Breathing Collection (#4)

Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration
CHT167352 Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration (pen & ink and sepia wash on paper) by Lavoisier

Throat and heart, plate from Anatomy of the Visceras, dissected
CHT219322 Throat and heart, plate from Anatomy of the Visceras, dissected, painted and engraved by Gautier, 1745 (colour engraving) by Gautier d Agoty

One of the Foes of the Diver, the Thresher (engraving)
2792725 One of the Foes of the Diver, the Thresher (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Foes of the Diver, the Thresher)

Lady Treating Catarrh (chromolitho)
733428 Lady Treating Catarrh (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Treating Catarrh.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Galiberts Apparatus (engraving)
2781314 Galiberts Apparatus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galiberts Apparatus)

The heart and organs in the chest, from Manuel d
CHT235094 The heart and organs in the chest, from Manuel d Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain by Jules Cloquet (1790-1883) engraved by G

Corps etrangers des voies aeriennes, Enfant etouffe par un noyau de fruit (colour litho)
5210356 Corps etrangers des voies aeriennes, Enfant etouffe par un noyau de fruit (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corps etrangers des voies aeriennes)

Breathing, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999543 Breathing, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Restorative Treatment of the Apparently Drowned (engraving)
1103317 Restorative Treatment of the Apparently Drowned (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Restorative Treatment of the Apparently Drowned)

Mr Goslynges Gold-Fish, their short through Glittering Career (engraving)
1055612 Mr Goslynges Gold-Fish, their short through Glittering Career (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Goslynges Gold-Fish)

Breath sounds, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho)
STC445997 Breath sounds, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: et)

Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration
CHT167350 Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration (pen & ink and sepia wash on paper) by Lavoisier

A Mayan polychrome tripod plate depicting the head of a dignitary in profile, c. 550-950
1767161 A Mayan polychrome tripod plate depicting the head of a dignitary in profile, c. 550-950 by Mayan; 35.6 dia cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Breathing a Vein, pub. London January 28th 1804 (coloured engraving)
955611 Breathing a Vein, pub. London January 28th 1804 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The effect of the corset on a womans breathing (engraving)
3097167 The effect of the corset on a womans breathing (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The effect of the corset on a womans breathing)

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Holger Droste

Getaway
Ina Tänzer

Saved: Liz Ledger yesterday showing how she breathed life back into Hughie, her pet goldfish. December 1989 P011705

Smog: The new anti-smog mask invented by a London doctor and launched with backing of the BMA being tried out. October 1953 D6381-001

Smog: The new anti-smog mask invented by a London doctor and launched with backing of the BMA being tried out. October 1953 D6381

USA, Alaska, Sunlit mist hangs in air above spouting Humpback Whales(Megaptera novaeangliae) while surfacing to breathe in Frederick Sound near Kupreanof Island

USA, Alaska, Aerial view of rainbow above Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) spouts while breathing at surface of Frederick Sound on summer afternoon

James Hyatt Inhaling Chlorine Gas, 1850-55. Creator: Peter Welling
James Hyatt Inhaling Chlorine Gas, 1850-55

A fire-breathing dragon by Florence Mary Anderson. Date: 1915

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England, Hampshire, Environment, Burning stubble after harvest, now illegal practice

Yoga class at Patanjali Yog Vidyapith, Haridwar, India, Asia

False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) just below surface exhaling as it breaks the surface. Maui, Hawaii

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaengliae) blowing, Disko Bay, Greenland, August 2009

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing at sunset, Disko Bay, Greenland, August 2009

Short finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) diving with air bubble trail, Pico, Azores, Portugal, June 2009

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice and exhaling air, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing with three seabirds flying, Tysfjord, Norway, November

Female diver returning to dry land
A female diver returning to dry land, warming up with a hot drink from a vacuum flask top. 1970s

Bottlenose dolphins - blowing air bubbles underwater (Tursiops truncatus). Distribution: Worldwide except polar regions. Complex play / creative behaviour

Bottlenose dolphin - blowing air bubble (Tursiops truncatus). Distribution: Worldwide except polar regions. Complex play / creative behaviour

Bottlenose DOLPHIN - blows bubbles from blow hole, facing camera (Tursiops truncatus). air bubbles rising. Complex play / creative behaviour

Diagram of nasal passages

Male skeleton with internal organs on blue background

Cutaway diagram of human respiratory system, including nasal and mouth cross section

Anatomy of female body with internal organs superimposed

LFB Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus LFB150
Firefighters wearing Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets, seen here at the Regional Headquarters station, Lambeth, SE1. Date: 1941

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Scuba diver - with Grouper and Zebra fish (Epinephelus Spp) Date:

Picture No. 10875554
Bottlenose Dolphin - blowing air rings underwater (Tursiops truncatus) Date:

Gas respirator equipment instruction, WW2
Auxiliary Fire Service members undergoing Gas Respirator equipment instruction during the Second World War

LFDCA-LFB Breathing apparatus control board
All front line fire engines which carry breathing apparatus also carry a BA control board. This ensures that when firefighters enter an incident in BA their details are recorded

Diagram of the Proto breathing apparatus set, WW2
Exploded diagram of the Mark IV Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set, showing its working parts

Auxiliary Fire Service gas mask training, WW2
Women of the Auxiliary Fire Service undergoing gas mask training during the Second World War

Bottlenose Dolphin - showing air bubbles from blowhole
STA-15 Bottlenose DOLPHIN - blows bubbles from blow hole, facing camera air bubbles rising Tursiops truncatus Complex play / creative behaviour

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"Breathe: A Journey Through Life's Vitality" In the midst of World War II, on the home front, a woman dons her gas mask, symbolizing resilience and strength amidst adversity. Amidst chaos and destruction, firefighters in action on Eagle Street, London WC1 embody bravery as they battle fierce flames to protect lives and property. A diagram of the lungs and bronchial tubes reminds us of the intricate network that allows every breath we take - a testament to our body's remarkable design. In the pristine Arctic wilderness of Billenfjorden, Pyramiden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway an arctic fox gracefully inhales crisp air. Its survival depends on adapting to extreme conditions. Underwater wonders unfold as a bottlenose dolphin blows air rings with playful elegance. It showcases nature's ability to create beauty even beneath the surface. Scaling new heights like Hillary and Tenzing on Mount Everest requires not only physical endurance but also mastering controlled breathing at high altitudes – a reminder that breath fuels our dreams. Another underwater marvel unfolds as a bottlenose dolphin blows air bubbles with its mouth open. It exemplifies how creatures find joy in simple acts while reminding us of life's precious moments. At Lambeth fire station stands an enclosed pump from LCC-LFB (London County Council - London Fire Brigade), representing progress in firefighting technology. Breathing innovation into their work ensures better protection for all. Yet fires rage fiercely too; GLC-LFB (Greater London Council - London Fire Brigade) battles one such inferno on Lambeth Road SE11 – showcasing firefighters' unwavering commitment to preserving life amid danger. From brass helmets to cork ones – LCC-LFB marks changeover reflecting evolving safety measures over time. Just like breathing adapts through ages so does our approach towards safeguarding those who serve society selflessly. A diagram depicting heart, lungs, and windpipe reminds us of the interconnectedness within our bodies.