Eugen Langen, German engineer C016 / 8869
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Eugen Langen, German engineer C016 / 8869
Eugen Langen (1833-1895), German engineer. Langen worked on early internal combustion engines with Nikolaus Otto, and their Otto-Langen engine won the Grand Prize at the 1867 Paris World Exhibition. Otto and Langen went on to found what is now the Deutz AG engine manufacturing company. Langen also designed the Wuppertal monorail. This photograph is courtesy of the Otto Engine Company, Philadelphia, USA. It was published in The Epic of Industry (1926), volume 5 of The Pageant of America: A Pictorial History of the United States. This was a 15-volume series that commemorated 150 years since the founding of the USA in 1776
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Businessman Engineer German Industrialist Internal Combustion Engine Inventor Portrait Signature Signed The Pageant Of America Transport Transportation Volume 5
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This print showcases the esteemed German engineer, Eugen Langen. Known for his groundbreaking work on early internal combustion engines alongside Nikolaus Otto, Langen's brilliance led to their invention, the Otto-Langen engine, winning the prestigious Grand Prize at the 1867 Paris World Exhibition. This remarkable achievement laid a strong foundation for what is now known as Deutz AG, a renowned engine manufacturing company. Langen's contributions extended beyond engines as he also played a pivotal role in designing the Wuppertal monorail system. His innovative mindset and technical expertise propelled him to become an influential figure in transportation technology during the 19th century. Published in The Epic of Industry (1926), volume 5 of The Pageant of America: A Pictorial History of the United States, this photograph offers a glimpse into Langen's life and legacy. With his signature proudly displayed beneath his portrait, it serves as a testament to his significant impact on industrial development. Preserved by MIRIAM AND IRA D. WALLACH DIVISION OF ART, PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/ SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this historical artifact provides us with valuable insights into one man's journey towards revolutionizing engineering and shaping technological advancements that continue to influence our lives today.
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