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Plate I from, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
HMB306168 Plate I from, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl. Breitkopf, 1789 (coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 20x23 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Darstellung der von Racknitz rekonstruierten Kempelenschen Schachmaschine von vorn mit offenen Tueren; diagram from Racknitz reconstructing Kempels Chess machine from the front with its doors open; Chess Turk; ); eHumboldt Innovation, Berlin; eHumboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22357364
© Humboldt Innovation, Berlin Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin / Bridgeman Images
Automaton Board Game Checked Chess Player Mechanism Model Robot Robotics Automat
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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.
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This colored engraving, titled "Plate I from Über den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of chess-playing automatons in the 18th century. The artwork, created by an anonymous German School artist, measures 20x23 cm and is currently housed at Humboldt-Universitaet in Berlin, Germany. The print showcases a detailed diagram of the reconstructed Kempelenschen Schachmaschine (Kempels Chess machine) from the front with its doors open. This mechanical marvel, also known as Chess Turk, was an invention that astounded audiences during its time. It featured a male figure wearing a turban and dressed in traditional attire. The illustration highlights the intricate design and engineering behind this groundbreaking creation. With its checked board game surface and robotic mechanism, it symbolizes the intersection between science and artistry. The plate provides insight into how this automaton operated to play chess against human opponents. As we delve into history through this image, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with technology and innovation. It serves as a testament to our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and creating machines capable of imitating human intelligence. With its rich historical context and artistic charm, this engraving invites us to ponder upon the remarkable achievements that have shaped our understanding of robotics throughout centuries past.
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