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Statuette moulee en gutta-percha et prete a recevoir la carcasse de platine, procede Lenoir (engraving)
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Statuette moulee en gutta-percha et prete a recevoir la carcasse de platine, procede Lenoir (engraving)
5992647 Statuette moulee en gutta-percha et prete a recevoir la carcasse de platine, procede Lenoir (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statuette moulee en gutta-percha et prete a recevoir la carcasse de platine, procede Lenoir. Illustration for Les Merveilles De La Science ou Description Populaire des Inventions Modernes by Louis Figuier (Furne, Jouvet, c 1870).); © Look and Learn
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This engraving titled "Statuette moulee en gutta-percha et prete a recevoir la carcasse de platine, procede Lenoir" transports us back to the 19th century, a time of scientific progress and industrial revolution. The image showcases a statuette made from gutta-percha, a natural rubber-like material derived from trees found in Southeast Asia. This innovative process developed by Lenoir involves casting the intricate design in gutta-percha before preparing it to receive the platinum framework. The engraving is part of Louis Figuier's renowned work "Les Merveilles De La Science ou Description Populaire des Inventions Modernes" which aimed at popularizing modern inventions and marvels of that era. It serves as an excellent example of how science and engineering were transforming society during this period. Electroplating, depicted here through the use of platinum for reinforcing the statuette's structure, was one such invention that revolutionized metalwork. By electrolytically depositing thin layers of metal onto objects, craftsmen could achieve stunning decorative effects while enhancing durability. This print not only captures the historical significance of electroplating but also symbolizes human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. It reminds us that even in centuries past, innovation played a vital role in shaping our world. As we gaze upon this artwork today, we are reminded to appreciate both the wonders created by those who came before us and those yet to come as
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