Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope

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Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope

5310241 Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope. A painted strip with figures was placed inside the circumference of the drum which was rotated. The image reflected in the mirrors in the centre of the apparatus gave the impression of a continuous moving picture. Charles-Emile Reynaud (1844-1918) a French inventor. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38364504

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Cylinder Drum Illusion Inventor Mirrors Moving Optical Optical Illusion Painted Praxinoscope Rotation Strip Circumference Rotated

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This engraving depicts Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the world of optical illusions and moving pictures in the 19th century. The intricate design of the praxinoscope allowed for a painted strip with figures to be placed inside the drum, which was then rotated to create the illusion of continuous movement. Charles-Emile Reynaud, a French inventor ahead of his time, utilized mirrors in the center of the apparatus to reflect images and give viewers an immersive experience unlike anything they had seen before. The combination of paint, mirrors, and rotation within this cylindrical device produced mesmerizing optical effects that captivated audiences around Europe. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured in an engraving from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back to a time when innovation and creativity merged seamlessly to push boundaries and challenge perceptions. Charles-Emile Reynaud's praxinoscope serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our endless quest for new forms of artistic expression. Let us marvel at this piece of history preserved in print, celebrating the genius behind one man's vision that forever changed how we view motion and visual storytelling.

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