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"Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS
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"Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS
NCO89941 " Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS! or An Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air", cartoon of a lecture at the Royal Institution demonstrating the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide) pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 35x24.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: experiment conducted by Dr. Thomas Garnett (1766-1802) on Sir John Coxe Hippisley (1748-1825); Humphry Davy (1778-1814) holding a pair of bellows; Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) looking on; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22606676
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Bellows Fart Pneumatic Pneumatics Royal Institution Count Rumford
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This print captures a historic moment in scientific research and discovery. Titled ""Scientific Researches! New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS! or An Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air"", the image depicts a cartoon-like scene at the Royal Institution. The focus of this lecture is the demonstration of laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide. The etching, created by James Gillray in 1801 and measuring 35x24.5 cm, showcases various figures engaged in this groundbreaking experiment. Dr. Thomas Garnett can be seen conducting the experiment on Sir John Coxe Hippisley while Humphry Davy holds a pair of bellows to control the flow of air. Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, observes with great interest. This engraving offers us a glimpse into an era where scientific exploration was met with curiosity and excitement. It highlights not only the ingenuity and dedication of these pioneering researchers but also their willingness to push boundaries for new knowledge. Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford, this remarkable piece serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding our world through experimentation and observation. As we admire this artwork from Fine Art Finder, let us appreciate how far we have come since then while acknowledging that it is thanks to such endeavors that we continue to make incredible advancements today
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