Mechanics Collection

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
Celestial mechanics. Coloured historical artwork depicting a medieval pilgrim looking out from the sky (blue) to see the mechanics of the heavens (upper left)

Goodwood by Emmwood
A montage of exciting scenes from Goodwood, including mechanics working on racing cars, portraits of motoring aces, Mike Hawthorn, Tony Rolt

Erwin Schrodinger
ERWIN SCHRODINGER Austrian physicist whose research into subatomic particles is the basis of quantum mechanics

Richard Feynman, caricature C015 / 6715
Richard Feynman (1918-1988). Caricature of the American theoretical physicist Richard Phillips Feynman. As a young man, Feynman worked on the American atomic bomb project at Los Alamos

Art of Schrodingers Cat experiment
Schrodingers Cat. Computer artwork depicting the famous " Schrodingers Cat" thought experiment. The image shows a cat both dead (grey) and alive (ginger)

1490 Leonardo Da Vinci colour portrait
Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and inventor (15 April 1452 - 2 May 1519). Engraved portrait by J. Posselwhite in The Gallery of Portraits 1835 with later colouring

Swindon Mechanics Institute Pantomime poster, February 1860
This pantomime poster is an early example of the type of performances that took place at the GWRs Mechanics Institute in Swindon

GT Cup 1961: Tourist Trophy
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 19: Mike Parkes, Maranello Concessionaires, Ferrari 250 GT SWB, makes a pitstop during the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood Circuit on August 19

1974 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 18: Fans gather around the Lotus team in the paddock during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 18, 1974 in Red Bull Ring, Austria. (Photo by LAT Images)

1976 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T2 during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 12, 1976 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Gears and cogs in the clockwork of a historical pendulum clock, detail, regulator

Antikythera mechanism, artwork C017 / 7190
Antikythera mechanism, artwork. This early form of mechanical calculator was found circa 1900 in a 1st-century BC Roman shipwreck

Mechanics of respiration, diagram
Mechanics of respiration. Cutaway diagrams showing the mechanics of breathing in (left) and breathing out (right). Arrows show: the movement of air in and out of the nose

Pratts Motor Oil
A circular enamel sign advertising Pratts Motor Oil. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

Sports Cars 1956: Targa Florio
TARGA FLORIO CIRCUIT, ITALY - JUNE 10: A Maserati A6 GCS/53 is worked on in the pits during the Targa Florio at Targa Florio Circuit on June 10, 1956 in Targa Florio Circuit, Italy

1978 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - OCTOBER 08: Mechanics make set up changes to Mario Andrettis Lotus 79 Ford during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on October 08

1956 French Grand Prix: Mechanics look at the straight 8 Bugatti 251 engine in Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis
Reims, France. 29/6-1/7 1956. Mechanics look at the straight 8 Bugatti 251 engine in Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis. Ref-Autocar C47521. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Formula One World Championship: Mechanics wheel the Ferrari D246 of Cliff Allison along the streets of Monaco
Mechanics wheel the Ferrari D246 of Cliff Allison (GBR) along the streets of Monaco. Allison crashed at the waterfront chicane during practice

Formula 1 1970: Pre-season Testing
SNETTERTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Jackie Oliver, BRM P153 during the Pre-season Testing at Snetterton on Thursday January 01, 1970 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

1930s Record Attempt
Brooklands, Great Britain. John Cobb (Napier Railton). Ref-Motor 745/5. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Henri Poincare, French mathematician
Henri Poincare (1854-1912), French mathematician. Poincare is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. He worked on celestial mechanics, topology

Chance in the universe. Computer illustration representing the chance, randomness and probability inherent in the universe according to the theory of quantum mechanics

Guitar string vibrating. When plucked, the string vibrates at a specific frequency, which determines the pitch of the note

The Wolverton Mechanics Institute soiree
The anniversary meeting of the Wolverton Mechanics Institute in the large engine room of Wolverton Station.1, 500 people attended the soiree

GT Cup 1961: Tourist Trophy
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 19: Mike Parkes, Maranello Concessionaires, Ferrari 250 GT SWB, makes a pitstop during the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood Circuit on August 19

1966 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Richie Ginther, Honda RA273, in conversation with mechanics during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 04

2008 European GP
VALENCIA STREET CIRCUIT, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari F2008 leaves his pit box while the fuel hose is still attached during the European GP at Valencia Street Circuit on August 24

2004 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 21: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2004, during a pitstop during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on March 21

2006 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - OCTOBER 01: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 pitstop during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International Circuit on October 01

