Flammarion Collection

The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camill Artist: Anonymous
The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camille Flammarion, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

World Map c. 50AD
World Map as known to Pomponius Mela, Roman geographer

PARIS: FANCE, 1898. Seance with Eusapia Palladino at the home of Camille Flammarion, Rue Cassini. Photograph by H. Mairet, 25 November 1898

Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Illustration from "Les terres du ciel voyage astronomique sur les autres mondes" by Camille... 1884. Private Collection

A group of street urchins, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A group of street urchins, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Solar corona and prominences 1860 (1870)
Solar corona and prominences 1860. Observations made by the English astronomer Warren de la Rue ( 1815-1889) at Rivabellosa in Spain during the total solar eclipse, 18 July 1860

Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1884. Creator: Dagron
Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1884. Private Collection

Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1880. Creator: Melandri, Achille (1845-1905)
Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), French astronomer and scientific journalist
LSE4312476 Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), French astronomer and scientific journalist. by Unknown photographer

Camille Flammarion at her work table, 1890
LSE4105357 Camille Flammarion at her work table, 1890 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Flammarion at her work table)

Experience of the Foucault pendulum in the presence of Camille Flammarion
LSE4095505 Experience of the Foucault pendulum in the presence of Camille Flammarion and Alphonse Berget, at the Pantheon - Couv

Camille Flammarion - by Gill, in "The Men of Today", 19th century
LSE4105356 Camille Flammarion - by Gill, in " The Men of Today", 19th century by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Flammarion - by Gill)

Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), French astronomer and author
XEE555688 Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), French astronomer and author. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Camille Flammarion, French astronomer, circa 1890
LSE4105361 Camille Flammarion, French astronomer, circa 1890 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Flammarion, French astronomer)

Tunnel Through Earth
The French astronomer Flammarion proposes a tunnel through the Earth... Date: 1919

Camille Flammarion - A Veteran Watcher of the Heavens, c1925. Nicolas Camille Flammarion, (1842-1925), French astronomer. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

Camille Flammarion - The Distinguished Astronomer Among His Books, c1925. Nicolas Camille Flammarion, (1842-1925), French astronomer

Camille Flammarion, French astronomer and author, 1890. Flammarion (1842-1925) was the author of more than 50 books on popular science, astronomy and science fiction

Paintings for sale, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Paintings for sale, Paris, 1931. Illustration from Paris by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Palace of Arts of the City of Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Palace of Arts of the City of Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Dancing in the open air on 14th July, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Dancing in the open air on 14th July, Paris, 1931. Parisians celebrating Bastille Day. Illustration from the book Paris by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A staircase in a night shelter, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A staircase in a night shelter, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Interior of a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Interior of a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Couples dancing to typical Parisian music. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A foursome in a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A foursome in a bal-musette, Paris, 1931. Two Parisian couples in a bar where people could dance to typical Parisian music. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Entrance of a bal-musette, Rue de Lappe, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Entrance of a bal-musette, Rue de Lappe, Paris, 1931. The Bal des 3 Colonnes where people could dance to typical Parisian music. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A tavern at Montparnasse, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A tavern at Montparnasse, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Dancing, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Dancing, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Christian propaganda, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Christian propaganda in the Zone, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A display of goods at the flea market, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A display of goods at the flea market, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Workers at the entrance of a Billancourt factory, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Workers at the entrance of a Billancourt factory, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A view of the flea market at the entrance of St Ouen, Paris, 1931Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A view of the flea market at the entrance of St Ouen, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Strongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Strongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The Place Pigalle, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Place Pigalle, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Workroom at Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Workroom at Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Courtyard of Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Courtyard of Saint Lazare womens prison, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Old Iron Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Old Iron Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Ham Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Ham Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Gingerbread seller, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Gingerbread seller, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Walking match of midinettes, Paris, St Catherines Day, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Walking match of midinettes, Paris, St Catherines Day, 1931. Midinettes (Parisian salesgirls), celebrating the feast of Saint Catherine on 25 November

The Catacombs, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Catacombs, Paris, 1931. The Catacombs are old quarries which were converted into an Ossuary in 1786. Illustration from the book Paris by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Restaurant for students, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Restaurant for students, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

A students ball, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
A students ball, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The Eiffel Tower from Trocadero, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Eiffel Tower from Trocadero, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Book stalls along the quays, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Book stalls along the quays, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The Seine and the quays at Bercy, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Seine and the quays at Bercy, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Rue Vieille du Temple, Hotel Barbette, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Rue Vieille du Temple, Hotel Barbette, Paris, 1931. Taken from the book Paris by Ernest Flammarion, 1931

Republican guards at a reception, Town Hall, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Republican guards at a reception, Town Hall, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

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"Exploring the Vast Universe: The Legacy of Flammarion" Camille Flammarion, a renowned French astronomer and scientific journalist, left an indelible mark on our understanding of the cosmos. His engraving "The edge of the firmament" from his book "L'atmosphère. Meteorologie populaire" captivated imaginations with its depiction of a traveler peering beyond the boundaries of Earth. Flammarion's fascination with celestial bodies extended beyond his engravings. He delved into ancient knowledge, studying a world map dating back to 50 AD that revealed humanity's early perception of our planet's geography. In 1898, Flammarion hosted a seance at his home on Rue Cassini, where he invited Eusapia Palladino to showcase her paranormal abilities. This gathering exemplified his open-mindedness and willingness to explore uncharted territories in both science and spirituality. Not limited to astronomy alone, it also shed light on societal issues through art. Ernest Flammarion's poignant portrayal of sewer cleaners in Paris in 1931 highlighted the unseen heroes who kept cities functioning amidst filth and grime. Furthermore, Camille Flammarion embraced evolutionary biology by sharing Haeckel's tree of life in a French copy from 1886. This representation showcased his commitment to disseminating knowledge across various disciplines. Ernest Flammarion continued this legacy by capturing street scenes like "A group of street urchins" in Paris during the same year. These images served as reminders that society must not overlook those less fortunate while exploring grand cosmic mysteries, also fascinated by solar phenomena; he studied solar corona and prominences captured in an image from 1860-1870. His dedication allowed us glimpses into the awe-inspiring beauty occurring millions of miles away from Earth.