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Fine Art Print : Claude Chappe's (1763-1805) aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria. c1870. Engraving
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Claude Chappe's (1763-1805) aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria. c1870. Engraving
541882 Claude Chappe's (1763-1805) aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria. c1870. Engraving; (add.info.: From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science, Paris); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38402384
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Aerial Aeroplane Aeroplanes Airplane Airplanes Algeria Algeria Algerian Algerian Algerians C1870 Claude Figuier Louis Merveilles Plane Semaphore System Telegraph Arab Civilization Arab Culture Arabians Chappe Maghreb Maghrebi Maghrebian
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself back in time with this captivating engraving of Claude Chappe's aerial telegraph system in use in Algeria. A piece of history captured beautifully by Bridgeman Images, available as a Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving captures Claude Chappe's innovative aerial telegraph (semaphore) system in use in Algeria around 1870. The intricate network of towers and signaling devices showcases the remarkable advancement in communication technology during this time period.
The scene depicts a group of Algerians utilizing the semaphore system to transmit messages across vast distances with incredible speed and accuracy. This revolutionary method of communication played a crucial role in connecting different regions, facilitating trade, and strengthening cultural ties within North Africa.
As we gaze upon this historical print, we are transported back to a time when the world was on the cusp of a new era of connectivity. The ingenuity and vision of Claude Chappe shine through as his groundbreaking invention revolutionized the way information was shared and disseminated.
Through this engraving, we witness not only the beauty of Arab civilization but also the power of human innovation. It serves as a reminder that progress is born out of collaboration, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.
Let us marvel at this snapshot from history and appreciate the legacy left behind by pioneers like Claude Chappe who dared to dream beyond boundaries.
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