Arago Collection

Tautavel Man. Subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. Arago
Tautavel Man. Subspecies of the hominid Homo erectus. 450.000 years old fossil. Discovered in the Arago Cave in Tautavel, France

Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician. 19th century engraving
JAB5034057 Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician. 19th century engraving.; (add.info.: Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician

Portrait of Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician
XEE5027719 Portrait of Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician; (add.info.: Portrait of Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer

Emperor Napoleon I meets Francois Arago (1786-1853) around 1806 - 1810 (engraving)
ELD4959609 Emperor Napoleon I meets Francois Arago (1786-1853) around 1806 - 1810 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait by Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician - engraving of 1856
XEE5027715 Portrait by Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician - engraving of 1856; (add.info.: Portrait by Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer

Hawaiian warrior wearing a helmet with a mushroom ornamented crest, 1819. Artist: Jacques Etienne Victor Arago
Hawaiian warrior wearing a helmet with a mushroom ornamented crest, 1819. It is thought that this helmet was not covered with feathers but worn by the lesser chiefs and warriors

Angelique Cottin
ANGELIQUE COTTIN, electric girl of Bouvigny, is tested by Arago at the Observatoire de Paris; though her powers are failing, he is impressed Date: 1846

Bust of Francois Arago (1786-1853), astronomer, physicist, French politician
YOU4418477 Bust of Francois Arago (1786-1853), astronomer, physicist, French politician, Bronze sculpture by David d Angers (1788-1856)

Portrait of Francois Arago (1786-1853), French mathematician, physicist
XEE4137146 Portrait of Francois Arago (1786-1853), French mathematician, physicist, astronomer and politician. in " LIBRE DES SPORERS" by Louis de Cormenin Timon. 1842. Private collection

Alfred Picard (1844-1913) curator-general of the exhibition of 1900 with his
XEE4408203 Alfred Picard (1844-1913) curator-general of the exhibition of 1900 with his collaborators Delaunay Belleville, Stephane Derville, Bouvard, Grison

Portrait of the physicist Francois Arago (1786 - 1853) (astronomer and politician
JLJ4651246 Portrait of the physicist Francois Arago (1786 - 1853) (astronomer and politician) Minister of Marine and War in 1848 (h s/t 0.84 X 0.65) painting by Ary Scheffer (1795-1858) of 1842

Andre Marie Ampere sought to understand when Francois Arago drew two keys from his pocket
LSE4096030 AndreMarie AmpAre sought to understand when FranAzois Arago drew two keys from his pocket - in " Physique populaire" by Emile Desbeaux, 1891 by Unknown Artist

Francois Arago announced on August 10, 1839 the discovery of Daguerre (Daguerreotype
XEE4412014 FranAzois Arago announced on August 10, 1839 the discovery of Daguerre (Daguerreotype) in the public session of the acedemia of science

Woman of the Caroline Islands. Queen of the Caroline Islands holding a leaf parasol, her limbs tattooed. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature

King of the Caroline Islands. Chief with elongated earlobes and body tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature, The South Sea Islands, Ackermann, 1824

Warrior of Ombai with armour, shield and kris. He wears his hair tied up in a plume. Man of Ombai Island (Ombay), Indonesia

Warrior of Ombai with breastplate, bow, arrows and quiver. He wears his hair tied up in a plume. Man of Ombai Island (Ombay), Indonesia

Domestic occupations of the Chamorro women of Agana (Hagatna), Guam, 19th century. Women preparing yams, grilling food, using a mortar and pestle, etc

French explorers drawing natives on the island of Ombai (Ombay), Indonesia, 19th century. Jacques Arago drawing warriors in breastplates with bows and arrows

French matematician Dominique Francois Jean Arago, aka Francois Arago
3614241 French matematician Dominique Francois Jean Arago, aka Francois Arago, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dominique Francois Jean Arago)

Arago the Astronomer (engraving)
1602216 Arago the Astronomer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arago the Astronomer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 May 1855)

Portrait of physicist Francois Arago (1786-1833), astronomer and politician
JLJ4603109 Portrait of physicist Francois Arago (1786-1833), astronomer and politician, minister of navy and war in 1848. Anonymous painting of the 19th century. Paris, Musee De L Observatoire

Revolution of 1848: members of the provisional government of 1848 (24 / 02 to 06 / 05)
JLJ4678372 Revolution of 1848: members of the provisional government of 1848 (24/02 to 06/05): among them Pierre Marie de Saint-Georges (Saint-Georges), Adolphe Cremieux, Francois Arago

Members of the New Government (engraving)
1607057 Members of the New Government (engraving) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Government)

Astronomy: fall of an aerolith in the middle of noon, with the portrait of Francois Arago
LSE4088693 Astronomy: fall of an aerolith in the middle of noon, with the portrait of Francois Arago (1786-1853) - Liebig chromolithography, 19th century by French School

Portrait of Francois Arago. (1786-1853)
XEE4412031 Portrait of FranAzois Arago. (1786-1853) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of FranAzois Arago. (1786-1853)); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Arago brings to Augustin Fresnel dying the medal of Benjamin Thompson Earl of Rumford
LSE4109193 Arago brings to Augustin Fresnel dying the medal of Benjamin Thompson Earl of Rumford - in " Popular Science" of 19/08/1880 by Unknown Artist

