This elegant hand-coloured aquatint by Charles Blunt beautifully illustrates the constellations Aquila (the Eagle) and Antinous, capturing a celestial scene rich with mythological significance. The figures are thoughtfully detailed, set against the dark night sky with stars delicately rendered in golden accents. Blunt’s refined technique combines artistic charm with scientific precision, reflecting his dedication to visually engaging astronomical education as part of his influential series, The Beauty of the Heavens.

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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146 Charles Blunt (1803–1878) – Aquila and Antinous (Constellation Study) – Hand-Coloured Aquatint (1849)