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Poster Print : Peppers Ghost
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Peppers Ghost
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 6468975
© SCIENCE, INDUSTRY & BUSINESS LIBRARY/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1880 Device Early France French Glass Henry Historic History Of Science Illusion Instrument Optical Optics Pepper Performance Performing Plane Plate Reflection Sheet Theatre Visual Trick John Henry Mono Chrome Special Effect Trickery
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
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 52.8cm x 42cm (20.8" 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
This print titled "Peppers Ghost" takes us back to the early days of theatrical performances, where technology and artistry merged to create mesmerizing illusions. The image showcases a historical device known as Pepper's Ghost, invented by John Henry Pepper in 1880. In this illustration, we witness the magic unfold on stage as an actor performs behind a glass sheet. Through clever manipulation of light projectors and reflections, the actor's ghostly figure appears to materialize before our eyes. This optical trickery was widely used in French theaters during that era, adding a touch of mystique and wonder to stage plays. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to this artwork, transporting us back in time when visual tricks were at their peak. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of artists who pushed boundaries using limited technological resources available. "Peppers Ghost (Peppers Ghost)" is not just a mere photograph; it encapsulates history itself - both in terms of science and entertainment. It reminds us how innovation can shape artistic expression while leaving audiences spellbound with its special effects. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Science Photo Library, we are reminded that even today's cutting-edge technologies have roots deeply embedded in the past.
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