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A Glimpse into Genius

Celebrating the brilliance and humour of Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein, one of the most renowned physicists of the 20th century, is immortalised not only for his groundbreaking theories but also for his playful spirit. A collection of images showcases Einstein's life, including the famous photo taken on March 14, 1951, during his 72nd birthday celebration. In a moment of exasperation with the press, he famously stuck out his tongue, capturing a side of him that was both humorous and human. This image has since become a symbol of his nonconformist personality, reminding us that even the greatest minds can embrace joy and whimsy.

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Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Sticking Out His Tongue

Albert Einstein Sticking Out His Tongue
Albert Einstein sticks out his tongue when asked by photographers to smile on the occasion of his 72nd birthday on March 14, 1951

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert and Maja Einstein As Children

Albert and Maja Einstein As Children
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein at approximately 8 years of age, with his sister Maja. Photograph circa 1884 (screened image). BPA2# 1394

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Einstein Shaking Hands with Mayor

Einstein Shaking Hands with Mayor
(Original Caption) Einstein shakes hands with Mayor Fiorillo LaGuardia while Rabbi Stephen Wise looks on. Photograph

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Einstein's Home in Pasadena, California

Einstein's Home in Pasadena, California
(Original Caption) Professor Einstein's home in Pasadena, CA

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Portrait of Albert Einstein

Portrait of Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Talking to Dr. Walther Mayer

Albert Einstein Talking to Dr. Walther Mayer
(Original Caption) Professor Albert Einstein takes time out from his researches at the California Institute of Technology, near Pasadena, California, to go home for a bite of lunch

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Arrives in New York

Albert Einstein Arrives in New York
(Original Caption) Changing his original plans of not leaving the Belgenland, until the liner arrived in California, where he will spend the winter months

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Playing Violin

Albert Einstein Playing Violin
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955) playing the violin at a chamber music rehearsal in Princeton, NJ. Photograph

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Einstein Shakes Hands With LaGuardia

Einstein Shakes Hands With LaGuardia
(Original Caption) Einstein shakes hands with Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia while Rabbi Stephen Wise looks on. Undated photograph

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Sitting Pensively on Boat

Albert Einstein Sitting Pensively on Boat
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein sitting pensively on the deck of his sailboat. Photograph

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: German Physicist Albert Einstein

German Physicist Albert Einstein
Portrait of Albert Einstein (1879-1955) German physicist

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Holding a Pipe

Albert Einstein Holding a Pipe
Albert Einstein

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Playing Violin In Trio

Albert Einstein Playing Violin In Trio
(Original Caption) Albert Eistein plays in trio on the S. S. Deutchland on his way to America

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Portrait of Albert Einstein

Portrait of Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955) as director of Kaiser Wilhelm Institute in Berlin (1950s)

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Seated And Smiling

Albert Einstein Seated And Smiling
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist. Undated photograph

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: 12 Honorary Degrees Conferred

12 Honorary Degrees Conferred
(Original Caption) Honorary degrees conferred upon 12 men by the president James B. Conant of Harvard. Left to Right: Norman G. Davis, Wiliam Allen White, Albert Einstein, Pres. Conant, Henry A

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Smoking Pipe

Albert Einstein Smoking Pipe
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein smoking pipe in profile photograph. Undated

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Portrait of Albert Einstein

Portrait of Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein, Famed theoretical physicist and author of the theory of relativity (1879-1955). Undated photo

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Seated Profile View

Albert Einstein Seated Profile View
(Original Caption) Ca. 1912: Profile portrait of Albert Einstein (1879-1955), famous theoretician and the developer of the theory of relativity, in pre World War I days

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Smoking Pipe at Table

Albert Einstein Smoking Pipe at Table
Professor Albert Einstein, now exiled from Germany, calmly smokes his pipe. He is in the United States to give a series of lectures to advanced students at Princeton University

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Physicist Albert Einstein

Physicist Albert Einstein
Dr. Albert Einstein is shown seated inside by the window, writing

