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Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore), 1901 (print)
539606 Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore), 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore). Artist's impression of Claude Chappe (1763-1895), French engineer and inventor, demonstrating his telegraph system. Widely used, particularly in France and her colonies, until about 1850. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 32102926
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1850 1901 Aerial Claude Colonies Demonstrating Engineer Impression Inventor Journal Modern Modernism Modernity Modernization Petit Progress Semaphore Signal System Telegraph Chappe Widely
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore), 1901 print from Bridgeman Images. This captivating work of art, hailing from the French School of the 20th century, showcases the intricate details of an aerial telegraph system in use over a century ago. Add this exquisite piece to your home or office decor and transport yourself back in time. With its rich colors and intriguing details, this fine art print is sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
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.
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This print, titled "Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore), 1901" takes us back to the early years of the 20th century. The artwork depicts Claude Chappe, a renowned French engineer and inventor, demonstrating his revolutionary telegraph system. With great attention to detail, the artist's impression showcases Chappe standing proudly beside his creation. The aerial telegraph system, widely used in France and her colonies until around 1850, was a significant advancement in communication during its time. This innovative technology allowed messages to be transmitted over long distances using visual signals sent through semaphore towers. The image captures the essence of modernity and progress that characterized this era. Le Petit Journal, a prominent Parisian publication at the time, featured this artwork in 1901. Its inclusion reflects both public fascination with technological advancements and admiration for inventors like Claude Chappe. The print itself is beautifully rendered in black ink on crisp white paper. Although devoid of color, it exudes an air of sophistication and elegance that transports viewers back to a bygone era. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from the early twentieth century, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of communication technology. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant quest for improvement throughout history.
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