Eidophusikon

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The Eidophusikon (Greek: Ειδωφυσικον) was a piece of art, no longer extant, invented by 18th Century English painter Philip James de Loutherbourg. It opened in Leicester Square in February of 1781.

Described by the media of his day as "Moving Pictures, representing Phenomena of Nature", the Eidophusikon can be considered an early form of movie making. The effect was achieved by mirrors and pulleys.

A small exhibition centered on his Eidophusikon can currently be seen at the The Huntington Library.