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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Releases 400,000 Images Online for Non-Commercial Use | Colossal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has released a vast archive of 400,000 (mostly) hi-resolution digital images online that you can download and use for non-commercial purposes. From a 12-megapixel scan of Rembrandt’s 1660 self-portrait to over 18,000 photos spanning almost two centuries. Here are a few quick gems from the Photography collection, see also: Arms & Armor, Modern and Contemporary Art, and other highlights. More

The Story Behind That Classic Photo Of Albert Einstein Sporting Sandals At The Beach - Neatorama Rare Photos, Rare Historical Photos, Catherine Deneuve, Foto Vintage, Celebrity Portraits, Black And White Photo, White Photo, Inspirational People, Albert Einstein

There's an iconic photograph of physicist extraordinaire Albert Einstein sitting on a rock dressed in shorts and open toed sandals, looking a bit like the original hipster.This image has sparked the imagination of science nerds and Einstein fans for decades, and is often used in a "scientists have fun too" kinda way, but what's the real story behind this photo?Turns out this is a snapshot of Albert at the beach wouldn't have happened without this guy:His name is David Rothman, and he owned…