Halleys Comet Collection

Halleys comet, 19th Century artwork. 1835 woodcut print depicting the 1835 appearance of Halleys comet. Halleys Comet is the only naked-eye comet certain to return within a human lifetime

Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet)
FLO4657001 Fashionable ladies and gentlemen playing the card game Comet (named for the 1758 visit of Halley's comet) in a drawing room. A serving brings carafes of wine

Sir Edmund Halley
3507805 Sir Edmund Halley; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86.); Universal History Archive

Halley's Comet
5307506 Halley's Comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Halley's Comet passing over Jerusalem in 66 AD. Discovered by Edmond Halley (1656-1742) an English astronomer, geophysicist

The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century
5311384 The Great Comet of 1456 (Halley's Comet): Pope Calixtus III excommunicated this comet, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

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Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86, 1754
3507806 Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of Halley's Comet 185-86, 1754; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Edmund Halley on a commemorative plate to mark the return of)

Comet of 66 AD (Halley) over Jerusalem, 1666. The English astronomer, Edmond Halley (1656-1742) was the first to suggest that appearances of bright comets every 76 years were in fact sightings of

Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159137 Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Portrait of Edmond Halley (engraving)
982192 Portrait of Edmond Halley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmond Halley, English astronomer, geophysicist, mathematician)

The End of the World, 1910 (litho)
3091225 The End of the World, 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the World, 1910. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Edmond Halley (1656-1742) from Gallery of Portraits
KW189094 Edmond Halley (1656-1742) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Parisians watching Halleys Comet from the citys rooftops (colour litho)
2782432 Parisians watching Halleys Comet from the citys rooftops (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Comete de Halley (colour litho)
3642940 La Comete de Halley (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Comete de Halley. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comete de Halley, 1835 (engraving)
3645402 Comete de Halley, 1835 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comete de Halley, 1835. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

The Great Halleys Comet, 1899, published 1910 (double sided relief engraving on zinc
2971948 The Great Halleys Comet, 1899, published 1910 (double sided relief engraving on zinc on paper) by Posada, Jose Guadalupe (1851-1913); 29.9x19.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Comets and Cometary Influences (engraving)
2772743 Comets and Cometary Influences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comets and Cometary Influences)

The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho)
3094500 The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910)

Edmond Halley, English astronomer and mathematician, c1720 (1794). Edmond Halley (1656-1742), Astronomer Royal from 1720 until 1742

Transparent Solar System, educational plate, c1857. The chart shows the path of Halleys Comet in 1835, as well as the orbits of the planets and some of the asteroids (planetoids) discovered up to 1857

Comet of 1456 (Halley), 1557. The English astronomer, Edmond Halley (1656-1742) was the first to suggest that appearances of bright comets every 76 years were in fact sightings of the same comet

Comet of 684 (Halley), 1493. The English astronomer, Edmond Halley (1656-1742) was the first to suggest that appearances of bright comets every 76 years were in fact sightings of the same comet

Edmond Halley, caricature C015 / 6703
Edmond Halley (1656-1742). Caricature of the British astronomer Sir Edmond Halley. Halley is famous for deducing that the comets seen in 1456, 1531, 1607 and 1682 were the same object

HALLEYs COMET, 1910. Two views of Halleys Comet. Photographed from Honolulu, 12 May and 15 May 1910

HALLEYs COMET, 1910. The head of Halleys Comet. Photographed by the Mount Wilson Observatory, 8 May 1910

HALLEYs COMET, 1910. Fourteen views of Halleys Comet. Photograph, May-June 1910

Detail of Halleys comet seen as a bad omen in February 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

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"Halley's Comet: A Celestial Spectacle Through Art and History" Step back in time with 19th-century artwork depicting the mesmerizing beauty of Halley's Comet. Marvel at the detailed illustrations capturing its ethereal presence in the night sky. Transport yourself to ancient times as you witness the awe-inspiring sight of the Comet of 66 AD hovering over Jerusalem, a celestial event that left an indelible mark on history. Immerse yourself in history through the Bayeux Tapestry, where Halley's Comet makes a cameo appearance amidst Harold receiving bad news, showcasing how comets were seen as omens and harbingers of change. Delve into Edmond Halley's life through an enchanting engraving portrait, paying homage to his groundbreaking work in predicting and studying this magnificent comet that bears his name. Experience the anticipation and fear surrounding Halley's Comet with lithographic depictions such as "The End of the World, " which captures society's fascination with cosmic events during 1910 when it made its most recent appearance. Discover Edmond Halley himself among other esteemed figures in a gallery of portraits, highlighting his significant contributions to science while forever being associated with this iconic celestial phenomenon. Witness Parisians gazing up from their rooftops at Halleys' Comet; feel their excitement and wonderment captured vividly in color lithographs that bring alive their collective experience under this heavenly visitor. Explore various engravings throughout history like "La Comete de Halley" or "Comete de Halley, 1835, " offering glimpses into different eras' artistic interpretations of this extraordinary comet soaring across our skies. Admire double-sided relief engravings on zinc portraying The Great Halleys' Comet from 1899 published later in 1910 - a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with these celestial wonders etched permanently onto metal plates for posterity.