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Poster Print : AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
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AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Alan Turing at Bletchley, 1940s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, as part of the team who broke the Enigma code. In 1942 he devised the first systematic method for breaking messages encrypted by the sophisticated German cipher machine known as Tunny by the British. After the war, he joined the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in London, and designed the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE). In 1952 Turing was convicted of "gross indecency" - homosexuality was then a crime in Britain - and was forced to have hormone "therapy." He was discovered dead in bed, poisoned by cyanide. The official verdict was suicide, but no motive was found. In 2009 the British government publicly apologized for Turing's treatment, and he was granted a royal pardon
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Step into history with our Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring the iconic image of Alan Turing at Bletchley Park during the 1940s. This captivating photograph, brought to you by Heritage Images, showcases a pivotal moment in the life of the brilliant British mathematician, logician, and code breaker. Witness the intensity and focus in Turing's eyes as he worked tirelessly to crack the Enigma code. Add this inspiring and educational poster to your home or office, and let the legacy of Alan Turing continue to inspire and intrigue.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
"This evocative photograph captures the intellectual intensity of Alan Turing (1912-1954) as he worked tirelessly to crack the complex codes of the German Enigma machine at Bletchley Park during the 1940s. Turing, a British mathematician and logician, was a pivotal member of the team that deciphered encrypted messages from the Enigma machine, a sophisticated German cipher device. In 1942, Turing devised the first systematic method for breaking the messages encrypted by the advanced German cipher machine, known as "Tunny," which significantly aided the Allied forces in the Second World War. After the war, Turing joined the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in London and designed the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE), one of the first designs for a general-purpose computer. However, Turing's personal life was marred by controversy. In 1952, he was convicted of "gross indecency" for his homosexuality, a crime at the time in Britain. He was subjected to hormone "therapy," a cruel and ineffective form of conversion therapy. Tragically, Turing was found dead in his home in 1954, with cyanide in his system. The official verdict was suicide, but no clear motive was ever established. In 2009, the British government publicly apologized for Turing's treatment and granted him a posthumous royal pardon. This photograph, taken at Bletchley Park during the 1940s, serves as a poignant reminder of Turing's groundbreaking contributions to computer science and mathematics, as well as the injustices he faced due to societal prejudices." Heritage Images, 2023.
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