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Earth over lunar landscape, 19th century
Earth over lunar landscape. 19th-century artwork showing the Earth rising over jagged rocks on the lunar surface. The mapping of the Moon with telescopes started with Galileo in 1610, and then developed further during the following centuries as telescopes improved. Artworks such as these were based on theories about the origin of the Moon and its craters and mountains, and what the Moons features looked like from the surface. This artwork dates from 1880
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Media ID 9218153
© DETLEV VAN RAVENSWAAY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1880 Browned Browning Cratered Craters Earthrise Horizon Lunar Moon Mountain Mountains Night Sky Rock Rocks Rocky Selenography Solar System
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step into the past and explore the wonders of the universe with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the iconic 19th-century artwork, "Earth over Lunar Landscape" by Detlev van Ravenswaay from Science Photo Library. This stunning image captures the Earth rising majestically over the jagged, otherworldly terrain of the lunar surface. A testament to the rich history of lunar exploration, this artwork marks the beginning of telescopic mapping of the Moon with Galileo in 1610. Bring this captivating piece of history into your home or office and let it inspire your imagination as you ponder the vastness of the cosmos.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This 19th-century artwork, titled "Earth over lunar landscape" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the mysteries of space. Created in 1880 by Detlev van Ravenswaay, this monochrome illustration showcases the Earth rising above jagged rocks on the lunar surface. During this era, telescopes were instrumental in mapping and understanding celestial bodies like the Moon. Galileo's groundbreaking observations in 1610 paved the way for further advancements in selenography—the study of the Moon's features—throughout subsequent centuries. Artworks such as this one were born out of theories about the Moon's origin and its distinctive craters and mountains. They aimed to depict what these features might look like from an astronaut's perspective on its desolate surface. The image itself exudes a sense of awe-inspiring beauty and historical significance. The rocky terrain beneath our planet serves as a stark reminder of both Earth's connection to other celestial bodies and humanity's enduring fascination with outer space. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are transported back to a time when scientific exploration was rapidly expanding horizons. It reminds us that even though it is rooted in history, our quest for knowledge about our solar system continues to captivate minds today.
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