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein In His Library

Albert Einstein In His Library
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German physicist who developed the theory of relativity. Undated photograph

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein And Dr. Charles Steinmetz

Albert Einstein And Dr. Charles Steinmetz
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein and Dr. Charles Steinmetz

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein travels to the California University of Technology on the SS Oakland as the appointee of the Oberlaender Trust in order to promote relations between Germany and the United States

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Seated With Hands Crossed

Albert Einstein Seated With Hands Crossed
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955), Swiss physicist, born in Wurttemberg. It was in 1905 that he first became interested in the "interrelations of time and space measrements

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Young Albert Einstein

Young Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein the year he published five papers including one introducing his theory of relativity

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Physicist Albert Einstein

Physicist Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Portrait of Albert Einstein, 1914

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein and Peers in Conference

Albert Einstein and Peers in Conference
(Original Caption) France: Sorbonne honors scientists from five nations, including Albert Einstein, 4th from left

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein (1879-1955), American theoretical physicist and winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Outside His Laboratory

Albert Einstein Outside His Laboratory
April 1920-Berlin-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Albert Einstein on the street outside his laboratory wearing winter clothing and facing the camera

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Einsteinturm

Einsteinturm
Solar observatory named after Albert Einstein designed by Erich Mendelsohn

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein
A colourized portrait of German-born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955), circa 1921

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Smoking A Pipe

Albert Einstein Smoking A Pipe
(Original Caption) 1/2/1921-New York, NY: Professor Albert Einstein, the famous german scientstwhose "theory of relativity" has evoked world wide discussion photographed on his arrival in N. Y

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein With His Wife

Albert Einstein With His Wife
Albert Einstein with his wife, Elsa Einstein

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein With President Harding

Albert Einstein With President Harding

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Famous Zionists Arrive in the United States

Famous Zionists Arrive in the United States
Famous proponents of Zionism arrive in the United States on the SS Rotterdam to discuss Jewish settlement in Palestine with the American Members of Faith

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein
A colourized portrait of German-born American physicist Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) on his arrival in New York from Europe on the SS Rotterdam, 2nd April 1921. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein and his Wife Sailing Home

Albert Einstein and his Wife Sailing Home
(Original Caption) Dr. Albert Einstein and his wife sailing for home on the SS Celtic

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein
Dr. Albert Einstein

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Entertaining Guests Outdoors

Albert Einstein Entertaining Guests Outdoors
(Original Caption) Potsdam, Germany: Photo of Prof. Einstein (in white) with visitors at his observatory in Potsdam, Germany

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Physicist Albert Einstein

Physicist Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Albert Einstein (1879-1955), Nobel Prize winner in Physics (1921). Head and shoulder portrait

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Physicist Albert Einstein

Physicist Albert Einstein

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Professor Albert Einstein and Professor DK Karwe of India

Professor Albert Einstein and Professor DK Karwe of India

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Portrait of Albert Einstein

Portrait of Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Portrait of author of theory of relativity...An excellent portrait of Albert Einstein, author of the theory of relativity which has stirred the scientific world, is seen here

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Famous Professor Caught by the Camera While on Vacation

Famous Professor Caught by the Camera While on Vacation
Professor Albert Einstein, whose theory of relativity and its gravitational effects upon rays of light is only understood by a few -- does not work all the while

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Congratulating Thomas Edison via Radio

Albert Einstein Congratulating Thomas Edison via Radio
(Original Caption) Einstein congratulating the inventor of electric light...Professor Albert Einstein, famous German scientist, is seen above as he congratulated Thomas A

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Arriving at Victoria Station

Albert Einstein Arriving at Victoria Station
Professor Einstein, famous scientist, was a recent visitor in London

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Sitting With Young Opera Singer

Albert Einstein Sitting With Young Opera Singer
(Original Caption) On Wednesday, January 29th, Hermann Jadlowker, for many years a famous star of the Berlin State Opera, and of the Metropolitan Opera in New York

