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Framed Print : Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
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Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833. The Fantascope or Phenakistoscope was an optical toy depending on persistence of vision for its effect. By spinning a disc picture-side towards a mirror, and looking through the slits which act as shutters, you briefly see the reflection of each successive picture and they appear to move. This title page of a booklet issued with the toy shows scenes from the discs. From Fantascope published by Ackermann and Co. (London, 1833)
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Ackermann Baynes Cinematography Eating Innovation Instructions Manual Motion Motion Picture Movement Oxford Science Archive Plateau Polka Rocking Horse Rudolph Rudolph Ackermann Thomas Mann Thomas Mann Baynes Tm Baynes Toys Aquatint Fantascope Phenakistoscope
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Step into the past with our stunning Framed Print of "Booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, 1833" by Thomas Mann Baynes, available in our Media Storehouse collection. This captivating piece showcases the intricate design of the Fantascope, an optical toy from the 19th century that utilized persistence of vision to create mesmerizing illusions. The print features the meticulous instructions by Joseph Ferdinand Plateau and Rudolph Ackermann, adding a historical and educational element to your decor. Bring a piece of antique innovation into your home or office with this beautiful Framed Print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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 59.9cm x 58.2cm (23.6" x 22.9")
Estimated Product Size is 78.2cm x 68.2cm (30.8" x 26.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a booklet of instructions for a Fantascope, an innovative optical toy from 1833. Created by Thomas Mann Baynes, this booklet accompanied the Fantascope or Phenakistoscope, which relied on persistence of vision to create its mesmerizing effect. By spinning a disc picture-side towards a mirror and peering through the slits that act as shutters, viewers would catch fleeting reflections of each successive image, making them appear to come alive. The title page of this booklet offers a glimpse into the scenes depicted on these discs. From lively dances to children playing and even an elegant rocking horse ride, these images bring color and motion to life in the 19th century. This manual was published by Ackermann and Co. , adding another layer of historical significance to this piece. Joseph Ferdinand Plateau's contribution cannot be overlooked either; his pioneering work in creating moving pictures laid the foundation for cinematography as we know it today. The collaboration between Plateau, Rudolph Ackermann, and Thomas Mann Baynes resulted in an extraordinary entertainment device that brought joy and wonderment to people during that era. As we admire this remarkable print from Heritage Images' collection at Oxford Science Archive, we are reminded of how far technology has advanced since then while appreciating the ingenuity behind such early inventions like the Fantascope.
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