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A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho)
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A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho)
1048304 A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge (colour litho) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge. Illustration for The Graphic, Christmas Number 1894.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22504476
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A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century, or the Ex-Favourites Revenge
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is a captivating and humorous lithograph that takes us back to a time of scientific curiosity and royal intrigue. In this vividly colored print by Percy Macquoid, we are transported to a bustling court where an inventor presents his latest creation. The scene unfolds as an armed professor stands proudly beside his steam-powered machine, surrounded by an eager audience. The invention itself is a marvel of intricate construction, with valves and corks adorning its surface. Lady Lucretia, resplendent in her regal attire, watches with anticipation as the experiment commences. However, what was meant to be a demonstration of scientific progress quickly turns disastrous. As the steam engine roars to life, chaos ensues. Evil-looking clouds billow from its pipes while terrified onlookers scramble for safety. The inventor's revenge against his ex-favorites has taken an unexpected turn. This whimsical depiction captures both the fascination and terror that accompanied scientific experiments during this era. It also serves as a reminder that even well-intentioned inventions can have unintended consequences. Macquoid's skillful use of color brings vibrancy to every detail of this historical moment - from the elaborate costumes worn by royalty to the expressions of shock on their faces. "A Scientific Experiment in the Sixteenth Century" offers us a glimpse into a world where innovation collided with tradition and left audiences awestruck yet apprehensive about what lay ahead in this age of discovery.
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