Observation Collection (page 2)

Plate 7a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 7a, Mineralogie [unfinished] from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Belgian Air Force 2
Willy Coppens de Houthuist (born 1892) fights in World War One, specialising in shooting down German observation balloons, of which he destroys 35 ! Date: 1916+

WW1 - Royal Air Force - Pilots and Observers mark targets
WW1 - Royal Air Force - Pilots and Observers mark enemy german targets and positions. Date: circa 1918

Sus moupinensis, wild hog
Plate 80 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Soviet satellite monitoring, 1958
Soviet satellite monitoring. Telescopes being used, in 1958, by Soviet astronomers, to monitor a satellite as it passes overhead

Artificial intelligence, conceptual artwork. Electronic circuitry is seen behind the eye

Maori man, profile, 18th century
Maori man. Engraved plate showing a profile of a Maori man. Clearly seen are the facial tattoos, hair comb and other jewellery worn

Quantum cryptography equipment
Quantum cryptography. Eye of an observer reflected in a mirror in quantum cryptography apparatus. Quantum cryptography is based on the principle of entanglement

Mr Bernacchi at work
Mr Bernacchi, a member of the British 1901-4 polar expedition, at work with an electrometer

Stalingrad - Obs. Post
A Russian observation post in a ruined building

Art Deco lifeguard headquarters, South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA

BRITISH BABY AIRSHIP 2
The British Armys Baby intended for observation and reconnaissance, depicted flying low over London

Tourists photographing the view from Tokyo City View and Sky Deck of Roppongi Hills. Tokyo, Japan

Night view from Tokyo City View and Sky Deck, occupy the 52nd and 54th floor of Roppongi Hills. Tokyo, Japan

Japan, Tokyo, elevated night view of the city skyline and iconic illuminated Tokyo Tower

A Secluded Beach and Distant Sail, 1925 ( Watercolour)
8835622 A Secluded Beach and Distant Sail, 1925 ( Watercolour) by Watson, Harry (1871-1936); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: HARRY WATSON RWS. ROI)

Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass)
7340081 Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 118.3x89.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting a bright comet flying over Europe during the 14th Century. Dated 14th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426202 Engraving depicting a bright comet flying over Europe during the 14th Century. Dated 14th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

John Rosedale, sailor, visitor guide to Greenwich Hospital lobby (England)
MMM5484551 John Rosedale, sailor, visitor guide to Greenwich Hospital lobby (England) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: John Rosedale)

Ancient astronomers
5307479 Ancient astronomers.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting ancient astronomers using sighting tubes to observe the sky. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A comet as observed by Robert Hooke
5307360 A comet as observed by Robert Hooke.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a comet as observed by Robert Hooke. Robert Hooke (1635-1703) an English natural philosopher, architect

An engraving depicting an Aurora observed from Dublin, 1853, 19th century
5310734 An engraving depicting an Aurora observed from Dublin, 1853, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG.

On the Somme: Sausage balloons, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400438 On the Somme: Sausage balloons, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

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Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8668585 Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saluting the spot where Nelson fell)

Champlain taking an observation with the Astrolabe, on the Ottawa, 1613 (litho)
8666883 Champlain taking an observation with the Astrolabe, on the Ottawa, 1613 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a young girl sitting on an armchair looking at a bag, 1865
LUX4818229 Portrait of a young girl sitting on an armchair looking at a bag, 1865; (add.info.: Portrait of a young girl sitting on an armchair looking at a bag, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Postcard, N & B Satirical, 1915: View of a trench with lookout - War of 14 -18, Trenches, Front (military) - Soldiers
ICA4837694 Postcard, N & B Satirical, 1915: View of a trench with lookout - War of 14 -18, Trenches, Front (military) - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard, N & B Satirical)

A British government inspector visiting children employed in a factory to verify safety
NWI4828364 A British government inspector visiting children employed in a factory to verify safety and enforcement of labour regulations and laws around 1880

American football match, between the university teams of Princeton and Yale, 1889. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961963 American football match, between the university teams of Princeton and Yale, 1889. Illustration 19th century. Engraving on wood colour.; (add.info.: American football match)

Postcard, in N & B: Metz Deutches Herr Bavarian Infantry - War of 14-18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Metz
ICA4948462 Postcard, in N & B: Metz Deutches Herr Bavarian Infantry - War of 14-18, Germany Prussia, Photography, Metz, Oliteration, Provincial edition; (add.info.: Postcard)

Commercial display of ivory defenses in the village of Tippo Tip (Hamed bin Mohammed el Marjebi) (1837-1905), Congo
NWI4852726 Commercial display of ivory defenses in the village of Tippo Tip (Hamed bin Mohammed el Marjebi) (1837-1905), Congo, circa 1880 - Colorisee engraving

La Caricature (1830) politique, number 63, Satirique en N & B, 1832: Analysis of the pear - Marianne, Pear
ICA4934250 La Caricature (1830) politique, number 63, Satirique en N & B, 1832: Analysis of the pear - Marianne, Pear; (add.info.: La Caricature (1830) politique, number 63, Satirique en N & B

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): In Haiphong port an observation post., 1900
LUX4810170 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): In Haiphong port an observation post., 1900; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): In Haiphong port an observation post

Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Motorcycle race in the streets of Haiphong, the audience of French military
LUX4810014 Indochina/Vietnam, Haiphong (Hai phong): Motorcycle race in the streets of Haiphong, the audience of French military, 1900; (add.info.: Indochina/Vietnam)

Meeting of scientists proposing to experiment with new food substances - meal consists of plates containing animals
PCT4287897 Meeting of scientists proposing to experiment with new food substances - meal consists of plates containing animals: lezards, rats and frogs (lezard, rat, frog) - food, food scandal

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Observation is a gateway to unlocking the mysteries of our world and beyond. In Paradiso, Canto 31, the saintly throng forms a celestial rose in the empyrean, reminding us that keen they are reveal divine beauty. The Westland Lysander, an enigmatic creation from 1941 whose creator remains unknown, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and meticulous observation in aircraft design. The PSCI2A-00011 mission takes us on a journey aboard the Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and its moon Titan. Through careful observation of this distant realm, we gain insights into the vastness of our universe. In Dropping from a Kite Balloon in 1917, brave souls risked their lives for aerial reconnaissance during World War I. Their observations from above provided crucial intelligence that shaped history. H. W. Bates's Butterflies from the Amazon showcases his remarkable powers as he meticulously documented these vibrant creatures' intricate patterns and behaviors. The Curiosity rover on Mars captures our imagination with its artwork depicting exploration on another planet. It reminds us that through scientific observation, we push boundaries and expand our understanding of what lies beyond Earth's confines. Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe reveals humanity's insatiable curiosity about uncharted territories beneath the waves. These early pioneers observed marine life with awe and wonderment. Within the walls of State Penitentiary at Stateville in Joliet, Illinois, USA lie stories waiting to be heard by those who observe closely enough. This institution serves as both cautionary tale and subject for sociological study through careful observation. The Camera Obscura invented in 1817 allows us to witness reality transformed through light manipulation—a reminder that even simple they can yield profound insights into how we perceive our surroundings. Coloured sketches of insects transport us into their miniature worlds—each stroke capturing nature's intricacies revealed only through careful observation.