Engraving of Theory of pulleys (Theorie elementaire des Poulies)

Made:
1850-1860 in Paris
maker:
Langevin, Paul
Engraving of Theory of pulleys (Theorie elementaire des Poulies)

Creative Commons LicenseThis image is released under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Licence

License this image for commercial use at Science and Society Picture Library

License

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Engraving, coloured. [Theory of pulleys] = Theorie elementaire des Poulies.. Noeuds employes dans la Marine et dans l'Industrie. Grave sur acier par Langevin; Impe par Fosset... Maison Basset..., Paris. [1850-1860?]. Book plate [two page spread] illustrating 50 assorted knots, 37 pulleys and 20 other assemblages, with key diagrams. Sheet 55x71.5cm. In frame 72.5x86x3cm

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
1986-1590
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 550 mm x 713 mm
type:
print
credit:
Grosvenor Prints

Related Objects

Photo ID card of Dimitri Launder when working as a monitor on the site-specific installation 'Wrapped Reichstag', which was developed by the artists Christo and Jeanne Claude between 1971 and 1995. The installation itself existed for 14 days in 1995, 24 June-6 July. Signed by the artists.

Photo ID card of Dimitri Launder as 'monitor' for 'Wrapped Reichstag' by Christo and Jeanne Claude
Blue bolt used for structural support of fabric for the site-specific installation 'Wrapped Reichstag', which was developed by the artists Christo and Jeanne Claude between 1971 and 1995. The installation itself existed for 14 days in 1995, 24 June-6 July.

Blue bolt used for structural support in 'Wrapped Reichstag' by Christo and Jeanne Claude
Six fabric samples of fireproof polypropylene fabric covered by an aluminium layer used in the site-specific installation 'Wrapped Reichstag', which was developed by the artists Christo and Jeanne Claude between 1971 and 1995. The installation itself existed for 14 days in 1995, 24 June-6 July. The samples were given to monitors working on the project in 1995 as a means of engaging the public.

Six silver fabric samples from 'Wrapped Reichstag' by Christo and Jeanne Claude

'Lilian & Alexis' Act of Love Poster by Arina Voronova

'Ksenia & Yarosh' Act of Love Poster by Arina Voronova

'Aisha & Rian' Act of Love Poster by Arina Voronova