Bilder Charles Blunt (1803–1878) – The Planet Saturn – Chromolithograph (c.1840)

Beskrivning

This striking chromolithograph by Charles Blunt depicts Saturn in vivid contrast against a star-studded black background. The planet’s ring system is rendered with graphic simplicity and scientific elegance, highlighting the three principal bands known at the time. Below the planet, a smaller diagram shows Saturn from a telescopic or alternate perspective, emphasizing its relative scale and celestial motion. Designed for educational use, the image captures the 19th-century fascination with planetary astronomy and blends didactic clarity with visual drama.

Charles Blunt was a British science educator and illustrator known for his popularization of astronomy through books and teaching aids. His chromolithographic plates were published in London around 1840 and widely used in schools, public lectures, and amateur scientific circles. These works blended scientific clarity with artistic style, fostering both education and fascination.

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.