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Watts rotary engine
Watts rotary engine. Historical artwork of part of a steam engine designed by the British engineer James Watt (1736-1819). It was the first engine to give rotary rather than pumping motion and opened up the possibility of using steam for transport. The rotary design was patented in 1769. Watt coined the term horsepower to describe how powerful his engines were. Watts engines were used to pump water from mines and to drive looms in textile mills. Published in History and progress of the steam engine, England, 1830
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1830 18th Drawing Eighteenth Century Engineering History Of Science Horse Power James Progress Scot Land Scottish Sketch Steam Engine Watt Mono Chrome
31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 59.9cm x 54.8cm (23.6" x 21.6")
Estimated Product Size is 78.7cm x 68.5cm (31" x 27")
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 showcases the groundbreaking Watts rotary engine, a pivotal invention in the history of steam power. Created by renowned British engineer James Watt, this historical artwork depicts a part of the revolutionary engine that transformed the industrial landscape of 18th-century Britain. Watt's ingenious design marked a significant departure from traditional pumping engines by introducing rotary motion. This breakthrough opened up new possibilities for utilizing steam as a means of transportation, forever changing the course of technological progress. Patented in 1769, this remarkable creation laid the foundation for modern engineering principles and propelled Britain into an era of unprecedented industrial growth. The illustration beautifully captures the intricate details and craftsmanship involved in Watt's pioneering work. It serves as a testament to his ingenuity and technical prowess, showcasing how his engines were employed to pump water from mines and drive looms in textile mills across Scotland and England. Moreover, it was Watt who coined the term "horsepower" to quantify just how powerful these engines were—an enduring legacy still used today. Published in 1830 as part of "History and Progress of the Steam Engine" this timeless piece offers us a glimpse into an era where science merged seamlessly with artistry to shape our world.
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