Chromatrope design, 19th-century artwork. Invented in 1846 by the Scottish physicist David Brewster (1781-1868), this device is similar to the earlier
Chromatrope design, 19th-century artwork. Invented in 1846 by the Scottish physicist David Brewster (1781-1868), this device is similar to the earlier kaleidoscope. When rotated, the overlapping coloured plates produce patterns when backlit. These patterns can be projected into a wall using a projecting light (then called a magic lantern). Artwork from the 6th volume (second period of 1890) of the French popular science weekly 'La Science Illustree'.
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