Magnetism Collection (page 4)

Terrestrial magnetism: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) discovers the variations of
XEE4140823 Terrestrial magnetism: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) discovers the variations of the magnetic needle of a compasssole during his journey to America in 1492

Measurement of electric currents: Hans Christian Oerested (Oersted or Orsted
XEE4141066 Measurement of electric currents: Hans Christian Oerested (Oersted or Orsted, 1777-1851) discovers the deviation of the magnetic needle by the firm electric current in 1819

Magnetic tank: compasssole invented by the Chinese carrying a mobile statue always
GIA4782581 Magnetic tank: compasssole invented by the Chinese carrying a mobile statue always indicating the south, guided by a loving bar

William Gilbert in his study writing his book, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub
3614169 William Gilbert in his study writing his book, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Frontispiece to Magnes sive de Arte Magnetica Opus Tripartitum
746858 Frontispiece to Magnes sive de Arte Magnetica Opus Tripartitum by Athanasius Kircher, 1643 (engraving) by German School

The Magnetic Observatory at Stonyhurst College (engraving)
2781320 The Magnetic Observatory at Stonyhurst College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magnetic Observatory at Stonyhurst College)

A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains
539359 A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains and showing the north-seeking property of a magnetic needle

Chinese Compact: Magnetic statue of a Japanese magnetic car, in 658
XEE4192152 Chinese Compact: Magnetic statue of a Japanese magnetic car, in 658, this figure whose finger always points towards the south guided the courses and expeditions

Demonstration by Frederic Antoine Mesmer (Franz Anton Mesmer, 1733-1815)
XEE4146770 Demonstration by Frederic Antoine Mesmer (Franz Anton Mesmer, 1733-1815), Engraving in " Sciences at the reach of all - physics and chemistry" by Alexis Clerc

Land magnetism: two sailors manoeuvring the rudder of a ship looking at the cockpit
XEE4140833 Land magnetism: two sailors manoeuvring the rudder of a ship looking at the cockpit, a copper box in which a compact is located. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Electrical phenomena: if the ether remains in place, the vibratory motion gives
XEE4140606 Electrical phenomena: if the ether remains in place, the vibratory motion gives the electromagnetic waves used in the T.S.F. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection

Plate I - in "Theoretical and experimental determination of forces that
LSE4107831 Plate I - in " Theoretical and experimental determination of forces that return diiferent magnetic needles to saturation to their magnetic meridian" by Coulomb

The magnetic tank of how-ti of the Western Han Dynasty, 3rd century BC
GIA4817477 The magnetic tank of how-ti of the Western Han Dynasty, 3rd century BC. Manuscript E-How-Syakobukuro, Paris, BN

Sick and doctors: the magnetist doctor. Cartoon of a hypnotist and his patient
LRI4672288 Sick and doctors: the magnetist doctor. Cartoon of a hypnotist and his patient, 1843 (engraving) by Jacque, Charles Emile (1813-94); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Electricity (engraving)
5207057 Electricity (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Brahmin raising water by magnetism, India (chromolitho)
973984 Brahmin raising water by magnetism, India (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brahmin raising water by magnetism, India)

The operator putting his patient into a crisis (engraving)
960030 The operator putting his patient into a crisis (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animal magnetism: the operator putting his patient into a crisis)

ARTIFICIAL MAGNETS
The Method of making Artifical MAGNETS - as you see, its very easy when you know how. Date: 1755

ARCHITAS / MAGNETISM / C17
Magnetism demonstrated by the dove of Architas. The dove flies in a circle, not because of the wind, but through the influence of magnetism. Date: 17th century

Magnetism, 1833. Creator: Unknown
Magnetism, 1833. Diagram of the natural phenomenon of magnetism: hands manipulating magnets above, and a compass below. [William Orr, London, 1833]

Magnet that lifts 46 tons, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

The first pivoted needle compass, c1269 (1956). From Epistola de Magnete the first treatise on magnets, written by French scholar Pierre de Maricourt (Petrus Peregrinus)

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French physicist and chemist, 1848. Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) made balloon ascents to investigate terrestrial magnetism and composition

Michael Faraday, British physicist and chemist, 1931. Faraday (1791-1867) was one of the greatest scientists of the 19th century

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, 19th century French chemist and physicist, (1900). Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) made balloon ascents to investigate terrestrial magnetism and the composition

Use of the magnetic compass in map making, 1643. Diagram of the use of the compass by cartographers and surveyors. Bor (Borealis) is north and Aust (Australis) is south

James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), Scottish theoretical physicist, 1882
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). Scottish theoretical physicist. From Campbell & Garnett The Life of James Clerk Maxwell, 1882

