Dr. William Herschel (1738-1822), astronomer
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Engraving; stipple. Portrait of Dr. William Herschel (1738-1822), astronomer, Engraving by James Godby of a drawing made by Fr. Rehberg in 1814. Platemark 31x22.6cm, image 24.2x19.7cm. Dedicated to Sir Joseph Banks. - With detailed citation of Herschel. - Portrait of William Herschel, HL to R before sky with crescent moon and stars; "The background represents part of the Constellation of Gemini, with a telescopic aspect of the Georgium Sidus, as it was discovered by Dr. Herschell at Bath, ...1781"
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1989-58
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
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overall: 310 mm x 226 mm
image: 242 mm x 197 mm
- credit:
- Grosvenor Prints
