Poster Print : Claude Chappe / Sch Card
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Claude Chappe / Sch Card
CLAUDE CHAPPE French engineer, invented a telegraph system using visual semaphore signals
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Media ID 607634
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1763 1805 Chappe Claude Drum Engineer Inset Invented Oval Semaphore Signals System Telegraph Telescope Visual
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Claude Chappe / Sch Card poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning visual semaphore image celebrates the groundbreaking work of French engineer, Claude Chappe. Known as the father of the telegraph, Chappe revolutionized communication with his innovative system of using visual semaphore signals. This beautifully detailed poster is an inspiring tribute to the ingenuity and creativity of the past. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a touch of history into your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 innovative mind of Claude Chappe, a French engineer who revolutionized communication with his invention of a telegraph system using visual semaphore signals. In 1805, Chappe's brilliant design allowed messages to be transmitted across long distances simply by using telescopes and a series of strategically placed signal towers.
The image showcases an oval-shaped card featuring an inset portrait of Chappe himself, surrounded by symbols representing the intricate system he created. Soldiers can be seen in the background, utilizing drums to relay messages as part of this groundbreaking technology.
Chappe's ingenuity and dedication to improving communication have left a lasting impact on history, earning him a well-deserved place among the great inventors of his time. This print serves as a reminder of his remarkable achievements and the importance of innovation in shaping our world.
Mary Evans Picture Library has beautifully captured the essence of Chappe's legacy in this historical photograph, allowing viewers to appreciate the genius behind his telegraph system. It is truly fascinating to witness how one man's vision could change the way we communicate forever.
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