Premium Framed Print : Magic Lantern
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Magic Lantern
Using a double lantern, which makes it possible to superimpose one image on another, giving a crude illusion of movement
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 576345
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10015019
Crude Devices Double Giving Illusion Lanterns Magic Makes Movement Optical
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this fascinating print from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcasing a Magic Lantern from 1880. This historical device used double lanterns to superimpose one image on another, creating a crude illusion of movement. The optical trickery involved in this process was truly magical for its time.
The intricate details of the lanterns and the images they produced speak to a bygone era where technology was simpler yet still capable of capturing people's imaginations. The artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating these devices is evident in every aspect of this photograph.
As you gaze upon this piece, you can almost feel yourself being transported back to a time when such inventions were cutting-edge and awe-inspiring. The history behind the Magic Lantern is rich and storied, making it a valuable piece of our collective past.
Whether you are interested in the history of optical devices or simply appreciate the beauty of vintage technology, this print is sure to captivate your imagination. Let yourself be enchanted by the allure of the Magic Lantern and all it represents in our shared cultural heritage.
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