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Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
Jph. Lis. Gay-Lussac (physicien et chimiste), membre de l Academie royale des sciences, de la Societe royale de Londres, &a. Ne e St. Leonard... 1778. Head-and-shoulders oval portrait of French scientist and balloonist Gay-Lussac who tested several hypotheses on the earths atmosphere. Date 1824
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1778 Leonard Londres Lussac Royale Sciences Societe Tissandier Aeronautics Chimiste Lacademie Membre Physicien
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Brighten someone's day with a scientifically inspired greeting card from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating portrait of Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, this elegant greeting card showcases the renowned French chemist and physicist, a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society of London. Bringing a touch of history and intellectual curiosity to your correspondence, this card is a perfect choice for the science enthusiast in your life. Printed with high-quality imagery sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking head-and-shoulders portrait captures the intellectual curiosity and pioneering spirit of Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), a French scientist and pioneering balloonist. Born in Saint-Leonard, Gay-Lussac made significant contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry, becoming a member of the Académie Royale des Sciences and the Royal Society of London. Gay-Lussac is best known for his groundbreaking investigations into the Earth's atmosphere. In the early 19th century, he conducted a series of experiments using hydrogen-filled balloons to test various hypotheses about atmospheric composition and pressure. His most famous experiment, conducted with Jean-Baptiste Bouillaud, demonstrated that the Earth's atmosphere is a homogeneous mixture of gases, rather than a discrete set of layers. This image, created in 1824, captures Gay-Lussac in the prime of his career. His piercing gaze and serious expression convey a deep sense of focus and dedication to his scientific pursuits. The ornate frame and elegant attire reflect the prestige and status that came with his membership in the Académie Royale des Sciences and the Royal Society of London. Gay-Lussac's legacy extends beyond the realm of science. He is also remembered as an early pioneer of aeronautics, having made several notable flights in hot air balloons. This portrait serves as a testament to his enduring impact on the scientific community and his role as a trailblazer in the fields of physics, chemistry, and aeronautics.
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