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Experience of Foucaults pendulum at the Pantheon with Joseph Chaumie (1849-1919)
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Experience of Foucaults pendulum at the Pantheon with Joseph Chaumie (1849-1919)
XEE4178084 Experience of Foucaults pendulum at the Pantheon with Joseph Chaumie (1849-1919), French politician, Minister of Public Instruction, in " Le petit Parisien", 1902 (engraving) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experience of Foucaults pendulum at the Pantheon with Joseph Chaumie (1849-1919), French politician, Minister of Public Instruction. Engraving in " Le Pepetit Parisien", 1902. Collection privee - Foucault pendulum experiments, in the Pantheon, with Joseph Chaumie (1849-1919), French politician and Minister of National Education. Frontpage of English newspaper Le Pepetit Parisien, 1902. Private Collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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Earth Rotation Eddy Leon 1819 1868 Pantheon Pendulum A Journal Years 1900
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This engraving captures the experience of Foucault's pendulum at the Pantheon, accompanied by Joseph Chaumie, a prominent French politician and Minister of Public Instruction. The image, originally published in "Le Petit Parisien" in 1902, showcases the groundbreaking experiment that revolutionized our understanding of Earth's rotation. In this historic moment, we witness the convergence of science and politics as Chaumie joins the exploration of this astronomical invention. The pendulum swings gracefully within the grandeur of the Pantheon's architectural marvels, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit to unravel nature's mysteries. The intricate details depicted in this print transport us back to early 20th-century France. Through Carrey's skilled craftsmanship, every line and shadow brings life to this historical event. We can almost feel the excitement emanating from those present as they witness firsthand Foucault's ingenious demonstration. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork now preserved in a private collection, it serves as a reminder of humanity's ceaseless curiosity and thirst for knowledge. It encapsulates an era when scientific discoveries were celebrated on newspaper front pages like "Le Petit Parisien" capturing society’s fascination with progress and innovation. Stefano Bianchetti has masterfully captured not only a significant moment in history but also our collective human spirit – forever yearning to explore new horizons and unlock the secrets that lie within our universe.
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