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Sir Humphry Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, 19th century. Artist: Thomson
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Sir Humphry Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, 19th century. Artist: Thomson
Sir Humphry Davy, Cornish chemist and physicist, 19th century. Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). In 1801 he was appointed lecturer at the Royal Institution, where he investigated, with his assistant Michael Faraday (1791-1867), his theory of volcanic action. Using electrolysis, Davy isolated the metals barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and strontium, as well as proving that chlorine was a chemical element. He is probably best known for his invention in 1815 of the miners safety lamp, which enabled deeper, more gaseous seams to be mined without risk of explosion
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This print showcases the esteemed Sir Humphry Davy, a brilliant Cornish chemist and physicist of the 19th century. The artist, Thomson, skillfully captures his intellectual prowess and determination in this portrait. Davy's groundbreaking discoveries are highlighted in this image - most notably his revelation of the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). His appointment as a lecturer at the Royal Institution allowed him to delve deeper into scientific exploration alongside his assistant Michael Faraday. Together, they investigated volcanic action using electrolysis. Davy's contributions to chemistry were immense; he successfully isolated several metals including barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and strontium. Additionally, he proved that chlorine was indeed a chemical element through meticulous experimentation. However, it is perhaps Davy's invention of the miners' safety lamp in 1815 that solidified his legacy. This ingenious creation enabled miners to safely extract resources from deep underground without fear of explosions caused by flammable gases. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of timelessness to this portrait while emphasizing Davy's dedication to science and innovation. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by James Lonsdale for The Print Collector6 collection curated by Heritage Images, we cannot help but be inspired by Sir Humphry Davy's indelible impact on both industry and medicine during the 19th century.
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