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Fine Art Print : Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope
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Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope
Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch the launch of the space capsule Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving
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Media ID 9766013
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1865 Cambridge Capsule Director Fiction Flight Jules Launch Literature Lune Massachusetts Mountains Observatory Paris Reflecting Rocky Science Telescope Terre Verne Watch Wood Columbiad
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the awe-inspiring fusion of science and art with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, in a moment of discovery, as he peers through the historic reflecting telescope from Universal Images Group, witnessing the launch of the space capsule Columbiad against the majestic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Our high-quality prints bring the wonder of the universe into your home or office, making every day a journey of exploration and inspiration. Order now and let this stunning piece be the conversation starter in your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, immersed in his work. With intense focus, he peers through the reflecting telescope perched on the majestic Rocky Mountains. The year is 1865, and this scene is inspired by Jules Verne's literary masterpiece "De la Terre a la Lune" (From Earth to the Moon). In this fictional tale set in Paris, Verne takes us on an extraordinary journey into space. The observatory director symbolizes humanity's insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our planet. As he watches with bated breath, a momentous event unfolds before him - the launch of the space capsule Columbiad. Wood engraving techniques beautifully bring this scene to life, capturing both its scientific significance and artistic allure. This image embodies a fusion of literature and science that was characteristic of Verne's works. While not directly linked to any commercial use or company promotion, this photograph serves as a visual testament to human ingenuity and our eternal quest for knowledge. It reminds us that even in 1865 when space travel seemed like pure fiction, there were visionaries who dared to dream big. Today we can look back at this historical moment captured through artistry and appreciate how far we have come in exploring outer space since then.
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