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William Nicholson and Anthony Carlisle
William Nicholson (1753-1815) English physicist and inventor and Anthony Carlisle (1768-1840), English surgeon. In 1800 Nicholson made the first Voltaic Pile constructed in England which he and Carlisle used for their experiments.They took a small tube, mounted vertically, filled with water then sealed, into which at either end was inserted a platinum wire connected to one of the two battery terminals. As the tips of the wires were gradually advanced towards each other they observed that a stream of bubbles was produced from each tip, one found to be of oxygen, the other hydrogen. The electric current decomposed the water into the two gases of which it is made. Nicholson and Carlisle had discovered electrolysis from which developed the science of electrochemistry. Three sources of electricity are shown, the Voltaic Pile, a frictional electrical generator and two Leyden Jars
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1800 Electric Current Electrochemistry Electrolysis Hydrogen Inventor Nicholson Oxygen Physicist Surgeon Voltaic Pile Carlisle William Nicholson
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 18.5cm x 24.4cm (7.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the brilliant minds of William Nicholson and Anthony Carlisle, two influential figures in the field of science during the 19th century. In 1800, Nicholson accomplished a remarkable feat by constructing England's first Voltaic Pile, an early form of battery. Together with Carlisle, they embarked on a series of groundbreaking experiments using this invention. The image showcases three distinct sources of electricity that played pivotal roles in their research. The Voltaic Pile takes center stage, representing their revolutionary creation. Adjacent to it is a frictional electrical generator, symbolizing another source of power harnessed for experimentation. Additionally, two Leyden Jars are displayed; these devices were used to store static electricity. Their most significant discovery came through observing the effects of electric current on water within a sealed tube filled with water. As platinum wires connected to the battery terminals were gradually brought together inside this apparatus, streams of bubbles emerged from each tip – one releasing oxygen and the other hydrogen gas. This phenomenon marked their monumental breakthrough: electrolysis - which laid the foundation for electrochemistry as we know it today. This awe-inspiring photograph not only immortalizes Nicholson and Carlisle but also serves as a testament to their pioneering work that forever changed our understanding of electricity and chemical reactions.
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