Bilder Charles Blunt (1803–1878) – Hand-Coloured Aquatint – The Rainbow from The Beauty of the Heavens (1849)

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This beautifully hand-coloured aquatint titled The Rainbow is part of Charles Blunt's The Beauty of the Heavens: A Pictorial Display of The Astronomical Phenomena of The Universe, published in 1849. The artwork depicts a serene landscape where multiple rainbows arc gracefully over a cityscape, reflecting both scientific understanding and artistic expression. Blunt's work is known for its ability to blend celestial phenomena with artistic elegance, capturing the natural beauty of atmospheric events. His series aimed to educate and inspire viewers by combining scientific accuracy with visual charm. This work was published by Whitehead & Ackermann in London, 1849.

Charles Blunt (1803–1878) was an English astronomer and illustrator renowned for his commitment to popularizing science through detailed visual representation. His series The Beauty of the Heavens was a pioneering project that combined scientific accuracy with artistic elegance, bringing celestial and terrestrial phenomena to life for 19th-century audiences.

Artist or Maker:
Charles Blunt

Dimensions:
25 cm × 20 cm

Medium:
Hand-Coloured Aquatint

Date:
1849

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.