Volta Collection (page 3)

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Alessandro Volta. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

Volta (Card)
ALESSANDRO VOLTA Italian scientist, notable for his invention of the voltaic pile - the first electric battery

Ghana, Volta Region, Dzemeni. Hair salons and academies abound in Ghana

Ghana, Volta Region, Shairi. Rainforests hug the mountainous borders of Ghana and Togo

Ghana, Volta region, Agumatsa. Wli falls, lying within the Agumatsa Wildlife sanctuary, are the highest in Ghana and possibly West Africa

Ghana, Volta Region, Anyanui. Firewood is sold at the market at Anyanui by the Volta River

Cooke / Wheatstone Telegr
The discovery of current by Volta in 1800 and the electro- magnet in 1824, led to the invention of the magnetic telegraph. This is Cooke and Wheatstones 5-needle machine. Date: 1837

1848 / Attack on Volta
A night attack on the Volta Date: 1848

Food container destined for tribal chief. Mossi art (Burkina Fasso). African art. Ceramics. Private Collection. Proc: BURKINA FASO

COUNT ALESSANDRO VOLTA (1745-1827). Italian physicist. Portrait by an unknown artist, with a voltaic pile shown in the right foreground

Voltas fundemental experiment

Voltas metal arc (copper and zinc)

Alessandro Volta reads before the Academy of Science his memoir of the battery, in the presence of the first consul Bonaparte (18 November 1800)

Joseph Banks reads the letter of Volta announcing the discovery of the electric battery, before the Royal Society of London (April 1800)

Volta builds the electric motor or electric battery in December 1799

Humboldt and Halla repeating the experiments of Galvani and Volta
Humboldt and Halla© repeating the experiments of Galvani and Volta

Alessandro Volta

Davy decomposes alkali with the battery of Volta (1807)

Chinese pictorial version of the conflict at Foo-chow: repulse of the French Gun-boats
XJF315750 Chinese pictorial version of the conflict at Foo-chow: repulse of the French Gun-boats, from The Illustrated London News, 1884 (engraving) by Chinese School

Visitors on Board the Volta, 1874

COUNT ALESSANDRO VOLTA (1745-1827). Italian physicist. Line engraving, early 19th century, by Giovita Garavaglia

The first graphic depiction of the Voltaic pile, or electric battery. Copper engraving from Alessandro Voltas On
VOLTAIC PILE, 1800. The first graphic depiction of the Voltaic pile, or electric battery. Copper engraving from Alessandro Voltas " On the Electricity Excited by the Mere Contact of Conducting

Alessandro Voltas voltaic pile, constructed in 1800. Wood engraving, French, 19th century
VOLTAIC PILE, 1800. Alessandro Voltas voltaic pile, constructed in 1800. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

Manuscript drawing of Alessandro Voltas Voltaic pile, or electric battery
VOLTAIC PILE, 1801. Manuscript drawing of Alessandro Voltas Voltaic pile, or electric battery, from an 1801 letter sent by Volta to the French geologist Deodat de Dolomieu

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. His wet battery (pile) from his paper published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, London, 1800

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist. On table are two of his inventions, the Voltaic pile (wet battery) on left, and electrophorus

Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his electric pile (battery). Wood engraving, Paris, c1870

Ball at the Valois Court. Couple on centre right are dancing the Volta, a favourite dance of Elizabeth I of England. The string band is playing on a platform, top left. 16th century French school

Visitors on Board the Volta, 1874

Voltaic pile made by Volta, 1799 C016 / 3646
Original voltaic pile. An original voltaic pile, an early form of battery, made in 1799 by Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). The three perspex rods are modern additions to hold the pile together

VOLTA, Alessandro, Count (As 1745-Como, 1827) Italian physicist. Nineteenth-century engraving

VOLTAIC PILE, 1800. Alessandro Voltas voltaic pile, constructed in 1800. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

COUNT ALESSANDRO VOLTA (1745-1827). Italian physicist: colored engraving, 19th century

Como, Volta Monument, Lake Como, Italy. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Bukina Faso, Africa - King of the Mossi
Bukina Faso, Africa - The Moro (Mogho) Naba, King of the Mossi in Ougadougou. The Mossi are an ethnic group making up half of Burkina Fasos 15 million population. 1926

Voltas battery. Historical illustration of the battery (or pile) made by the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) in 1800

Alessandro Voltas crown of cups, an early example of Voltas pile or battery, the earliest form of battery supplying a continuous current

The Galvanis experimenting on frogs
Luigi Galvani and his wife Lucia demonstrating contractions of the muscles of the leg of a frog caused by electrical stimulation

Galvani experimenting on frogs
Luigi Galvani demonstrating the contraction of the muscles in the leg of a frog.He first observed the twitching and contraction of a frogs leg when two different metals were placed on its spinal cord

Banks introduces the Voltaic Pile
On 20 March 1800 Volta wrote to the Royal Society in London announcing his discovery of an electric battery, known as Voltas pile

Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist
Italian physicist Count Alessandro Volta (1745- 1827) posing with his newly-invented battery or " Voltaic pile"

Volta at the French Academy
Volta addressing the French Academy of Sciences in the presence of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1800 Volta invented the Voltaic Pile. He was invited to Paris to demonstrate his invention

Panoramic view of Cape Coast Castle, 1874
Panoramic view of Cape Coast Castle, headquarters and garrison of the British on the Gold Coast, West Africa. It has been sketched from the bridge of the steam ship Volta ans shows the coastline

Ww1 Men of Upper Volta
Men of the Upper Volta, a French protectorate in Central Africa, fighting with the French army during World War one

Alessandro Volta
ALESSANDRO VOLTA Italian scientist

Alessandro Volta Card
count ALESSANDRO VOLTA Italian scientist, depicted holding his battery

Volta and his Pile
VOLTAs PILE (battery) He demonstrates it to the Institut Francais and the consul Napoleon Bonaparte

Electricity Volta
Alessandro Volta demonstrates to Napoleon I his voltaic pile - a battery capable of storing the force created by an electric motor

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"Exploring the Electrifying Legacy of Volta: From Ghana to Folly" Discover the captivating world of "Volta, " a term that encompasses various intriguing aspects. First and foremost, it is synonymous with electricity, tracing its roots back to Alessandro Volta's groundbreaking invention - the voltaic pile. This revolutionary device paved the way for modern electrical systems we rely on today. Venturing into geography, we find ourselves in Ghana's enchanting Volta Region, home to Akosombo and its impressive hydroelectric dam on the mighty Volta River. The region boasts breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage. On our journey through time and space, we stumble upon an architectural marvel known as the Volta Tower in Finedon, Northamptonshire. A whimsical folly that adds charm to its surroundings. Transportation enthusiasts may recognize "Volta (X62), " a route connecting towns and cities across Scotland. It serves as a lifeline for commuters and travelers alike. Art aficionados will appreciate how "Volta" transcends boundaries by merging cultures through artifacts like the Senufo mask from Burkina Faso. This masterpiece combines unique features that captivate observers with their intricate craftsmanship. History comes alive when Queen Elizabeth dances with her suitor, Earl of Leicester in 1581 - an evocative painting capturing a moment frozen in time by an unknown artist. Returning to Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta himself - an Italian physicist whose contributions revolutionized science forever. His colored engraving of the voltaic pile showcases his brilliance and ingenuity. Delving deeper into culture, we encounter Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) where Toucouleurs women embody grace and elegance while preserving their rich traditions amidst changing times. The legacy of Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta extends beyond scientific achievements; even death couldn't escape his influence.