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"Electric Light: Illuminating the World with Radiant Splendor" Late evening at the bridges over the River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Late evening at the bridges over the River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Late evening at the bridges over the River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
The three bridges are (from foreground to the back) : the Tyne bridge, The Swing bridge and the high level bridge. Gateshead is to the left and Newcastle to the right

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations
Illuminations on the promenade at Blackpool, Lancashire. Blackpool Tower is in the centre

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) poking its head up over a wall. Bristol, UK, August

Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) poking its head up over a wall. Bristol, UK, August

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Colosseum reflected at sunrise, Rome, Italy

Colosseum reflected at sunrise, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre) at sunrise, still illuminated by artificial light. Rome, Italy

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Fireworks over Melbourne city skyline for New Year celebrations

Fireworks over Melbourne city skyline for New Year celebrations. View from Port Philip Bay, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. January 2018

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Bristol, UK. August

Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Bristol, UK. August

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Red Square in Moscow at night

Red Square in Moscow at night
The buildings located on the Red Square: Kremlin wall (at left) and Saint Basils Cathedral (at right), Moscow, Russia. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Wild Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) at night with city lights and sky glow behind, Switzerland

Wild Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) at night with city lights and sky glow behind, Switzerland. December. Taken with remote camera trap

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Israel, Jerusalem, the Basilica of Holy Sepulchre

Israel, Jerusalem, the Basilica of Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem, White stone Square of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre at dawn, Bell Tower and Ancient Door

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Haymarket, London, c. 1910 (oil on panel)

The Haymarket, London, c. 1910 (oil on panel)
BOU203116 The Haymarket, London, c.1910 (oil on panel) by Pownall, George Hyde (1876-1932); 15.2x23 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Bedroom Furnishings

Bedroom Furnishings
circa 1900: An Edwardian bedroom, showing the furniture and soft furnishings. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Breguet's telephone, 1879

Breguet's telephone, 1879
3479334 Breguet's telephone, 1879; (add.info.: Breguet's telephone alarm bell. From George B. Prescott. The Speaking telephone, electric light, and other recent electrical inventions)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Lamp and painting on wall

Lamp and painting on wall

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking along tree trunk in heavy fog at night

Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking along tree trunk in heavy fog at night. Light source behind the subject creates dramatic volumetric lighting. Vertes Mountains, Hungary

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Aerial view of River Thames and Tower Bridge in London at night. October 2014

Aerial view of River Thames and Tower Bridge in London at night. October 2014

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Fallow deer (Dama dama) buck crossing road under street lights. London, UK. January

Fallow deer (Dama dama) buck crossing road under street lights. London, UK. January

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The City of White Palaces illuminated at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)

The City of White Palaces illuminated at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2906530 The City of White Palaces illuminated at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregated in the lights from a boat at night

Manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton aggregated in the lights from a boat at night, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Four White storks (Ciconia ciconia) perched on street lights, silhouetted at dusk, Madrid, Spain

Four White storks (Ciconia ciconia) perched on street lights, silhouetted at dusk, Madrid, Spain. June

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) waiting to be fed at the back entrance of a house, Hungary. January

Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) waiting to be fed at the back entrance of a house, Hungary. January

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Shop Window, 1894 (oil on canvas)

Shop Window, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3545926 Shop Window, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Israels, Isaac (1865-1934); 59x64 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Electric Light at the South Foreland (engraving)

The Electric Light at the South Foreland (engraving)
1057669 The Electric Light at the South Foreland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Light at the South Foreland)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: A Night Alarm at Souakim (engraving)

A Night Alarm at Souakim (engraving)
1622595 A Night Alarm at Souakim (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Night Alarm at Souakim)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres, coaling HMS 'Benbow'by Electric Light (litho)

The Naval Manoeuvres, coaling HMS "Benbow"by Electric Light (litho)
1050868 The Naval Manoeuvres, coaling HMS " Benbow" by Electric Light (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Electric Light at Hell-Gate, New York, the Highest Electric Light in the World (engraving)

The Electric Light at Hell-Gate, New York, the Highest Electric Light in the World (engraving)
1045012 The Electric Light at Hell-Gate, New York, the Highest Electric Light in the World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Advertising in the Sky by Electric Light (litho)

Advertising in the Sky by Electric Light (litho)
1047737 Advertising in the Sky by Electric Light (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising in the Sky by Electric Light)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Naval Visitors in Scotland (engraving)

Naval Visitors in Scotland (engraving)
1062177 Naval Visitors in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Visitors in Scotland)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Charles William Siemens (1823-1883)

Charles William Siemens (1823-1883)
865024 Charles William Siemens (1823-1883) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Charles William Siemens (born Carl Wilhelm von Siemens - 1823-1883)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Polo match by electric light at the Ranelagh Gardens (engraving)

Polo match by electric light at the Ranelagh Gardens (engraving)
585362 Polo match by electric light at the Ranelagh Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Electric Light (chromolitho)

