Photographic Print : Kw Siemens / World Invent

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Kw Siemens / World Invent

KARL WILHELM SIEMENS later SIR CHARLES WILLIAM German-English electrical engineer and industrialist

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1823 1883 Bushy Electrical Engineer Industrialist Invent Siemens Whiskers Wilhelm Will I Am

14"x11" Photo Print

Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historical photographic prints, featuring this captivating image of Sir Charles William Siemens, also known as Karl Wilhelm Siemens. This iconic portrait, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the German-English electrical engineer and industrialist in his element, exuding an air of innovation and ingenuity. Each print is meticulously crafted with the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this inspiring and intriguing image of Sir Siemens, a true pioneer in the world of electricity and technology.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20cm x 35.5cm (7.9" x 14")

Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Sir Charles William Siemens (1823-1883), a German-born English electrical engineer and industrialist, in his later years. Known as KW Siemens or Karl Wilhelm Siemens in his native Germany, he is often overshadowed by his younger brother, Werner von Siemens, who founded the Siemens electrical engineering company. Born in Lennep, Prussia, Siemens' fascination with electricity began at a young age. He studied at the Universities of Bonn and Berlin before moving to England in 1850 to work with his brother. In 1854, they jointly developed an improved method for producing pure chlorine, which revolutionized the bleaching industry. Siemens' contributions to the field of electrical engineering were significant. He invented the dynamo-electric machine, a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, in 1866. This invention paved the way for the widespread use of electrical power and led to the development of the national grid. Despite his numerous achievements, Siemens remained a humble and private man. He preferred to work behind the scenes, often collaborating with his brother and other scientists. In 1882, he was knighted by Queen Victoria for his services to science. This photograph, taken around 1883, shows Sir Charles William Siemens in his later years. His bushy whiskers and grey hair give evidence to his age, but his piercing gaze and confident posture suggest a man who continued to be passionate about his work. This image offers a glimpse into the life of a brilliant and influential figure in the history of science and engineering.

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