Boötes & Canes Venatici — Sidney Hall Celestial Chart, 1825

This remarkable 1825 celestial chart by Sidney Hall brings together Boötes, Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis in an elaborate combination of astronomy and classical imagery. Boötes the Ploughman dominates the composition while holding the leashes of the hunting dogs Asterion and Chara, with stars mapped directly across the illustrated figures.

Originally published as Plate 10 of Urania's Mirror, the chart combines delicate engraved linework with vivid hand-applied color. Red drapery, golden-brown hair, dark hunting dogs and a warm cream ground create an exceptionally decorative interpretation of the night sky while preserving the astronomical markings and constellation relationships of the original chart.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Sidney Hall, etcher
• Title: Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis
• Original title: Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis / Sidy. Hall, sculpt.
• Series: Urania's Mirror, Plate 10
• Date: 1825
• Period: Early 19th century
• Place of Origin: Not specified in the Library of Congress record
• Medium: Hand-colored etching on layered paper board

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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