Canvas Print : Edmund Halley / Mezzotint
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Edmund Halley / Mezzotint
EDMUND HALLEY Astronomer
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Media ID 605205
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1656 1742 Astronomer Buttons Curly Edmund Halley Mezzotint Oval
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning Edmund Halley Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite mezzotint depicts the renowned astronomer Edmund Halley, a figure of great significance in the history of scientific discovery. The intricate details and rich, vibrant colors of this artwork are beautifully rendered on our premium canvas material, ensuring a stunning visual experience. Each print is carefully crafted with a high-quality finish, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Bring a touch of history and scientific brilliance into your surroundings with this captivating Edmund Halley Canvas Print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking mezzotint print, titled "EDMUND HALLEY Astronomer," showcases the esteemed English astronomer, Edmund Halley, as he is known to history. Created in 1742, this detailed and intricately textured artwork captures Halley's intellectual and scientific prowess, as well as his distinctive appearance. Halley's curly wig, long oval face, and piercing eyes are rendered with remarkable accuracy, while his formal attire - complete with a high-collared coat, waistcoat, and buttons - underscores his status as a man of the Enlightenment. Born in Hinton, near Halesworth, Suffolk, on November 8, 1656, Halley is best known for his groundbreaking work in the fields of astronomy and mathematics. He is perhaps most famously associated with the prediction of the return of a comet that would come to be known as Halley's Comet. Halley's meticulous observations and calculations allowed him to determine that the comet observed in 1682 was the same one that had appeared in 1607 and 1618, making it the first identified periodic comet. Halley's contributions to the scientific community extended beyond comet studies. He was a founding fellow of the Royal Society and played a significant role in the establishment of the Greenwich Observatory. Halley's work on the tides, magnetic variations, and the distribution of comets cemented his place as a pioneering figure in the history of astronomy. This exquisite mezzotint print serves as a testament to Halley's enduring legacy and the fascination that his discoveries continue to hold for generations of scientists and scholars. The intricacies of the print's technique, with its rich tonal range and precise details, further enhance the captivating image of this extraordinary man and his groundbreaking achievements.
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