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1879 Illustration of the Great Comet of 1811 Recirculates

Original: Comet of 1811 (1879), from Flowers of the Sky. Source: Library of Congress / Internet Archive https:// pdimagearchive.or

An 1879 book illustration titled 'Comet of 1811', from the astronomy volume 'Flowers of the Sky', is being shared from the Library of Congress and Internet Archive collections. The image, associated with the illustrator Trouvelot, depicts the famous comet over a night cityscape. It is circulating among people who enjoy public-domain astronomical and vintage scientific artwork.

Why now: Public-domain historical astronomy artwork is being rediscovered and shared online by fans of vintage illustration and space imagery.

Great Comet of 1811Flowers of the SkyLibrary of CongressInternet ArchiveTrouvelot

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• Comet of 1811 (1879), from Flowers of the Sky. Source: Library of Congress / Internet Archive https:// pdimagearchive.org/images/e997 e821-d73f-4cab-859a-0fbd41ab7804 # urban # trouvelot # space # astronomy # night # skylines # cityscape # stars # comets # bookillustration #… · pdimagearchive · 10

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