Fine Art Print : Angelique Cottin
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Angelique Cottin
ANGELIQUE COTTIN, electric girl of Bouvigny, is tested by Arago at the Observatoire de Paris; though her powers are failing, he is impressed Date: 1846
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1846 Angelique Arago Electric Failing Human Impressed Oddities Powers Tested Cottin Observatoire Paranormal
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This striking image, titled "Angelique Cottin, electric girl of Bouvigny, is tested by Arago at the Observatoire de Paris," showcases the electrifying energy of Angelique Cottin as she undergoes a scientific experiment in the year 1846. Captured by the renowned Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print transports you back in time, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into history. Add this masterpiece to your collection and bring the beauty and intrigue of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.8cm x 59.4cm (16.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the annals of scientific history, we find Angelique Cottin, the electric girl of Bouvigny, being tested by the renowned French scientist, François Arago, at the prestigious Observatoire de Paris in 1846. Angelique, a young woman with an extraordinary ability to generate and conduct electric currents through her body, was a fascinating oddity of her time. The image captures a pivotal moment in their encounter, as Arago, with a look of intense concentration, applies an electric probe to Angelique's hand. Despite her powers beginning to wane, the renowned scientist is visibly impressed by the electric current flowing through her. The electric current, which was believed to be a manifestation of her paranormal abilities, was a source of great fascination for the scientific community during the 19th century. Angelique's story began in Bouvigny, a small village in eastern France, where she was born with the ability to generate electric sparks. Word of her unique talent spread, and she was eventually brought to the attention of Arago, who arranged for her to be tested at the Observatoire de Paris. The scientific community was eager to understand the nature of her abilities and to explore the potential applications of this strange phenomenon. Despite the excitement surrounding her, Angelique's story has a melancholic undertone. As the years passed, her electric powers began to fade, leaving her a mere curiosity in the annals of scientific history. Nevertheless, her story continues to captivate us, serving as a reminder of the enduring human fascination with the unexplained and the extraordinary. This photograph, a testament to a bygone era, offers a glimpse into a time when the boundaries between the natural and the paranormal were not yet clearly defined, and the world was filled with wonder and possibility.
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