Harnessing Collection

The Mail Coach Changing Horses, engraved by R. Havell, 1815 (colour litho)
XCF271694 The Mail Coach Changing Horses, engraved by R. Havell, 1815 (colour litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Flea Circus Chariots
Professor Tomlins flea circus: a flea is pushed into position at the start of the chariot race; fine harnessing wires attach the fleas to the chariots Date: 1960s

Godwins Project
FRANCIS GODWIN An ingenious method of flying by harnessing trained birds, who would tow the intrepid aviator even so far as the Moon

Dog cart, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dog cart, 1916. Man standing beside two dogs harnessed to a cart, in a field, in front of a log cabin.

Rubini, 1847. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Rubini, 1847

Black Comet, 1849. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Black Comet, 1849

Harnessing the atom by G. H. Davis
The force which can move mountains: harnessing the atom to vast projects for the benefit of mankind. Showing how the use of atomic explosives could be used on ambitious engineering works

Pack animal coming down from summer sheep camp, Adams County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Pack animal coming down from summer sheep camp. Note hitch. Adams County, Idaho

Trotter in Action, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Henry Murphy
Trotter in Action, 1935/1942

Foraging, illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho)
AQS336780 Foraging, illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

The conquest of fire (chromolitho)
1094191 The conquest of fire (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conquest of fire)

Harnessing Niagara, Preparations for the Great Power-Station inaugurated by the Prince of Wales on his Colonial Tour
1601320 Harnessing Niagara, Preparations for the Great Power-Station inaugurated by the Prince of Wales on his Colonial Tour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Angry Bull and the Railway (coloured engraving)
979167 The Angry Bull and the Railway (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angry Bull and the Railway.); © Look and Learn

Rio Cobre Dam, Jamaica, West Indies, Caribbean. The dam harnesses the waters of the Rio Cobre for the purpose of irrigation. Date: circa 1940s

Illustration for the Faerie Queene, c1890, (1897). Artist: Walter Crane
Illustration for the Faerie Queene, c1890, (1897). A teme of dolphins raunged in aray, Drew the smooth charett of sad Cymoent; They were all taught by Triton, to obey, To the long raynes

Harnessing the black horses at the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Mail Phaeton 1872
Grooms harnessing the second horse to a mail-phaeton. Date: 1872

Russian Wind Propelled Skier
A Russian skier clutching a large sail, used to provide propulsion via harnessing wind. Date: Circa 1900

Horses pulling in a fishing boat
Two horses pulling in a fishing boat, with two fishermen attaching the rear horse to the fishing boat and the front horse being ridden by a fisherman who is restraining the rear horse Date: 1930s

Eskimaux harnessing their Dogs to a Sledge

Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Waikato River, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

Harnessing energy, conceptual image

Niagara water mills, early 20th century C014 / 0535
Niagara water mills. Early 20th-century photochrom (photographic lithograph) of the water mills in Niagara Mill District, drawing power from water diverted from Niagara Falls

Geothermal district heating, artwork
Geothermal district heating. Block artwork of the underground and surface pipes used to distribute steam or heated water in a district heating system

Hercule-Progres turbine, 1897
Hercule-Progres turbine. 19th-century artwork of the French Hercule-Progres design of water turbine, mounted in a masonry chamber

Aero-engine powering a pump, 1897
Aero-engine powering a pump. 19th-century artwork of an aero-engine by French engineer and constructor Durey-Sohy (labelled at top)

Dyson sphere, conceptual artwork C016 / 5335
Dyson sphere. Conceptual artwork of a spherical structure surrounding a planet and its star, representing a Dyson sphere. This concept is named after the US physicist Freeman Dyson

Harnessing brain power, artwork C013 / 9965
Harnessing brain power, conceptual computer artwork

New Zealand, North Island, near Taupo, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Storm Clouds

Geo-thermal power plant, Svartsengi, Iceland

Solar Reflectors
Reflectors Harnessing Solar Heat

Buffon Experiment
BUFFON experiments with lenses, harnessing the heat of the sun to set fire to a distant tree

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"Harnessing the Power of Time: A Journey Through History" From the iconic image of "The Mail Coach Changing Horses" in 1815 to the captivating spectacle of "Flea Circus Chariots, " humanity has always been fascinated by the art of harnessing. Whether it be through ingenious inventions or sheer determination, we have continuously sought ways to tame and utilize the forces around us. In Godwins Project, we witness a visionary's attempt at harnessing knowledge and innovation for a better future. G. H. Davis takes us on an intellectual journey as he explores "Harnessing the Atom, " pushing boundaries that were once unimaginable. But it is not just abstract concepts that captivate our attention; sometimes, it is nature itself that needs taming. Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph captures a pack animal coming down from summer sheep camp in Adams County, Idaho in 1939 – a testament to human reliance on animals for survival. In Henry Murphy's dynamic artwork titled "Trotter in Action, " we see how humans have harnessed speed and agility to excel in sports and entertainment throughout history. The energy emanating from this piece reminds us of our relentless pursuit of progress. However, harnessing goes beyond physical strength; it also encompasses resourcefulness and adaptability. In an illustration from Campaign Sketches, we witness soldiers foraging amidst chaos – utilizing their surroundings ingeniously during times of war. Our ancestors' quest for survival led them to master one crucial element: fire. The chromolitho print entitled "The Conquest of Fire" symbolizes mankind's ability to control this elemental force – transforming darkness into warmth and light. Moving forward through time, we encounter monumental projects like "Harnessing Niagara. " This black-and-white photograph depicts preparations for a great power-station inaugurated by none other than Prince Wales himself during his colonial tour - showcasing humanity's ambition to conquer even nature's most formidable forces. Sometimes, the act can lead to unexpected consequences.