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Galileo Demonstrating His First Telescope
PRINTS AND DRAWINGS
print
Soare, W. F.; Bausch & Lomb Optical Company
North America: USA, New York, Rochester
1936
paper; wood; glass
overall (framed): 521 mm x 429 mm x 22 mm
2013.558
PRINTS AND DRAWINGS
Soare, W. F.; Bausch & Lomb Optical Company
North America: USA, New York, Rochester
1936
paper; wood; glass
overall (framed): 521 mm x 429 mm x 22 mm
Framed colour print on textured board of Galileo in 1609 with three colleagues, testing a telescope from the Tower of St. Mark's, Venice. Text caption at bottom. Mahogany-stained wooden frame, glazed.
2013.558
Gift of Mr David Randall, FCOptom, 2013