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The Encyclopedia of Photography’s Art and History

    Photographic Experiments with Röntgen Rays

    • Josef Maria Eder (1855-1944),
    • Eduard Valenta (1857-1937)

    Historical milestone in photography and science, bridging 19th-century natural-history traditions with the emerging potential of medical and artistic imaging.

    Aesculap-Schlange

    Photographic Experiments with Röntgen Rays

    • Josef Maria Eder (1855-1944),
    • Eduard Valenta (1857-1937)

    Historical milestone in photography and science, bridging 19th-century natural-history traditions with the emerging potential of medical and artistic imaging.

    Aesculap-Schlange
    Green lizard
    Newborn rabbit
    Rat
    Chameleon cristatus
    Zanclus cornutus / Acanthurus nigros
    Cameen in Goldfassung
    Woman's hand
    Hand of an 8-year-old girl
    Foot of a 17-year-old youth
    Frogs in prone and supine positions
    Two goldfish and a sea fish (Christiceps argentatus)
    Solfisch (Pleuronectes solea)

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    Animal Locomotion
    • Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904)

    Empirical study of human and animal motion through sequential photography, highlighting the mechanics of movement.

    Back of hand to illustrate the origin of certain mountain ranges resulting from the shrinkage of the interior. Image courtesy of University of St Andrews Libraries and Museums.
    The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite
    • James Nasmyth (1808-1890)

    Integration of scientific inquiry, innovative use of plaster models, and visual artistry to depict the moon’s unique geological characteristics.

    Plate XII Margaric acid
    Decorative Microphotography
    • Laure Albin Guillot (1879-1962)

    Microphotographs printed on metallic and colored stocks, merging scientific imagery with decorative art.

    Buckenham Ferry
    On English Lagoons
    • Peter Henry Emerson (1856-1936)

    Year-long exploration of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, capturing seasonal changes and the intersection of nature and human life.

    Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions
    • Anna Atkins (1799-1871)

    The first book illustrated with photography, merging scientific accuracy and artistic beauty through the cyanotype process.

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    The Nudes of Drtikol
    • František Drtikol (1883-1961)

    Exploration of sensuality and form, seamlessly bridging Pictorialist aesthetics with the innovative perspectives of "New Vision" and the sleek geometric elegance of Art Deco.