Aural Collection

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

Doctor syringing a patient's ear Date: 1888

Common forms of syringe (litho)
6013439 Common forms of syringe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common forms of syringe)

The Ingle Nook (engraving)
1616223 The Ingle Nook (engraving) by Petherick, Horace (1839-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ingle Nook. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 11 December 1880)

In the Evening, Lying on her Bed, She Reread the Letter from her Artilleryman at
3613983 In the Evening, Lying on her Bed, She Reread the Letter from her Artilleryman at the Front, 1917 (letterpress) by Marinetti

Anatomy of the cochlear duct in the human ear

Anatomy of human ear

External auditory canal of human ear (with labels)

Anatomy of inner ear and sinuses

Cutaway diagram of human ear

Human ear C013 / 7319
MODEL RELEASED. Human ear. Close-up of the ear of a 24-year-old man. The visible structure of the ear consists of the folds and curves of the pinna

Ear canal cleaning. Cotton bud with ear wax (cerumen) on its tip.(centre, brown). Ear wax is secreted by the ceruminous glands, it helps to prevent micro-organisms from entering the ear

Perforated eardrum, artwork
Perforated eardrum. Artwork of a perforated (torn) eardrum (right), or tympanic membrane, and a normal eardrum (left), as seen from the outer ear

Human ear anatomy. Computer artwork of the structure of the human ear, showing the outer ear (left), middle ear and inner ear (right)

Organ of Corti, inner ear, SEM
Organ of Corti. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the organ of Corti from the cochlea of the inner ear

MARK AURAL STEIN (1862-1943). British archaeologist. Drawing, 1924, by Sir William Rothenstein

Medical illustration of endolymph in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear
Medical ilustration showing endolymph in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear

Anatomy of the organ of Corti, part of the cochlea of the inner ear

Interior detail of the cochlea

Anatomy of human ear, membranous labyrinth

Microscopic view of the cochlea of the inner ear. The cochlea contains the spiral organ of Corti, which is the receptor organ for hearing

Cross section of human ear

Cochlea detail with vestibulocochlear nerve

External auditory canal of human ear

Structure of the cochlea, artwork
Structure of the cochlea. Computer artwork of a section through the organ of Corti, the auditory sense organ that lines the spiral of the cochlea in the inner ear

Hearing centre, artwork
Hearing centre. Computer artwork showing the area of the brains temporal lobe that is associated with hearing (red)

Cochlear implant, artwork C016 / 7683
Cochlear implant. Computer artwork of a section through the outer (left) and inner (right) ear showing a cochlear implant (top left), a prosthetic hearing device

Fish inner ear, artwork
Fish inner ear. Computer artwork showing the position and structure (inset) of the inner ear of a fish

Eustachian tube anatomy, artwork
Eustachian tube anatomy. Artwork of the anatomy of the human Eustachian tube in its normal closed state (main artwork) and in an open state (inset, upper right)

Inner ear anatomy C018 / 6400
Inner ear anatomy. Computer artwork of a section through the inner part of a human ear, the organ of hearing and balance

Inner ear anatomy C018 / 6379
Inner ear anatomy. Computer artwork of a section through the inner part of a human ear, the organ of hearing and balance

Inner ear anatomy C018 / 6393
Inner ear anatomy. Computer artwork of a section through the inner part of a human ear, the organ of hearing and balance

Inner ear anatomy C018 / 6387
Inner ear anatomy. Computer artwork of a section through the inner part of a human ear, the organ of hearing and balance

Inner ear anatomy C018 / 6397
Inner ear anatomy. Computer artwork of a section through the inner part of a human ear, the organ of hearing and balance

Inner ear anatomy C018 / 6402
Inner ear anatomy. Computer artwork of a section through the inner part of a human ear, the organ of hearing and balance

Facial hair clipper C014 / 1280
Facial hair clipper. Electric facial hair clipper for use on hair in places such as the ears, nose, and eyebrows

Ear biometrics, artwork
Ear biometrics. Artwork showing a human ear and data used in biometrics related to ear measurements

Speed of sound experiment, 1826
Speed of sound experiment. 19th-century artwork of an experiment that took place in 1826 to measure the speed of sound in water

Mobile physics laboratory. Researchers unloading acoustic and other equipment from a mobile physics laboratory. Photographed in the Physics Division of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Boy covering his ears in response to a loud noise

Eardrum, SEM
Eardrum. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an eardrum (red). The eardrum, or tympanic membrane, is located in the middle ear

Brain anatomy, 16th century diagram
Brain anatomy. 16th century diagram of the anatomy of the human brain and the nerves associated with the senses of hearing, taste, sight and smell

Human ears

Internal anatomy, 15th century diagram
Internal anatomy. 15th century anatomical diagram of the internal organs of the human head and torso

Early field telephone. Historical artwork of a 19th century field telephone. Telephone technology was developed by Alexander Graham Bell by 1876

