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Jean-Baptiste Biot 3
JEAN-BAPTISTE BIOT French mathematician
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1774 1862 Baptiste Mathematician Biot
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 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait captures the intellectual depth and profound curiosity of Jean-Baptiste Biot (1774-1862), a renowned French mathematician and physicist of the 19th century. Biot's contributions to science were vast and varied, spanning fields such as optics, electromagnetism, and astronomy. Born on February 22, 1774, in Paris, France, Biot displayed an early aptitude for mathematics and science. He studied at the École Normale Supérieure and the École Polytechnique, where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the natural world. In 1804, Biot was appointed professor of mathematics at the École Polytechnique, a position he held for over 50 years. During this time, he conducted groundbreaking research on the refraction of light and the behavior of waves. He also made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism, collaborating with André-Marie Ampère on the development of the Biot-Savart law. Biot's work in astronomy was equally noteworthy. He played a key role in the measurement of the Earth's magnetic field and made important observations of the moon's surface. His observations of the moon's craters helped to establish the science of selenography. This photograph, taken in 1862, captures Biot in the twilight of his illustrious career. With his piercing gaze and furrowed brow, he appears deep in thought, a testament to the intellectual intensity that drove him throughout his life. Biot's legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists and mathematicians, and his contributions to our understanding of the natural world remain a testament to the power of human curiosity and ingenuity.
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