Étienne-Jules Marey

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  • [Paris] , ca1905
By Richer, Paul - MEDAL
[Paris], ca1905. As issued.. Fine.. Medal; rectangular silvered bronze plaquette (meas. 50 x 64 mm) within its original velvet and satin lined green calf-skin case.

Marey depicted quarter-length bust to left with a landscape below. Verso: Marey seated at a desk in his laboratory surrounded by scientific equipment, a camera to right; beyond, in clouds, birds, horses and male athletes. Marey was a French scientist and chrono-photographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology, physical instrumentation and aviation. He is considered to be a pioneer of photography. See G-M for multiple entries.
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Title

Étienne-Jules Marey

Author

Richer, Paul - MEDAL

Binding

As issued.

Condition

Fine

Publisher

[Paris]

Date

ca1905


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