Metal Print : Buffon Experiment
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Buffon Experiment
BUFFON experiments with lenses, harnessing the heat of the sun to set fire to a distant tree
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1707 1788 Buffon Distant Experiment Experiments Harnessing Heat Lenses
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the fusion of art and science with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the captivating image of "Buffon Experiments with Lenses" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This mesmerizing print showcases the renowned naturalist Comte de Buffon as he harnesses the raw power of the sun, using lenses to ignite a tree from a distance. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring vibrant colors and stunning detail to your walls, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary galleries. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a special protective layer, ensuring a long-lasting and durable finish. Illuminate your home or office with this intriguing piece of history and ignite a conversation with every glance. Order your Buffon Metal Print today and join the ranks of those who appreciate the beauty of knowledge and the wonders of the natural world.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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 intriguing world of Comte de Buffon's groundbreaking experiments in the late 18th century. In this scene, Buffon, a renowned French natural philosopher, is seen intently focusing on his collection of lenses, arranged meticulously on a wooden table. The sun, setting majestically behind him, casts long shadows over the landscape, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow. Buffon's objective was to harness the sun's heat and use it to ignite a tree located at a considerable distance. This experiment, which took place in 1707, was a significant departure from the traditional methods of creating fire. Buffon's innovative approach involved the use of lenses to concentrate the sun's rays and focus them on a small point, generating enough heat to set the tree ablaze. The historical significance of this experiment is twofold. First, it represented a remarkable advancement in the understanding of the relationship between the sun and fire. Second, it demonstrated Buffon's pioneering spirit and his relentless pursuit of knowledge, which inspired countless scientists and thinkers that followed. As the sun sets and the shadows grow longer, Buffon remains undeterred, his eyes fixed on the lenses, his mind focused on the task at hand. The distant tree, a silent witness to this remarkable scene, awaits the fiery embrace of the sun's concentrated rays. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to marvel at the ingenuity and curiosity of one of history's greatest minds.
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