. English: Astronomy This etching, entitled 'Astronomy', depicts a group of three women and five men in an idealised setting of classical ruins discussing astronomy, or looking at astronomical instruments. The instruments depicted are a number of hand-held telescopes, an armillary sphere, a celestial globe, divers, a set square and back-staff. It displays astronomy as polite knowledge, suitable for the entertainment and instruction of young ladies as well as gentlemen. The print, one of a series depicting the arts and sciences, was printed for and sold by on Ludgate Hill, in
. English: Astronomy This etching, entitled 'Astronomy', depicts a group of three women and five men in an idealised setting of classical ruins discussing astronomy, or looking at astronomical instruments. The instruments depicted are a number of hand-held telescopes, an armillary sphere, a celestial globe, divers, a set square and back-staff. It displays astronomy as polite knowledge, suitable for the entertainment and instruction of young ladies as well as gentlemen. The print, one of a series depicting the arts and sciences, was printed for and sold by on Ludgate Hill, in Cheapside and on London Bridge. Astronomy . between 1750 and 1800. F. Bull; John Boydell; W. Herbert 384 Astronomy RMG L9270
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Photo credit: © The Picture Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
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