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Poster Print : Foucault using his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, Paris, 1851 (1887)
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Foucault using his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, Paris, 1851 (1887)
Foucault using his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, Paris, 1851 (1887). Leon Foucault (1819-1868) demonstrating the rotation of the earth using a freely suspended pendulum in the Pantheon. From La Nature. (Paris, 1887)
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Media ID 14848514
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Audience Demo Demonstrating Demonstration Earth Foucault Jean Bernard Leon Jean Bernard Leon Foucault Leon Foucault Pantheon Pendulum Physicist Physics Rotation Scientist Ann Ronan Pictures
27x27 inch Poster Print
Experience the fascination of scientific discovery with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic image of Leon Foucault demonstrating the Earth's rotation with his pendulum in Paris, 1851. Captured in an exquisite 1887 photograph from Heritage Images, this captivating image showcases Foucault's groundbreaking experiment that proved the Earth's daily rotation. Bring the intrigue of history into your home or office with this visually stunning and educational poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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.
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This print captures the brilliant physicist, Jean Bernard Léon Foucault, as he mesmerizes his audience with a groundbreaking demonstration. Taken in Paris in 1851, this image showcases Foucault's ingenious experiment using a freely suspended pendulum to illustrate the rotation of our planet Earth. Inside the iconic Pantheon building, amidst its grandeur and history, Foucault stands tall as he unveils the wonders of natural phenomena. The crowd gazes intently at him, their faces filled with awe and curiosity. As they witness the pendulum's subtle swing gradually changing direction over time, they are witnessing a profound revelation about our place in the solar system. Foucault's pioneering work revolutionized scientific understanding by providing tangible evidence for Earth's rotation. His dedication to unraveling complex principles through experimentation solidified his status as one of France's most esteemed scientists of the 19th century. In this monochrome engraving from La Nature magazine (1887), we are transported back to that momentous occasion when Foucault unveiled his discovery. The print beautifully encapsulates not only an important scientific demonstration but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ceaseless quest for knowledge. As we admire this historical photograph today, let us remember Jean Bernard Léon Foucault’s invaluable contributions to physics and astronomy—a legacy that continues to inspire generations of scientists worldwide.
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