Lens Collection (page 4)

Duckweed, Lemna minor, and marsh horsetail, Equisetum palustre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Sextant (brass, wood & glass)
MFR348329 Sextant (brass, wood & glass) by Adams, George (1750-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instrument used for navigation and calculating latitude; ); English, out of copyright

Biograph Man, 1899 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381519 Biograph Man, 1899 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright

Various examples of the camera obscura. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Burning lens built in 1782 by William Parker, the London instrument maker. According to Parker, the optical glass melted platinum in 30 seconds

Lentil, Lens culinaris (Lens esculenta). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Ah! The Beautiful Short Skirt (engraving)
3648095 Ah! The Beautiful Short Skirt (engraving) by Goez, Joseph Franz von (1754-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ah! The Beautiful Short Skirt)

Illustrations from Athanasius Kircher Ars Magna, Amsterdam, 1671 (engraving)
3032084 Illustrations from Athanasius Kircher Ars Magna, Amsterdam, 1671 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; UIG; Dutch, out of copyright

Festival of the Muse of Labour at Lens, France (engraving)
2783442 Festival of the Muse of Labour at Lens, France (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of the Muse of Labour at Lens, France)

The Solar Microscope. Date: 18th century

Old Nur looked into one of the glasses (colour litho)
1219041 Old Nur looked into one of the glasses (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving)
1595386 Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian, Greek)

A Chip of the Old Block (litho)
3643084 A Chip of the Old Block (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chip of the Old Block. Postcard, early 20th century)

Microscope (b / w photo)
XIR252725 Microscope (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: collection Nachet; ); French, out of copyright

Sextant, c. 1780 (brass)
MFR348315 Sextant, c.1780 (brass) by Nairne & Blunt (fl.1770s); 36.83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Instrument used for navigation; signed Joseph Garnault (probably the original owner)

The Gigantic Magnifying Glass, plate from Les Oeuvres completes
CHT163502 The Gigantic Magnifying Glass, plate from Les Oeuvres completes by Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier (1743-94), late 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Large Astronomical Telescope of Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) illustration from
XIR213010 The Large Astronomical Telescope of Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) illustration from Machina Coelestis by Hevelius, Gdansk, published 1670 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Polish School

Lens (engraving)
3624827 Lens (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lens. Illustration for The Phenomena and Laws of Heat by Achille Cazin translated by Elihu Rich (Scribner)

President Faure of France visiting the coal mines of Lens (colour litho)
2818968 President Faure of France visiting the coal mines of Lens (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Camera Obscura, illustrration from Athanasius Kircher Ars Magna, Amsterdam
539368 Camera Obscura, illustrration from Athanasius Kircher Ars Magna, Amsterdam, 1671 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bridge-type sextants, c. 1780 (brass)
MFR348330 Bridge-type sextants, c.1780 (brass) by Ramsden, Jesse (1735-1800) & Fraser, William (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Optics, Illustrations of Natural Philosophy, from Popular Diagrams
STC260870 Optics, Illustrations of Natural Philosophy, from Popular Diagrams published by James Reynolds, London, 1850 (colour litho) by Emslie

Egg-tester, as supplied by the Dairy Supply Company, London (engraving)
969932 Egg-tester, as supplied by the Dairy Supply Company, London (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egg-tester, as supplied by the Dairy Supply Company)

Illustration from La Dioptrique by Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
CHT163647 Illustration from La Dioptrique by Rene Descartes (1596-1650), following the Discours de la Methode first published in Leiden in 1637 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

An assorted collection of eyewear and magnifiers (glass, tortoiseshell & metal)
3664722 An assorted collection of eyewear and magnifiers (glass, tortoiseshell & metal) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Walking-Stick Camera (engraving)
3627779 A Walking-Stick Camera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Walking-Stick Camera)

Edward Weston with his Seneca View Camera, Mexico, 1924 (b / w photo)
473530 Edward Weston with his Seneca View Camera, Mexico, 1924 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info.: Edward Weston (1886-1958) American photographer

