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Eli Whitney, 1822 (oil on canvas)
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Eli Whitney, 1822 (oil on canvas)
3472339 Eli Whitney, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Morse, Samuel Finley Breese (1791-1872); 91.1x70.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Eli Whitney (1765-1825) was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. Thereafter, he turned his attention into securing contracts with the government in the manufacture of muskets for the newly formed United States Army. He continued making arms and inventing until his death in 1825.
The artist was also one of the inventors of a telegraph system using electrical pulses (Morse code).); American, out of copyright
Media ID 18262173
© Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA / Bridgeman Images
Cotton Engineer Firearms Industrial Revolution Inventor Machine Machinery Manufacturing Mass Production Milling New England Production Technological Technology Cotton Gin
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This print showcases a remarkable oil on canvas portrait of Eli Whitney, painted in 1822 by Samuel Finley Breese Morse. The painting, measuring 91.1x70.5 cm, is housed at the prestigious Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, USA. Eli Whitney was an influential American inventor renowned for his groundbreaking creation of the cotton gin. However, his innovative spirit extended far beyond this invention. After revolutionizing the cotton industry, Whitney focused on securing contracts with the government to manufacture muskets for the newly formed United States Army. His dedication to arms production and continuous inventing persisted until his passing in 1825. Interestingly enough, Samuel Finley Breese Morse himself was not only an accomplished artist but also one of the inventors behind a telegraph system that utilized electrical pulses known as Morse code. This extraordinary portrait captures Whitney seated confidently amidst machinery and technology—a true representation of his role as an engineer and inventor during America's industrial revolution. With its emphasis on textiles and mass production techniques prevalent during that era, this painting serves as a testament to both technological advancements and Whitney's significant contributions to manufacturing. The Fine Art Finder image collection proudly presents this awe-inspiring piece capturing Eli Whitney's legacy—an icon who forever shaped American history through science and innovation.
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