Portrait of Fraunhofer

Portrait of Joseph von Fraunhofer (also Frauenhofer), 1787-1826, drawn by an "unknown master." Fraunhofer discovered the dark lines in the solar spectrum, which are known by his name, and invented the diffraction grating which transformed spectroscopy., Credit Line: Photographische Gesellschaft, Berlin, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, W. F. Meggers Collection, Harvard University Collection
Abstract/Description: Portrait of Joseph von Fraunhofer (also Frauenhofer), 1787-1826, drawn by an "unknown master." Fraunhofer discovered the dark lines in the solar spectrum, which are known by his name, and invented the diffraction grating which transformed spectroscopy.
Subject(s): Profile portraits
Graphic arts
Spectrometer
Portraits
Fraunhofer, Joseph von, 1787-1826
Date Created: November 1825
Credit Line: Photographische Gesellschaft, Berlin, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, W. F. Meggers Collection, Harvard University Collection
Catalog ID: Fraunhofer Joseph A1
Title: Portrait of Fraunhofer.
Name(s): Harvard University Archives, Donor
Type of Resource: still image
Date Created: November 1825
Extent: 2 lithographic prints (5 x 7.5 inches); 1 photographic print (black and white; 9.5 x 6 inches)
Abstract/Description: Portrait of Joseph von Fraunhofer (also Frauenhofer), 1787-1826, drawn by an "unknown master." Fraunhofer discovered the dark lines in the solar spectrum, which are known by his name, and invented the diffraction grating which transformed spectroscopy.
Identifier(s): Fraunhofer Joseph A1 (Catalog ID)
Note(s):

Credit Line: Photographische Gesellschaft, Berlin, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, W. F. Meggers Collection, Harvard University Collection
Subject(s): Profile portraits
Graphic arts
Spectrometer
Portraits
Fraunhofer, Joseph von, 1787-1826
Held by: Niels Bohr Library & Archives
Related Title: Harvard University Collection.
Related Title: W. F. Meggers Collection.
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