Eiffel Towers electric lamp, 1889
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Eiffel Towers electric lamp, 1889
Eiffel Towers electric lamp. 19th-century artwork of the large electric light (100 amps, 500 horsepower, 8 million carcels) installed at the top of the Eiffel Tower after its construction for the Universal Exposition (World Fair) of 1889 in Paris, France. Referred to as the phare electrique (electric lighthouse), this lamp was installed above the apartments that Eiffel has had built at the top of the tower for his personal use. Birds would sometimes be killed as they flew into the tower, attracted or confused by the light. Artwork from the 4th volume (second period of 1889) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1880s 1889 Annual Volume Apartments Bright Eiffel Tower Electric Electric Light Electrical Electricity Engineering Expo Exposition Universelle France French Illuminating Illumination Iron La Science Illustree Lamp Large Lighthouse Louis Figuier Magazine Paris Popular Science Powerful Shine Shining Steel Summit Tourist Attraction Universal Exposition Weekly World Fair Gustave Eiffel
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This print showcases the iconic Eiffel Tower in all its illuminated glory during the Universal Exposition of 1889 in Paris, France. The artwork captures a momentous engineering achievement of the 19th century - the installation of a large electric light at the top of Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece. Known as the "phare electrique" or electric lighthouse, this powerful lamp boasted an astonishing 100 amps and 500 horsepower, emitting a dazzling brightness of 8 million carcels. The image reveals not only the technological marvel that was achieved but also sheds light on an unexpected consequence. Birds would occasionally meet their fate as they were drawn to or confused by this radiant beacon atop one of history's most famous tourist attractions. Featured in La Science Illustree, a popular French science weekly publication from that era, this monochrome illustration provides intricate details of both the steel structure and shining electric light. It offers us a glimpse into how electricity was harnessed for illumination during this time period. As we gaze upon this historical artwork, we are transported back to late-1800s Paris when innovation and progress were celebrated at grand events like world fairs. This print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and reminds us of Gustave Eiffel's visionary brilliance that continues to captivate millions who visit his towering creation today.
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