Sound energy: speed of sound in the air. Experience of 1822 by Louis-Joseph Gay-Lussac
XEE4139934 Sound energy: speed of sound in the air. Experience of 1822 by Louis-Joseph Gay-Lussac (Louis Joseph Gay Lussac) (1778-1850) and Francois Arago (1786-1853)

Francois Arago (1786 - 1853) in 1806 went to Spain to complete the measure of
XEE4164288 Francois Arago (1786 - 1853) in 1806 went to Spain to complete the measure of the Meridian and one evening he was docked by four bandits

Francois Arago in Spain - Francois Arago (1786 - 1853) in 1806 went to Spain to complete
XEE4154243 Francois Arago in Spain - Francois Arago (1786 - 1853) in 1806 went to Spain to complete the measurement of the Meridian - Engraving in " Sciences brought to the gracing of all

Portraits des Citoyens Membres du Government Provisoire (engraving)
816319 Portraits des Citoyens Membres du Government Provisoire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician
XEE4405360 FranAzois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: FranAzois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer

Francois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician
XEE4413168 FranAzois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: FranAzois Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer

Pyrenees Orientales (66), Languedoc-Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
XEE4193172 Pyrenees Orientales (66), Languedoc-Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France. Portrait of Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853). Local speciality: Honey and Sardines

Portrait of Francois Arago (1786 - 1853) in 1853
LSE4083131 Portrait of FranAzois Arago (1786 - 1853) in 1853. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francois Arago (1786-1853) studied popular astronomy in the amphitheatre of
JLJ4619317 Francois Arago (1786-1853) studied popular astronomy in the amphitheatre of the observatory. Painting by Theobald Chartran (1849-1907)

Portrait of Etienne Arago (1802-1892) dramatic author, politician, mayor of Paris
JLJ4675547 Portrait of Etienne Arago (1802-1892) dramatic author, politician, mayor of Paris. Painting by Emile Dit Horace Vernet (1789-1863), 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.66 x 0.56m

The organisers of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris (colour litho)
3099124 The organisers of the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the writer Etienne Arago (1802-1892), 1882. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Alfonso III The Liberal (1285 - 1291), King of Catalonia and Aragon. Miniature of the 15th century parchment Genealogy of the kings of Arago and Counts of Barcelona

Alfonso II The Chaste (1154 - 1196), King of Catalonia and Aragon, miniature of the 15th century parchment Genealogy of the kings of Arago and Counts of Barcelona

Great Asian Archipelago: French explorers with natives on the Island of Ombai Artist
Great Asian Archipelago: French explorers with natives on the Island of Ombai, 1822-1824. From Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20) by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet

Francois Arago, French scientist and statesman, 1853. Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853) made important discoveries in the fields of astronomy, magnetism and optics

Dominique Francois Jean Arago, French astronomer, physicist and politician, (c1900). Portrait of Arago and the fall of a meteorite at noon

American transatlantic steamship, Arago, 1856. Pictured at the port of Le Havre, France

Young officer wearing a typical costume of malo, Hawaii, 1819. Artist: Jacques Etienne Victor Arago
Young officer wearing a typical costume of malo, Hawaii, 1819. A feather cloak and helmet, tattooing with geometrical designs as well as the death date of Kamehamena I in English

Death of Captain Cook, 1779 (c1819). Artist: Jacques Etienne Victor Arago
Death of Captain Cook, 1779 (c1819). Captain James Cook, (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and cartographer was killed by inhabitants of Hawaii during his third voyage of discovery

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"Arago: A Name Echoing Through Time" Arago, a name that resonates with various facets of history and culture. It encompasses the Tautavel Man, a subspecies of Homo erectus, whose remains were discovered in Arago Cave in France. This ancient hominid sheds light on our evolutionary journey. But Arago's influence extends beyond prehistoric times. In 1819, Jacques Etienne Victor Arago immortalized Hawaiian warriors by capturing their fierce spirit through art. The warriors wore helmets adorned with mushroom crests, symbolizing their strength and connection to nature. Francois Arago himself was an eminent figure in French society during the 19th century. As an astronomer, physicist, and politician, he left his mark on multiple disciplines. David d'Angers paid tribute to this remarkable man with a bronze sculpture adorning his tomb at Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. A portrait of Francois Arago reveals his brilliance as a mathematician and physicist. His contributions to science paved the way for future discoveries and advancements. The exhibition curator-general Alfred Picard played a pivotal role in showcasing innovations at the 1900 exhibition. Undoubtedly influenced by Arago's legacy, he embraced progress and celebrated human ingenuity. One significant moment tied to Francois Arago was when he announced Louis Daguerre's groundbreaking discovery - the daguerreotype - during a public session of the Academy of Sciences in August 1839. This invention revolutionized photography forever. Amidst these historical narratives lies glimpses into diverse cultures like Caroline Islands and Ombai Island. From women adorned with traditional attire to powerful kings ruling over vast territories or warriors donning armor and wielding kris swords – each represents unique stories waiting to be explored further. In essence, "Arago" embodies not only ancestral origins but also scientific breakthroughs, artistic expressions honoring great minds like Francois Arago, and the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped our world.