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Electricity, c. 1889 (plaster) (b / w photo)
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Electricity, c. 1889 (plaster) (b / w photo)
XIR172161 Electricity, c.1889 (plaster) (b/w photo) by Barrias, Louis Ernest (1841-1905); Paris, France; (add.info.: Electricite; displayed at the Galerie des Machines; the Galerie was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 and destroyed in 1909; Exposition Universelle; plaster destroyed ?; ); French, out of copyright
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This photograph captures a mesmerizing sculpture titled "Electricity" created by Louis Ernest Barrias in 1889. The sculpture, made of plaster, showcases the allegorical representation of electricity as a female figure standing on a pedestal adorned with zodiacal signs. With her nude form radiating power and energy, she holds a voltaic pile battery while lightning strikes around her. The artwork was displayed at the Galerie des Machines during the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris, France. This grand steel-framed building, known for its glass and iron architecture, housed various technological marvels of the time. Unfortunately, both the plaster sculpture and the Galerie were destroyed years later in 1909. Barrias' masterpiece beautifully encapsulates humanity's fascination with electricity during this period of rapid industrialization. The artist skillfully combines classical allegory with modern scientific advancements to depict electricity as an awe-inspiring force that powers innovation and progress. This remarkable photograph is an invaluable historical artifact that allows us to appreciate Barrias' artistic vision and glimpse into the past when society marveled at the wonders brought forth by electrical power. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our eternal quest for understanding nature's forces.
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