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Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), American painter and physicist, speaking
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Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), American painter and physicist, speaking
XEE4164385 Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), American painter and physicist, speaking, on his return to the United States, with the captain of the ship, about his idea of an electric telegraph. in " Popular history of science, inventions and discoveries from the first centuries to the present day" by Bitard Adolphe 1880. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), American painter and physicist, speaking, on his return to the United States, with the captain of the ship, about his idea of an electric telegraph. in " Popular history of science, inventions and discoveries from the first centuries to the present day" by Bitard Adolphe 1880.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
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This print captures the moment when Samuel Finley Breese Morse, an accomplished American painter and physicist, returns to the United States and shares his groundbreaking idea of an electric telegraph with the ship's captain. The image is featured in "Popular history of science, inventions and discoveries from the first centuries to the present day" by Bitard Adolphe in 1880. In this historic scene, Morse can be seen passionately explaining his concept to the captain, who listens intently. With a backdrop of vast ocean waves behind them, their conversation symbolizes a meeting of minds that would forever change communication as we know it. Morse's invention revolutionized long-distance communication by enabling messages to be transmitted instantly through electrical signals. This engraving beautifully captures both Morse's enthusiasm for his idea and the significance it held for society at large. The black-and-white aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this image from French School in the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of how knowledge transcends borders and brings people together across nations. Stefano Bianchetti skillfully preserves this piece of history through his restoration work on this private collection photograph. As viewers engage with this artwork, they are transported back in time to witness one man's visionary ideas taking shape before their eyes.
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