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A Microscopic View of a drop of Water (engraving)
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A Microscopic View of a drop of Water (engraving)
2775127 A Microscopic View of a drop of Water (engraving) by Bacon, John (1777-1859); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Microscopic View of a drop of Water with the different Animalcula - magnified 4000 times with the 2nd power of C Goulds Improved Pocket Compound Microscope. Illustration from The Companion to The Microscope by C Gould ( London, 1831).); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English, out of copyright
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This engraving, titled "A Microscopic View of a drop of Water" takes us on an extraordinary journey into the hidden world that exists within a single droplet. Created by John Bacon in the 19th century, this print showcases his meticulous attention to detail and scientific curiosity. Magnified an astonishing 4000 times with C Gould's Improved Pocket Compound Microscope, the image reveals a mesmerizing array of organisms known as animalcula. These tiny creatures, invisible to the naked eye, come alive under such intense magnification. Biology enthusiasts will be enthralled by the intricate complexity displayed here. Protozoa dance and glide through their watery habitat while other microscopic life forms thrive alongside them. This artwork serves as a testament to both nature's diversity and our human capacity for exploration and discovery. Originally featured in "The Companion to The Microscope" by C Gould in London during 1831, this engraving offers viewers a glimpse into the wonders that lie beyond what we can perceive unaided. It reminds us of how much remains unseen and unknown in our vast universe. As we contemplate this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded of the power of science and its ability to unveil secrets hidden beneath our very noses – or rather, within drops of water.
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