Becquerel Collection

Becquerel, Savant-Chimiste (coloured photo)
974970 Becquerel, Savant-Chimiste (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Becquerel, Savant-Chimiste)

Children in Montmartre, Paris, France
Montmartre: children in the Rue Becquerel and Rue Saint-Vincent. Date: circa 1905

Pierre and Marie Curie, French physicists, preparing to go cycling. Polish-born Marie Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Sklodowska Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1904. Marie Curie (1867-1934) was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1904, together with her husband Pierre and Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, c1920. Curie (1867-1934), double Nobel Prize winner, seated in her laboratory. (Colorised black and white print)

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, late 19th or early 20th century. In 1896 Becquerel (1852-1908) discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. Artist: Nadar
Henri Becquerel, French physicist, c1890s. In 1896 Becquerel (1852-1908) discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1929. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1925. Marie Curie (1867-1934) in her office at the Radium Institute, Paris, of which she was director of research from 1918-1934

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, in her laboratory, 1912. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1931. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Pierre Curie, French chemist, when Professor of Physics at the Sorbonne, 1906
Pierre Curie, French chemist, in the lecture theatre when Professor of Physics at the Sorbonne, 1906. Curie (1859-1906) was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics in 1903, jointly with his wife, Marie

Pierre Curie, French chemist. Curie (1859-1906) was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics in 1903, jointly with his wife, Marie, and Henri Becquerel, for their work on radioactivity

Pierre and Marie Curie, French scientists, at work in the laboratory. Polish-born Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre (1859-1906)

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1910. Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Medal commemorating Marie Sklodowska Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1967. Obverse of a medal issued in 1967 to commemorate the centenary of her birth

Title page of Oeuvres de Pierre Curie, 1908. French chemist Curie (1859-1906) was awarded the Nobel prize for Physics in 1903, jointly with his wife, Marie, and Henri Becquerel

Antoine Cesar Becquerel (1788-1878), French physicist, 1878. Antoine Cesar Becquerel was the first to use electrolysis for separating metals from their ores

(Alexandre) Edmond Becquerel (1820-1891), French physicist. The son of the physicist Antoine Cesar Becquerel and father of (Antoine) Henri Becquerel, the discoverer of radioactivity

(Antoine) Henri Becquerel (1852-1908), French physicist. In 1896 Becquerel accidentally discovered radioactivity while investigating the phosphorescence of uranium salts

Pierre and Marie Curie, French physicists, 1904. Polish-born Marie Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Antoine C

Marie and Pierre Curie, physicists, 1904. Photograph with their daughter Irene. Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by H Becquerel

Thermo-electric battery Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel (1820-189
Thermo-electric battery, invented in 1866 by French physicist Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel (1820-1891). Colored engraving

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Professor Henri Becquerel in his laboratory. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Alexandre Becquerel
ALEXANDRE-EDMOND BECQUEREL French physicist in 1865

Antoine-Henri Becquerel
ANTOINE-HENRI BECQUEREL French physicist who won the Nobel prize for physics in 1903

Pierre and Marie Curie. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, December 1904. In 1903 Curies shared Nobel prize for physics with Henri Becquerel for work on radioactivity

Edmond Becquerel
ALEXANDRE-EDMOND BECQUEREL French scientist Date: 1820 - 1891

BECQUEREL, Antoine Henri (1852-1908). French physicist, Nobel laureate 1903, and the discoverer of radioactivity. Oil

Henri Becquerel Photo
ANTOINE-HENRI BECQUEREL French physicist. Date: 1852 - 1908

A. C. Becquerel
A.C. Becquerel

ANTOINE HENRI BECQUEREL (1852-1908). French physicist. Photograph, 1906

Phosphoroscope (1857) by Becquerel, wood engraving, published in 1880
Phosphoroscope by Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel (French physicist, 1820 - 1891). A phosphoroscope is piece of experimental equipment

Pierre Curie (1859-1906) French chemist. Awarded Nobel prize for physics in 1903 jointly with his wife, Marie, and Henri Becquerel. Engraving

Marie Curie (1867-1935) Polish-born French physicist who, with her husband Pierre (1859-1906), centre, carried out research on radioactivity and shared the Nobel prize for physics with him

Marie Curie (1867-1934) Polish-born French physicist. Award Nobel prize for physics jointly with her husband, Pierre, and Henri Becquerel for work on radioactivity (1903)

Henri Becquerel (1852-1908) French physicist. In 1896 Becquerel discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

Antoine Cesar Becquerel (1788-1878) French physicist: electrolysis for separating metals from ores: father of AE Becquerel. Grandfather of A.H. Becquerel. Wood engraving 1878

(Alexandre) Edmond Becquerel (1820-91) French physicist: son of Antoine Cesar Becquerel and father of (Antoine) Henri Becquerel: research on solar radiation and diamagnetism. Wood engraving

(Antoine) Henri Becquerel (1852-1908) French physicist: Fluorescence: Radioactivity: shared 1903 Nobel prize for physics with Pierre and Marie Curie

Becquerel, Antoine Cesar (1788-1878)
Antoine Cesar Becquerel, French physicist and chemist and one of the founders of electrochemistry. He made a special study of magnetism and the voltaic cell, and invented a number of instruments

Louis Alfred Becquerel
LOUIS ALFRED BECQUEREL French medical

Antoine-Cesar Bequerel
ANTOINE-CESAR BEQUEREL French physicist

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"Becquerel: A Legacy of Scientific Brilliance and Discovery" Antoine-Henri Becquerel, a prominent French physicist, is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research on radioactivity. His accidental discovery of radioactivity in 1896 paved the way for revolutionary advancements in the field of nuclear physics. Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel, another remarkable figure in the family lineage, contributed to scientific progress through his invention of the thermo-electric battery. This innovation played a crucial role in developing early forms of electricity generation. In an intriguing colored photo titled "Becquerel, Savant-Chimiste, " we catch a glimpse into the world of this brilliant scientist. The image captures not only his intellectual prowess but also showcases his dedication to unraveling the mysteries of science. Moving from one captivating scene to another, we find ourselves amidst children frolicking in Montmartre, Paris - a testament to how science impacts everyday life. These innocent souls unknowingly stand on the shoulders of giants like Pierre and Marie Curie - renowned French physicists who tirelessly worked towards advancing human knowledge. Marie Sklodowska Curie's portrait from 1904 exudes her determination and resilience as she defied societal norms by becoming one of history's most influential female scientists. Her tireless efforts alongside her husband Pierre earned them both Nobel Prizes for their pioneering work on radiation. As time passes, Marie Curie continues to inspire generations with her unwavering commitment to scientific exploration. Captured in photographs from different eras - be it c1920 or 1929 - she remains an icon whose legacy transcends borders and time itself. Not forgetting Henri Becquerel's immense contributions during late 19th or early 20th century France; these images immortalize him as he peers into our souls with eyes filled with curiosity and intellect. The artist Nadar beautifully encapsulates Becquerel's essence through his lens, capturing the essence of a scientific pioneer.