Framed Print : Jn Niepce / Figuier
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Jn Niepce / Figuier
JOSEPH-NICEPHORE NIEPCE French physicist, credited with making the worlds first photograph (1826)
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1765 1826 1833 Credited Figuier Nicephore Niepce Physicist Stock
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Joseph-Nicephore Niepce / Figuier" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite piece showcases an image of the renowned French physicist, Joseph-Nicephore Niepce, who is credited with creating the world's first photograph in 1826. Immerse yourself in the rich history of photography with this stunning, museum-quality framed print. The intricate details of Niepce's portrait are beautifully preserved, making it a must-have addition to any art or photography enthusiast's collection. Delivering a perfect blend of history and aesthetics, this framed print is sure to captivate and inspire.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image captures the enigmatic figure of Joseph-Nicéphore Niépce, the pioneering French physicist and inventor, as he stands before a large, covered easel in his studio during the 1830s. Niépce is best known for his groundbreaking achievement in the annals of photographic history: he is credited with producing the world's first photograph in 1826, an image titled "View from the Window at Le Gras." The photographic process he developed, which he called heliography, utilized a bitumen of Judea coating on a pewter plate, which was exposed to sunlight for several hours to create an image. Born in 1765, Niépce's fascination with science and technology began at a young age. He experimented with various inventions throughout his life, including an early form of aerial photography and an improved hot air balloon. However, it was his work in the field of photography that would leave an indelible mark on history. Despite the significance of his invention, Niépce's name was often overshadowed by the subsequent developments in the field by other pioneers such as Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot. Nevertheless, his pioneering spirit and relentless pursuit of knowledge paved the way for the advancements in photography that followed. In this photograph, Niépce's intense focus and dedication to his work are palpable, as he meticulously examines his creation, shielded from the light behind the large, covered easel. The image is a poignant reminder of the extraordinary journey that began with Niépce's first photograph and forever changed the way we capture and preserve the world around us.
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