Camille Flammarion Collection

The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camill Artist: Anonymous
The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camille Flammarion, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
Celestial mechanics. Coloured historical artwork depicting a medieval pilgrim looking out from the sky (blue) to see the mechanics of the heavens (upper left)

An astrologer
3740674 An astrologer; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an astrologer working out the influence of Jupiter by Camille Flammarion (1842-1925) a French astronomer and author

A close escape for Camille Flammarion
3732694 A close escape for Camille Flammarion; (add.info.: Engraving titled 'A close escape for Camille Flammarion'. Camille Flammarion (1842-1925) a French astronomer and author

Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope
864568 Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope; (add.info.: Lord Rosse's great 72-inch (1.828m) diameter reflecting telescope of 1845, called the Leviathan of Parsonstown

Illustration from "Les terres du ciel voyage astronomique sur les autres mondes" by Camille... 1884. Private Collection

Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System (woodcut) (later colouration)
XCF209212 Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System (woodcut) (later colouration) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Solar corona and prominences 1860 (1870)
Solar corona and prominences 1860. Observations made by the English astronomer Warren de la Rue ( 1815-1889) at Rivabellosa in Spain during the total solar eclipse, 18 July 1860

Earth during time of dinosaurs
863940 Earth during time of dinosaurs by Flammarion, Camille (1842-1925); (add.info.: Imaginative reconstruction of the Earth during the time of the dinosaurs)

Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1884. Creator: Dagron
Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1884. Private Collection

Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1880. Creator: Melandri, Achille (1845-1905)
Portrait of Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), 1880. Private Collection

Camille Flammarion (1842) (b / w photo)
5219837 Camille Flammarion (1842) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camille Flammarion (1842)

The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho)
3094500 The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910)

Camille Flammarion - A Veteran Watcher of the Heavens, c1925. Nicolas Camille Flammarion, (1842-1925), French astronomer. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 2 by Harold Wheeler

Camille Flammarion - The Distinguished Astronomer Among His Books, c1925. Nicolas Camille Flammarion, (1842-1925), French astronomer

Camille Flammarion, French astronomer and author, 1890. Flammarion (1842-1925) was the author of more than 50 books on popular science, astronomy and science fiction

Torricellis demonstration of the effect of atmospheric pressure on a column of liquid, 1643 (1873)
Evangelista Torricellis demonstration of the effect of atmospheric pressure on a column of liquid, 1643 (1873). Torricelli (1608-1647), Italian physicist and mathematician

Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist, inventing the mercury barometer, 1643 (1873)
Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist and mathematician, inventing the mercury barometer, 1643 (1873). Torricelli (1608-1647)

Mock Sun with sunbows and halo, observed from the Arctic Circle, 1873. This phenomenon is caused by atmospheric refraction. From The Atmosphere by Camille Flammarion. (London, 1873)

Illustration depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy by Camille Flammarion
Illustration depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy, shown holding an armillary sphere, by Camille Flammarion (1842-1925) a French astronomer and author. Dated 19th Century

2634706; out of copyright

Surface of the Moon, historical artwork
Moons surface, historical woodcut. This image was originally published in The Atmosphere by Camille Flammarion, in 1873. It was designed to contrast the harsh geography of the barren

Mirage over Paris, 1869
Mirage over Paris, coloured historical engraving. This mirage was seen between 3am and 4am in December 1869. This type of mirage, where the virtual object is seen above the real one

Air analysis, historical artwork
19th century air analysis. Historical artwork of the equipment used by French chemists Dumas and Boussingault in the mid-19th century to determine the relative proportions of the gases in air

Tornado, historical artwork
Tornado. Coloured historical artwork of a mother and child fleeing from a tornado. A tornado is a rapidly rotating funnel of air that can form below certain types of storm clouds

Waterspout, historical artwork
Waterspout. Coloured historical artwork of a waterspout threatening a ship. A waterspout is a tornado over water instead of land

Tornado, historical artwork
Tornado (or whirlwind), historical artwork. Mother and child fleeing from a tornado. A tornado is a rapidly rotating funnel of air that can form below certain types of storm clouds

Zenith balloon ascent, 1875
Zenith balloon ascent. Coloured historical artwork of the 1875 Zenith flight. Journalist Joseph Eustache Croce-Spinelli (1845-1875), naval officer Henri Theodore Sivel (1834-1875)

Arctic exploration, 19th century
Arctic exploration. 19th century artwork of two ships exploring the Arctic. The most famous 19th century expedition to the Arctic was led in 1845 by the British naval captain Sir John Franklin on HMS

Waterspout, historical artwork
Waterspout threatening a ship, historical artwork. Waterspouts form where a tornado touches down on water, instead of land

Early sighting of Brocken spectres, 1797
Early sighting of Brocken spectres. Historical artwork of a sighting of Brocken spectres, based on the account of a traveller called Hane

Rainbow optics, historical artwork
Formation of a rainbow, coloured historical artwork. The diagram shows the paths of two beams of light from the Sun (top left corner)

Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist
Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), Italian physicist, inventing the barometer. Torricelli worked on the dynamics of falling bodies with B. Castelli

Aurora over Paris, 1869
Aurora borealis or northern lights display, over Paris, France, on 13 May 1869, historical artwork. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky, are rarely seen outside the polar regions

Camille Flammarion, French astronomer
Camille Flammarion (1842-1925), French astronomer and author, at home in his study. In 1882, after working for the Paris Observatory, Flammarion founded L Astronomie

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Camille Flammarion, a renowned French astronomer and author, left an indelible mark on the world of celestial exploration. His contributions to the field of astronomy were vast and varied, spanning from medieval artwork depicting celestial mechanics to his own groundbreaking observations. One of Flammarion's most famous works is "L'atmosphère: Météorologie populaire, " where he included the iconic engraving known as "The edge of the firmament. " This captivating image portrays a person peering through the veil of heaven, symbolizing humanity's eternal curiosity about what lies beyond our earthly realm. Flammarion's fascination with celestial bodies extended to his study of solar phenomena. In 1860, he captured a mesmerizing image showcasing the solar corona and prominences. These intricate details shed light on our understanding of our closest star and its ever-changing nature. Not limited to studying distant stars, Flammarion also delved into Earth's ancient past. Through his work, we catch glimpses of prehistoric times when dinosaurs roamed freely across our planet. Such depictions remind us that while we explore outer space, there are still countless mysteries waiting to be unraveled right here at home. Beyond his scientific endeavors, Flammarion himself was immortalized in portraits taken during different stages of his life. The 1884 portrait by Dagron captures him in all his intellectual glory while Melandri's 1880 rendition showcases a younger Flammarion brimming with potential. Perhaps one of Flammarion's most fantastical creations is a woodcut depiction illustrating the solar system in vibrant colors—an awe-inspiring representation that continues to captivate imaginations even today. As time went on, Flammarion became recognized not only for his astronomical achievements but also for predicting cataclysmic events like "The end of the world" in May 1910—a souvenir lithograph that serves as a testament to his influence on popular culture.