Record

Reference numberVF/08
Alternative reference numberVF08
LevelItem
TitlePortrait of Marie and Pierre Curie by Julius Mendes Price
ArtistPrice, Julius Mendes ['Imp']
Vincent Brooks, Day & Son
Date22 December 1904
DescriptionVanity Fair cartoon titled 'Radium' featuring Marie and Pierre Curie in a chemistry laboratory. Pierre Curie is holding a book in one hand and an item giving off rays of light in the other. Full length, full face. Number 1 of the 'People of the Day' series.
InscriptionContentRecto inscription: 'VANITY FAIR Decr 22 1904/ Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd. Lith/ "Radium"/ Jehu Junior'
FormatLithograph
Physical descriptionColoured lithograph on paper
Dimensions380mm x 263mm
Access statusOpen
ProvenanceFrom volume formerly owned by Sir Charles Scott Sherrington, bound as item 11
Related materialColour transparency, Box N101
Related records in the catalogueIM/001020
Thumbnail

Curie IM001020.jpg

Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView