51 Charles Blunt (1803–1878) – Hand-Coloured Aquatint – The Earth's Figure and Dimensions from The Beauty of the Heavens (1849)
This hand-coloured aquatint titled The Earth's Figure and Dimensions is part of Charles Blunt's celebrated work The Beauty of the Heavens: A Pictorial Display of The Astronomical Phenomena of The Universe, published in 1849. The illustration presents a detailed representation of the Earth's geometric structure, including its axis, equator, and meridians, depicted in soft pastel hues. The conceptual layout aims to educate viewers about the Earth's form and its spatial relationship within the solar system. Blunt's aquatints are noted for their clarity, scientific precision, and artistic expression, making complex astronomical concepts accessible to a broader audience. 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:
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