Bidspirit auction | Charles Frederick Blunt - Chromo

Charles Frederick Blunt - Chromo Lithograph - Eclipse of the Moon - 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 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 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 Victorian-era visual charm. The Beauty of the Heavens remains one of the most artistically significant 19th-century popular astronomy books.Artist or Maker:Charles Frederick BluntDimensions:21 cm x 20 cmMedium:Hand-Coloured LithographDate:1849Condition 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.