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Framed Print of Jean Sylvain Bailly, French Astronomer
Jean-Sylvain Bailly (September 15, 1736 - November 12, 1793) was a French astronomer, mathematician, and political leader of the early part of the French Revolution. He calculated an orbit for the next appearance of Halley's Comet (in 1759), and correctly reduced Lacaille's observations of 515 stars. He was elected to the 31st seat of the French Academy of Sciences in 1763. He devoted himself to the history of science, publishing A History of Ancient Astronomy in 1775, followed by A History of Modern Astronomy in 1782. After the storming of the Bastille (1789) he became the first mayor of Paris. When Louis XVI endorsed the Revolution, Bailly presented him with the new symbol of the revolution, the tricolor cockade. In 1791 he pushed for the passage of a decree which declared Jews to be French citizens, with all rights and privileges. This decree repealed the special taxes that had been imposed on the Jews, as well as all the ordinances existing against them. The dispersal by the National Guard, under his orders, of the riotous assembly in the Champ de Mars made him extremely unpopular, and he retired to Nantes. In 1793 he was asked to testify against Marie Antoinette, but he refused. He was brought before the Revolutionary Tribunal at Paris, speedily tried, and sentenced to death the next day by guillotine. He was forced to endure the freezing rain and the insults of a howling mob. He was 57 years old. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
