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  • MuseumMuseo della Radiologia

Louis Jules Duboscq (1817 – 1886)

Louis Jules Duboscq (1817-1886) was a French instrument maker & pioneering photographer known for high-quality optical instruments like stereoscopes and colorimeters. Explore his contributions to 19th-century science and photography.

Museo della Radiologia (Palermo, Italy)

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This device was used in colorimetry. It measures the concentration difference between two dye-baths. It is composed by a cylindrical optical tube connected to a pair of glass cylinders ending in two cylindrical glass trays also supported on a tiltable rectangular glass support. The instrument lies on a rectangular cast iron base.

About this artwork

  • Title: Duboscq colorimeter
  • Artist: Louis Jules Duboscq
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Museo della Radiologia
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

How is the color composition of "Duboscq colorimeter" by Louis Jules Duboscq built?

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Is "Duboscq colorimeter" held in the country of its creator?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Louis Jules Duboscq was born in France, and the original "Duboscq colorimeter" is held in a museum in Italy.

Where is "Duboscq colorimeter" by Louis Jules Duboscq on display today?

The original "Duboscq colorimeter" by Louis Jules Duboscq is held at the Museo della Radiologia, Palermo, Italy. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

Which artist is "Duboscq colorimeter" attributed to?

"Duboscq colorimeter" was created by Louis Jules Duboscq. The information on this page describes Louis Jules Duboscq's original work.

What color leads the composition of "Duboscq colorimeter" by Louis Jules Duboscq?

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Is "Duboscq colorimeter" by Louis Jules Duboscq a light or a dark artwork?

"Duboscq colorimeter" is brilliant overall, and its luminance is bright balance.

Is "Duboscq colorimeter" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Duboscq colorimeter" by Louis Jules Duboscq: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

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