Canvas Print : Joseph-Marie Jacquard
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Joseph-Marie Jacquard
JOSEPH-MARIE JACQUARD French inventor of loom, using punched cards Date: 1752 - 1834
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Media ID 14273089
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1752 1834 Inventor Jacquard Loom Marie Punched
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the captivating world of textile history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Feast your eyes on this stunning image of Joseph-Marie Jacquard, the visionary French inventor who revolutionized the textile industry with his loom using punched cards. This high-quality canvas print, sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the essence of Jacquard's groundbreaking innovation. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a museum-quality piece that adds character and depth to any space. Elevate your decor with a touch of history and timeless elegance - order your Joseph-Marie Jacquard Canvas Print from Media Storehouse today.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
Joseph-Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), a pioneering French inventor, is depicted in this portrait, holding a model of his groundbreaking invention, the Jacquard loom. Born on February 7, 1752, in Lyon, France, Jacquard dedicated his life to improving textile production. His invention, which revolutionized the weaving industry, employed the use of punched cards to control the sequence of weaving patterns. The Jacquard loom, an intricate machine with thousands of moving parts, was a significant leap forward from traditional looms. It enabled the creation of complex textile designs with unprecedented accuracy and consistency. Jacquard's innovation paved the way for the Industrial Revolution and the mechanization of various industries. The punched cards, inspired by the earlier work of Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar and Jacques Vaucanson, were made of thin, rectangular pieces of cardboard with holes arranged in specific patterns. These cards were inserted into the Jacquard loom, allowing the machine to weave intricate designs based on the patterns encoded on the cards. Jacquard's invention was not only a technological marvel but also a testament to his ingenuity and perseverance. He spent over 20 years perfecting the Jacquard loom, securing numerous patents, and building a thriving business around his invention. His legacy extended far beyond the textile industry, as his work laid the foundation for the development of modern computing technology and automated manufacturing processes. This photograph, taken in the early 19th century, captures the essence of Jacquard's groundbreaking invention and his enduring impact on the world. The Jacquard loom remains an iconic symbol of the Industrial Revolution and a reminder of the transformative power of human ingenuity.
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