An autographed document by inventor Louis Lumiere

The Stargift collection features a printed autographed letter from Louis Lumiere addressed to another inventor, Raymond Langlois. Langlois is the inventor of the modern alarm system against theft of paintings and works of art. In the letter, Lumiere briefly states that he encloses a signed letter from the National Council of Inventors and wishes Langlois good luck in further projects.

Louis Lumiere is a French inventor and cinematographer, one of the founders of cinema together with his brother Auguste Lumiere. In 1895, the Lumiers invented the kinetoscope, a device for shooting and projecting moving images. On December 28, 1895, they held the first public screening of their films in Paris, which is considered the official birth of cinema.

The Lumiere brothers made a number of short films, including the famous "Arrival of the Train at La Cieta Station" (1895) and "Workers Leaving the Factory" (1895). These films demonstrated the possibilities of the new media and became the basis for the further development of cinema. The Lumiers developed their cameras, making it possible to shoot in 35mm format. Their work has made an important contribution to the technology used in cinema so far.

Louis Lumiere is rightfully considered the "father" of the film industry. His innovations and the demonstration of the first film marked a turning point in the history of art. He also continued to pursue scientific research and other inventions until his death on April 6, 1948.