Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Europe > France > Related Images

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. Artist: Nadar

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. Artist: Nadar


Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Heritage Images

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. Artist: Nadar

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. In 1896 Becquerel (1852-1908) discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate, producing an image of the uranium on the developed plate. He deduced that uranium was emitting an invisible but penetrating radiation. In 1903 he shared the Nobel prize for physics with Pierre and Marie Curie

Heritage Images features heritage image collections

Media ID 14865748

© Oxford Science Archive / Heritage-Images

Antoine Henri Becquerel Becquerel Discovery Felix Felix Nadar Henri Henri Becquerel Nadar Nobel Prize Nobel Prize Winner Oxford Science Archive Physicist Physics Radiation Scientist


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the renowned French physicist, Henri Becquerel, in the late 1890s. Taken by the talented artist Nadar, this image showcases Becquerel's intellectual prowess and contribution to scientific discovery. In 1896, Becquerel made a groundbreaking revelation that forever changed our understanding of radiation. Through his experiments with uranium placed on a sealed photographic plate, he observed that it exposed the plate and produced an image of the uranium upon development. This led him to deduce that uranium emitted invisible yet penetrating radiation. Becquerel's remarkable findings earned him recognition as a Nobel Prize winner in Physics alongside Pierre and Marie Curie in 1903. His discoveries paved the way for further advancements in nuclear physics and had profound implications for various fields of science. This photograph not only immortalizes Henri Becquerel but also serves as a testament to his significant contributions to humanity's knowledge of radiation. It encapsulates his dedication to unraveling the mysteries of nature through meticulous experimentation. As we gaze upon this monochrome portrait from over a century ago, we are reminded of Becquerel's enduring legacy as one of France's most esteemed scientists. His work continues to inspire future generations who strive to push boundaries and unlock new frontiers within the realm of physics.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Various substances fluorescing in vacuum tubes of different shapes, 1903
Various substances fluorescing in vacuum tubes of different shapes, 1903
Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, 1945
Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, 1945
Ernest Rutherford, New Zealand-born physicist and the founder of nuclear physics
Ernest Rutherford, New Zealand-born physicist and the founder of nuclear physics
Etruscan votive offerings from a sanctuary of healing
Etruscan votive offerings from a sanctuary of healing
Cryostat for COBE satellite, 1989, USA
Cryostat for COBE satellite, 1989, USA
Andromeda Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy
Full sky microwave maps, 1990
Full sky microwave maps, 1990
Sunspots and solar prominences, 1973
Sunspots and solar prominences, 1973
X-ray image of a solar flare
X-ray image of a solar flare
Solar eruption
Solar eruption
Infrared photograph of Niagara Falls taken from NASA Earth Survey 2 aircraft
Infrared photograph of Niagara Falls taken from NASA Earth Survey 2 aircraft
Infrared photograph of the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, USA, 19 July 1993
Infrared photograph of the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, USA, 19 July 1993

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed