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Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340874 Cassiopeia, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall
Plate 3. A set of thirty-two constellation cards entitled Urania's Mirror, with a chart of the heavens for the latitude of London (by Jehoshaphat Aspin), all contained within a box depicting Urania, the personification of Astronomy. They were sold as an attractive but educational item, presumably to be used within a domestic setting and reflecting the rising taste for improving pastimes in the later 18th and early 19th century. The set was often accompanied by a copy of Aspin's Familiar Treatise on Astronomy (1825), written especially for the purpose.
The cards are hand coloured and show the stars and traditional imagery for the major constellations. The cards give compass directions, the names of the constellations and the most important stars. They feature eighty constellations and two sub-constellations, some of which are no longer recognised. The artwork and choice of constellations is inspired by Alexander Jamieson's Celestial Atlas (1822).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning print of Cassiopeia, dating back to around 1825, captures the beauty and intricacy of Sidney Hall's work in creating constellation cards for 'Urania's Mirror'. Measuring at 20.3x14 cm, this piece is a true masterpiece that showcases the artistry and educational value of astronomy during the early 19th century.
The set of thirty-two constellation cards within which Cassiopeia is featured was not only visually appealing but also served as a tool for learning about the stars and heavens above. Sold as an attractive yet educational item, these cards were meant to be used within domestic settings, reflecting the growing interest in improving pastimes during that era.
Hand colored with precision, each card in the set provides compass directions, names of constellations, and important stars within them. Inspired by Alexander Jamieson's 'Celestial Atlas', these cards feature eighty constellations and two sub-constellations - some of which are no longer recognized today.
As we admire this print today at the National Maritime Museum in London, we are transported back to a time when astronomy was not just a science but also an art form. The intricate details and historical significance captured in this image make it a truly remarkable piece worth cherishing for generations to come.
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