Francois Arago Collection

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

Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving
1703126 Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving

Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving
1741736 Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving

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)

Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving
1707879 Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving; (add.info)

Dominique Francois Jean Arago (engraving)
3523817 Dominique Francois Jean Arago (engraving); (add.info.: Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853), French mathematician, physicist, astronomer

Science. The french scientist Francois Arago. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434257 Science. The french scientist Francois Arago. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving
1703153 Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving

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

Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving
1707878 Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving

Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving
1703052 Francois Arago (1786-1853) French politician physicist and astronomer, director of the observatory of Paris, engraving

Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Ampère - Arago, 1890. Creator: Marchal
Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Ampere - Arago, 1890. Sketch for the Science Salon of the Paris City Hall

Francois Arago
3787674 Francois Arago; (add.info.: Francois Arago - with depiction of aerolite (meteorite of silicate minerals) falling in daylight

Francois Arago (engraving)
3644699 Francois Arago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1854)

Aragos Paragreles (engraving)
966585 Aragos Paragreles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aragos Paragreles)

Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho)
735996 Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday)

Francois Arago (chromolitho)
667040 Francois Arago (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Provisional Government of the Second French
3778967 Provisional Government of the Second French by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); (add.info.: Provisional Government of the Second French Republic)

French scientist Francois Arago accused of espionage by the Spanish, Mallorca, 1808 (chromolitho)
974003 French scientist Francois Arago accused of espionage by the Spanish, Mallorca, 1808 (chromolitho) by European School

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)

Francois Arago (engraving)
815873 Francois Arago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Jean Dominique Arago (1786-1853)

Francois Arago A Alger (engraving)
2788985 Francois Arago A Alger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago A Alger. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 6 November 1892)

Leading members of the Provisional Government of the French Scond Republic established in February 1848 (litho)
3105104 Leading members of the Provisional Government of the French Scond Republic established in February 1848 (litho) by French School

The Late M Emmanuel Arago (engraving)
1051233 The Late M Emmanuel Arago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late M Emmanuel Arago)

Francois Arago, French mathematician, physicist and astronomer (chromolitho)
972038 Francois Arago, French mathematician, physicist and astronomer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago (1786-1853), French mathematician

Francois Arago (engraving)
1108023 Francois Arago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago. Illustration for Pantheon des Illustrations Francaises au XIXeme Siecle edited by)

Members of the Provisional Government of France (engraving)
5669872 Members of the Provisional Government of France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Members of the Provisional Government of France 1848 ( 24 February - May 9, 1848)

M Arago (engraving)
1607473 M Arago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Arago. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 May 1852)

Francois Arago (engraving)
815768 Francois Arago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago (1786-1853)

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

Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician, 1886. Arago made important discoveries in the fields of astronomy, magnetism and optics

Ampere and Arago, French physicists
Ampere and Arago. Historical artwork of the French physicists Andre-Marie Ampere (1775-1836, left) and Francois Arago (1786-1853) studying electromagnetism

Franazois Arago

The Provisional Government of 1848 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR158230 The Provisional Government of 1848 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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Francois Arago: A Visionary Scientist and Revolutionary Leader Francois Arago, a prominent French scientist and revolutionary leader, left an indelible mark on both the scientific and political landscapes of his time. Born in Estagel, France in 1786, Arago's brilliance was evident from an early age. As a mathematician, Arago made significant contributions to the field. His work on optics led to the discovery of the phenomenon known as "Arago's Paragreles, " which explained how light could be diffracted around opaque objects. This groundbreaking research revolutionized our understanding of light propagation. Arago's insatiable curiosity extended beyond mathematics and physics. He also had a keen interest in astronomy and meteorology. In one iconic engraving titled "Francois Arago and a Meteor Visible at Midday, " we see him observing a rare celestial event with awe-inspiring wonder. However, it wasn't just his scientific achievements that defined Francois Arago; he was equally renowned for his involvement in politics during turbulent times. As part of the Provisional Government of the Second French Republic established in 1848, he played a pivotal role in shaping France's democratic future. Yet even before this historic moment, Arago faced adversity when accused of espionage by Spain while visiting Mallorca in 1808. The chromolitho depiction titled "French Scientist Francois Arago Accused of Espionage" captures this tumultuous period where his reputation hung precariously between science and suspicion. Despite these challenges, Francois Arago remained steadfastly committed to advancing knowledge through education. He served as director of Paris Observatory for over two decades—a testament to his dedication to scientific progress. In addition to his professional accomplishments, there were personal losses that deeply affected him. The engravings depicting "The Late M Emmanuel Arago" mournfully capture the passing away of someone dear—perhaps a family member or close friend.