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Canis Major. Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
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Canis Major. Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7339148 Canis Major. Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall
Plate 30. 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 captures the beauty and intricacy of Canis Major, Lepus, Columba Noachi & Cela Sculptoris, 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 the celestial wonders in exquisite detail.
Each card in the set was designed for educational purposes, intended to be used within a domestic setting to inspire curiosity about the stars above. The hand-colored cards feature traditional imagery for major constellations, providing compass directions and names of important stars.
The artwork is not only visually captivating but also historically significant, drawing inspiration from Alexander Jamieson's 'Celestial Atlas'. This particular print highlights Canis Major along with other notable constellations, offering a glimpse into the astronomical knowledge and artistic techniques of the early 19th century.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos. It is a testament to our ongoing quest for understanding and appreciation of the vast universe that surrounds us.
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