Projection microscope, retailed by Watkins & Hill, London
MFR348322 Projection microscope, retailed by Watkins & Hill, London, intended for use with a magic lantern, together with 18 natural history slides, c.1870 (brass, glass & wood) by English School

Culpeper-style microscope, with chinoiserie style base and gold-tooled body (wood
MFR348304 Culpeper-style microscope, with chinoiserie style base and gold-tooled body (wood, brass & gold) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Microscope of Rage, the Telescope of Pride and the Eyes of Reason
CHT179942 The Microscope of Rage, the Telescope of Pride and the Eyes of Reason and Common Sense, caricature of the reaction of the nobility and clergy to the French Constitution

Transit, c. 1810 (brass)
MFR135776 Transit, c.1810 (brass) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: used for timing the transit of planets; ); English, out of copyright

6-draw Telescope, from Rome, second half of the 17th century (pasteboard)
MFR135767 6-draw Telescope, from Rome, second half of the 17th century (pasteboard) by Buttieri, Carlo Antonio (17th century); length: 45 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Solar Microscope, from Les Grandes Inventions Anciennes et Modernes
CHT200414 Solar Microscope, from Les Grandes Inventions Anciennes et Modernes by Louis Figuier (1819-94), Paris, 1861 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); CNAM

Compound box-type microscope, c. 1775 (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113960-1)
1113959 Compound box-type microscope, c.1775 (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113960-1) by Brander, Georg Friedrich (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BOX: 11 1/8 X 8 X 4 1/2 IN)

The lens is the mirror of the eye
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Ooops!!!
Hari Sulistiawan

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darlot self
Matthias Leberle

Stay Frosty
Robert Work

Twisted Lens II
Christian Skilbeck

Vintage Selfie
Rod Clemen

Gear junky's Christmas morning
Alessandro Petrini

Flexaret
Jaroslav Filipi

Pygmy Owl, Ex Bird & a Snail
Assaf Gavra

Jackal Portrait
Assaf Gavra

Blonde beauty
Mel Brackstone

European Roller
Assaf Gavra

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"Lens: Unveiling the World through Optics and Vision" Step into a world of wonder as we explore the captivating realm of lenses. From Sir Isaac Newton's groundbreaking work in his masterpiece "Opticks" to unraveling the mesmerizing color spectrum, lenses have been instrumental in our understanding of light. Delve into the intricate anatomy of the human eye, where lenses play a vital role in focusing incoming light onto our retinas. Witness how artists throughout history have skillfully depicted this remarkable feature, capturing its essence on canvas for eternity. Travel back to the 17th century and discover René Descartes' revolutionary optics theory that laid the foundation for modern lens technology. Marvel at camera lenses, which enable us to freeze moments in time with unparalleled clarity and precision. Take a closer look at nature's ingenious creation - the compound eye of a fly - magnified under an SEM Z340/0698 microscope. Appreciate its complexity and marvel at how it inspired advancements in lens design. Learn about The Royal Society's endorsement of skilled lens-grinders during the 1600s, recognizing their invaluable contributions to science and innovation. Explore Kilauea Lighthouse perched majestically on Kilauea Point, Hawaii – guiding ships safely with its powerful lens since 1913. Reflect upon history as you visit Vimy Canadian Memorial near Lens, Nord Pas de Calais – a poignant tribute honoring those who fought valiantly during World War I. Discover how cameras equipped with lenses captured these significant moments forever etched in our collective memory. Transport yourself to 1894 when hand-held stereoscopic cameras revolutionized photography; witness an advertisement from Stereoscopic Company showcasing their innovative products that brought images to life like never before. Witness firsthand how television cameras capture live events while skilled cameramen navigate every angle effortlessly. Celebrate your own roots by exploring your family tree through generations captured by various lenses throughout time. Finally, embrace the nostalgia of film cameras and their timeless charm.