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The Comet as it appeared on Tuesday Evening, at Eleven O Clock, from near the South-Western Railway Station, New Brentford (engraving)
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The Comet as it appeared on Tuesday Evening, at Eleven O Clock, from near the South-Western Railway Station, New Brentford (engraving)
1619597 The Comet as it appeared on Tuesday Evening, at Eleven O Clock, from near the South-Western Railway Station, New Brentford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comet as it appeared on Tuesday Evening, at Eleven O Clock, from near the South-Western Railway Station, New Brentford. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 July 1861.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23554346
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "The Comet as it appeared on Tuesday Evening, at Eleven O Clock, from near the South-Western Railway Station, New Brentford" takes us back to a momentous astronomical event in 19th-century London. The artist of this English School masterpiece skillfully captures the awe-inspiring sight of a comet illuminating the night sky. Intriguingly depicted against the backdrop of the South-Western Railway Station and its surroundings in New Brentford, this print transports us to that specific time and place. The celestial visitor dominates the scene with its ethereal glow and majestic tail stretching across the heavens. Its presence evokes wonder and curiosity among those fortunate enough to witness such a rare occurrence. Published in The Illustrated London News on July 6th, 1861, this engraving serves as both an artistic representation and scientific documentation of an astronomical phenomenon. It reminds us of humanity's enduring fascination with celestial bodies and our constant quest for knowledge about the universe we inhabit. As we gaze upon this historical artwork today, we are reminded not only of its aesthetic beauty but also of its significance in advancing our understanding of astronomy during that era. This print stands as a testament to human ingenuity and curiosity while inviting us to contemplate our place within the vast cosmos.
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