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Premium Framed Print : People watching a comet, 1857
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People watching a comet, 1857
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Media ID 15136513
© Historica Graphica Collection / Heritage-Images
Balcony Binoculars Comet Night Sky Observing Tail Historica Graphica Collection
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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 lithograph from 1857, titled "People watching a comet" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the world of astronomy in the 19th century. The scene takes place on an ornate balcony, adorned with intricate architectural features that speak to the grandeur of the era. As night falls and darkness blankets the countryside, a group of men and women gather eagerly to witness a rare celestial event - the sighting of a magnificent comet streaking across the night sky. With binoculars in hand, their eyes are fixed upwards as they marvel at this natural phenomenon. The artist skillfully captures their expressions of awe and wonderment, highlighting both male and female observers equally engaged in scientific exploration. Dressed in period attire, these individuals represent French society during this time period. The lithograph's color palette adds depth to the image, enhancing its atmospheric quality. The tail of the comet stretches across the canvas like an ethereal brushstroke against a star-studded backdrop. While we may never know who exactly these people were or where this particular observation took place, this print serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with space and our relentless pursuit of knowledge about our universe. It stands as an important historical document within Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection – preserving not only art but also scientific curiosity for generations to come.
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