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Gun Cotton (engraving)
1594383 Gun Cotton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun Cotton. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 31 October 1846.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22315520
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cotton Explosives Fibres Gun Cotton Gunpowder Laid Preparation Produced Steeping
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This photo print, titled "Gun Cotton (engraving)" by the English School in the 19th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of explosives. The image showcases a table adorned with various intriguing objects such as acid bottles, a train, and wedgewoods mortar. The focus of this engraving lies on the preparation and production of gun cotton - an explosive material made from steeping cotton fibers in nitric acid. A microscopic view reveals the dramatic transformation that occurs during this process, as ordinary cotton fibers morph into highly volatile explosives. The artist skillfully captures the intensity and danger associated with these experimental explosions. The mixing measures and tools scattered across the table hint at meticulous scientific procedures involved in creating gun cotton. While we are reminded not to mention any commercial use or specific companies related to this artwork, it is impossible to ignore its historical significance. This engraving originally appeared in The Pictorial Times on October 31st, 1846 – providing readers with an educational insight into this groundbreaking scientific discovery. Overall, this print serves as both a visually striking piece of art and an informative depiction of early experiments with explosives. It invites viewers to ponder upon the delicate balance between scientific progress and potential dangers that lie within our quest for knowledge.
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