Space The Collection

Tetrahedra, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
7241679 Tetrahedra, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tetrahedra. Oil on Canvas)

Saturn (litho)
8633877 Saturn (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturn. Illustration for The Student and Intellectual Observer, Vol II (Groombridge)

Why I love it (colour litho)
8656283 Why I love it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why I love it. It's a great old earth we're living on, I love it through and through)

Fern Fossils in Coal (litho)
8657695 Fern Fossils in Coal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fern Fossils in Coal)

Glacier (litho)
8657694 Glacier (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glacier. Illustration for The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners by Agnes Giberne (Seeley)

Volcano (colour litho)
8657686 Volcano (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volcano. Illustration for The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners by Agnes Giberne)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669982 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Comet of 1843, 1843 (oil on canvas)
7339098 The Great Comet of 1843, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Smyth, Charles Piazzi (1819-1900); 90.7x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Kepler's illustration to explain his discovery of the elliptical orbit of Mars
541697 Kepler's illustration to explain his discovery of the elliptical orbit of Mars. From Johannes Kepler Astronomia Nova... de Motibus Stellae Martis 1609

The Good God, 1836 (engraving)
7485437 The Good God, 1836 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: Le Bon Dieu: illustration by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-1847)

Train of bullets fired by a giant gun cannon to the Moon, 1865 (engraving)
7345955 Train of bullets fired by a giant gun cannon to the Moon, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Topography of the Moon. Drew by A. Guillemin from map by Beer and Maedler. Photography by W de La Rue and J
7295190 Topography of the Moon. Drew by A. Guillemin from map by Beer and Maedler. Photography by W de La Rue and J. Nasmyth, 1877 by Guillemin

The first quarter of the Moon. The sky in 1877 by Amedee Guillemin, Paris, 1877
7295188 The first quarter of the Moon. The sky in 1877 by Amedee Guillemin, Paris, 1877 by Guillemin, Amedee (1826-93); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The solar system: Theory of the seasons, 1865 (colour engraving)
7241700 The solar system: Theory of the seasons, 1865 (colour engraving) by Bartholomew, John (1831-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J)

The Moon (wood engraving)
1730033 The Moon (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: Planets the Moon wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

The planet Jupiter (wood engraving)
1729624 The planet Jupiter (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: The planets Jupiter wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

Saturn (wood engraving)
1730034 Saturn (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: Planets Saturn wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

Venus (wood engraving)
1730058 Venus (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: Venus planets wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration)
7272510 Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration) by Bergey, Earle (1901-1952); (add.info.: FANTASCIENZA Cover of the periodical American'Starling Stories'per the storie "Tetrahedra of)

New York World's Fair 1939 (poster)
5615769 New York World's Fair 1939 (poster) by Atherton, John Carleton (1900-52); Private Collection; (add.info.: poster by John Atherton (1900-1952)

Mars (wood engraving)
1730035 Mars (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: Planets Mars wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal
6428031 Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal, from "The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser", published 1907 (litho) by English School

Our Lady gives the rosary to Saint Dominic, 133x75cm, 19th century (oil)
7242748 Our Lady gives the rosary to Saint Dominic, 133x75cm, 19th century (oil) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Brakel, East Flanders, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Nederbrakel)

Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal
6428040 Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal Map showing the proposed Nicaraguan Canal, from "The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser", published 1907 (litho) by English School

World Map, 1695 (engraving)
3918526 World Map, 1695 (engraving) by Jaillot, Alexis-Hubert (1632-1712); (add.info.: Map of World - by A.H. Jaillot in Atlas Francais - Paris, 1695); Photo © Luigino Visconti

Allegory of the sun and the earth, 1551-1600 (pen and black ink with wash on paper)
7308257 Allegory of the sun and the earth, 1551-1600 (pen and black ink with wash on paper) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534); 7.3x5.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Planet Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308460 The Planet Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The World, 1482 (engraving)
3787416 The World, 1482 (engraving); (add.info.: The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer de Armssheim, cartographer of Ptolemys Geography, 1482)

Collector's picture series The Zodiac, May and June, Gemini and Cancer
7279177 Collector's picture series The Zodiac, May and June, Gemini and Cancer by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collector's picture series The Zodiac)

The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601
7277883 The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Augsburg Quadrant by Tycho Brahe, 1546-1601)

Collector's picture series The Zodiac, September and October, Libra and Scorpio, Historical
7279179 Collector's picture series The Zodiac, September and October, Libra and Scorpio, Historical by Unknown Artist

Collector's picture series The Zodiac, July and August, Leo and Virgo
7279178 Collector's picture series The Zodiac, July and August, Leo and Virgo by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collector's picture series The Zodiac)

Collector's picture series The Zodiac, March and April, Aries and Taurus
7279176 Collector's picture series The Zodiac, March and April, Aries and Taurus by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collector's picture series The Zodiac)

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"Exploring the Vastness of Space: A Journey Through Art and Imagination" Embark on a captivating journey through space, as depicted in various artworks spanning different eras. From Tetrahedra, c. 1910's oil on canvas masterpiece to The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, 1511's intricate engraving, these artistic creations transport us into the realm of cosmic wonders. Gaze at The Moon's wood engraving and feel a sense of awe as you envision standing on its desolate surface, surrounded by an endless expanse of darkness. Marvel at the detailed wood engravings showcasing Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus; their majestic presence captured with remarkable precision. In Fantascienza's 1948 illustration, witness futuristic visions that ignite our imagination about what lies beyond our earthly boundaries. Transport yourself back to New York World's Fair 1939 through its vibrant poster and catch a glimpse of how people envisioned space exploration during that time. Delve deeper into our neighboring planet Mars through an enchanting wood engraving that brings forth both mystery and fascination. And let us not forget Down with World Fascism - a powerful Soviet political poster from 1928 reminding us that even amidst celestial exploration, we must remain vigilant against oppressive ideologies here on Earth. Take a moment to explore more than just distant planets; discover historical endeavors such as the proposed Nicaraguan Canal showcased in lithographic form from "The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser", published in 1907 – highlighting humanity’s constant quest for progress. Finally, Our Lady gives the rosary to Saint Dominic - a poignant depiction capturing faith intertwined with celestial beauty painted in oil during the 19th century. This artwork serves as a reminder that while we venture into unknown territories beyond Earth’s atmosphere, spirituality remains an integral part of human existence. As we immerse ourselves in this diverse collection of art pieces representing space exploration, we are reminded of the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our planet.