Bilder Charles V. Monin (1800–1880) – Chart of the Solar System – Celestial – Hand-coloured engraving (1832)

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"Tableau du Système Solaire" depicts a comprehensive astronomical chart featuring a large central diagram of planetary orbits projected onto the plane of the Earth's orbit. The central orbital map is detailed with zodiac signs along the outer rim and is flanked by several specialized scientific illustrations, including terrestrial globe dimensions, phases of the moon, and comparative views of the planets. On the left, four vertical panels illustrate various astronomical phenomena such as the seasons and the ecliptic, while the right side contains a detailed data table titled "Système Solaire" listing planetary volumes and distances. This hand-coloured engraving was published in Paris as part of a geographical and scientific atlas, reflecting the early nineteenth-century commitment to integrating celestial mechanics into the study of universal geography.

Charles V. Monin was a distinguished French cartographer and engraver active in Paris during the nineteenth century. He was renowned for his technical precision and was a primary contributor to several major world atlases and geographical surveys. Monin’s style is characterized by a high degree of legibility and the effective use of hand-coloured elements to clarify complex data, whether terrestrial or celestial. Throughout his career, he worked alongside leading scientists and geographers to document the physical and astronomical world during a period of rapid scientific advancement. His charts are considered significant examples of the professionalization of scientific illustration and the refinement of engraving techniques in France.

Artist or Maker: Charles V. Monin.

Dimensions: Approximately 45 cm x 32 cm.

Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.

Date: 1832.

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