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Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist who developed the general theory of relativity, among other feats.

He is considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century. Below is a collection of 13 greatest images of Einstein captured by LIFE photographers during the 1940s and 1950s.

Albert Einstein's violin recital, 1941.

Albert Einstein plays his beloved violin, 1941.

Portrait of Albert Einstein, 1947.

Albert Einstein sits alone at the Institute for Advanced Study, 1947.

Albert Einstein in discussion with Robert Oppenheimer in an office of the Institute for Advanced Study, 1947.

Einstein tells Robert Oppenheimer (developed the atomic bomb) about his newest attempts to explain matter in terms of space.

Famed scientist Albert Einstein in his study at home, 1948.

Albert Einstein with Mrs. Valentine Bargmann outside his home in Princeton, NJ, March 14, 1953.

Albert Einstein in his home with Valentine Bargmann, Princeton, NJ, March 14, 1953.

A seated portrait of Albert Einstein, Princeton, NJ, on his birthday, March 14, 1953

Blind terrier Chico, 14, is petted by secretary and stepdaughter, Margot, who make up Einstein's household.

With Albert Einstein, Cord Meyer Jr. (president of United World Federalists, Inc.) discusses Russia's attitude toward world government.

Albert Einstein, the [Institute for Advanced Study's] most famous member, gives his first lecture in its only classroom.