SET OF SIX CELESTIAL CHARTS HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS
Circa 1835, published by F.J. Huntington and engraved under the direction of Elijah H. Burritt
The celestial maps depict the skies of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and constellations of the four seasons interpreted in Greek and Roman mythology. They reflect the combined interest in science, art and classical thought of the Empire period.
16 x 14in. (40.5cm. x 35.5cm.) (6)
SET OF SIX CELESTIAL CHARTS HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS
Circa 1835, published by F.J. Huntington and engraved under the direction of Elijah H. Burritt
The celestial maps depict the skies of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and constellations of the four seasons interpreted in Greek and Roman mythology. They reflect the combined interest in science, art and classical thought of the Empire period.
16 x 14in. (40.5cm. x 35.5cm.) (6)
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