Edison and the Curies

Detail from Raoul Dufy's huge La Fée Électricité (The Spirit of Electricity, 1937) in the Museum of Modern Art (Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris).

Dufy balances the gift from the gods somewhat by painting 108 scientists (and many artists) associated with the development and use of electricity.

Here amongst others Thomas Edison, Pierre Curie and Marie Curie.

Detail from Raoul Dufy’s huge La Fée Électricité (The Spirit of Electricity, 1937) in the Museum of Modern Art (Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris).

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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.