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Max Planck and Albert Einstein

Max Planck and Albert Einstein at the World Power Conference in Berlin where Einstein presented his theory of the reality of space

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein with His Wife and Dr Paul Schwarz

Albert Einstein with His Wife and Dr Paul Schwarz
(Original Caption) Left to right: Mrs. Einstein, Albert Einstein, world famous scientist and exponent of the theory of relativity, and Dr

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Attending Radio Exhibition

Albert Einstein Attending Radio Exhibition
Professor Albert Einstein, expounder of the theory that has caused so much discussion throughout the world is shown above as he examined one of the radio sets on exhibit at recent show at

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Delivering Speech

Albert Einstein Delivering Speech
Professor Albert Einstein, expounder of the much discussed theory of relativity is shown above as he spoke at the opening of the recent radio show held at the Kaiserdamm

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein with Daughter and Dimitri Marianoff

Albert Einstein with Daughter and Dimitri Marianoff
(Original Caption) Matrimony-bound...Happily this trio saunters along to the matrimony bureau in Berlin, Germany. They are Albert Einstein, right, proponent of the Einstein theory of relativity

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: The Einsteins Leave for America

The Einsteins Leave for America
(Original Caption) 12/9/1930- Berlin, Germany: Dr. Albert Einstein wife surrounded by relatives on station platform as they prepare to leave for America

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert and Elsa Einstein Boarding Ship

Albert and Elsa Einstein Boarding Ship
Pictured above as they boarded the S.S. Belgenland to sail for the United States where Dr. Einstein is to make scientific observations in California, when they paused

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Dr. Albert Einstein, caught by the camera on the quay just before he boarded the S.S. Belgenland, which is bringing him to the United States

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert and Elsa Einstein Boarding Ship

Albert and Elsa Einstein Boarding Ship
Pictured above as they boarded the S.S. Belgenland to sail for the United States where Dr. Einstein is to make scientific observations in California, when they paused

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Physicist Albert Einstein and Wife on Ship

Physicist Albert Einstein and Wife on Ship
(Original Caption) 12/11/1930-Professsor Albert Einstein, author the theory of relativity, shown with Mrs. Einstein as they arrived in New York City aboard the S. S. Belgenland

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Walking with German Consul

Albert Einstein Walking with German Consul
(Original Caption) Einstein arrives in New York...Changing his plans of keeping aboard the Belgenland, which is carrying him to California

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Physicist Albert Einstein Aboard Ocean Liner

Physicist Albert Einstein Aboard Ocean Liner
Physicist Albert Einstein in a window on S.S. Belgenland upon arrival at Pier 59 in New York City

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Reporters Surrounding Albert Einstein

Reporters Surrounding Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Einstein interviewed by reporters on arrival...En route to California, where he will spend the winter months continuing his renowned renovations of modern science

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Reporters Interviewing Albert Einstein

Reporters Interviewing Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) Einstein interviewed by reporters on arrival...En route to California, where he will spend the winter months continuing his renowned renovations of modern science

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert and Elsa Einstein Greeted by Reporters

Albert and Elsa Einstein Greeted by Reporters
(Original Caption) En route to California, where he will spend the winter months continuing his renowned renovations of modern science, here is professor Albert Einstein

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Reporters Surrounding Physicist Albert Einstein

Reporters Surrounding Physicist Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) A scientific interview...A horde of reporters surrounding Professor Albert Einstein, great European scientist and author of the theory of relativity, in the lounge of the S.S

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein and Wife with NY Mayor James Walker

Albert Einstein and Wife with NY Mayor James Walker
(Original Caption) Einstein officially welcomed to New York...Flanked by Mayor James J. Walker, (left) and Nicholas Butler, president of Columbia University, and head of the reception committee

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: NY Mayor James Walker with Albert Einstein

NY Mayor James Walker with Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) New York officially welcomes Professor Einstein. Dr. Albert Einstein, noted European scientist and discoverer of the theory of relativity

