Artwork
The Turk
by Wolfgang von Kempelen • 1769 CE
🎨 Artwork Information
Artist
Year Created
1769 CE
Art Forms
appliance
automaton
chess computer
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🖼️ Artwork
📝 About This Artwork
chess automaton hoax
Alternative Titles
The Turk Mechanical Turk Automaton Chess Player📐 Technical Details
Inception Period
1769
Earliest Date
1769
🏛️ Ownership & Provenance
Owner
Peale Museum
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