Fine Art Print : Magic Lantern
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Magic Lantern
Using a double lantern, which makes it possible to superimpose one image on another, giving a crude illusion of movement
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 576345
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10015019
Crude Devices Double Giving Illusion Lanterns Magic Makes Movement Optical
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse, featuring this mesmerizing image of a Magic Lantern from Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing antique device, with its double lantern design, once brought a sense of wonder and magic to audiences by allowing the superimposition of one image upon another, creating a rudimentary yet enchanting illusion of movement. Add this timeless work of art to your collection and bring a touch of history and enchantment into your home or office.
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 36.3cm (20" x 14.3")
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
Step back in time with this fascinating print from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcasing a Magic Lantern from 1880. This historical device used double lanterns to superimpose one image on another, creating a crude illusion of movement. The optical trickery involved in this process was truly magical for its time.
The intricate details of the lanterns and the images they produced speak to a bygone era where technology was simpler yet still capable of capturing people's imaginations. The artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating these devices is evident in every aspect of this photograph.
As you gaze upon this piece, you can almost feel yourself being transported back to a time when such inventions were cutting-edge and awe-inspiring. The history behind the Magic Lantern is rich and storied, making it a valuable piece of our collective past.
Whether you are interested in the history of optical devices or simply appreciate the beauty of vintage technology, this print is sure to captivate your imagination. Let yourself be enchanted by the allure of the Magic Lantern and all it represents in our shared cultural heritage.
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