Poster Print : Lunar Society Meeting
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Lunar Society Meeting
Meeting of the Lunar society at " Heathfield", the Birmingham home of James Watt. The Lunar Society was a dinner club whose members included prominent industrialists and scientists. They met regularly between 1765 and 1813 approximately to discuss new ideas and inventions. Regular attendees included Matthew Boulton, Erasmus Darwin, Thomas Day, Richard Lovell Edgeworth, Samuel Galton, James Keir, Joseph Priestley, William Small, Jonathan Stokes, James Watt, Josiah Wedgewood, John Whitehurst and William Withering
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Media ID 6339921
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Birmingham History Of Science History Of Technology James Watt Networking Scientists Erasmus Darwin Industrialists Lunar Society Matthew Boulton Thomas Day
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the past with our captivating Lunar Society Meeting Poster Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you by Science Photo Library. This intriguing image transports you back to the 18th century, showcasing a gathering of the renowned Lunar Society at the Birmingham home of James Watt. A fascinating snapshot of history, this poster features prominent industrialists and scientists engaged in lively discussion, reflecting the intellectual and innovative spirit of the era. Add an air of nostalgia and intrigue to your space with this beautifully printed and framed poster, perfect for inspiring curiosity and igniting conversation in any room.
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 55.2cm x 42cm (21.7" x 16.5")
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
The captivating print captures a momentous gathering of brilliant minds at the Lunar Society Meeting, held at "Heathfield" in Birmingham, the esteemed residence of James Watt. This exclusive dinner club served as a melting pot for prominent industrialists and scientists who convened regularly between 1765 and 1813 to exchange revolutionary ideas and discuss groundbreaking inventions. Amongst the illustrious attendees were luminaries such as Matthew Boulton, Erasmus Darwin, Thomas Day, Richard Lovell Edgeworth, Samuel Galton, James Keir, Joseph Priestley, William Small, Jonathan Stokes, Josiah Wedgewood, John Whitehurst and William Withering. These visionaries hailed from diverse fields including science and technology but shared an unwavering passion for progress. In this historic snapshot frozen in time by Science Photo Library's lens, we witness the power of networking as these intellectual giants engage in animated conversations that would shape the course of history. Their collective wisdom paved the way for remarkable advancements in various domains ranging from industry to medicine. This evocative image serves not only as a testament to their brilliance but also highlights how collaboration among great minds can transcend boundaries and propel humanity forward. As we gaze upon this photograph print with awe-inspiring reverence for these trailblazers of innovation and enlightenment; it reminds us that true progress is born out of dialogue and camaraderie rather than individual endeavors alone.
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