Sujet

Sir David Brewster, K.G., President of the British Association, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Sir David Brewster, K.G., President of the British Association [for the Advancement of Science], 1850. 'The discoveries of Sir David Brewster range from the kaleidoscope to the law of the angle of polarisatioin, the physical laws of metallic reflection, and the optical properties of crystals ; and our philosopher is the author of an immense number of facts and practical applications in every branch of optics. The accompanying Portrait is engraved from a beautifully executed Talbotype, by Messrs. Henneman and Malone, of Regent-street'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Notre référence

HRM22A33_406

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Format disponible

54,6Mo (2,9Mo) / 32,6cm x 42,0cm / 3845 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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