Psychrometer 1846

This is a psychrometer by H. Geissler, constructed with glass, metal, wood, and textile. The structure establishes a rhythmic visual sequence. Two glass tubes are suspended symmetrically from a central wooden post. Geissler's formal arrangement evokes a sense of equilibrium, yet it also implies a system that measures subtle environmental shifts. The verticality of the wooden post, coupled with the calibrated glass tubes, suggests a measurement of air humidity. It represents a formal rendering of empirical observation. Consider the texture and materiality. The contrast between the smooth, precise glass and the coarse, organic wood invites reflection on how we perceive and quantify our environment. Is this just an instrument, or can we see it as a meditation on the interplay between humanity, nature, and the quest for knowledge?