This lithograph, numbered 58, is from Charles Frederick Blunt’s renowned work The Beauty of the Heavens: A Pictorial Display of the Astronomical Phenomena of the Universe, published in London by David Bogue in 1849. It depicts a dramatic view of a lunar eclipse over a classical landscape, integrating scientific observation with romantic aesthetics characteristic of 19th-century celestial art. The scene captures the visual phenomenon of the moon eclipsing against a darkened sky, surrounded by a richly imagined terrestrial setting.

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.

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4747 Charles Blunt (1803–1878) – Eclipse of the Moon – Hand-Coloured Aquatint - (1849)