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Great Melbourne Telescope, Australia, wood engraving, published in 1870
Great Melbourne Telescope. It was built by Thomas Grubb in Dublin, Ireland in 1868, and installed at the Melbourne Observatory in Melbourne, Australia in 1869. Wood engraving, published in 1870
Unveiling the Splendour of Australia through Exquisite Artwork
ZU_09
1383998084
Media ID 24574575
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historical wonders of Australia into your home with our Canvas Prints featuring the Great Melbourne Telescope. This stunning wood engraving, published in 1870, showcases the iconic telescope built by Thomas Grubb in Dublin, Ireland, and installed at the Melbourne Observatory in 1869. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your decor with this beautiful piece of art. Our high-quality canvas prints are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and detailed textures, making each print a unique and valuable addition to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This wood engraving, published in 1870, showcases the magnificent Great Melbourne Telescope. A true marvel of its time, this remarkable instrument was built by the skilled hands of Thomas Grubb in Dublin, Ireland back in 1868. The telescope found its final home at the prestigious Melbourne Observatory in Australia a year later. The image captures the grandeur and intricate details of this scientific masterpiece. Standing tall against a backdrop of clear skies and lush greenery, the telescope's imposing structure commands attention. Its sleek metal frame is delicately balanced on sturdy supports, while an array of gears and pulleys hint at its complex inner workings. The artist has skillfully captured every minute detail with their expert wood engraving technique. From the fine etchings on the telescope's surface to each individual cog within its mechanism, no aspect has been overlooked. This print serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our insatiable curiosity about the universe around us. It transports us back to a time when astronomers peered through eyepieces like these to unlock secrets hidden among distant stars. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, we are reminded not only of how far we have come but also how much more there is left to discover. This wood engraving stands as a timeless tribute to one man's vision brought to life halfway across the world – forever preserving an important chapter in Australia's scientific heritage.
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