Microscopist Collection

Franz Bauer
5305273 Franz Bauer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Franz Bauer (1758-1840) an Austrian microscopist and botanical artist. Dated 19th Century. 1800); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Parasol mushroom, Macrolepiota procera or Lepiota procera. Chromolithograph by Trautmann, Bailey and Blainpey from the Report of the Microscopist, US Department of Agriculture, 1892

Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho)
3501931 Varieties of microscopic Marine organisms, 1900 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746716 Example from the family Trochilidae, Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1834-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746705 Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel (1834 -1919) was a German biologist

A collection of Nudibranchia from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746704 A collection of Nudibranchia from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thuroidea from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746703 Thuroidea from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea cucumbers are echinoderms from the class Holothuroidea)

A collection of Stauromedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746701 A collection of Stauromedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stauromedusae are the stalked jellyfishes)

Asteridea Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746691 Asteridea Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Florideae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746694 Examples of Florideae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florideophyceae)

Illustration of Ammonitida from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432992 Illustration of Ammonitida from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Amphoridea from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432985 Illustration of Amphoridea from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746702 Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746699 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746700 Examples of Siphonophorae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siphonophorae or Siphonophora)

Varieties of Pediastrum from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746696 Varieties of Pediastrum from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pediastrum is a genus of algae)

Examples of Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746714 Examples of Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of various Cephalopods Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746695 Examples of various Cephalopods Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Stephoidea from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432995 Illustration of Stephoidea from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur
746715 Examples of Prosranchia - shells from a variety of prosobranch gastropods, from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel

Examples of Polycyttaria Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746698 Examples of Polycyttaria Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polycyttaria)

a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746697 a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nepenthes)

Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746693 Examples of Discomedusae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Examples of Coniferae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746692 Examples of Coniferae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Cirripedia from "Kunstformen der Natur"1904 (litho)
3432994 Illustration of Cirripedia from " Kunstformen der Natur" 1904 (litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Webcap mushroom, Cortinarius turmalis. Chromolithograph by Trautmann, Bailey and Blainpey from the Report of the Microscopist, US Department of Agriculture, 1892

Caesars mushroom, Amanita caesarea. Chromolithograph from the Report of the Microscopist, US Department of Agriculture, 1892

The Young Microscopists: Portrait of Frank, Harry and Arthur Izod Richards, Aged 10
1772122 The Young Microscopists: Portrait of Frank, Harry and Arthur Izod Richards, Aged 10, 8 and 5, Playing with a Microscope (oil on canvas) by Williams

Portrait of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, illustration from Arcania naturae
CHT382700 Portrait of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, illustration from Arcania naturae... engraved by Abraham de Blois (17th-18th century) Leiden, 1722 (engraving) by Verkolje

Joseph Jackson Lister, English wine merchant and amateur microscopist, 1830s. Artist: Maull & Co
Joseph Jackson Lister, English wine merchant and amateur microscopist, 1830s. Photographed with a microscope. Lister, father of Joseph Lister

Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), Dutch microscopist, c1810. Artist: John Chapman
Anton van Leewenhoek (1632-1723) Dutch microscopist, c1810. It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to Leeuwenhoeks interest in lens

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 1632-1723. Dutch scientist

Drawing of a flea by Robert Hooke
Flea. Drawing of a flea done by Robert Hooke and published in Micrographia in 1665. Hooke was curator of experiments at the Royal Microscopical Society of London, which was founded in 1660

Seen by the 17th century Dutch microscopist, Nikls Hartsoeker. Color engraving from his Essay de Dioptrique
HOMUNCULUS/HUMAN SPERM. Seen by the 17th century Dutch microscopist, Nikls Hartsoeker. Color engraving from his Essay de Dioptrique

Anton von Leewenhoek (1632-1723) Dutch microscopist. Hand-coloured engraving c1810

Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), Dutch pioneer microscopist. Title page of Microscopium by Anton van Leeuwenhoek, third edition, (Leyden, 1708)

Robert Hooke, English natural philosopher C017 / 7121
Robert Hooke (1635-1703), English natural philosopher. Hooke made numerous advances in fields as diverse as astronomy, physics and microbiology, and his name is remembered in Hookes Law

Christian Ehrenberg, German naturalist C018 / 7045
Christian Ehrenberg (1795-1876). 1869 engraving of the German naturalist, zoologist, comparative anatomist, geologist, and microscopist Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg

Robert Hookes drawing of a human louse
Louse. Human louse clinging to a hair, drawn by Robert Hooke & published in Micrographia in 1665. Hooke was curator of experiments at the Royal Microscopical Society of London

Drawing of a flea done by Robert Hooke & published in Micrographia in 1665. Hooke was curator of experiments at the Royal Microscopical Society of London, which was founded in 1660

Early drawing of muscle by Leewenhoek
Drawing of muscle made by Anton van Leewenhoek (1632- 1723), a Dutch biologist & microscopist. The drawing was based on observations made with the microscope

Anton van Leeuweenhoek, Dutch microscopist
Portrait of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek taken from his book Arcana Naturae detecta (1695). A Dutch microscopist, he was born in Delft, Netherlands, on October 14th 1632 & died on August 26th 1723

Anton van Leeuweenhoek, Dutch microcoscopist
Portrait of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek taken from his book Arcana Naturae detecta (1695). A Dutch microscopist, he was born in Delft, Netherlands, on October 14th 1632 & died on August 26th 1723

Marcello Malpighi, Italian biologist
Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694), Italian biologist. Malpighi was a physician by training, graduating at Bologna in 1653. Malpighis observations through his microscope were to revolutionise anatomy

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The microscopist is a dedicated explorer of the unseen world, delving into the depths of nature's intricate tapestry. With their trusty microscope as their guide, they uncover the hidden wonders that lie within. In their quest for knowledge, the microscopist encounters an array of microscopic marine organisms. From delicate diatoms to mesmerizing radiolarians, each specimen reveals a unique beauty that captivates both scientist and artist alike. As they peer through the lens, images from Kunstformen der Natur come to life before their eyes. The parasol mushroom stands tall and majestic, its intricate patterns resembling an artist's brushstrokes on canvas. Amongst these marvels are examples from the Trochilidae family - vibrant hummingbirds frozen in time by lithography. Their iridescent feathers shimmer with hues unimaginable, reminding us of nature's boundless creativity. But it is not just creatures that capture the microscopist's attention; plants also hold secrets waiting to be discovered. The collection of Nudibranchia showcases these colorful sea slugs in all their glory - a kaleidoscope of shapes and shades dancing beneath waves. Venturing further into this microscopic realm, Thuroidea emerges like ethereal beings suspended in time. Their delicate forms resemble mythical creatures from ancient legends – enchanting and mysterious. The Stauromedusae float gracefully across pages like celestial bodies adrift in space. Each one seems to possess its own cosmic aura - a testament to nature's ability to create awe-inspiring beauty even at such minuscule scales. Turning another page reveals Asteridea - starfish adorned with intricate patterns reminiscent of stained glass windows. These celestial gems remind us that artistry can be found even in unexpected places. Florideae blooms forth with vibrant colors akin to an underwater garden brought ashore by artistic hands. These algae showcase nature’s mastery over pigments, creating a visual feast for the microscopist's eyes.