Title
Static electric effects
Caption
Static electric effects. Chain receiving a charge from a glass globe static electric machine is attached to the waist of the man standing insulated on a block of wax. He becomes 'charged' and his hands attract pieces of paper and small objects. From "Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques" by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1753). Engraving.
Date
1753
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009784P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,4Mb (1019,9Kb) / 9,3in x 11,8in / 2804 x 3543 (300dpi)