This finely hand-coloured aquatint engraving depicts the full moon with intricate detailing of its surface features, showcasing the textures and craters visible to early 19th-century astronomers. It is part of Charles Blunt’s celebrated series The Beauty of the Heavens, combining scientific accuracy with artistic elegance to educate and inspire astronomy enthusiasts of the Victorian era.

Charles Blunt was a British publisher and scientific educator known for his detailed and accessible astronomical illustrations, which played a key role in popularizing astronomy in the 19th century.

Artist or Maker:

Charles Blunt

Dimensions:

25 cm x 20 cm

Medium:

Hand-Coloured Aquatint Engraving

Date:

19th century

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.

Värdering	300 - 400 SEK
Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	25%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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4609 Charles Blunt (1803–1878) – The Moon at the Full – Hand-Coloured Aquatint Engraving (19th century)