Canvas Print : Guericke at Magdeburg
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Guericke at Magdeburg
His celebrated vacuum experiment at Magdeburg : two teams of eight horses each are unable to pull the two hemispheres apart, though only a vacuum holds them together Date: 1650s
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1650s Celebrated Experiment Guericke Hemispheres Magdeburg Otto Pull Teams Unable Vacuum
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the captivating history come to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Guericke at Magdeburg" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the iconic vacuum experiment as two teams of horses, each with eight powerful animals, struggle to pull apart the two hemispheres. This thought-provoking image, depicting the celebrated experiment from the 1650s, is a testament to human curiosity and scientific discovery. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with its stunning, high-quality canvas print."
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 showcases the renowned vacuum experiment conducted by Otto von Guericke at Magdeburg in the 1650s. Guericke, a German physicist and politician, is famously depicted here with two teams of eight horses each, attempting to pull apart two large, hollow, spherical cups or hemispheres. The cups were connected by a narrow tube, creating a vacuum when the air was pumped out. Despite the combined efforts of the powerful horses, they were unable to pull the hemispheres apart, illustrating the remarkable force of the vacuum. This experiment was a significant milestone in the history of science, providing evidence for the existence of a vacuum and contributing to the development of the scientific understanding of atmospheric pressure. Guericke's vacuum experiment was a celebrated achievement, attracting the attention of scholars and intellectuals from across Europe. The image of the horses straining to pull the hemispheres apart became a symbol of the power of scientific inquiry and the mysteries of the natural world. Otto von Guericke's experiment at Magdeburg not only expanded human knowledge but also paved the way for further scientific discoveries in the fields of physics and vacuum technology. This photograph is a testament to the enduring fascination with the power of scientific inquiry and the human spirit's relentless pursuit of knowledge.
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