2000 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 07: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F1-2000, leaves the pits following a pitstop during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 07

2000 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F1-2000, during a pitstop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 27, 2000 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

2003 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - MAY 18: Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2003-GA, catches fire during a pitstop during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on May 18, 2003 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

1978 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Mechanics refuel Ronnie Petersons Lotus 78 Ford as he prepares to get into the car

Stirling Mosss Aston Martin burst into flames this afternoon (Saturday) as it stopped in the pits during the six-hour tourists trophy race at goodwood

Formula One World Championship
Carlos Reutemann (ARG), Williams FW07C, waits as engineers work on the car. German Grand Prix, Rd10, Hockenheim, Germany, 2 August 1981. BEST IMAGE

Williams Livery Launch
Nick Heidfeld (GER) Williams BMW Williams Livery Launch, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain, 6 January 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula 1 1952: International Trophy
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 11: Gordon Watson's Alta F2 in the pits during the International Trophy at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday May 11, 1952 in Northamptonshire

Formula One World Championship, Italian Grand Prix, Rd 13, Monza, Italy, 12 September 1976
Niki Lauda (AUT) Ferrari 312T2, who made a heroic and remarkable return to Formula One following his fiery near fatal accident at the Nurburgring six weeks earlier to finish fourth in the race

1976 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Reutemann's Ferrari 312T2 sat at the end of the pitlane, draped in Agip bunting during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza

1976 USA-West GP
STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 28: The Ferrari 312T cars in the paddock during the USA-West GP at Streets of Long Beach on March 28, 1976 in Streets of Long Beach

2006 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 19: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 pitstop during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on March 19

Formula One World Championship
Preparing for action: the Tyrrell 018's of Jonathan Palmer (GBR) left, and Jean Alesi (FRA) right. Spanish GP, Jerez, Spain, 1 Oct 1989

International Championship for Makes 1971: Watkins Glen 6 Hours
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JULY 24: Pit stop for Henri Pescarolo / Rolf Stommelen, Autodelta SpA

World Championship for Makes 1974: Imola 1000 kms
AUTODROMO INTERNAZIONALE ENZO E DINO FERRARI, ITALY - JUNE 02: Rolf Stommelen / Carlos Reutemann, Autodelta SpA, Alfa Romeo T33/TT/12 in the pit lane during the Imola 1000 kms at Autodromo

Formula One World Championship
Winner Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren Honda MP4/5B Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 27 May 1990

Formula 1 2018: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 10: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H comes in for a pit stop during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday June 10, 2018 in Montreal, Canada

1939 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JULY 23: Hermann Muller, Auto Union D, makes a pitstop during the German GP at Nurburgring on July 23, 1939 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

Munich: British driver Ian Appleyard services his Jaguar car at the Munich check point of the International Alpine Trial in which over a hundred cars are taking part. 15 July 1953

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"Unleashing the Art of Mechanics: From Goodwood to Feynman's Caricature" Step into a world where mechanics transcend mere machinery, and embrace the realms of art, science, and history. In this captivating journey, we explore the diverse facets that make mechanics an enchanting subject. At Goodwood by Emmwood, engines roar with power as vintage cars race through time. The symphony of gears and cogs echoes in harmony with Erwin Schrödinger's quantum theories. Celestial mechanics dance across the heavens, revealing the secrets of our universe. Medieval artwork transports us back to an era where craftsmen meticulously depicted intricate mechanical wonders. Leonardo da Vinci's vibrant portrait from 1490 captures his fascination with both aesthetics and engineering brilliance. In Swindon Mechanics Institute Pantomime poster from February 1860, laughter fills the air as performers bring mechanical marvels to life on stage. Meanwhile, Formula 1 races like the 1976 Italian GP and 1974 Austrian GP showcase human ingenuity pushing machines to their limits. The enigmatic Antikythera mechanism emerges from ancient times—a testament to early engineering prowess—its intricacies captured in stunning artwork. And within Richard Feynman's caricature C015/6715 lies a glimpse into his genius mind that forever changed physics. But perhaps one of the most iconic images is that of Schroedinger's Cat experiment—an artistic representation showcasing how quantum they are perplex even great minds. It reminds us that sometimes understanding mechanics means embracing uncertainty. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter gears and cogs within historical pendulum clocks—a mesmerizing sight reminding us how precision has always been at the heart of timekeeping mechanisms. From pre-season testing in Formula 1 during 1970 to modern-day innovations shaping our future—the artistry behind mechanics continues evolving ceaselessly, and is a realm where creativity meets functionality, where the beauty of design intertwines with the laws of physics.