Fine Art Print : X-Ray - Microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse
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X-Ray - Microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse
X-Ray - Microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14371993
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the intricacies of the natural world with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating X-ray image of a small head louse, taken from the Boswell Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online around 1900, offers a unique and mesmerizing perspective. The fine details and contrasts revealed in this microscopic x-ray view invite exploration and wonder. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the beauty of science into your home or office.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.9cm x 50.8cm (14.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing image presents a microscopic x-ray view of a small head louse, captured in an x-ray lantern slide from around 1900. The Boswell Collection, from which this print originates, is a fascinating archive of historical medical and scientific discoveries. X-rays, a relatively new technology at the turn of the 20th century, revolutionized the medical world with their ability to penetrate opaque materials and reveal the internal structures of objects. In this case, the x-ray revealed the minute details of the louse's anatomy, including its distinctive head, thorax, and abdomen. The head louse, a common parasitic insect that infests the human scalp, is notoriously difficult to observe directly due to its tiny size and transparency. The use of x-rays provided a unique perspective, allowing researchers to study the creature's structure in unprecedented detail. This microscopic x-ray view of a head louse offers a glimpse into the early days of medical imaging and the groundbreaking discoveries that emerged from it. The image is not only a testament to the ingenuity of the scientists and technicians who made it possible but also a reminder of the ongoing quest for knowledge and understanding of the natural world.
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