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SYSTEME SOLAIRE (no. 1), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub
2655279 SYSToME SOLAIRE (no. 1), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub. Paris, 1839 (stipple engraving) by Visconti, Sigismond (fl.1839) (after); 51x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by Auguste-Henri Dufour (1795-1865) French astronomer.); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23474746
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This print titled "SYSTEME SOLAIRE (no. 1), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub Paris, 1839" takes us on a journey through the wonders of our solar system. Measuring at 51x49 cm, this stipple engraving by Sigismond Visconti, with the assistance of Auguste-Henri Dufour, showcases their remarkable talent and attention to detail. The image depicts various celestial bodies that make up our solar system. From the majestic sun at its center to the smallest planet Mercury and all the way out to Uranus, each heavenly body is meticulously illustrated in stunning clarity. The moon shines brightly alongside comets and other celestial objects that add an ethereal touch to this masterpiece. Created during a time when astronomy was still being explored and understood further, this print serves as both an artistic representation and a scientific documentation of our cosmic surroundings. It allows us to marvel at the vastness of space while appreciating the intricate beauty found within it. Part of a private collection known as The Stapleton Collection, this Italian artwork holds historical significance as it provides insight into early astronomical observations made by French astronomers like Auguste-Henri Dufour. As we gaze upon this engraving from Fine Art Finder's archives, we are reminded of humanity's perpetual curiosity about what lies beyond our own planet Earth.
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