Bilder Charles Blunt – Eclipse of the Sun – Chromolithograph (c.1840)

Beskrivning

This educational chromolithograph by Charles Blunt, titled Eclipse of the Sun, was produced around 1840 as part of a visual astronomy series published in London. The diagram clearly illustrates the mechanics of a solar eclipse, with the Sun on the right, the Moon in the center, and the Earth on the left. Rays extending from the edges of the Sun show how the Moon's shadow is cast upon the Earth, creating the eclipse. The image emphasizes the alignment of celestial bodies and provides a simplified, instructive view suitable for 19th-century academic or public science education.

Charles Blunt was a British scientific educator and author of several works on astronomy and physics. He specialized in the creation of accessible visual aids that popularized scientific knowledge during the Victorian era. His diagrams were widely used in classrooms and amateur science circles.

Artist or Maker:
Charles Blunt

Dimensions:
25 cm x 20 cm

Medium:
Chromolithograph

Date:
c.1840

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.