Voltaic Collection

Electricity / Voltaic Pile
VOLTAIC PILE The first workable device for generating a consistent flow of electricity, invented in 1799 by Alessandro Volta

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Le docteur Ure galvanisant le corps de l assassin Clydsdale (engraving)
5992779 Le docteur Ure galvanisant le corps de l assassin Clydsdale (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3614216 The Grove cell, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Grove cell, an early electric primary cell named after its inventor)

Halle et de Humboldt repetant les experiences de Galvani et de Volta (engraving)
5992790 Halle et de Humboldt repetant les experiences de Galvani et de Volta (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiences faites par les medecins de l Association de Mayence, le 21 novembre 1803 (engraving)
5992785 Experiences faites par les medecins de l Association de Mayence, le 21 novembre 1803 (engraving) by European School

Larrey provoque, par le galvanisme, des contractions musculaires, sur un membre recemment ampute (engraving)
5992772 Larrey provoque, par le galvanisme, des contractions musculaires, sur un membre recemment ampute (engraving) by European School

La grande pile de l Ecole polytechnique construite en 1813, par l ordre de Napoleon 1er (engraving)
5992763 La grande pile de l Ecole polytechnique construite en 1813, par l ordre de Napoleon 1er (engraving) by European School

Electrical machine, Voltaic pile, Leyden jar
Electrical machine 1, Voltaic pile 2, Leyden jar 3, and electrical stool 4. Physique: machine electrique, pistolet de Volta, bouteille de Leyde, tabouret electrique

Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare (engraving)
1589627 Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of Torpedo Warfare)

Galvani, professeur a Bologne, decouvre, en 1780, l irritabilite des muscles de la grenouille par l electricite
5992797 Galvani, professeur a Bologne, decouvre, en 1780, l irritabilite des muscles de la grenouille par l electricite (engraving) by European School

Expressions diverses de la physionomie humaine resultant de l application du courant electrique sur le trajet des
5992795 Expressions diverses de la physionomie humaine resultant de l application du courant electrique sur le trajet des muscles de la face (engraving) by European School

Alexandre Volta lit devant l Academie des sciences, son memoire sur la pile, en presence du premier consul Bonaparte
5992786 Alexandre Volta lit devant l Academie des sciences, son memoire sur la pile, en presence du premier consul Bonaparte, 18 novembre 1800 (engraving) by European School

Davy decompose les alealis par la pile voltaique, 1807 (engraving)
5992765 Davy decompose les alealis par la pile voltaique, 1807 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Davy decompose les alealis par la pile voltaique, 1807)

Volta construit en decembre 1799 l electro-moteur ou pile electrique (engraving)
5992776 Volta construit en decembre 1799 l electro-moteur ou pile electrique (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La grande pile de Wollaston, construite pour Davy, en 1807, a l Institution royale de Londres (engraving)
5992774 La grande pile de Wollaston, construite pour Davy, en 1807, a l Institution royale de Londres (engraving) by European School

Nicholson et Carlisle, a Londres, decomposent l eau par la pile de Volta, le 2 mai 1800 (engraving)
5992816 Nicholson et Carlisle, a Londres, decomposent l eau par la pile de Volta, le 2 mai 1800 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholson et Carlisle)

Cruikshank construit la pile a auges (engraving)
5992770 Cruikshank construit la pile a auges (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruikshank construit la pile a auges)

Joseph Banks lit devant la Societe royale de Londres la lettre de Volta annoncant la decouverte de la pile elctrique
5992777 Joseph Banks lit devant la Societe royale de Londres la lettre de Volta annoncant la decouverte de la pile elctrique, avril 1800 (engraving) by European School

Voltaic pile by alessandro Volta. Colored engraving
Voltaic pile invented by the italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). Colored engraving

Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta (1745-1827). Italian physicist known for the invention of the battery in the 1800s. Statue. University of Pavia. Italy

Volta (Card)
ALESSANDRO VOLTA Italian scientist, notable for his invention of the voltaic pile - the first electric battery

Photovoltaic pergola 3700 m2, Forum zone, Barcelona, Spain

Advert for Patent Electropathic socks 1882
Patent Electropathic socks, simply put inside the shoes or boots, and after a short time a continued and most beneficial warmth creating a bodily comfort

Voltaic battery (pile): this was made up of a disc of zinc, a disc of copper, a disc of cloth moistened with acid, then a disc of zinc and so on. Each contact between zinc and copper formed a couple

Luigi Galvani (1737-1798) Italian physiologist, c1762. Galvani discovered anmial electricity, voltaic or galvanic electricity

Davys electric egg. Intense light from voltaic arc between points of two carbon rods. It was not until some years after Davys death in 1829 that carbon arc lamp widely used because rods need frequent

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. On table are two of his inventions, the Voltaic pile (wet battery) on left, and electrophorus

photo voltaic solar panels stop working when covered in winter snow

Large voltaic pile, 19th century C016 / 3680
Voltaic pile. Part of a large voltaic pile made by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Seen here is a trough containing 50 zinc plates. These would have been filled with dilute sulphuric acid

Voltaic pile made by Volta, 1799 C016 / 3646
Original voltaic pile. An original voltaic pile, an early form of battery, made in 1799 by Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). The three perspex rods are modern additions to hold the pile together

Array of solar PV photovolataic panels mounted on steel frame in field - Cotswolds UK
MAB-1253 Array of solar PV photovolataic panels mounted on steel frame in field Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Construction of a voltaic battery in Paris
Construction of a large voltaic battery at the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, covering 54 square metres, on the orders of Napoleon

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"Unleashing the Power of Voltaic: Exploring the Electrifying World of Alessandro Volta" Step into the electrifying world of Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta (1745-1827), a brilliant Italian physicist whose pioneering work in electricity revolutionized science. Known for his invention of the voltaic pile, an early form of battery, Volta's contributions to electrical research continue to shape our modern understanding. One fascinating application of his voltaic pile was seen in the fruit-powered clock, a marvel that showcased how energy could be harnessed from organic sources. This ingenious creation demonstrated the potential for sustainable power generation long before it became mainstream. Through a colored engraving depicting Volta's iconic voltaic pile, we witness the intricate design and craftsmanship behind this groundbreaking device. Its layered arrangement of metal discs separated by cardboard soaked in saltwater formed an electric circuit capable of producing continuous current – a true testament to Volta's ingenuity. The impact and significance of Volta's work extended beyond mere scientific curiosity. Engravings capturing moments such as Dr. Ure galvanizing Clydsdale's assassin or Halle et de Humboldt replicating Galvani and Volta's experiments highlight how these discoveries influenced medical practices and inspired further exploration into galvanism. Intriguingly, illustrations from Les Merveilles de la Science reveal another innovation stemming from Volta's principles – The Grove cell. Published in 1870, this advancement built upon his original concept by utilizing different chemical reactions to generate electricity more efficiently. Further engravings depict captivating scenes like doctors at Mayence Association conducting experiments on November 21st, 1803 or Larrey inducing muscle contractions through galvanism on recently amputated limbs. These images showcase how far-reaching and impactful Voltian ideas were within various fields.