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Hydraulics systems including floating, hydromancy
Hydraulics systems including floating action 1, 2, hydromancy or water divination 3, 4, and Archimedes solution to the problem of Hieros crown 5. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1811
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Abraham Action Archimedes Arts Cyclopedia Dictionary Divination Engineering Floating Hydraulics Purity Rees Sciences Solution System Universal Weight Volume
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating intersection of art and science with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints featuring Hydraulics Systems. This exquisite collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases intriguing depictions of hydraulic technology in action. Witness the beauty of floating machinery (1, 2), the ancient art of hydromancy or water divination (3, 4), and the ingenious solution to the Hieros crown mystery by Archimedes (5). Elevate your home or office decor with these thought-provoking and visually stunning prints that celebrate the wonders of engineering and the natural world.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Hydraulic Wonders: Floating Systems, Hydromancy, and Archimedes' Solution to the Hieros Crown Enigma" 2.. This copperplate engraving, taken from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown in 1811, showcases a series of intriguing hydraulic systems. The illustration, created by Wilson Lowry, offers a glimpse into the 19th-century fascination with the power and potential of water. 3. At the heart of the engraving lies a floating system, where a large, seemingly weightless object is suspended in water by means of hydraulic pressure. This principle, which defies our everyday understanding of buoyancy, was a marvel of engineering and scientific curiosity during the time. 4. Surrounding the floating system, we find an intriguing scene of hydromancy or water divination. Here, a figure is shown using a y-shaped rod to detect water beneath the ground. This ancient practice, believed to be based on the ability to sense changes in water pressure, was widely used for locating water sources and even for predicting future events. 5. The engraving also features Archimedes' solution to the problem of the Hieros crown, a legendary artifact said to be pure gold but whose purity was in question. Archimedes is famously credited with discovering the principle of buoyancy, which he used to determine the crown's authenticity by comparing its weight in water to that in air. 6. This illustration offers a window into the rich history of hydraulics, a field that has shaped our understanding of water's properties and its potential for engineering marvels. From floating systems and divination to the scientific discoveries of Archimedes, this engraving stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the power of water.
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