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Plate VI, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
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Plate VI, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
HMB306173 Plate VI, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl. Breitkopf, 1789 (coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: diagram from Racknitz reconstructing Kempels Chess machine from the back with its doors open; Chess Turk; ); eHumboldt Innovation, Berlin; eHumboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin; German, out of copyright
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© Humboldt Innovation, Berlin Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin / Bridgeman Images
Automaton Board Game Chess Player Fur Coat Mechanism Model Robot Robotics
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This print showcases Plate VI from "Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung" a renowned publication by the German School in the 18th century. The image, a colored engraving, is housed at Humboldt-Universitaet in Berlin, Germany. The plate features an intricate diagram created by Racknitz, providing a reconstruction of Kempelen's Chess machine from the back with its doors open. Known as Chess Turk, this remarkable invention was considered revolutionary during its time. The illustration beautifully captures the interior workings of this mechanical marvel. Intriguingly dressed in a fur coat and turban, an elegant male figure can be seen playing against the automaton chess player. This depiction highlights not only the scientific nature of this board game but also the ingenuity behind Kempelen's creation. The engraving presents an amalgamation of art and engineering, showcasing meticulous design and attention to detail that went into constructing such a groundbreaking mechanism. It serves as a testament to human innovation and our fascination with robotics throughout history. As we gaze upon this historic artwork, we are transported back to an era where inventors pushed boundaries and challenged conventional thinking. This print invites us to explore both the beauty of artistic expression and technological advancement through one extraordinary piece of history captured forever on paper.
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