Counterpoise Collection
Franz Barwig the Elder's Eight Male Nudes of 1922 mirror the ancient Egyptian concept of balance and counterpoise
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Franz Barwig the Elder's Eight Male Nudes of 1922 mirror the ancient Egyptian concept of balance and counterpoise, as seen in art and artifacts like the Menat counterpoises with lion-headed goddesses or the intricate amulets from the New Kingdom. These objects, symbolizing stability and harmony, echo the principles behind the Newcomen engine's counterpoise mechanism. In contrast, the Egyptian shadoof, an irrigation system on the Nile, employed a counterpoise system to lift water, reflecting the practical application of this balance principle in daily life. The double photographs of the test counterpoise table showcase the intricacy and precision required to maintain equilibrium, a concept that transcends time and culture.