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Maker of scales. Plate 4 for article Balancier
" Maker of scales. Plate 4 for article " Balancier" of the Encyclopedia, " Dictionnaire Raisonn頤 es Sciences des Arts et M鴩 ers" or " Encyclopedie". Directed by Diderot and d Alembert. 1751-1772, Paris. Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library."
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Article Barcelona Dalembert Dictionnaire Diderot Directed Encyclopedia Encyclopedie Engravings M X9d29 Ers Maker Raisonn Scales Sciences University
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints featuring Maker of Scales, Plate 4 from the renowned "Balancier" article in the Encyclopedia, "Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et Métiers" or "Encyclopédie." This intricately detailed image, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of the past. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just decorative pieces, they are a conversation starter and a window into history. Order yours today and add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate 4 for Article 'Balancier' in the Encyclopedia 'Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et Métiers' (or 'Encyclopédie'): A Glimpse into the World of Precision and Balance in 18th-Century France and Spain This exquisite engraving, Plate 4 for the article 'Balancier' in the renowned 'Encyclopédie' or 'Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et Métiers' (Encyclopedia of the Sciences, Arts, and Trades), offers a captivating insight into the world of precision and balance in the 18th century. Directed by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, this groundbreaking encyclopedic project aimed to document and disseminate knowledge across various disciplines. The image showcases a 'Maker of Scales,' an artisan dedicated to the production of precise measuring instruments. The intricate details of the engraving reveal the craftsman at work, meticulously calibrating a set of scales. The scales, with their elegant S-shaped arms and finely balanced pans, are a testament to the maker's skill and the era's commitment to accuracy and measurement. The engraving, part of the extensive collection at Barcelona University Library, highlights the global reach of the Encyclopédie. Although the project was primarily conceived and executed in France, this Spanish plate showcases the interconnectedness of European knowledge exchange during the Age of Enlightenment. The intricate details of the engraving, from the maker's tools and workbench to the finely rendered scales, offer a glimpse into the world of artisanal craftsmanship and the importance of precision and balance in the 18th century. This image serves as a reminder of the Encyclopédie's enduring legacy as a symbol of intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
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