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Antique Framed Print : The Eureka, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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The Eureka, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Eureka, 1845....a Machine for Composing Hexameter Latin Verses, which is now exhibited at the Egyptian Hall, in Piccadilly. It was designed and constructed at Bridgwater, in Somersetshire...The machine is described by the inventor [Quaker inventor John Clark] as neither more nor less than a practical illustration of the law of evolution...The machine contains letters in alphabetical arrangement. Out of these, through the medium of numbers, rendered tangible by being expressed by indentures on wheel-work, the instrument selects such as are requisite to form the verse conceived; the components of words suited to form hexameters being alone previously calculated, the harmonious combination of which will be found to be practically interminable...During the composition of each line, a cylinder in the interior of the machine performs the National Anthem. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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Computer Computing Funny Invention Latin Machine Machinery National Anthem Silly Music Box
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Eureka, 1845 - A Marvel of Victorian Ingenuity
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. This print showcases "The Eureka" a remarkable machine that revolutionized the world of poetry and technology in the 19th century. Created by the enigmatic Quaker inventor John Clark, this extraordinary contraption is currently on display at the prestigious Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly. Designed and constructed in Bridgwater, Somersetshire, The Eureka astounds with its ability to compose hexameter Latin verses effortlessly. Its intricate mechanism consists of an alphabetical arrangement of letters, which are selected through numerical codes engraved on wheel-work. These chosen letters then form harmonious combinations to create practically endless hexameters. But what truly sets The Eureka apart is its whimsical touch – as each line is composed, a hidden cylinder within the machine plays none other than the National Anthem. This unexpected musical accompaniment adds a delightful twist to an already ingenious invention. Captured here in exquisite detail by an unknown artist for "Illustrated London News" in 1845, this enchanting engraving transports us back to a time when science and art intertwined seamlessly. It serves as a testament to human creativity and innovation during Britain's Victorian era. As we gaze upon this unusual piece of machinery suspended between literature and music, we can't help but marvel at how far technology has come since those early days. "The Eureka" remains an enduring symbol of human curiosity and our unending quest for knowledge - even if it does so with a touch of whimsy!
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