Poster Print : Lunar rainbow, historical artwork
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Lunar rainbow, historical artwork
Lunar rainbow. Historical artwork of a lunar rainbow, or moonbow, over a castle in Compiegne, France. A lunar rainbow is formed by the same process as a normal rainbow, but is illuminated by moonlight rather than sunlight. As moonlight is much fainter than sunlight, the rainbow appears paler and colours are harder to discern. This artwork was published in The Atmosphere by Camille Flammarion, in 1873
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Media ID 6373305
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1873 1900s Atmospheric Effect Climate Effects France French Light Refraction Meteorological Meteorology Moon Light Night Optics Rain Bow Rain Bows Spectral Colours Spectrum Weather Compiegne Moonbow
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the enchantment of the night sky into your home with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating image of a Lunar Rainbow. This historical artwork, sourced from the Science Photo Library, showcases a moonbow gracing a castle in Compiegne, France. Just as mesmerizing as its terrestrial counterpart, a lunar rainbow is formed by the same refraction of moonlight through water droplets. Add this stunning print to your decor and let the mystery and allure of the moon's rainbow cast its spell over you.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.9cm x 59.4cm (15.7" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical artwork captures the enchanting beauty of a lunar rainbow, or moonbow, gracefully arching over a majestic castle in Compiegne, France. The artist skillfully depicts this rare atmospheric phenomenon that occurs when moonlight illuminates water droplets in the air, creating a celestial display akin to its daytime counterpart. Unlike regular rainbows formed by sunlight, lunar rainbows appear more subdued and ethereal due to the faintness of moonlight. As a result, discerning the vibrant colors becomes more challenging for our eyes. This exquisite illustration was originally published in 1873 by Camille Flammarion in his renowned work "The Atmosphere" showcasing his deep understanding of meteorology and atmospheric effects. Transported back to the late 19th century through this art piece, we are reminded of how nature's wonders have fascinated humanity throughout history. The spectral colors dancing across the night sky evoke awe and wonderment as they intertwine with the architectural marvels below. This remarkable print from Science Photo Library allows us to appreciate both the artistic talent behind capturing such an ephemeral moment and also serves as a testament to scientific exploration during that era. It invites us to contemplate not only the delicate interplay between light refraction and weather conditions but also our enduring fascination with natural phenomena that continue to inspire artists and scientists alike.
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