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Looking at Halley's Comet, 1835 (watercolour)
7341531 Looking at Halley's Comet, 1835 (watercolour) by Chalon, John James (1778-1854); 35.7x44 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John James Chalon
This charming watercolour, signed by the artist, indicates the popular interest that greeted the return of Halley's Comet in 1835. It shows three men, a woman with a baby and three older children around a telescope set up on a stand on what appears to be a village street, with two figures, one mounted on a horse, in the background and another looking through a window of the house on the right. The telescope is pointed towards Halley's Comet, which appears in the top left of the image. The comet is also being indicated by three of the figures, one probably the owner of the telescope and another a boy directing a younger child. The comet is evidently an object of interest, rather than fear, and the suggestion is that they are being taught some elementary astronomy by the owner of the telescope.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This beautiful watercolor print captures the awe and wonder of people gazing up at Halley's Comet in 1835. The artist, John James Chalon, skillfully depicts a scene of three men, a woman with a baby, and three children gathered around a telescope on a village street. In the background, two figures on horseback and another peering through a window add to the sense of community excitement.
The comet itself is elegantly portrayed in the top left corner of the image, drawing the eye towards its celestial beauty. It is clear that this astronomical event has captured the attention and curiosity of those present, as they eagerly point out its location to one another.
What makes this artwork particularly charming is how it conveys not just fascination but also education. The figure operating the telescope appears to be teaching the others about astronomy, turning this moment into an opportunity for shared learning and discovery.
Overall, Looking at Halley's Comet by John James Chalon serves as both a historical record of public interest in astronomy during that time period and a timeless reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with the mysteries of space.
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