Förhandsvisa
Skicka
Dela
Visa detaljer
Guide
Ladda ner
Liknande objekt
Röntgen
Bildspel
Q&A
StatistikSunspot
- 44.0 x 47.0 cm
Visa mer
Giclée / Konsttryck
Giclée- eller canvasprint av museumskvalitet med snabb produktion och flexibla ytbehandlingsalternativ. (
Beställ handmålad reproduktion Byt till digital bild)
Välj bland våra förinställda storlekar som motsvarar konstverkets ursprungliga proportioner.
Ange den bredd och höjd du behöver för att passa din ram eller vägg. Ett tryck kan endast beskäras, aldrig göras större än originalbilden, vilket innebär att ett format med en annan proportion leder till att en del av bilden går förlorad. Vi skickar en digital mockup för godkännande innan vi påbörjar tryckningen. Bilden som visas på denna sida visar inte den faktiska beskärningen — det är endast mockuppen som gör det.
Leverans över hela världen () på 2 veckor istället för standard 4/5 veckor. (2 november)
Fri expressfrakt över hela världen
Högkvalitativ linnecanvas
Fullständig fraktförsäkring
Garantier för återbetalning av tullavgifter
Garantier för exakt färgåtergivning
100 dagars returrätt (endast vid fel)
100% pengarna tillbaka-garanti
Mängdrabatt erbjuds
Glasalternativet är endast tillgängligt i storlekar under 110 cm.
Sunspot
Giclée / Konsttryck
Storlek på reproduktion
-
Slutgiltigt pris
Skr 803
Konstnärsbiografi
Early Life and Education
- Born: August 19, 1808, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Died: May 7, 1890
- Parents: Alexander Nasmyth (painter) and Barbara Foulis
- Early exposure to mechanics through his father’s workshop.
- Attended the Royal High School in Edinburgh.
- Studied at the Edinburgh School of Arts (later Heriot-Watt University), demonstrating early mechanical aptitude.
- Constructed a working model of a high-pressure steam engine at age 17, showcasing his skills.
Career and Inventions
- Apprenticed to Henry Maudslay in London, gaining experience in machine manufacturing.
- Established his own machine shop in Manchester in 1834.
- Founded Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company (Bridgewater Foundry) in 1836, specializing in machine tools and steam engines.
- Major Invention: The Steam Hammer – revolutionized iron forging by significantly reducing processing time and improving quality. Patented in 1842.
- Manufactured over 100 steam locomotives and various other machines like pumps and hydraulic presses.
- Developed pile drivers for marine construction projects.
Artistic Pursuits and Later Life
- Retired at age 48 to Penshurst, Kent in 1856.
- Dedicated himself to hobbies including astronomy, photography, and painting.
- Authored "The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite" (1874), demonstrating his interest in astronomical observation.
- Created detailed drawings and illustrations of machinery throughout his career, showcasing artistic talent alongside engineering skills.
Influences and Historical Significance
- Influence: Henry Maudslay – Nasmyth’s apprenticeship under Maudslay provided crucial experience in precision machining.
- Impact: The steam hammer significantly advanced the Industrial Revolution, enabling larger-scale metalworking operations.
- Contribution to Engineering: Emphasized efficiency and control in machinery design.
- Legacy: Recognized as a key figure in British engineering and innovation during the Victorian era.
Philosophical Views and Opposition to Organized Labor
- Nasmyth held strong views on labor, opposing organized labor movements.
- He believed in individual effort and responsibility rather than collective bargaining.
- His philosophical stance reflected a broader perspective prevalent among industrialists of his time.
- These beliefs shaped his approach to managing his workforce and contributed to his overall legacy.
James Nasmyth
1808 - 1890 , United Kingdom
Kortfakta
- Full Name: James Hall Nasmyth
- Nationality: Scottish
- Date Of Birth: 1808
- Date Of Death: 1890
- Place Of Birth: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Engineer and Inventor
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Henry Maudslay']
