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Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
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Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340881 Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila and Antinous, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall
Plate 13. 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.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning print captures the beauty and intricacy of Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila, and Antinous, dating back to around 1825. Created by Sidney Hall as part of a set of thirty-two constellation cards known as 'Urania's Mirror', this piece showcases a chart of the heavens for the latitude of London. The detailed depiction of these celestial figures reflects the growing interest in astronomy during the 19th century.
The image is not just visually striking but also educational, intended for domestic use to promote learning about the stars and constellations. Sold alongside Aspin's 'Familiar Treatise on Astronomy', this set was designed to be both attractive and informative.
Intricate details such as eagles, bows and arrows, dolphins, and mythical creatures adorn this piece, adding a touch of fantasy to its scientific subject matter. The vibrant colors bring these celestial beings to life against a backdrop of stars and galaxies.
As we gaze upon this historical artwork from centuries past, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with the mysteries of the cosmos. It serves as a timeless reminder that even in our modern age, there is still so much wonder and beauty waiting to be discovered in the night sky above us.
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