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Humphry Davy, British chemist, 19th century
Humphry Davy, British chemist, 19th century. Born in Penzance, Cornwall, 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 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. Engraving after a portrait by James Lonsdale (1777-1839)
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Humphry Davy Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken from Heritage Images, showcases a portrait of the renowned 19th century British chemist, Humphry Davy. Known for his groundbreaking discovery of the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide), Davy's pioneering work revolutionized the field of chemistry. Add this inspiring poster print to your study, office, or home to ignite conversations and instill a sense of curiosity and appreciation for scientific innovation.
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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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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This print showcases Humphry Davy, a renowned British chemist of the 19th century. Born in Penzance, Cornwall, Davy made significant contributions to various fields of science and medicine. One of his notable discoveries was the anaesthetic effects of laughing gas or nitrous oxide. As a lecturer at the Royal Institution from 1801 onwards, he collaborated with his assistant Michael Faraday to study volcanic action using electrolysis. Davy's groundbreaking experiments led him to isolate several metals like barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and strontium. Additionally, he proved that chlorine was indeed a chemical element through his meticulous research. However, perhaps Davy's most famous invention came in 1815 when he created the miners' safety lamp. This ingenious device allowed miners to work safely in deeper and more gaseous seams without fearing explosions. The accompanying engraving is based on a portrait by James Lonsdale (1777-1839), capturing the essence of this brilliant scientist. The monochrome black and white aesthetic adds an air of authenticity to this historical image. Humphry Davy's legacy as an inventor and chemist continues to inspire generations even today. His contributions have undoubtedly shaped our understanding of chemistry and its applications across various industries such as mining and medicine.
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