Items Similar to A Plan of the Solar System: The Constellations in September, August, July
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Elijah H. BurrittA Plan of the Solar System: The Constellations in September, August, July
About the Item
Hand-colored engraved map from "Atlas, Designed to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens" by Connecticut school teacher Elijah H. Burritt. This popular star atlas, printed in several editions from 1833-1856, illustrating the brightest stars and constellations of the night sky as well as illustrating their accompanying figural depictions. This map depicts the Northern Hemisphere and includes Ursa Major (Greater Bear or Big Dipper), Ursa Minor (The Lesser Bear or Little Dipper), Draco (The Dragon), The Lynx, Auriga (the Wagoner or the Charioteer), Cygnus (the Swan), Camelopardalis (the Giraffe), Boötes (the Herdsman), Greek myth heroes Hercules and Perseus, and (King) Cepheus and (Queen) Cassiopeia.
Created by Burritt to be an affordable teaching tool for schools, this publication was immensely popular and praised for promoting knowledge of astronomy.
Inscriptions:
Top: [left] PL. V
Beneath image: [left] Engraved by W.G. Evans New York, under the Direction of E.H. Burritt.
Bottom: [center] Harford. Published by F.J. Huntington, 1835, Entered according to act of Congress Sept. 1st 1832 by F.J. Huntington, of the State of Connecticut.
- Creator:Elijah H. Burritt (1794 - 1838)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Mount Vernon, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 011171stDibs: LU134827079072
About the Seller
4.2
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2020
1stDibs seller since 2020
163 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Mount Vernon, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Solis Circa Orbem Terrarum Spiralis RevolutionBy Andreas CellariusLocated in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving after celestial map from Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius’ (1596-1665) “Harmonia Macrocosmica,” 1660, illustrating...Category
17th Century Abstract Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Planisphaerivm Brahevm, Sive Structura Mvndi TotivsBy Andreas CellariusLocated in Mount Vernon, NYEngraving after celestial map from Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius’ (1596-1665) “Harmonia Macrocosmica,” 1660, illustrating the structure of the universe following the hypothesis of Tycho Brahe...Category
17th Century Abstract Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Thebes. Medynet-Abou / Details d’un Pilier Caryatide et d’une Colonne du PeristyLocated in Mount Vernon, NYCopperplate engraving on laid paper. This plate was created for Description de l'Égypte : ou, Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédi...Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Edfou (Apolllinopolis Magna.) / Elevation du Portique du Grand TempleLocated in Mount Vernon, NYCopperplate engraving on laid paper. This plate was created for Description de l'Égypte : ou, Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française. [Description of Egypt...Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Environs de Babylone. Le Kaire. / Details des Quatre Faces d’un Obelisque TrouveLocated in Mount Vernon, NYCopperplate engraving on laid paper. This plate was created for Description de l'Égypte : ou, Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française. [Description of Egypt...Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- Esne (Latopolis). / Plans et Elevations de Six Chappiteaux PortiqueLocated in Mount Vernon, NYCopperplate engraving on laid paper. This plate was created for Description de l'Égypte : ou, Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française. [Description of Egypt...Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Prints
MaterialsEngraving
You May Also Like
- Alberto Giacometti - PortraitBy Alberto GiacomettiLocated in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CHAlberto Giacometti - Portrait Engraving (after the drawing) Published in the deluxe art review, XXe Siecle 1956 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Publisher: G. di San Lazzaro. From the art Re...Category
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- 13 by Maki Yamamoto, Represented by Tuleste FactoryLocated in New York, NY23 by Maki Yamamoto This print is created using mono print and drypoint technique on paper. Shipping is not included. See our shipping policies. Please contact us for shipping quot...Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper, Drypoint, Monoprint
- 18 by Maki Yamamoto, Represented by Tuleste FactoryLocated in New York, NY18 by Maki Yamamoto This print is created using mono print and drypoint technique on paper. Shipping is not included. See our shipping policies. Please contact us for shipping quot...Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
MaterialsPaper, Drypoint, Monoprint
- Claude Weisbuch - The Angel of Death - Signed and Numbered EngravingBy Claude WeisbuchLocated in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CHClaude WEISBUCH The angel of death Original drypoint engraving on Vellum paper Handsigned on bottom right 56 x 76 cm Claude Weisbuch, French (1927 - 2...Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
MaterialsDrypoint
- WindBy Anne DykmansLocated in New Orleans, LAAnne Dykmans' "Wind" shows a multi color ribbon flapping in the wind. The flow of the wind is shown through the movement of the fabric. It is in an edition of just 10. Anne Dykman...Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Prints
MaterialsMezzotint
- Em Qualquer Canto (Anywhere) The complete portfolio of 13 engravingsLocated in San Francisco, CAThis portfolio titled "Em Qualquer Canto (Anywhere)" by Brazilian artist Marcio Perigo, b. 1949 is composed of 13 original engravings on German paper, all hand signed, numbered 4/20 ...Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
MaterialsEngraving
