Bilder Charles F. Blunt – The Horizontal Moon – Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from The Beauty of the Heavens – London, 1842

Beskrivning

This evocative hand-colored lithograph captures the rare optical illusion known as the "horizontal moon," a visual effect in which the full moon appears unusually large and low on the horizon, casting a wide horizontal reflection across a river. Set against the architecture of a European city—likely inspired by Florence or Rome—the scene includes domes, towers, bridges, and quiet riverbanks, with figures calmly observing the luminous landscape. The print exemplifies the romantic fusion of celestial observation and picturesque urban scenery.

Part of Charles F. Blunt’s educational and artistic series The Beauty of the Heavens, this image was designed to inspire awe in the natural world while informing viewers about rare atmospheric and astronomical phenomena.

Artist: Charles F. Blunt

Dimensions: 16 cm x 20 cm

Medium: Hand-Colored Lithograph

Date: 1842

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.