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Electricity Guericke



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Electricity Guericke

At Hamburg, Otto von Guericke, burgomaster of Magdeburg, demonstrates an electrical machine - the first of its kind, based on a rotating sphere generating force

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1672 Based Burgomaster Demonstrates Electrical Electricity Experiments Generating Guericke Hamburg Kind Magdeburg Otto Rotating Sphere


A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Introducing the captivating Electricity Guericke poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing image transports us back to 17th century Hamburg, where Otto von Guericke, the esteemed burgomaster of Magdeburg, showcases an electrical marvel – the first of its kind. In this mesmerizing scene, Guericke demonstrates his groundbreaking electrical machine, consisting of a rotating sphere generating an astonishing force. Revisit history with this visually stunning poster print, perfect for inspiring curiosity and igniting conversation in any setting.

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 59.4cm x 39cm (23.4" x 15.4")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing historical image from the annals of science, Otto von Guericke, the esteemed burgomaster of Magdeburg, is seen conducting an experiment with an electrical machine at Hamburg in the year 1672. This photograph, preserved by Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, when the understanding of electricity was still in its infancy. Otto von Guericke, a man of great intellect and curiosity, was a pioneer in the field of physics and is best known for his groundbreaking work on vacuums. However, this image captures him in the midst of an electrical demonstration, showcasing the first electrical machine of its kind. The machine, based on a rotating sphere, generated a force that left onlookers in awe. The sphere, suspended by insulating rods, is seen spinning rapidly, generating an electric charge. The force generated by the machine is evident in the way the rods are pulled apart, demonstrating the attractive power of electricity. This experiment was a significant milestone in the history of electricity, paving the way for further research and discoveries in this fascinating field. The image is a testament to the curiosity and ingenuity of the human mind, as Otto von Guericke sought to unravel the mysteries of the natural world. The rotating sphere, a simple yet powerful invention, would have left those present in Hamburg that day with a sense of wonder and excitement. This photograph, a snapshot of a moment in time, serves as a reminder of the importance of scientific exploration and discovery.

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