Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Joseph Fourier

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OriginalJoseph Fourier, early 19th century
Reason
Joseph Fourier, a very prominent mathematician. Orphaned at the age of nine in 1770s, his work is used today on anything that has to do with motion, vibration, impact, etc. (examples: quantum physics, ocean waves, spaceships, digital signals, radio waves, car brakes, engines). His work significantly advanced physics, engineering and mathematics. For details see [1] [2] [3]. The image needs a bit of restoration which I will do if this nomination gets a couple of supports.
Articles in which this image appears
Joseph Fourier, History of climate change science
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/People/Science and engineering
Creator
Louis-Léopold Boilly update per below: Julien-Léopold Boilly
Seems likely. Barring strong other information, I'd go with the name on the engraving. You do occassionally get some weird chains of art in engravings - close copies of other people's work - and it's possible the artist's singer is a work by his father, but nonetheless, there's literally no evidence for that. Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 7.5% of all FPs 12:41, 16 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Fourier2 - restoration1.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 05:29, 20 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]