The Great Comet of 1881 - buy Vintage Print Framed

This framed poster is printed on thick, durable, matte paper. The matte black frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.

• Alder, semi-hardwood frame
• Black .75” thick buy frame
• Acrylite front protector
• Lightweight
• Hanging hardware included

This is a reproduction of a vintage print of the Great Comet of 1881. This print is a reproduction of the original chromolithograph which was created in pastel by French artist and astronomer Étienne Léopold Trouvelot, for The Trouvelot Astronomical Drawings published in 1882.

In the spring of 1881, a large comet with intense illumination captured the world's attention. First spotted in the southern hemisphere in May, the Great Comet of 1881 became visible to the northern hemisphere on June 22. Trouvelot sketched the event from direct observation on the night of June 25 at 1:30 a.m., later using these images to make finished drawings. By placing the Harvard College Observatory in the foreground and depicting the scene from the perspective of an observer on the ground, Trouvelot emphasizes that the event was visible to the naked eye of the everyday viewer.

This print is a perfect gift for the star-gazer in your life. It's also a perfect addition to a home office, living room, or library.

This poster is printed in the USA by our production partner. Each print is made to order. Please leave extra time for printing and delivery.

We offer this framed print in different sizes, please choose your size from the drop-down menu.

This item will be custom printed and made for you after you place your order and drop-shipped from our Printer/Production Partner to you. We cannot make any changes to your address or to the order after it is placed. We cannot accept cancellations on these items. If you wish to return the item because it is defective or damaged during shipping, please contact us. Otherwise, we cannot accept returns on this item.