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Comets - 19th Century Astronomical Engraving - Vintage Science Poster

Comets - 19th Century Astronomical Engraving - Vintage Science Poster

€35,00 EUR
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  • Poster created in France
  • Papier 100% éco-responsable100% eco-friendly paper
  • Livraison sous 3 à 4 jours ouvrésDelivery within 3 to 4 business days.

"Six comets with long luminous tails cross the blackness of space. Scientific precision and graphic beauty merge in this encyclopedic plate."

Context of the work

This 19th-century engraving dates from a time when comets fascinated as much as they frightened: they were still associated with omens, while also being scientifically studied. Halley had just proven their periodicity, but their nature remained mysterious.

The checkerboard composition, with each comet in its own space, creates a very modern graphic rhythm.

Why were comets so fascinating in the 19th century?

At that time, comets were still associated with omens while also being scientifically studied – Halley had just proven their periodicity, but their nature remained largely mysterious.

Which format should I choose for this reproduction?

This reproduction is available in 30 x 40 cm, 40 x 50 cm, and 50 x 70 cm. The 30 x 40 cm is suitable for a hallway, office, or gallery wall; the 50 x 70 cm stands alone above a sofa or bed. The frame is not included, the sizes are standard and can be found commercially.

Gift idea for an astronomy or natural science enthusiast, a lover of encyclopedic engravings.

Features and formats

Available formats: 30 x 40 cm, 40 x 50 cm, 50 x 70 cm
Paper: 170 g/m² uncoated matte, FSC certified
Printing: high resolution, colorfast over time
Frame: not included
Print medium: poster, art print on matte paper
Theme: astronomy, scientific plate
Average observed delivery times: 3 working days, careful packaging

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We choose standard formats that are easy to frame!

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Close-up of the grain of our uncoated matte 170 gsm FSC-certified paper
The paper grain, up close.

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Beautiful images deserve beautiful paper

The paper is an uncoated matte 170 gsm. Its surface stays slightly fibrous, the ink sinks in, the light spreads across it. Colors keep their depth, as on the page of a book.

It is FSC certified, so it comes from sustainably managed forests, and printed as close to you as possible to shorten transport.

Hanging a piece is not the same as seeing it once. It stays there, you find it again in passing, and the day pauses for a second. It is a moment you give yourself, and offer to those who live with you.

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