The Putti Electrisor Late 19th Century / Fairground Game
French school from the end of the 19th century. Putto inflicting an electric shock on his fellow creature. Oil on cardboard, mounted on canvas. This painting with a subject as rare as it is curious illustrates the use of the famous Van Narum machine with a Leyden bottle can be understood as an amusing allegory of electricity 24 x 30 cm. At the end of the 19th century this principle was taken up by fairgrounds to make an attraction called the Electrifier which, by gradually increasing the voltage, allowed competitions of courage.
1 250 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1358166
Availability: In stock
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