Academician Collection

Kapitsa and Androv, Russian physicists. Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa (left, 1894-1984) is listening to a graduate student called Androv (right), who is defending his doctoral thesis

Gersh I. Budker, Soviet physicist
Gersh Itskovich Budker (1918-1977), Soviet physicist. Budker was a nuclear physicist who, in 1959, founded the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Akademgorodok, in Siberian Russia

Alfred de Vigny, French poet, wearing the costume of a French Academician. Date: 1858

Eugene Delacroix, French artist, wearing the costume of a French Academician Date: 1858

Academic. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations). Madrid, 1865

Henry Stacy Marks, Royal Academician, author and lecturer (13 September 1829 ?? 9 January 1898). Studio portrait, within an article, Mr Marks on the Editorial Parasite, relating to his book

Juan Ferreras (1652-1735). Spanish priest and historian
Juan Ferreras (Juan de Ferreras y Garcia) (1652-1735). Spanish priest and historian, one of the founders of the Royal Spanish Academy in 1713. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Academic. Chromolithography, 1865. Spain
Academic. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas (History of the Orders of Chivalry and the Spanish Decorations). Madrid, 1865. Date: 2021

G. F. Watts RA, artist, painter, sculptor
George Frederick Watts RA, Victorian artist, painter and sculptor. Date: 1898

BENJAMIN-CONSTANT
JEAN JOSEPH BENJAMIN-CONSTANT (1845 - 1902), French artist at the time of his death, wearing the fancy dress of an academician

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Academicien; Academician; Akademiker (engraving)
7194600 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Academicien; Academician; Akademiker (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Academicien; Academician; Akademiker)

Corneille (XXXL)
Portrait of Corneille engraved by woolmoth from an original picture by C.Lebrun (1840).Photo by pictore

Abbe Pierre-Joseph Alary (1689-1770) (oil on canvas)
CHT322574 Abbe Pierre-Joseph Alary (1689-1770) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Archives de l Academie Francaise, Paris

Ms Fr 14944 Frontispiece with self portrait for The Adventures of Telemachus
BNP159943 Ms Fr 14944 Frontispiece with self portrait for The Adventures of Telemachus, 1693-94 (vellum) by Mothe-Fenelon, Francois de Salignac de la (1651-1715); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste de Monet (1744-1829) Chevalier de Lamarck
XIR213024 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste de Monet (1744-1829) Chevalier de Lamarck, from Recueil de portraits des academiciens celebres, early 19th century (litho) (b/w photo) by Boilly

Portrait of Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) (b / w photo)
PCT164415 Portrait of Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) (b/w photo) by Labat, Louis (19th-early 20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Self Portrait, 1908 (charcoal on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF366906 Self Portrait, 1908 (charcoal on paper) (b/w photo) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Clausen (1852-1944) English artist; ); English

Portrait of Thomas Corneille (1625-1709) (oil on canvas)
CHT211353 Portrait of Thomas Corneille (1625-1709) (oil on canvas) by Jouvenet, Jean-Baptiste (1644-1717) ( attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bon-Joseph Dacier (1742-1833) from Recueil de portraits des academiciens
JHG162120 Bon-Joseph Dacier (1742-1833) from Recueil de portraits des academiciens celebres, 1820 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Boilly, Julien Leopold (1796-1874); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas)
CHT322573 Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man drawing a sculpture in the hall of the Royal Academy of Arts in Somerset House
GHL165403 Man drawing a sculpture in the hall of the Royal Academy of Arts in Somerset House, 1810 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); 20x

Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (heliogravure) (b / w photo)
JHG215592 Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (heliogravure) (b/w photo) by Cremiere, Leon (1831-1913); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Sir William Hamo Thornycroft, 1901 (b / w photo)
KAT324444 Sir William Hamo Thornycroft, 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Edwin A Abbey (b / w photo)
1063472 Mr Edwin A Abbey (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Edwin A Abbey)

A Reception by Madame Carnot at the Elysee, Paris (engraving)
1062659 A Reception by Madame Carnot at the Elysee, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Reception by Madame Carnot at the Elysee, Paris)

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste de Monet (1744-1829) Chevalier de Lamarck
ACD326103 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste de Monet (1744-1829) Chevalier de Lamarck, engraved for the bicentenary of his birth, 1946 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Portrait of Edmond Fremy (b / w photo)
887478 Portrait of Edmond Fremy (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Edmond Fremy (1814-1894), French chemist and academician

Portrait of Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR200344 Portrait of Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) (litho) (b/w photo) by Jacques (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Sir John Lavery RA - Irish painter
Sir John Lavery RA (1856-1941) - Irish painter - best known for his portraits and wartime depictions Date: 1935

