Lighting Collection (page 8)

An allegory of optics, representing an eye in the center of a star, 1820 (etching)
MMM5477354 An allegory of optics, representing an eye in the center of a star, 1820 (etching); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: An allegory of optics)

Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light
5312171 Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light)

Swan incandescent light globes
5312173 Swan incandescent light globes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent light globes. The carbon filament here is of cotton threads hardened by soaking in sulphuric acid)

Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover
5311721 Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover fitted with Edison electric lamps)

A carbon arc lamp on the Victoria Clock Tower
5311719 A carbon arc lamp on the Victoria Clock Tower; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a carbon arc lamp with Chance Bros optics and powered by a Gramme dynamo)

Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock
5307860 Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock, Middlesex)

An engraving depicting an electric arc lights used in a photographer's studio, 19th century
5311411 An engraving depicting an electric arc lights used in a photographer's studio, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a man using a bulls-eye lamp to read the thermometer on a winter's night, 19th century
5311218 An engraving depicting a man using a bulls-eye lamp to read the thermometer on a winter's night, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration showing man and woman in a gas-lit drawing room of a Victorian home. 1882
5311168 Illustration showing man and woman in a gas-lit drawing room of a Victorian home. 1882; (add.info.: Date: 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century advertisement, for 'Maple & Co', electric lamps; England; 1892
5311105 19th century advertisement, for 'Maple & Co', electric lamps; England; 1892; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp
5310264 Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp (1876). The globe is cut away to show the two parallel carbon rods

Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp, 19th century
5308564 Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting woman painting by oil lamp. Dated 19th century 01/02/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Science. Electricity. Lighting dashboard at the Opera de Paris. Engraving in
3434790 Science. Electricity. Lighting dashboard at the Opera de Paris. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Electricite)

Science. Energy. Yablochkov candle (electric carbon arc lamp). Gravure in
3434788 Science. Energy. Yablochkov candle (electric carbon arc lamp). Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences)

Science. Production of candles. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434769 Science. Production of candles. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Bords du Loiret: Portrait of a woman on the edge of Loiret, 1913, Olivet, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4699427 Bords du Loiret: Portrait of a woman on the edge of Loiret, 1913, Olivet, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bords du Loiret)

The lightning of a Menorah, 1850
3330763 The lightning of a Menorah, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lightning of a Menorah (Sabbath Lights) on the first day of the Sabbath

A dancer in a burlesque theatre
2628586 A dancer in a burlesque theatre.; (add.info.: An American illustration of a dancer in a burlesque theatre, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Champs Elysees at dusk near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, years 1890. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4868930 Champs Elysees at dusk near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, years 1890. 19th century colour engraving; (add.info.: Champs Elysees at dusk near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, years 1890)

Scene on London Street at night under the light of electric street lights, circa 1890
NWI4872837 Scene on London Street at night under the light of electric street lights, circa 1890. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Beauty Salon: Young woman in a hair salon in Paris, years 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4869693 Beauty Salon: Young woman in a hair salon in Paris, years 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Beauty Salon: Young woman in a hair salon in Paris, years 1890)

Statue of an angel carrying torches. Cardboard sculpture golden stone with leaf, 18th century. Dim
JEB4846712 Statue of an angel carrying torches. Cardboard sculpture golden stone with leaf, 18th century. Dim. 230x50 cm Cathedrale Saint Saviour

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Saint-Michel fountain, animated view with hippomobiles and passers-by cars, 1900
LUX4767616 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Saint-Michel fountain, animated view with hippomobiles and passers-by cars, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Saint-Michel fountain

Place de l'Opera, Paris, 1905 (photo)
LUX4767010 Place de l'Opera, Paris, 1905 (photo); (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place de l'Opera, animated view with cars and hippomobiles as well as many passers-by

United States, New York: Electric light illuminating Times Square, New York City, circa 1900. Reproduction
NWI4966864 United States, New York: Electric light illuminating Times Square, New York City, circa 1900. Reproduction; (add.info.: United States, New York: Electric light illuminating Times Square)

Public announcement of the victory of Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) in an electric beam
NWI4960352 Public announcement of the victory of Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) in an electric beam. Message projected to the crowd by the New York Herald, Madison Square, New York City

Electric lights connected from underground wiring, New York City, 1889
NWI4954207 Electric lights connected from underground wiring, New York City, 1889.; (add.info.: Electric lights connected from underground wiring, New York City)

France: coal mine miners in working clothes with oil lamps, 1895
LUX4788874 France: coal mine miners in working clothes with oil lamps, 1895; (add.info.: France: coal mine miners in working clothes with oil lamps, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Cover of " La Baionnette", Satirical en Colours, 1918_4_25: War of 14 -18
ICA4934872 Cover of " La Baionnette", Satirical en Colours, 1918_4_25: War of 14 -18, Light Luminaires - Illustration by Sem (1863-1934); (add.info.: Cover of " La Baionnette")

