Magnetism Collection (page 5)

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

William Gilbert, English physician, late 16th century. Pictured with his hand resting on a globe. Gilbert established the magnetic nature of the Earth in De Magnete (1600)

PUYSEGUR
AMAND-MARIE-JACQUES DE CHASTENET, marquis de PUYSEGUR French pioneer of animal magnetism /hypnotism Date: 1751 - 1825

Illustration, electromagnet lifting red car

Digital illustration of electroscope showing electrostatic induction using ballpoint pen and jar

Charles Augustin de Coulombs invention of the torsion balance, the inauguration of mensuration in electricity
COULOMBs TORSION BALANCE. Charles Augustin de Coulombs invention of the torsion balance, the inauguration of mensuration in electricity

Nikolai Surov, magnetic man
Nikolai Surov, a Russian man reputed to have paranormal magnetic properties. Here he is apparently attracting metallic objects. Photographed in 1990

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

Biot Jean Baptiste, French physicist
Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1862), French physicist. Biots most famous work concerned optical activity. He showed for the first time that different types of quartz rotate the plane of polarised light in

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

Experimentum Mirabile. From Athanasius Kircher Physiologia Kircheriana, 1680. Chicken hypnotised by beak being place on a line. Woodcut

First magneto-electric motor built by Hippolyte Pixii c1832. This was the first application of Faradays demonstration (1831) that magnetism produces an electric current. From R

Magnetoelectric Machine by E. M. Clarke. 19th century. Color
Magnetoelectric Machine by E. M. Clarke. 19th century. Induction machine that amplifies induction currents. These devices are called electrovoltaicos induction apparatus. Colored engraving

Tiberius Cavallo
TIBERIUS CAVALLO Italian scientist in England, noted for his work on electricity and magnetism, and for his superb instruments. Fellow of the Royal Society. Date: 1749 - 1809

Mark Ridley
MARK RIDLEY medical, found favour at the Russian court as doctor to Tsar Boris Godunov, returned to England, wrote scholarly books on magnetism and such Date: 1560 - 1624

Simeon - Denis Poisson (1781 - 1840) French mathematician. Worked on electrostatics, planetary orbits, magnetism and gravitational attraction

Hervier Cures
Pere HERVIER magnetises a hysteric in church Date: 1784

Animal Magnetism / Faria
L abbe FARIA demonstrates that the feats of the mesmerisers can be achieved just as readily by simple suggestion Date: 1825

Hells Cures
Maximilien HELL effects cures using magnets, at Vienna Date: circa 1772

Hypnotising a Horse
MAGNETISING A HORSE At Lyon, Orelut and his colleagues claim to have successfully hypnotised (magnetised) a horse Date: 9 August 1784

Deslon & Franklin
DESLON fails to magnetise Franklin in demonstration before the official commission, Paris Date: 1784

Entertainers near Orleans cathedral, circa 1815.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by M. S. from Benjamin Rotchs Manners and Customs of the French, London, Sotheran, 1893

ARAGO, Fran篩s (1786 - 1853). French physicist, astronomer and politician. Oil

Locating true magnetic North Pole by G. H. Davis
The locating of the true magnetic North Pole: an RAF discovery. Illustrating the 17, 720-mile polar expedition of the British Lancaster Aries and her crew. Date: 1945

Hjorths electro-magnetic motive engine 1849
SHjorth (1801- 1870), Danish inventor Hjorths electro-magnetic motive engine. The motor was a significant development from earlier electro-magnetic engines

USA, Alaska, Fairbanks. View of aurora borealis and star trails. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Alaska, Chena Hot Springs. View of aurora borealis and stars. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Illustration of PC desktop computer and hard disc drive with cross section showing hard disc in base unit

Digital illustration of migration navigation of birds including the sun, stars, coastlines, EarthAz's

Digital illustration of Electric Ray showing electricity and magnetism in cerebellum, lobus electric

Illustration of magnetic field around a wire

Illustration of magnetic fields forming around the loops of a wire

Digital illustration showing the magnetic field of magnet

Illustration of electric current flowing through coil and producing magnetic field

Christian OErsted

Wildes magneto-electric machine

Hypnotism Session with Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) 1784 (coloured engraving)
XIR173169 Hypnotism Session with Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815) 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

SPAIN: IRON MINING. Seated men hold magnets and indicate stars as the source for magnetic power as a miner works at extracting iron

BRIGANTINE: CARNEGIE. The non-magnetic American research brigantine Carnegie, used for investigations into terrestrial magnetism, 1909-1929

(1831-1879). Scottish physicist. A page from Maxwells Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, 1873
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL (1831-1879). Scottish physicist. A page from Maxwells Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, 1873

Diagram illustrating ten different geological measurement devices, c1970
GEOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS. Diagram illustrating ten different geological measurement devices, c1970

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) British chemist and physicist, lecturing on electricity and magnetism Royal Institution, London, 23 January 1846. Wood engraving

Magnetic needles on a terrella will point towards the north pole, A. other needles will do likewise, even though the surface of the terrella is uneven, as at O

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

Forging a magnet. From William Gilbert De Magnete, London, 1600. Metal on the anvil is aligned North/South (Septentrio/Auster). Woodcut

Gilberts experiment to demonstrate that two pieces of iron wire, A, B, placed near the pole, C, of a magnet, will have the same magnetism induced in them and so repel one another

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

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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.