The Thaumatrope
Two pictures, one on each side of a disc, appear to merge as it spins. A small toy that turns a simple movement into a visual surprise.
THE COLLECTIONS · APRÈS LA PLUIE
Other
curiosities.
The charm of antique toys.
The wonder of moving images.
Après la pluie recreates nineteenth-century optical toys, faithful to the spirit and decoration of antique models. A few images, a movement, a play of mirrors: their simple principles leave plenty of room for wonder.
The Phenakistiscope
An illustrated disc brings a sequence of drawings to life. Rotation and viewing through its slots reveal a short animated scene.
The Fantascope
Illustrated discs and movement come together in this charming antique-style instrument, inviting you to rediscover the pleasure of early animated illusions.
The Praxinoscope
Drawings arranged around the drum are reflected in a ring of mirrors. As it turns, the images come to life at the centre of the instrument.