
Title
David Brewster
Caption
David Brewster (1781-1868) Scottish physicist. Optics (kaleidoscope and polarised light). Editor of the "Edinburgh Magazine" 1802 and the "Edinburgh Encyclopaedia" 1808. On the table beside him is a stereoscope, one of the optical instruments he invented.
Engraving, c1870.
Date
1870
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07113_010208P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,0Mb (3,3Mb) / 9,2in x 11,8in / 2761 x 3543 (300dpi)