudly in City Square, Leeds, serving as a reminder of his legacy. Another engraved portrait after Fuseli captures his intellectual presence and scholarly demeanor. The engravings from c. 1789 and c. 1788 portray Priestley at different stages of his life, showcasing his dedication to scientific inquiry throughout the years. Not only known for his scientific achievements but also for his involvement in politics, Priestley's republican solidarity is depicted in an engraving alongside Thomas Paine. A Wedgewood plaque immortalizes him as one of history's great minds while another engraving shows him surrounded by various scientific apparatuses symbolizing his groundbreaking work on balloons. Dr. Priestley's impact extended beyond England; he had a statue erected in Birmingham to honor him there too. Joseph Priestley left an indelible mark on both science and society during his lifetime (1733-1804). As an English Presbyterian minister turned chemist, he challenged conventional wisdom through rigorous experimentation and revolutionary ideas about government and human rights.