• Artistic representation of a black hole from 1979, showcasing the accretion disk effects.
  • Black Hole, 1979 image depicting the gravitational effects on light from an accretion disk.
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Black Hole, 1979

Black Hole, 1979

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In 1979, French astrophysicist Jean-Pierre Luminet produced the first computer-generated visualization of a black hole surrounded by an accretion disk, a piece now widely known as the Jean-Pierre Luminet Black Hole print. Utilizing an IBM 7040 mainframe computer, he calculated the gravitational effects of a black hole on light from the accretion disk. Luminet then meticulously hand-drew the resulting image using India ink on negative paper, creating a detailed representation of the black hole’s appearance.

With its surreal, otherworldly glow, the Jean-Pierre Luminet Black Hole print reveals an intense accretion disk bending under extreme forces. A blend of scientific precision and aesthetic wonder, this piece brings viewers to the precipice of the unknown, inviting contemplation of space-time’s most enigmatic depths.

Available on heavyweight museum-quality Hahnemühle Fine Art paper or on premium 400 gsm canvas.
Canvas prints come ready to hang, mounted in a sustainably sourced wooden float frame that sits about 5 mm from the edge to create a subtle floating effect.

Luminet’s pioneering work provided a scientifically accurate black hole visualization that influenced research and popular culture. His depiction remarkably resembles the 2019 Event Horizon Telescope image, proving the accuracy of his early simulation. This Jean-Pierre Luminet Black Hole print continues to be celebrated for both its scientific and artistic significance.

Border Options
Choose Without Border for the full-bleed artwork, which includes a white margin as part of the original composition.
Choose With Border if you want the black negative space included.

Both the positive and negative prints are available as a fine art print. Negative print available here.

  • This artwork has been manually prepared to be printed at the highest quality. We spend hours making sure everything is at its best before and after the printing process.
  • Printed on 308gsm paper, this is not your average poster but a museum-quality print that will look great for time to come. Comes unframed and carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue paper (100% recyclable).
  • Also available as a premium 400gsm canvas option, framed and ready to hang.

materials

Printed on Hahnemühle Fine-Art 308 gsm paper, a top-notch heavyweight fine art printing material. The paper, which is of museum-quality and highly consistent, enhances the artwork's highlights and tones with its matte finish.

Selecting a float frame option prints the artwork directly on premium 400 gsm canvas and includes the frame as part of the finished piece.

Shipping

All the artwork is printed to order in as little as 2-3 days. We ship everything for free worldwide.

Care

I'd recommended that your new print be allowed to settle for a period of time prior to framing or hanging. Place your print under a few large books, sandwiching it between tissue paper on both sides, for a minimum of 24 hours.

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Printed on Hahnemühle

308gsm Paper

Our artwork is printed on Hahnemühle Fine-Art 308 gsm paper, founded in Germany in 1584 Hahnemühle makes one of the best fine-art paper available today.