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Signing Autograph

Albert Einstein Signing Autograph
Professor Albert Einstein, father of the theory of relativity and distinguished German scientist, arrived in Havana, Cuba to get a taste of tropical sunshine on his way to California by way of

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Aboard S.S. Belgenland

Albert Einstein Aboard S.S. Belgenland
(Original Caption) 12/22/30-New York: Dr. Albert Einstein, the noted European physist and author of the relativity theory, shown as he arrived in New York City from Europe aboard the S.S. Belgenland

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Playing Violin

Albert Einstein Playing Violin
(Original Caption) World-famous Physicist and Professor Albert Einstein is shown seated aboard the S.S. Belgenland, travelling from New York to San Diego

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Visiting M.G.M. Studios

Albert Einstein Visiting M.G.M. Studios
A distinguished scientist visits the M.G.M. Studios and meets some of its prominent stars and directors. Left to right: Director Jacques Feyder

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein
(Original Caption) 1931-Albert Einstein Seated in portrait

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein and His Wife Elsa Aboard a Cruise Ship

Albert Einstein and His Wife Elsa Aboard a Cruise Ship
(Original Caption) 1/2/1931-Informal shot of Prof. and Mrs. Einstein enjoying cool Pacific breezes en route from Panama to San Diego, CA aboard the S.S. Belgenland. Photo, 1/2/31

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein with Robert A Millikan and Others

Albert Einstein with Robert A Millikan and Others
(Original Caption) Dr. Albert Einstein, father of relativity, recently met Dr. Robert A. Millikan and Dr. Albert A. Michelson, foremost American scientists at the California Institute of Technology

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Writing Mathematic Formulas on Blackboard

Albert Einstein Writing Mathematic Formulas on Blackboard
Albert Einstein demonstrates mathematical formulas on a blackboard in front of California scientists

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: California Scientists Meeting Einstein

California Scientists Meeting Einstein
(Original Caption) 01/16/1931-Pasadena, CA: A group of distinguished American scientists with Professor Albert Einstein whom they greeted here recently. Left to Right are Dr. M. L. Humason, Ed. P

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Einstein Writing Equation on Blackboard

Einstein Writing Equation on Blackboard
Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein writes a complicated equation on a blackboard. He is at the California Institute of Technology for a lecture being given by Swedish astronomer Dr

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Portrait of Albert Einstein with Other Noted Scientists

Portrait of Albert Einstein with Other Noted Scientists
(Original Caption) "Throw all the relativity theories into the waste basket, if you will, and Dr. Albert Einstein's position as the leading mind in the development of modern physics would still

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Speaking at Reception

Albert Einstein Speaking at Reception
(Original Caption) Professor Albert Einstein was officially received by the City of Los Angeles, California...The ceremony was conducted on the steps of City Hall on Washington's birthday

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein and His Wife Leaving California

Albert Einstein and His Wife Leaving California
(Original Caption) Southern California said good-bye to its most distinguished visitor of the year, when Dr.Albert Einstein, father of the relativity theory departed from Pasadena

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein with American Palestine Committee Members

Albert Einstein with American Palestine Committee Members
(Original Caption) As Einstein was honored by American Jewry at farewell dinner...New York: Dr. Albert Einstein, one of the greatest of the world's scientists

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein and Wife Riding in Carriage

Albert Einstein and Wife Riding in Carriage
(Original Caption) Professor Albert Einstein, world-famed scientist, and Frau Einstein, pictured in their "Carmetta, " a carriage which is a relic of Spanish Colonial days

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Elsa and Albert Einstein Seated

Elsa and Albert Einstein Seated
(Original Caption) 1/1932-CA: Professor and Mrs. Albert Einstein are shown in California. Both are seated

Background imageA Glimpse into Genius: Albert Einstein Playing Violin

Albert Einstein Playing Violin
(Original Caption) 1932-Professor Albert Einstein playing his violin. 1932



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