Bilder Charles Blunt – Eclipse of the Sun – Hand-Colored Lithograph (c.1840)

Beskrivning

This scenic hand-colored lithograph by Charles Blunt, titled Eclipse of the Sun, depicts a dramatic solar eclipse as viewed from a pastoral landscape. The scene shows a partially darkened sun suspended over a mountainous valley, with grazing animals and a small group of observers gazing upward, capturing the natural awe such an event inspired. The composition blends scientific observation with romantic landscape artistry, highlighting the eclipse not only as a celestial event but as a moment of shared human experience.

Charles Blunt was a 19th-century British educator and scientific illustrator best known for his accessible and engaging visual representations of astronomical phenomena. His prints, published around 1840 in London, played an important role in popularizing astronomy and bringing the wonder of the cosmos into Victorian classrooms and homes.

Artist or Maker:
Charles Blunt

Dimensions:
25 cm x 20 cm

Medium:
Hand-Colored Lithograph

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.