Robert Bunsen Collection

A Bunsen cell
5307990 A Bunsen cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bunsen cell, a zinc-carbon primary cell composed of a zinc anode in dilute sulphuric acid separated by a porous pot from a carbon cathode in)

Gustav Kirchhoff, Robert Bunsen, and Henry Roscoe
3733201 Gustav Kirchhoff, Robert Bunsen, and Henry Roscoe.; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Gustav Kirchhoff, Robert Bunsen, and Henry Roscoe)

Spectral analysis (colour litho)
3630291 Spectral analysis (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spectral analysis)

Robert Bunsen (engraving)
812357 Robert Bunsen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Bunsen of the University of Heidelberg. Engraved by C. Cook from a photograph)

Robert Wilhelm Bunsen, 19th century German chemist, (1900). Bunsen (1811-1899) is widely considered one of the greatest experimental chemists of the 19th century

Gustav Kirchhoff, Robert Bunsen and Henry Roscoe, scientists, c1860. Left to right: Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887), German physicist; Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen (1811-1899)

Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, German physicist, 1873. Kirchhoff (1824-1887) is known for his work on electricity, heat and optics

Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, German physicist, 1876. Kirchhoff (1824-1887) is known for his work on electricity, heat and optics

Spectroscopic apparatus used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, c1895
Spectroscopic apparatus used by Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887). Discovered Spectrum Analysis (1859)

Spectroscope, 1882. A spectroscope of the type used by Gustave Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887) and Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) in studying the emission spectra of heated chemical elements

Robert Bunsen, German chemist, 1850s. Artist: C Cook
Robert Bunsen, German chemist, 1850s. Signed portrait; Bunsen (1811-1899) is widely considered one of the greatest experimental chemists of the 19th century

Spectroscope, 1872. Instrument of the type developed by Robert Bunsen (1811-1899) and Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824-1887) during the 1850s

Robert Bunsen, German chemist
Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899), German chemist. Bunsen studied chemistry at the University of Gottingen, completing his PhD by the age of 19

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Robert Bunsen, a prominent 19th-century German chemist, revolutionized the field of spectroscopy with his groundbreaking work alongside physicist Gustav Kirchhoff. Through their collaboration, they developed and refined various spectroscopic apparatus that paved the way for significant discoveries in the study of light and matter. One notable invention was the spectroscope, depicted in a captivating color lithograph from 1882. This instrument allowed scientists to analyze the spectral composition of light emitted or absorbed by substances, providing valuable insights into their chemical properties. Another engraving showcases Robert Bunsen himself during the 1850s, captured by artist C Cook. Bunsen's partnership with Kirchhoff is highlighted in an intriguing photograph from around 1860, where they are joined by fellow scientist Henry Roscoe. Together, these brilliant minds pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of energy emission and absorption processes. The impact of Bunsen's contributions extended beyond his lifetime; even after his passing in 1899, his legacy endured through continued use of the spectroscopic apparatus he co-developed with Kirchhoff. A photograph from c1895 captures this very equipment – a testament to its enduring significance within scientific research. In addition to being remembered as a pioneering chemist and inventor, Robert Wilhelm Bunsen left an indelible mark on scientific history through his dedication to advancing knowledge about light and its interaction with matter. His name will forever be associated with innovation in spectroscopy – a discipline that continues to shape our understanding of the world around us today.