Electric Light (chromolitho)
2802103 Electric Light (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Light. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in his study at Schloss Schonbrunn

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in his study at Schloss Schonbrunn
XAM74833 Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in his study at Schloss Schonbrunn by Matsch, Franz von (1861-1942); Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Prince Albert Victor and Prince George on Board the Bacchante (engraving)

Prince Albert Victor and Prince George on Board the Bacchante (engraving)
1614586 Prince Albert Victor and Prince George on Board the Bacchante (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to the Middle Temple (engraving)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to the Middle Temple (engraving)
1619898 Visit of the Prince of Wales to the Middle Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to the Middle Temple)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City (engraving)

The Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City (engraving)
1604225 The Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Commencement of Westminster-Bridge, the Works by the Electric Light (engraving)

Commencement of Westminster-Bridge, the Works by the Electric Light (engraving)
1601907 Commencement of Westminster-Bridge, the Works by the Electric Light (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of Westminster-Bridge)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Queen Victoria in Dublin (engraving)

Queen Victoria in Dublin (engraving)
1096362 Queen Victoria in Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria in Dublin)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Naval Events of the Year (engraving)

Naval Events of the Year (engraving)
1060040 Naval Events of the Year (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Events of the Year)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Campaign at Suakin (engraving)

The Campaign at Suakin (engraving)
1041796 The Campaign at Suakin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaign at Suakin)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: HMS 'Temeraire'(engraving)

HMS "Temeraire"(engraving)
1049670 HMS " Temeraire" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Temeraire")

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1046579 The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Wreck of HMS 'Phoenix'off Prince Edwards Island, 12 September 1882 (engraving)

The Wreck of HMS "Phoenix"off Prince Edwards Island, 12 September 1882 (engraving)
1061137 The Wreck of HMS " Phoenix" off Prince Edwards Island, 12 September 1882 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Fancy Costume Ball of the Savage Club at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Royal College of Music

The Fancy Costume Ball of the Savage Club at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Royal College of Music (engraving)
1044744 The Fancy Costume Ball of the Savage Club at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Royal College of Music (engraving) by English School

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Christmas Eve, c. 1890 (colour print)

Christmas Eve, c. 1890 (colour print)
5848243 Christmas Eve, c.1890 (colour print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Working by the Electric Light at the Bridge across the Rhine, at Kehl (engraving)

Working by the Electric Light at the Bridge across the Rhine, at Kehl (engraving)
2771918 Working by the Electric Light at the Bridge across the Rhine, at Kehl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: Advertisement, Ediswan (engraving)

Advertisement, Ediswan (engraving)
1615402 Advertisement, Ediswan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ediswan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 March 1898)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The Electric Light Apparatus, Dynamo-Electrical Machine of Gramme (engraving)

The Electric Light Apparatus, Dynamo-Electrical Machine of Gramme (engraving)
1621623 The Electric Light Apparatus, Dynamo-Electrical Machine of Gramme (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Light Apparatus)

Background imageElectric Light Collection: The German Military Manoeuvres in Schleswig, Night Attack on the Duppel Intrenchments

The German Military Manoeuvres in Schleswig, Night Attack on the Duppel Intrenchments, with Electric Light (engraving)
1596688 The German Military Manoeuvres in Schleswig, Night Attack on the Duppel Intrenchments, with Electric Light (engraving) by English School



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"Electric Light: Illuminating the World with Radiant Splendor" Late evening at the bridges over the River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The electric light casts a mesmerizing glow, turning the night into a magical spectacle. Blackpool Illuminations - A dazzling display of vibrant colors and shimmering lights that transform this coastal town into an enchanting wonderland after dark. A young urban Red fox playfully pokes its head up over a wall in Bristol, UK. Bathed in the soft glow of electric light, it explores a world where nature meets modernity. The Colosseum reflected at sunrise in Rome, Italy. As dawn breaks and sunlight dances on ancient stones, electric light breathes life into history's grandest stage. Transported back to London's Haymarket circa 1910 through an oil painting on panel. Electric streetlights illuminate bustling streets as horse-drawn carriages pass by under their warm radiance. Fireworks burst above Melbourne's city skyline during New Year celebrations. Electric lights create a backdrop of brilliance against which dreams take flight and hopes are ignited anew. In Switzerland, a wild Eurasian lynx prowls amidst city lights and skyglow at night. The juxtaposition of untamed wilderness and artificial illumination creates an otherworldly scene. Once again in Bristol, UK – a young urban Red fox captivates our hearts as it roams beneath incandescent light bulbs. Nature finds solace amidst man-made luminescence. Red Square in Moscow comes alive under the captivating spell after sunset. It bathes iconic landmarks in ethereal radiance while preserving centuries-old traditions. Jerusalem's Basilica of Holy Sepulchre stands resplendent under flickering electric candles that guide pilgrims towards spiritual enlightenment within its sacred walls.