Fine Art Print : Edisons Vitascope
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Edisons Vitascope
This was one of Edisons several ingenious but ultimately impracticable attempts to invent the motion picture
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1894 Attempts Cinema Devices Ingenious Invent Motion Optical Ultimately
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Thomas Edison's early attempt at motion picture innovation - the Vitascope. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details of Edison's ingenious invention. Perfect for art enthusiasts, historians, or anyone with a passion for the history of cinema, this fine art print is a must-have addition to your home or office décor. With its rich colors and stunning detail, this print is not only a beautiful work of art but also a testament to the pioneering spirit of innovation.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 year 1894, when the world of entertainment was on the brink of a revolutionary transformation. In the foreground, Thomas Edison, the brilliant inventor and entrepreneur, stands proudly before his latest creation: the Vitascope. A precursor to the motion picture projector as we know it today, the Vitascope was one of Edison's many ingenious but ultimately impracticable attempts to bring the magic of moving pictures to the masses. The Vitascope was an optical device that used a series of perforated rolls, each containing a set of glass slides with hand-painted images. As the roll rotated, a powerful light shone through the slides, projecting the images onto a white screen. The device could project up to 12 images per second, creating the illusion of motion. Despite its technical prowess, the Vitascope faced numerous challenges. The hand-painted images were labor-intensive and expensive to produce, and the projector itself was bulky and complex. Moreover, the images lacked the clarity and detail of modern films, and the projector produced a flickering light that could be distracting. Yet, the Vitascope represented an important step forward in the development of motion pictures. Its invention paved the way for more advanced projectors, such as the Kinetoscope and the Cinematograph, which eventually led to the creation of commercial cinemas and the golden age of Hollywood. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of one of history's most influential inventors. The Vitascope may have been an ultimately impracticable device, but it remains an essential chapter in the rich history of motion pictures.
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