Alvin Collection

LONDON: FOG, c1905. Alvin Langdon Coburns photograph Portland Place, c1905, showing a hansom cab in winter fog on Portland Place in the fashionable Marylebone area of central London

Submersible Alvin, silver body, control arms

Alvin Harrison 200 Metres, Atlanta 1996. 01 August 1996 Date: 01 August 1996

Alvin shoal
Un banc de petit poisson au stade d'alvin nageant A┬á l'entrA©e d'une grotte se situant sur le premier tombant de la passe bateau Nord, A┬á environ 22m de profondeur

Underwater cave
Une photo panoramique prise A┬á l'intA©rieur d'une petite grotte qui se trouve A┬á 24 mA┬¿tres de profondeur A┬á la Passe Bateau Nord

Underwater Life
Barathieu Gabriel

Coral reef under the sun of Raja Ampat
La magie du spot de Four kings A  Misool. Un des plus beau endroits de raja Ampat.. Barathieu Gabriel

A school of trevaly
Un banc de carangue et des millions d'alvins tournaient au dessus de nos tetes. . Barathieu Gabriel

Portrait of a Lady, ca. 1835. Creator: Alvan Clark
Portrait of a Lady, ca. 1835

Dr. Samuel A. Bemis, ca. 1840. Creator: Alvan Clark
Dr. Samuel A. Bemis, ca. 1840

Mulgrew Miller, and Alvin Queen, Brecon Jazz Festival, August 2002. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mulgrew Miller, and Alvin Queen, Brecon Jazz Festival, August 2002

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Staff Sergeant Alvin Rouly supervising a Civilian Irregular Defense Group trainee at Camp Trai Trung Sup. Photograph, March 1967

NEW YORK: FLATIRON, 1912. The Flatiron Building, photographed in 1912 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Alvin Lawson speaks about imaginary abductees and the birth-trauma hypothesis at the Salzburg Colloquium, 1982 Date: 1982

Ian McKellen as Alvin in A Lily in Little India
Ian McKellen (born 1939), British actor, appearing in the role of Alvin in Donald Howarths A Lily in Little India, playing at St. Martins Theatre in January 1966. Date: 1966

ALVIN AILEY (1931-1989). American choreographer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955

Cross section illustration of three men inside Alvin submersible

ALVIN SHIPWRECK KELLY (c1893-1952). American stunt actor and champion flagpole sitter. Kelly seated on top of a flagpole in Union City, New Jersey, 1929

WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE, c1911. The Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn, New York. Photogravure by Alvin Langdon Coburn, c1911

ALVIN C. YORK (1887-1964). Alvin Cullum York. American soldier. Photographed on the Argonne hillside where he captured more than 130 German soldiers in October 1918

EZRA LOOMIS POUND (1885-1972). American poet. Photographed in 1916 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

PERCY WYNDHAM LEWIS (1884-1957). English painter and writer. Photographed in 1916 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

AUGUSTUS JOHN (1878-1961). Welsh painter. Photographed by Alvin Langdon Coburn in 1914

WYNDHAM LEWIS (1884-1957). English painter and writer. Photographed in 1916 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

GEORGE MEREDITH (1828-1909). English novelist and poet. Photographed in 1904 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

Alvin Joslin in a new play One of the old stock. Date c1888

Sergeant Alvin C York, American soldier, WW1
Sergeant Alvin Cullum York (1887-1964), American soldier, one of the most decorated of the First World War. Seen here on the hill in the Argonne Forest, near Cornay, France

AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917). French sculptor. Photographed in 1906 by Alvin Langdon Coburn

SIOUX GIRL, c1900. Julia American Horse, an Oglala Sioux Native American girl. Photographed by John Alvin Anderson, c1900

SIOUX BRAVE, c1900. Stampede, a Sioux Native American brave. Photographed by John Alvin Anderson, c1900

SIOUX HUNTERS, c1902. Two Native American men hunting in a canoe on a river. Photograph by John Alvin Anderson, c1902

Letter from Captain EJ Smith
A two-page letter from EJ Smith, future Captain of the ill-fated SS Titanic, to My dear Alvin Taylor. It is written on RMS Baltic White Star Line headed paper

Alvin Langdon Coburn
ALVIN LANGDON COBURN American photographer

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"Alvin: Capturing the Essence of London's Enigmatic Fog" Step back in time to c1905, as Alvin Langdon Coburn's mesmerizing photograph transports us to a wintry day on Portland Place. Through the thick fog, a hansom cab emerges, symbolizing the elegance and charm of Marylebone, London's fashionable district. But Alvin is not just about historical snapshots; it also dives deep into uncharted waters. With its silver body and control arms, the submersible Alvin takes us on an underwater adventure like no other. Exploring hidden treasures such as the mysterious Alvin Shoal or venturing into enchanting underwater caves reveals a whole new world teeming with vibrant marine life. Speaking of marine wonders, picture yourself immersed in Raja Ampat's breathtaking coral reef under the warm embrace of sunlight. As you swim alongside a school of trevally fish, you become one with nature's masterpiece – an experience that leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Yet "Alvin" is not limited to photography alone; it extends its influence across various artistic realms. In ca. 1835, artist Alvan Clark skillfully captures the essence of femininity in his timeless portrait titled "Portrait of a Lady. " Similarly, Dr. Samuel A. Bemis comes alive through another captivating creation by Clark around 1840. Music too finds solace within this name – Mulgrew Miller and Alvin Queen grace Brecon Jazz Festival in August 2002 with their extraordinary talents. The melodies they create resonate deeply within our hearts and souls. Finally, we encounter Ian McKellen embodying "Alvin" himself in A Lily in Little India – a performance that showcases his unparalleled acting prowess while unraveling tales from distant lands.