Sir William Thomson, Baron Kelvin, 1824 - 1907. Scientist, resting on a binnacle and holding a marine azimuth mirror
About this artwork
A child prodigy, William Thomson went to university at the age of eleven. At twenty-two he was appointed Professor of Natural Philosophy in Glasgow where he set up the first physics laboratory in Great Britain and proved an inspiring teacher. He primarily researched thermodynamics and electricity. On the practical side he was involved in the laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable. He was also the partner of a Glasgow firm that made measuring instruments from his own patents.
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title:Sir William Thomson, Baron Kelvin, 1824 - 1907. Scientist, resting on a binnacle and holding a marine azimuth mirror
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date created:About 1900
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materials:Carbon print
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measurements:19.00 x 14.70 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1933
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accession number:PGP 230.1
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T. & R. Annan & Sons
T. & R. Annan & Sons
Thomas Annan (1829-1887) founded his photographic studio in Glasgow in 1857. He was a specialist in architectural photography. Annan is best known for his 'Photographs of the Old Closes and Streets of Glasgow', published by the firm in 1878-9. Upon his death in 1887, his elder son, John, took over...