An experiment on a bird in the air pump

[Champagne]

There is a famous and dramatic painting by Joseph Wright of Derby (painted 1768) called "An experiment on a bird in the air pump" (see link below):-

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But can anybody tell me what Peter Stringfellow is doing in this painting?:-

Close-up

Do you think this is an indication as to his real age? ;o)

[gary baldy]

It is a little known fact that he is in fact The Great Peter - Fellow of Strings, which is an ancient and mystical title bestowed on great Wizards and Alchemists, the meaning of which has been lost in the mists of time.
He has kept his youth by getting off with young dolly birds and drinking lots of cheap champagne, a magical mix even mere mortals like us can appreciate.

[jno]

He was painted there by Leonardo da Vinci as a clue in a detective story.

[heathfield]

You're all just jealous 'cos he gets loads of birds to carry out his experiments on.

[Chipshopfat]

A bird in the air pump? What, is it farting?

[aka pixi]

rofl I dont know what hes up to in the painting but he looks well shifty lol

[crispynugget]

Did you know that this actual event did not occur and was just made up?