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Solar System, 1850-60 (lithograph, cotton, brass)
7340082 Solar System, 1850-60 (lithograph, cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 91x240 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Working Men's Educational Union
A coloured cotton wall hanging, showing the solar system with the planetary orbits, including Neptune, discovered in 1846, and that of two comets. A line and several small dots indicate the various asteroids, or minor planets, between Mars and Jupiter. Each planet is shown with the moons that had been discovered to date. At each corner is a brass eyelet from which to hang the piece.
This is one of nine wall hangings now in the NMM, all on astronomical themes, which were produced by the Working Men's Educational Union. They were printed lithographically on cotton, probably to avoid paper duty. The hangings would have been used in lectures, held at various locations, to illustrate the latest advances in knowledge. The Working Men's Educational Union was a philanthropic society that aimed to provide education to the working classes.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning lithograph print of the Solar System from 1850-60 is a true masterpiece of scientific illustration. Measuring 91x240 cm, this cotton wall hanging showcases the planetary orbits with intricate detail, including the newly discovered Neptune and two comets.
The piece also features a line and small dots representing the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, as well as each planet with its known moons at the time. The brass eyelets at each corner allow for easy display, making it a perfect educational tool for lectures on astronomy.
Created by the Working Men's Educational Union, a philanthropic society dedicated to providing education to working classes, this print is one of nine astronomical-themed wall hangings housed in the National Maritime Museum in London. Printed lithographically on cotton to avoid paper duty, these pieces were used to illustrate cutting-edge scientific knowledge during lectures held at various locations.
With its vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, this Solar System print serves as a reminder of both human curiosity and ingenuity in exploring our place in the universe. It stands as a testament to the power of education and visual representation in expanding our understanding of celestial phenomena.
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