Caption

Historical optical instruments and principles, diagrams showing light refraction, reflection and the functioning of devices such as the camera obscura and a magnifying device in cross section. Principles of optics and light refraction through prisms and lenses. Camera Obscura patented by Brewster in 1843 and a projector or a magic lantern attributed to Porta 1553, illustration, reproduction from a 19th-century model. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of submission unknown, historical

Date

Jan 27, 2026

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/Sunny Celeste

Reference

BRK26B84_221

Model release

No

Property release

No

License type

Royalty free

Available size

407.6Mb (28.0Mb) / 46.6in x 34.0in / 13972 x 10196 (300dpi)

Keywords

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