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Paul and Prosper Henry — Jupiter et ses satellites, le 10 Mars
Paul and Prosper Henry

Jupiter et ses satellites, le 10 Mars

A detailed astronomical observation depicting Jupiter and its satellites as recorded on March 10th, capturing the precise positioning of the planet and its moons. Created by the renowned French astronomer-photographers Paul and Prosper Henry, pioneers in the application of photography to astronomical documentation. The work is credited, titled, and dated in an unidentified hand in ink on the mount, reflecting the scientific record-keeping practices of the era.

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Credited, titled and dated in an unidentified hand in ink on the mount.
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Auction House · Phillips

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The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation

October 3, 2017

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Paul and Prosper Henry, Jupiter et ses satellites, le 10 Mars

A detailed astronomical observation depicting Jupiter and its satellites as recorded on March 10th, capturing the precise positioning of the planet and its moons. Created by the renowned French astronomer-photographers Paul and Prosper Henry, pioneers in the application of photography to astronomical documentation. The work is credited, titled, and dated in an unidentified hand in ink on the mount, reflecting the scientific record-keeping practices of the era.

Medium
Credited, titled and dated in an unidentified hand in ink on the mount.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Astrophotography, Scientific Illustration, Astrophotography Pioneers, Observational Science, Celestial Bodies, Realist, Astronomical Photography, Documentary, 19th Century, Archival Medium, Documentary Style, Archival Photography, Male Artists, French Artists, Jupiter, Monochromatic, Scientific Documentation, Planetary Observation