Poster Print : CLAUDE PERRAULT / LANGLOIS

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CLAUDE PERRAULT / LANGLOIS

CLAUDE PERRAULT Physician and architect, a founder of the Academie des Sciences (1666) Date: 1613 - 1688

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1613 1666 1688 Academie Architect Claude Founder Langlois Leaning Perrault Physician Pointing Sciences

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Bring history to life with our exquisite Claude Perrault / Langlois poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the prominent figure of Claude Perrault (1613-1688), a renowned physician and architect, and a founder of the Academie des Sciences in 1666. Add an air of sophistication and intellectual curiosity to your space with this stunning, high-quality print, featuring intricate details and vivid colors that bring the past to the present.

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 42cm x 54.3cm (16.5" x 21.4")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
Claude Perrault: Pioneering Physician and Architect of the Académie des Sciences (1666) This evocative image captures the intellectual and creative spirit of Claude Perrault (1613-1688), a man of remarkable accomplishments in both the medical and architectural fields. Perrault is depicted here in the prime of his life, with an air of deep concentration as he points towards a model of a building, his brow furrowed in thought. The architectural masterpiece in question is believed to be the Salpêtrière Hospital, which Perrault designed and oversaw the construction of in Paris between 1656 and 1660. Born in Paris, Perrault studied medicine at the University of Montpellier before returning to his native city to practice medicine. He quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant diagnostician and innovative thinker, publishing groundbreaking works on anatomy, pathology, and the nature of bones. In 1666, Perrault co-founded the Académie des Sciences with Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the French Minister of Finance, and Pierre-Daniel Huet, Bishop of Avranches. The Académie des Sciences was an influential institution dedicated to advancing knowledge in the sciences, mathematics, and medicine. Perrault's architectural prowess came to the forefront when he was appointed architect to the King of France, Louis XIV. In addition to the Salpêtrière Hospital, he designed and oversaw the construction of the Hôtel de Soubise, the Château de Chambord, and the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Perrault's architectural designs were characterized by their symmetry, proportion, and innovative use of materials, such as the use of iron in the construction of the Salpêtrière Hospital. This image of Claude Perrault, with its blend of medical and architectural elements, serves as a testament to the multifaceted nature of his accomplishments and his enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in both fields.

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