Framed Prints
Framed Print of Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Child prodigy who emigrated to America from Germany:to the delight and astonishment of all present, he performed the unprecedented feat of conducting five games simultaneously without board and men, winning four of them, and making a drawn battle of the fifth...in February of the present year he publicly played blindfold seven games at the same time, and won the whole...[in] May, he played at Chicago, Illinois, ten games together, without seeing a chessboard, against ten strong opponents, winning nine and drawing the tenth. During this unexampled match, upwards of nine hundred and twenty moves were made, those considered must have been as many thousands; and not only did Paulsen never make the slightest error, but often during very intricate combinations he corrected the mistakes of his open-eyed adversaries. This is perhaps the most astounding feat of memory the world has ever heard of...His head is the largest of any man in the United States. In temper he is modest, placid, and reserved to a fault. He is very abstemious, using no other stimulant than strong coffee and soda-water, of which he partakes freely during play. From Illustrated London News, 1858. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 36376298
Accomplishment Achievement Blindfold Board Game Chess Chess Player Child Prodigy Game Genius German American Memory Skill Success
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 16.8cm x 24.4cm (6.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
