Bidspirit auction | Charles Frederick Blunt (active mi-19th

Charles Frederick Blunt (active mi-19th century) – Eclipse of the Moon – Han-Coloured Lithograph from The Beauty of the Heavens (1849) - 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 19t-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 Frederick Blunt was a British author and educator known for popularizing astronomical and scientific subjects through visual storytelling. His illustrated works made complex cosmic events and systems understandable for the general public, combining scientific content with Victoria-era visual charm. The Beauty of the Heavens remains one of the most artistically significant 19t-century popular astronomy books.Artist or Maker:Charles Frederick Blunt Dimensions:21 cm x 20 cm Medium: Han-Coloured Lithograph 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.