Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1900 Sir Ernest Rutherford Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1900 Sir Ernest Rutherford Portrait Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
New Zealand-born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford remains one of the most influential voices in research in atomic and nuclear physics, and he is often ascribed the title of the father of atomic physics due to his work in theoretical and experimental physics. In 1908, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics "for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements and the chemistry of radioactive substances." Among his contributions are the concept of radioactive half-life, the discovery of radon, and the differentiating between alpha and beta radiation, all of which influenced scientists for decades.
In 1919, Rutherford became the director of the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, where, under his leadership, physicist James Chadwick discovered neutrons in 1932. The chemical element rutherfordium was named after him in 1997; following his death in 1837, he was interred in Westminster Abbey near other innovative scientific minds, Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton. Rutherford began his studies at Cambridge and was among the first of the so-called 'aliens' allowed to conduct research at the iconic university. However, they did not hold a degree from Cambridge.
Even after receiving the Nobel Prize, Rutherford's dedication to science and his country did not waver. During World War I, he worked for the Allied forces at the top secret level, developing a system to solve the practical complications of detecting subsurface open-water vessels. This distinguished photograph captures Rutherford at the peak of his incomparable career, a testament to his versatility and dedication to his country.