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 15th arrondissement, Place Saint Charles, 1900
LUX4802706 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 15th arrondissement, Place Saint Charles, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 15th arrondissement, Place Saint Charles

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place de la Concorde decoree of electric lamps, 1865
LUX4817271 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place de la Concorde decoree of electric lamps, 1865; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Place de la Concorde decoree of electric lamps

Christmas greeting card depicting Father Christmas with a little girl on his lap
IMB4824514 Christmas greeting card depicting Father Christmas with a little girl on his lap and a doll in his arms against a Christmas tree background

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): champs Elysees, 1865
LUX4817399 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): champs Elysees, 1865; Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Christmas father with toys, hood and Christmas tree. 19th century chromolithography
IMB4824771 Christmas father with toys, hood and Christmas tree. 19th century chromolithography; (add.info.: Christmas father with toys, hood and Christmas tree)

beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete, Avenue de l'Opera pavoisee, 1919
LUX4799036 beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete, Avenue de l'Opera pavoisee, 1919; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): interior decoration of the night car salon, 1912 - Clement-Bayard, De Dion Bouton
LUX4797681 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): interior decoration of the night car salon, 1912 - Clement-Bayard, De Dion Bouton, Basier, Lorraine Dietrich, Berlier; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Domestic staff being dismissed, 1850
3478396 Domestic staff being dismissed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting domestic staff being dismissed by their employer, who has returned home unexpectedly)

January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus
3480489 January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus; (add.info.: January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus)

Advertising for the brand OSRAM, c1935 (illustration)
2419956 Advertising for the brand OSRAM, c1935 (illustration) by Axster-Heudtlass, Werner von (1898-1949); (add.info.: Sciences. Electricite. Coll. Part. Science. Electricity. Photography shooting)

Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket, 19th century
5308857 Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket. Dated 19th century 01/02/1886); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A hanging oil lamp fitting
5310178 A hanging oil lamp fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hanging oil lamp fitting over a dinning table. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Nikola Tesla addressing the Societe Francaise de Physique
5309437 Engraving depicting Nikola Tesla addressing the Societe Francaise de Physique and the International Society of Electricians; (add.info)

Engraving depicting an electrical lamp holder with an integral switch, 19th century
5309374 Engraving depicting an electrical lamp holder with an integral switch, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an electrical lamp holder with an integral switch)

18th Century painted lantern
5304696 18th Century painted lantern.; (add.info.: Painted, 18th century lanterns, used carry a light from home to church. Icelandic); Universal History Archive/UIG.

South Sea Whale Fishery: 'Amelia Wilson' and 'Castor' off Buoro
530713 South Sea Whale Fishery: 'Amelia Wilson' and 'Castor' off Buoro. Aquatint after John Huggins published 1825. Factory ship at anchor while crew in boats harpoon Sperm Whales

How man learns from the human eye (litho)
8676259 How man learns from the human eye (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How man learns from the human eye. Inventions using lenses)

Festival performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving)
8676370 Festival performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival performance at Her Majesty's Theatre)

An old Sussex fire-lighter (b/w photo)
8675988 An old Sussex fire-lighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old Sussex fire-lighter)

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"Capturing the Essence of Illumination: A Journey through Light" Step into a world where light reigns supreme, illuminating our surroundings and captivating our senses. From the ethereal glow of "The Light of the World" by William Holman Hunt to the vibrant neon frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium, we embark on a visual odyssey. As night falls, behold the majestic Forth Rail Bridge in all its illuminated glory, casting an enchanting spell over South Queensferry. Across continents, Benidorm's dazzling lights dance along the Mediterranean shores while Greece's Santorini basks in the golden hues of a breathtaking sunset. Intriguingly, even advertisements embrace lighting as an art form; Lucas Lamps Advert and TILLY LAMP showcase how illumination can enhance everyday life. Meanwhile, Paradiso's celestial rose blooms with divine radiance as depicted in Dante's masterpiece. Transport yourself to another realm where imagination meets reality - witness a Viking ship silhouetted against a mesmerizing sunset brought to life through 3D graphics. And as dusk settles upon Bellagio's shopping street at Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy reveals its romantic charm under soft twilight rays. Closer to home lies Cardiff Bay's Millennium Centre - an architectural marvel that comes alive after dark with carefully orchestrated lighting designs. Finally, Claude Monet invites us to experience his Winter Effect on Sunset over Seine at Lavacourt; brushstrokes capturing nature’s magical transformation under fading daylight. From ancient masterpieces to modern wonders – each scene tells its own story through light, and is this universal language that transcends time and place – reminding us that within darkness there is always beauty waiting to be discovered.