Robot shocks a group of men
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Robot shocks a group of men
A robot strides across a room, shocking a group of men. They were hideous things, without brains, without feelings, without souls... -- an illustration to a story by D D Sharp, The Eternal Man Revives. Date: 1930
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14268469
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Brains Eternal Fear Feelings Frankenstein Frightening Hideous Invention Inventions Monster Revives Robot Robots Sharp Shocking Souls Striding Technology Things
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the annals of scientific innovation, few creations have elicited such fear and awe as the robots of the 1930s. This illustration, taken from D.D. Sharp's chilling tale "The Eternal Man Revives," published in 1930, captures the very essence of this fascination. The large, hulking robot strides across a dimly lit room, its metallic limbs clanking rhythmically against the cold, hard floor. The men in the room, their faces etched with terror, recoil from the mechanical behemoth as it discharges a shocking jolt of electricity. The robot, without brains, feelings, or souls, was the embodiment of mankind's greatest fear: the loss of control over the creations of their own minds. Sharp's story, much like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein before it, explores the ethical dilemmas and existential questions that arise when humanity attempts to play God. The 1930s, a time of rapid technological advancement, saw the birth of numerous groundbreaking inventions. Robots, once the stuff of science fiction, were becoming a reality. This illustration serves as a stark reminder of the dual nature of human progress: the potential for great good, and the potential for great harm. As the men in the room cower in fear, their eyes wide with dread, one cannot help but feel a sense of unease. Will the robot, in its cold, unfeeling state, understand the error of its ways? Or will it continue to shock and terrify those it encounters? The answer, it seems, lies not in the robot itself, but in the hearts and minds of those who created it.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
