Stockholm University, 1st Woman Professor & Mathematician, 1880s Antique Print

Description: You are bidding on a large original antique print from an 1880s illustrated journal. The quality of the printing from that era was exceptional. The print depicts Sofia Kovalevskaya, the professor of mathematics at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.Stockholm University (Stockholms universitet) was founded as a college in 1878. Notable in the university's early history is the appointment of Sofia Kovalevskaya to hold a chair in mathematics department in 1889, making her the third female professor in Europe. Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya, born Sofia Vasilyevna Korvin-Krukovskaya (1850-1891), was the first major Russian female mathematician. She was responsible for some important original contributions to analysis, partial differential equations and mechanics. She was the first woman appointed to a full professorship in Northern Europe and was also one of the first women to work for a scientific journal as an editor. Her sister was the socialist and feminist Anne Jaclard. There are several alternative transliterations of her name. She herself used Sophie Kowalevski (or occasionally Kowalevsky), for her academic publications. The page measures about 8.5 x 11 inches. The portrait of Madame Kowalevski measures about 4 x 3 inches. There is an unrelated picture next to it (Rev. Warre, headmaster at Eton) that could be trimmed off for framing. The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition. This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 41.97 USD

Location: Lake Villa, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-18T05:53:03.000Z

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