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XEE4163743 The eminent men of science in 1807-1808. Meeting in the library of the Royal Institute of Sciences, England. Engraving by William Walker and Sir John Gilbert (1817 - 1897) - Eminent Men of Science Living in 1807 - Eminent Men of Science, 1807-08, Assembled in the Library of the Royal Institution - by William Walker and Sir John Gilbert - William Allen, Francis Baily, Sir Joseph Banks, Bt, Samuel Bentham, Matthew Boulton, Joseph Bramah, Robert Brown, Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, Edmund Cartwright, Henry Cavendish, Sir William Congreve, 2nd Bt, Samuel Crompton, John Dalton, Sir Humphry Davy, Peter Dollond, Bryan Donkin, Archibald Cochrane, 9th Earl of Dundonald, Henry Fourdrinier, Davies Gilbert, Charles Hatchett, William Henry, Sir William Herschel, Edward Charles Howard, Joseph Huddle Art, Edward Jenner, William Jessop, Henry Kater, Sir John Leslie, Nevil Maskelyne, Henry Maudslay, Patrick Miller, William Murdock, Robert Mylne, Alexander Nasmyth, John Playfair, John Rennie Sr, Sir Francis Ronalds, Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford, Daniel Rutherford, Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope, William Symington, Thomas Telford, Charles Tennant, Thomas Thomson, Richard Trevithick, James Watt, William Hyde Wollaston, Thomas Young by Walker, William (1729-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: The eminent men of science in 1807-1808. Meeting in the library of the Royal Institute of Sciences, England. Engraving by William Walker and Sir John Gilbert (1817 - 1897) - Eminent Men of Science Living in 1807 - Eminent Men of Science, 1807-08, Assembled in the Library of the Royal Institution - by William Walker and Sir John Gilbert - William Allen, Francis Baily, Sir Joseph Banks, Bt, Samuel Bentham, Matthew Boulton, Joseph Bramah, Robert Brown, Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, Edmund Cartwright, Henry Cavendish, Sir William Congreve, 2nd Bt, Samuel Crompton, John Dalton, Sir Humphry Davy, Peter Dollond, Bryan Donkin, Archibald Cochrane, 9th Earl of Dundonald, Henry Fourdrinier, Davies Gilbert, Charles Hatchett, William Henry, Sir William Herschel, Edward Charles Howard, Joseph Huddle Art, Edward Jenner, William Jessop, Henry Kater, Sir John Leslie, Nevil Maskelyne, Henry Maudslay, Patrick Miller, William Murdock, Robert Mylne, Alexander Nasmyth, John Playfair, John Rennie Sr, Sir Francis Ronalds, Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford, Daniel Rutherford, Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope, William Symington, Thomas Telford, Charles Tennant, Thomas Thomson, Richard Trevithick, James Watt, William Hyde Wollaston, Thomas Young); Stefano Bianchetti; British, out of copyright
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The Eminent Men of Science in 1807-1808 - A Gathering of Brilliant Minds
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. This print captures a historic moment in the world of science, as the most eminent men of their time come together for a meeting in the prestigious library of the Royal Institute of Sciences in England. The engraving, skillfully created by William Walker and Sir John Gilbert, showcases an impressive array of scientific luminaries who have made significant contributions to various fields. Among this distinguished group are individuals such as Sir Joseph Banks, renowned botanist and president of the Royal Society; Humphry Davy, pioneer in electrochemistry and inventor of the miner's safety lamp; James Watt, celebrated engineer whose improvements to steam engines revolutionized industry; and Edward Jenner, esteemed physician who developed the smallpox vaccine. The image also includes other notable figures like Henry Cavendish, known for his groundbreaking work on hydrogen; Thomas Telford, visionary civil engineer responsible for numerous iconic structures; and Charles Hatchett, discoverer of several chemical elements including niobium. Assembled here is a collection of brilliant minds from diverse scientific disciplines – chemistry, physics, engineering – all united by their passion for knowledge and advancement. Their presence in this photograph serves as a testament to their intellectual prowess and enduring legacy. This remarkable artwork not only celebrates these exceptional individuals but also reminds us that progress is achieved through collaboration and shared expertise. It stands as a tribute to human curiosity and ingenuity that continues to shape our understanding of the world today.
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