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Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340892 Pisces, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall
Plate 27. 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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Astrology Celestial Map Constellation Constellations Fantastic Animal Fantastic Animals Fantastic Creature Fantastic Creatures Mythical Animal Mythical Beast Mythical Creature Mythical Creatures Mytholoy Pisces Signs Of Zodiac Sky Chart Star Star Chart Star Map Stars Symbole Symbolic Imagery Symbolical Representation Symbology Zodiac Sign Zodiac Signs Symbols
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning print of Pisces, dating back to around 1825, is a true masterpiece by Sidney Hall. Part of the 'Urania's Mirror' set of constellation cards, this piece showcases the intricate beauty and artistry that was popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
The hand-colored card features traditional imagery for Pisces, one of the major constellations in the night sky. With compass directions, constellation names, and important stars clearly marked, this print served as both an educational tool and a decorative item for domestic settings.
Inspired by Alexander Jamieson's 'Celestial Atlas', this artwork reflects the growing interest in astronomy and improving pastimes during this period. Sold alongside Aspin's 'Familiar Treatise on Astronomy', these constellation cards were not only visually appealing but also informative.
As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back in time to an era where exploration of the heavens was both scientific and artistic. The attention to detail in depicting each constellation shows Hall's dedication to his craft and his passion for celestial wonders.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print serves as a reminder of our fascination with the stars and our eternal quest to understand the mysteries of the universe.
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