Cheron, (1648-1711), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cheron, (1648-1711), 1830. Elisabeth Sophie Cheron (1648-1711) French painter, gifted poet, musician, artist, and academicienne. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Jean-Paul Laurens, 1881 (bronze)
XBP390727 Jean-Paul Laurens, 1881 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jean-Paul Laurens (1838-1921)

Portrait of Otto Y. Schmidt (1891-1956), 1921-1922. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of Otto Y. Schmidt (1891-1956), 1921-1922. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Academicians animal head-post from the Oseburg Viking ship burial, 9th century
Animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, from the Viking Ships Museums collection in Oslo, 9th century

Konstantin Bykov, Soviet physiologist C014 / 0753
Konstantin Bykov (1886-1959). Portrait of the Soviet physiologist and academician Konstantin Bykov. Bykov was a member of USSR Academy of Sciences and USSR Academy of Medical Sciences

Alexander Luria, Russian psychologist
Alexander Romanovich Luria (1902-1977), Russian psychologist. Luria was educated at Kazan University and established its Psychoanalytic Association

Jacques Delille - 5
Abbe JACQUES DELILLE French writer, Academician - this painting was made while Delille was reciting his verses, you may be interested to know. Date: 1738 - 1813

Jacques Delille - 3
Abbe JACQUES DELILLE French writer, Academician Date: 1738 - 1813

Pierre De Belloy
PIERRE LAURENT BUIRETTE de BELLOY French writer, Academician in 1771 Date: 1727 - 1775

Thomas Banks
THOMAS BANKS (1735 - 1805) Sculptor, Royal Academician. Date: 1791

Frank Dicksee
FRANK DICKSEE Artist : Royal Academician Date: 1853 - 1928

Portrait Pierre Antoine de Boyer du Suquet 1776
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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-73), published by Thomas McLean, 1843 (litho)
XJF996542 Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-73), published by Thomas McLean, 1843 (litho) by D Orsay, Count Alfred (1801-52) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Augustin Gilbert (b / w photo)
XIR888785 Portrait of Augustin Gilbert (b/w photo) by Walery, Stanislaus (fl.c.1890-1920); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: Augustin Nicolas Gilbert (1858-1927) was a French physician

James Wyatt Esq. RA, engraved by Joseph Singleton, c. 1795 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF366915 James Wyatt Esq. RA, engraved by Joseph Singleton, c.1795 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Humphry, Ozias (1742-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Stothard Esq. RA, engraved by Robert J. Stothard, 1876 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF366918 Thomas Stothard Esq. RA, engraved by Robert J. Stothard, 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Edridge, Henry (1769-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph Farington, engraved by Richard Evans (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF366914 Joseph Farington, engraved by Richard Evans (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Gainsborough R. A, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1798 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF366905 Thomas Gainsborough R.A, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1798 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Academician: A Celebration of Intellectual Excellence From the brilliant minds of Kapitsa and Androv, Russian physicists who revolutionized our understanding of the universe, to Gersh I. Budker, the Soviet physicist whose groundbreaking work paved the way for modern particle accelerators - these are just a few true academic brilliance. But academia is not limited to scientific pursuits alone. It extends its arms to embrace artists like Alfred de Vigny and Eugene Delacroix, whose poetic words and mesmerizing brushstrokes have left an indelible mark on history. To be an academician means to belong to a prestigious community that values knowledge above all else. Henry Stacy Marks, a Royal Academician, author, and lecturer perfectly embodied this spirit as he shared his wisdom with eager minds. Even beyond borders and across time periods, academicians have made their presence felt. Juan Ferreras, a Spanish priest and historian from the 17th century dedicated his life to preserving knowledge for future generations. Chromolithography in 1865 Spain captured the essence of academia beautifully through vibrant colors and intricate details. This artistic medium showcased how academics can transcend traditional boundaries by merging science with art. Speaking of artistry, G. F Watts RA was not only an accomplished artist but also a sculptor who pushed creative boundaries fearlessly. His works continue to inspire aspiring academicians even today. The term "academician" has become synonymous with excellence in various fields throughout history. Benjamin-Constant's portrayal in oil on canvas captures this essence perfectly - dignified yet passionate about intellectual pursuits. Lastly, Pieter Franciscus Martenasie's masterpiece immortalizes what it truly means to be an academician - adorned in robes symbolizing wisdom while surrounded by books representing endless knowledge waiting to be explored. In Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Academicien; Academician; Akademiker (engraving), the intricate details of an academician's life are beautifully depicted.