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Astronomical Observatory, 1814. Artist: James Black

Astronomical Observatory, 1814. Artist: James Black

1-154-879 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Astronomical Observatory, 1814. Telescopes of various sizes and a revolving globe sit in the interior of a circular observatory. An interesting set of stairs lead up onto a higher balcony, and shutters cover the windows. From R Ackerman's History of Oxford.

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People Information

Creator
  1. James Black, attributed to: British: Artist, painter, engraver
After
  1. E Mackenzie: : Artist, engraver
People Related
  1. Rudolph Ackermann: German, British: Author, bookseller, inventor, lithographer, publisher, coach-builder and businessman
Medium
  1. Aquatint
Category Hierarchy

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Science & Nature Astronomy

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2135x2944
File Size : 18,415kb

Aliases

  1. AST/C000320
  1. 0460000866
  1. 1-154-879
  1. 1154879
  1. 866
  1. AST/C000320
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