ProtractorCharles William Carey · 1760

  • Creation date1760
  • MuseumNaval Museum
This instrument was used to calculate inaccessible distances and heights, measure horizontal angles, draw charts or topographic maps, and make trigonometric calculations.It has a semicircle calibrated from 0 to 130 degrees with a cut-out center. An alidade rotates around a small cut-out circle. The base is bordered by a graduated ruler used to mark minutes on the edge and note down the angles from topographic measurements. To create charts, it was used on a board of approximately one meter square, supported on a tripod, on top of which the paper that was to be drawn on was laid.

Charles William Carey (1862 – 1943)

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Naval Museum (Madrid, Spain)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Protractor
  • Artist: Charles William Carey
  • Year: 1760
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Naval Museum
  • Main color: Putty
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

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What are the author and date of "Protractor"?

"Protractor" was created by Charles William Carey in 1760.

Is "Protractor" by Charles William Carey in the public domain, and why?

"Protractor" by Charles William Carey is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Charles William Carey died in 1943.

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When was "Protractor" made?

The creation of "Protractor" by Charles William Carey is dated 1760.

Who created "Protractor"?

"Protractor" is attributed to Charles William Carey.

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