Astronomy, Diagram, Solar System, Andriveau, Revolution Annuelle, Antique Print, Paris, 1854

Revolution Annuelle De La Terre
from Atlas de Choix ou Recueil des Meilleures Cartes de Geographie Ancienne et Moderne
J. Andriveau-Goujon, Paris: 1854
Hand-colored engraving
21 x 27.5 inches, overall
$650

Colorful astronomical chart showing the annual succession of seasons, from L’Hiver (winter) to Le Printemps (spring). A series of shaded representations of the earth, tilted on its axis, revolve within full meridian around a central radiant orange sun. The chart is from an elephant folio atlas of 60 double and single-page maps and charts including the world, Europe, etc.

Condition: Generally very good, the colors bright, with the usual overall minor toning and wear.