Bartmy. Faujas de Saint-Fond (geologiste), professeur de geo
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Bartmy. Faujas de Saint-Fond (geologiste), professeur de geo
Bartmy. Faujas de Saint-Fond (geologiste), professeur de geologie au Jardin du Roi. Ne e Montelimar... 1741... mort... 1819. Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of the man who opened a public subscription to finance research into balloon flights carried out by Jacques Alexandre Charles in 1783. Date between 1820 and 1840
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1741 1819 Fond Jardin Mort Tissandier Aeronautics Montelimar Professeur
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This oval portrait depicts Barthelemy Faujas de Saint-Fond (1741-1819), a renowned French geologist and professor of geology at the Jardin du Roi in Paris. Born in Montelimar, he made significant contributions to the field of geology and was a pioneer in the study of volcanic rocks. Faujas de Saint-Fond was an influential figure in the scientific community during the late 18th century. He opened a public subscription to finance the groundbreaking aeronautical experiments carried out by Jacques Alexandre Charles in 1783, marking the beginning of the era of hot air ballooning. The portrait, dating between 1820 and 1840, showcases the distinguished scholar with an introspective expression, his piercing eyes reflecting a deep sense of curiosity and intellectual rigor. His white hair, framed by a simple black background, adds to the sense of gravitas and wisdom. Faujas de Saint-Fond's extensive collection of minerals and geological specimens, known as the "Faujas de Saint-Fond Cabinet," is now housed in the Musée National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris. His pioneering work in the field of geology laid the groundwork for future generations of scientists and expanded our understanding of the natural world. This evocative portrait is a testament to Faujas de Saint-Fond's enduring legacy as a visionary scholar and a pioneer in both geology and aeronautics.
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