Earphone in an ear
Earphone in place in an ear

Tin can telephone being used by two boys

Cotton bud with ear wax, SEM
Cotton bud with ear wax (red), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Build-up of excess ear wax can cause temporary deafness

Cochlear implant, artwork
Cochlear implant. Artwork of a section through the outer and inner ear showing a cochlear implant, a prosthetic hearing device

Inner ear sensory hairs
Inner ear hair cells. Confocal light micrograph of V-shaped rows of hair cells (bright arcs) in the organ of Corti

Human ear, computer artwork

Elastic cartilage, SEM
Elastic cartilage. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through elastic cartilage (central horizontal strip) from a pinna (external ear)

Tinnitus, conceptual computer artwork. Tinnitus is experienced as ringing in the ears. It is a symptom of ear injury or hearing loss

Otoscope
MODEL RELEASED. Otoscope

Otoscope set

Temperature measurement
MODEL RELEASED. Temperature measurement. Mother using a digital thermometer to measure her baby sons temperature

Doctor holding an otoscope
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor holding an otoscope. This is a medical device which is used to examine the eyes and ears

Measuring ear temperature
MODEL RELEASED. Aural thermometer. General practice doctor using an aural thermometer to measure the temperature of his elderly patient

Primate ear canal, SEM

Middle ear bone, SEM
Middle ear bone. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the human middle ear, showing the stapes (ring-shaped)

Inner ear anatomy, artwork
Inner ear anatomy. Artwork showing the anatomy of the inner human ear, the organ of hearing and balance

Sensory hair cell in the ear, artwork
Sensory hair cell in the ear. Artwork showing a section through part of the cochlea, the inner ears auditory sense organ. The hair-like cells (grey) at upper centre are stereocilia

Bluetooth device, artwork
Bluetooth device, computer artwork

Helicotrema cochlear structure, diagram
Helicotrema cochlear structure

Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876
Exhibition of Bells telephone

Internal ear, artwork
Internal ear. Artwork of a female face showing the structure of the internal ear

Human ear, artwork
Human ear. Artwork of the pinna, the external part of the ear

Bony labyrinth, 1844 artwork
Bony labyrinth, external. This anatomical artwork is figure 1, plate 82 from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Middle ear anatomy, 1844 artwork
Middle ear anatomy. This anatomical artwork is figure 5, plate 81 from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Bones of the middle ear, 1844 artwork
Bones of the middle ear. These anatomical artworks form plate 81 bis from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Ear, artwork
Ear. Computer artwork of the middle and inner ear. The middle ear includes the ear bones (ossicles, green), the ear canal (auditory canal, orange) and the ear drum (tympanic membrane, yellow)

Brain with headphones, artwork
Brain with headphones, computer artwork

Human ear anatomy, artwork
Human ear anatomy. Computer artwork of the structure of the human ear, showing the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear

Tinnitus, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a bell ringing in a persons ear, representing experiencing tinnitus

Bee antenna, SEM
Bee antenna, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Smell and touch are important senses for bees, especially when in their hive or nest

Cingulate gyrus in the brain, artwork
Temporal lobe in the brain. Computer artwork of a persons head showing the left hemisphere of the brain inside. The highlighted area shows the left temporal lobe

Ear examination
MODEL RELEASED. Ear examination. Generalpractice doctor examining a 63-year-old woman sear using an otoscope. This instrument is used tomagnify and illuminate the inside of the ear

Crossing Gate Keeper
A French crossing gate keeper, armed with horn and flag to provide aural and visual warnings of an approaching train

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"Aural: Exploring the Symphony of Sound Through Time and Art" Step back in time to the early days of communication, where the telephone was a marvel that connected distant voices. Uncover historical artwork that captures the essence experiences, from mesmerizing landscapes to intimate portraits. Witness a doctor delicately syringing a patient's ear, providing relief and restoring harmony to their auditory world. Discover common forms of syringes depicted in lithographs, showcasing the evolution of medical practices for ear care. Immerse yourself in "The Ingle Nook, " an enchanting engraving that invites you to cozy up by the fire and indulge in captivating stories told through whispers and melodies. In the evening, as she lies on her bed, she rereads the heartfelt letter from her artilleryman at war - every word resonating deep within her soul like a symphony composed just for her. Delve into the intricate anatomy of our cochlear ducts, unraveling how these delicate structures transform vibrations into beautiful melodies we perceive as sound. Explore the external auditory canal with labeled diagrams, unlocking secrets hidden within this gateway to our sonic universe. Journey further into our inner ear and sinuses' complex anatomy – marvel at its intricacies designed to capture every note and rhythm life has to offer. Peek inside a cutaway diagram revealing layers upon layers of mechanisms working harmoniously together within our human ears – nature's masterpiece finely tuned for auditory perfection. Behold an astonishing SEM image capturing the Organ of Corti – witness its microscopic beauty responsible for translating sound waves into electrical signals that dance along our neural pathways like musical notes on sheet music.