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Humphry Davy, English chemist, 1860
Humphry Davy, English chemist, 1860. Davy (1778-1829) discovered the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). In 1801 he was appointed lecturer at the Royal Institution, where he investigated, with his assistant Michael Faraday (1791-1867), his theory of volcanic action. Using electrolysis, Davy isolated the metals barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and strontium, as well as proving that chlorine was a chemical element. He wrote on the subject of agricultural chemistry, but is probably best known for his invention in 1815 of the miners safety lamp, which enabled deeper, more gaseous seams to be mined without risk of explosion. After a portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence. From Chemistry by J Sheridan Muspratt. (London, 1860)
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the brilliance of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Humphry Davy by Thomas Lawrence, from Heritage Images. This stunning 1860 portrait captures the essence of Davy, the English chemist who made history with his discovery of the anesthetic effects of laughing gas in 1801. Appointed as a lecturer at the Royal Institution, Davy's groundbreaking work paved the way for future scientific discoveries. Bring this piece of history into your home and elevate your decor with our museum-quality print, sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50cm (16" x 19.7")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases Humphry Davy, a prominent English chemist from the 19th century. In this portrait captured by Sir Thomas Lawrence, Davy's intellectual prowess and dedication to scientific discovery are evident. Known for his groundbreaking research on various subjects, Davy is most famous for his remarkable findings regarding the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). His appointment as a lecturer at the Royal Institution in 1801 allowed him to delve deeper into his theory of volcanic action alongside his assistant Michael Faraday. Davy's contributions to chemistry were immense; he successfully isolated several metals such as barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and strontium through electrolysis. Additionally, he played a crucial role in proving that chlorine was indeed a chemical element. However, it was his invention of the miners' safety lamp in 1815 that truly revolutionized mining practices. This ingenious creation enabled miners to safely extract resources from deeper and more gaseous seams without fearing explosions. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of timelessness to this engraving-like photograph print. It serves as a reminder of Davy's significant impact on science and highlights the importance of his discoveries even today. As we gaze upon this image capturing one man's pursuit of knowledge and innovation during the 19th century, we cannot help but be inspired by Humphry Davy's enduring legacy in the field of chemistry.
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