Framed Print : Electricity Volta
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Electricity Volta
Alessandro Volta demonstrates to Napoleon I his voltaic pile - a battery capable of storing the force created by an electric motor
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1800 Alessandro Battery Capable Created Demonstrates Electric Electricity Experiments Napoleon Storing Volta
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Electricity Volta" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing piece of history depicts Alessandro Volta demonstrating his groundbreaking voltaic pile to Napoleon I. This battery, a marvel of the time, was capable of storing electrical energy produced by an electric motor. Add this stunning print to your decor, and bring a touch of scientific discovery and historical significance to your home or office. The high-quality print is expertly framed to preserve its beauty for years to come. Experience the fusion of art and science with every glance.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 image captures the historic moment when Alessandro Volta, the Italian physicist and inventor, demonstrates his groundbreaking invention, the voltaic pile, to Napoleon Bonaparte in the early 19th century. Volta, a pioneer in the field of electricity, had discovered a method to store electrical energy in a battery, revolutionizing the scientific understanding of electricity and paving the way for future advancements. The voltaic pile, also known as a Voltaic pile or electric pile, was a crude but effective precursor to the modern battery. It consisted of alternating layers of zinc and copper plates, separated by soaked cloth or paper, which created a continuous electrical circuit when stacked together. The pile was capable of generating a steady electric current, enabling Volta to conduct various experiments and demonstrations. In this photograph, Volta proudly presents the voltaic pile to Napoleon I, who is intently observing the device. Napoleon, renowned for his curiosity and patronage of the sciences, was likely intrigued by the potential applications of this new technology. The meeting between these two influential figures underscores the significance of Volta's invention and its potential to shape the future of science and technology. This photograph is a testament to the power of human curiosity and ingenuity, as Volta's invention laid the foundation for the development of electric power and the myriad of technological advancements that followed. The image also serves as a reminder of the rich history of scientific discovery and the enduring importance of continued exploration and innovation in the realm of electricity.
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