Artificial Collection

Science / Tesla 1899
Nikola Tesla produces artificial lightning in his laboratory at Colorado Springs

French and English artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

North America at night, satellite image
Africa at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Nikola Tesla / Himmel Erde
NIKOLA TESLA American electrician and inventor, born in Croatia of Serbian parents; seen here in his laboratory at Colorado Springs in 1899/1900

Hip replacement, artwork
Hip replacement. Artwork of a total hip replacement. The prosthetic hip joint consists of a metal shaft and ball (pink) attached to the top of the femur (thigh bone) and a plastic socket (white)

French artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

Douglas Bader - Flying Ace of WW2
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982) - Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. A postcard produced for the (Royal)

Bonsai dwarf pine, 1889 C013 / 8769
Bonsai dwarf pine, 19th-century artwork. This specimen is from Japan, and is 150 years old. Bonsai is the art of cultivating ornamental artificially-dwarfed varieties of trees

False teeth in a glass of water. Dentures are individually tailored to a specific wearer. They replace teeth lost through injury or disease

Palm Islands construction, Dubai
Luxury island construction, Dubai. Ikonos satellite image of an artificial palm tree-shaped island created in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Dubai. This is the Jumeirah Palm resort

Prosthetic robotic arm, computer artwork. In the future it may be possible for prosthetic limbs to be controlled by thoughts, via electrodes implanted in a users brain

South America at night, satellite image
South America at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of South America. North is at top

Esperanto / Zamenhof
ESPERANTO Dr Ludwig L Zamenhof, German linguist, inventor of Esperanto which he hopes will become an international auxiliary language

Tango - Knees Up
Two tango against an artificial ballroom background. Date: 1914

Box Irons Advert / 1888
BOX IRONS heated internally by patent artificial fuel

Colosseum at night with light trails from cars
Colosseum illuminated at night with light trails from cars passing on the street, Rome, Italy

John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission. Blind and Crippled Girls making artificial flowers. John Grooms vision for orphaned and disabled girls

Hip replacement, artwork
Hip replacement. Artwork of a prosthetic hip joint socket in a pelvis. The prosthetic femur (thigh bone) head will fit into this socket, forming the hip joint

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Common jasmine, Jasminum officinale, Linn. Sp. plant 9. Jasmin commun. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Quince tree and fruit, Cydonia oblonga Pyrus cydonia, Linn. Coignassier. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era - China
An artificial reconstruction by Neave Parker (with the co-operation of Dr. W. E. Swinton) of Dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era found in China especially in the Provinces of Kansu and Szechuan

Artificial hand of Goetz von Berlichingen
Prosthethic hand and arm of Gottfried (Goetz) von Berlichingen (1480 1562), also known as Goetz of the Iron Hand, a German Imperial Knight and mercenary. Date: 1868

Panoramic of the Colosseum at night
The Roman Coliseum illuminated at night

Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) x domestic duck hybrids, flock, swimming on reservoir habitat, Edith Weston, Rutland Water, Rutland, England, July

ITALY. Pompeii. House of the Vettii. Daedalus presents the artificial cow to Pasipha뮠 1st C. A.D. Roman art. Early Empire. Painting; Fresco

Raptor model birdscarer on pole, in arable field at dusk, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Ruptured breast implants, MRI
Ruptured breast implants. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of ruptures in both of a womans breast implants (red). These are intracapsular ruptures, the most common type

Europe, Switzerland, Geneva. Geneva Motor Show; artificial rain at the Saab exhibit

Esperanto Stamp
A stamp encouraging postmen to learn Esperanto - the International Helplanguage

Football after dark: a match on the first association ground
Playing with a specially made white chrome ball, lit by powerful electric lamps on thirty masts: ladies football teams on the Burnley cricket club ground during a match

Lilienthal gliding from an artificial hill on 29 June 1895

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) two chicks, perched at entrance to nestbox, Suffolk, England, July

Aerial view of reservoir and visitor centre, Carsington Water, White Peak, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, september

Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer graphic of buckminsterfullerene (C60), a structural form (allotrope) of carbon. The carbon (C) atoms (green spheres)

Artificial Respiration being Applied by British Sailors
A service in which the dictates of humanity over-rule all antagonism towards the rescued enemy: artificial respiration being applied by British soldiers

Total knee replacement, X-rays
Total knee replacement. Coloured frontal (left) and profile (right) X-rays of the right knee of a 69 year old patient after total knee replacement surgery

Sitting Robot 5
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 3
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 5
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 3
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 5
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 3
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 2
Bilge Paksoylu

Sitting Robot 5
Bilge Paksoylu

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"Exploring the Boundaries of Artificial: From Tesla's Vision to Modern Marvels" In 1899, Nikola Tesla, the brilliant scientist and inventor, envisioned a world where science would unlock new possibilities. His experiments with electricity laid the foundation for artificial advancements that continue to shape our lives today. One such marvel is "Artificial Moonlight" by David Wright. This breathtaking artwork captures the ethereal beauty of moonlit nights, reminding us of our fascination with artificial illumination. Looking at a satellite image of North America at night, we witness how cities glow like beacons in the darkness - evidence of humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer nature through artificial means. But it's not just about lights; artifice extends beyond aesthetics. Take French artificial fishing flies or English counterparts - meticulously crafted imitations designed to deceive fish into biting. These tiny creations showcase human ingenuity in replicating nature's allure. Similarly, bonsai dwarf pines have been shaped over years using meticulous techniques since 1889 C013 / 8769. These miniature trees embody patience and dedication as they mimic their full-sized counterparts through careful cultivation. Moving beyond nature-inspired artifice, we encounter everyday examples like false teeth - an innovation that has restored countless smiles and improved quality of life for many individuals worldwide. The realm also encompasses medical breakthroughs such as hip replacements. Artwork depicting this advancement pays tribute to figures like Douglas Bader, a flying ace during World War II who continued his heroic feats despite losing both legs in an accident – showcasing resilience empowered by technology. Advancements don't stop there; prosthetic robotic arms are now possible thanks to computer-driven precision engineering. Imagining these bionic limbs brings forth visions of limitless potential for those who have lost their natural appendages. On a grand scale lies Palm Islands construction in Dubai – man-made islands reshaping coastlines and pushing boundaries on what can be achieved artificially. The audacity of such projects showcases human ambition and engineering prowess.