Canvas Print : Buffon Experiment
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Buffon Experiment
BUFFON experiments with lenses, harnessing the heat of the sun to set fire to a distant tree
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1707 1788 Buffon Distant Experiment Experiments Harnessing Heat Lenses
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Buffon Experiment Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece of art showcases the intriguing experiment conducted by the renowned natural philosopher, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. Buffon is depicted in this masterpiece as he meticulously experiments with lenses, harnessing the raw power of the sun to ignite a distant tree. This captivating image is a testament to the wonders of science and the boundless human curiosity that drives discovery. Let this stunning canvas print be the conversation starter in your home, office, or gallery wall, and transport yourself back in time to witness the marvels of the scientific mind.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 transports us back in time to the intriguing world of Comte de Buffon's groundbreaking experiments in the late 18th century. In this scene, Buffon, a renowned French natural philosopher, is seen intently focusing on his collection of lenses, arranged meticulously on a wooden table. The sun, setting majestically behind him, casts long shadows over the landscape, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow. Buffon's objective was to harness the sun's heat and use it to ignite a tree located at a considerable distance. This experiment, which took place in 1707, was a significant departure from the traditional methods of creating fire. Buffon's innovative approach involved the use of lenses to concentrate the sun's rays and focus them on a small point, generating enough heat to set the tree ablaze. The historical significance of this experiment is twofold. First, it represented a remarkable advancement in the understanding of the relationship between the sun and fire. Second, it demonstrated Buffon's pioneering spirit and his relentless pursuit of knowledge, which inspired countless scientists and thinkers that followed. As the sun sets and the shadows grow longer, Buffon remains undeterred, his eyes fixed on the lenses, his mind focused on the task at hand. The distant tree, a silent witness to this remarkable scene, awaits the fiery embrace of the sun's concentrated rays. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to marvel at the ingenuity and curiosity of one of history's greatest minds.
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