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Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
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Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340873 Camelopadalis, Tarandus and Custos Messium, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall
Plate 2. A set of thirty-two constellation cards entitled Urania's Mirror, with a chart of the heavens for the latitude of London (by Jehoshaphat Aspin), all contained within a box depicting Urania, the personification of Astronomy. They were sold as an attractive but educational item, presumably to be used within a domestic setting and reflecting the rising taste for improving pastimes in the later 18th and early 19th century. The set was often accompanied by a copy of Aspin's Familiar Treatise on Astronomy (1825), written especially for the purpose.
The cards are hand coloured and show the stars and traditional imagery for the major constellations. The cards give compass directions, the names of the constellations and the most important stars. They feature eighty constellations and two sub-constellations, some of which are no longer recognised. The artwork and choice of constellations is inspired by Alexander Jamieson's Celestial Atlas (1822).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning print captures the intricate beauty of Camelopadalis, Tarandus, and Custos Messium from c.1825. Created by Sidney Hall as part of a set of thirty-two constellation cards entitled 'Urania's Mirror', this piece showcases the celestial wonders of the night sky.
Each card in the set features hand-colored illustrations of stars and traditional imagery for major constellations, providing compass directions and names for important stars. The artwork is inspired by Alexander Jamieson's 'Celestial Atlas' (1822), reflecting a deep appreciation for astronomy during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Displayed within a box depicting Urania, the personification of Astronomy, these constellation cards were not only visually appealing but also educational. Sold as an attractive yet informative item for domestic use, they catered to a growing interest in improving pastimes at that time.
The attention to detail in this print highlights the dedication and skill of Sidney Hall in capturing the magic of the night sky. With eighty constellations featured alongside two sub-constellations, this piece serves as a timeless reminder of humanity's fascination with the cosmos.
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