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Framed Print of Magic lantern display, 17th century C016 / 8932
Magic lantern display. 17th-century artwork showing an image of a skeleton being projected from a magic lantern. The magic lantern was the ancestor of the modern slide projector. It was invented in China in the second century, and was in existence in Europe by the late 17th century. It used an oil lamp and a lens to project images painted on glass plates onto a screen. Artwork from the 1671 edition of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae (The Great Art of Light and Darkness) by the German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680). First published in 1646, it was mostly about optics and magic lanterns. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS LIBRARY/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/ SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Athanasius Kircher Artwork , Magic Lantern History
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Step back in time with our Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This 17th-century artwork, "Magic Lantern Display, C016 / 8932" by Science, Industry and Business Library/New York Public Library/Science Photo Library, shows an intriguing image of a magic lantern projecting a skeleton. As the precursor to modern slide projectors, magic lanterns brought the magic of projected images to life during the Renaissance era. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office décor and transport yourself to a time of wonder and discovery.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.5cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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