James Clerk Maxwells (1831-1879) comparison apparatus, 1880
James Clerk Maxwells (1831-1879) apparatus for the comparison of electrostatic and electromagnetic units, 1880. From A Physical Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism by JEH Gordon, (London, 1880)

Hans Christian Oersted, Danish physicist, 1851. Oersted (1777-1851) discovered that electric current has an effect on a magnetic needle

Hans Christian Oersted, Danish physicist, [c1870]. Oersted (1777-1851) discovered that electric current has an effect on a magnetic needle

Magnetism, 1600. A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains and showing the north-seeking property of a magnetic needle. From De Magnete by William Gilbert

A magnetized needle pushed through a ball of cork, floating submerged in a goblet of water, 1600. The needle shows the dip and the direction of the magnetic pole. From De Magnete by William Gilbert

Magnetism, c1850. Educational plate showing various aspects of magnetism and electromagnetism including a dip needle, compass, the lifting power of an electromagnet (12), Wheatstone telegraph (13)

Mesmers tub, 1779 (1875). In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

Radium experiment, 1904. Artist: Poyet
Radium experiment, 1904. Paths of alpha, beta, and gamma particles from a radium sample placed between the poles of an electromagnet, as used in Marie and Pierre Curies laboratory, Paris

Behaviour of a magnetic compass, 1643. If a compass in a box is carried round a globe-shaped magnet (N, centre of picture) with magnetic poles where lines cross (left and right of N)

Hans Christian Oersted, Danish physicist, 1820 (c1880). Oersted (1777-1851) observing that electric current has an effect on a magnetic needle

Forging a magnet, 1600. The piece of metal on the anvil is aligned north/south. From De Magnete by William Gilbert. (London, 1600)

Mesmers tub, c1870. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

Caricature of Franz Anton Mesmer, c1785. He is depicted as an ass hypnotising a female subject with a finger. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de

Print satirising Franz Anton Mesmer, 1784
Print satirising Mesmer, 1784. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

Grafikai Intezet R. T Geza Farago Tungsram Wolframlampa
Grafikai Intezet R.T, Geza Farago, Tungsram Wolframlampa, lithography, total: height: 125 cm; width: 95 cm, signed: bottom left in the printing form: FARAG" GEZA

Karl Friedrich Gauss, caricature C015 / 6709
Karl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855). Caricature of the German mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss. Gauss contributed to all areas of mathematics, especially to number theory

Iron filings with a magnet
Magnetism. Iron filings being attracted to a bar magnet. The magnetic field of the magnet induces a small magnetic field in the iron filings, and the opposite magnetic poles than attract each other

Hans Christian Oersted, who founded the study of electromagnetism. Digitally colored woodcut

Joseph Henrys electromagnetic telegraph, 1832
Joseph Henrys signal telegraph apparatus, the first electromagnetic telegraph, 1832. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Franz Anton Mesmer, 1734-1815. Viennese Psychiatrist Who Brought Forth The Theory Of Animal Magnetism. Engraved By Pannemaker-Ligny After Coffinaeu

Magnet with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

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"Magnetism: Unveiling the Historic Journey of a Powerful Force" Step back in time to witness Dr William Gilbert (1544-1603) showcasing his groundbreaking Experiment on Electricity to none other than Queen Elizabeth I. This momentous event marked the beginning of our understanding of magnetism. Fast forward to 1954, where the invention of the mass spectrometer revolutionized scientific research by allowing us to study magnetic properties with unparalleled precision. One cannot discuss magnetism without mentioning magnetic repulsion, a phenomenon that has puzzled and fascinated scientists for centuries. Its discovery opened doors to endless possibilities and sparked countless innovations. Enter Nikola Tesla, the brilliant Serb-US physicist who harnessed magnetism's potential like no one else before him. His contributions laid the foundation for modern electrical power systems and propelled humanity into a new era. In 1883, mesmerizing artwork by George du Maurier depicted the development of Mesmeric Science, which explored the intricate relationship between magnetism and human consciousness. It captivated minds worldwide and ignited further exploration into this enigmatic force. Travel back even further to 1849 when Michael Faraday delved deep into studying both magnetism and gravity. His groundbreaking experiments paved the way for our current understanding of these fundamental forces that shape our universe. But let us not forget ancient China during Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), where inventors first discovered magnets' extraordinary properties. Their ingenuity set in motion a chain reaction leading us towards unraveling nature's secrets. Returning once more to Dr William Gilbert captivating Queen Elizabeth I with his demonstrations; it was through his litho artwork that we can still visualize this historic encounter today—a testament to how far we've come since then. The concept of magnetic fields comes alive in stunning artwork C016/9855, showcasing their invisible yet powerful presence shaping everything around us—an awe-inspiring reminder of nature's hidden wonders waiting to be explored.