Premium Framed Print : Magic Lantern
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Magic Lantern
Using a double lantern, which makes it possible to superimpose one image on another, giving a crude illusion of movement
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 576345
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10015019
Crude Devices Double Giving Illusion Lanterns Magic Makes Movement Optical
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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
Step back in time with this fascinating print from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcasing a Magic Lantern from 1880. This historical device used double lanterns to superimpose one image on another, creating a crude illusion of movement. The optical trickery involved in this process was truly magical for its time.
The intricate details of the lanterns and the images they produced speak to a bygone era where technology was simpler yet still capable of capturing people's imaginations. The artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating these devices is evident in every aspect of this photograph.
As you gaze upon this piece, you can almost feel yourself being transported back to a time when such inventions were cutting-edge and awe-inspiring. The history behind the Magic Lantern is rich and storied, making it a valuable piece of our collective past.
Whether you are interested in the history of optical devices or simply appreciate the beauty of vintage technology, this print is sure to captivate your imagination. Let yourself be enchanted by the allure of the Magic Lantern and all it represents in our shared cultural heritage.
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