Accession No

2976

Brief Description

print of Lord Rosse’s telescope 'The Great Telescope', by W. Bevan, from a drawing by Miss Henrietta M. Crompton, English, mid-19th century

Origin

England; York

Maker

Bevan, W.

Class

astronomy; optical; prints

Earliest Date

1825

Latest Date

1875

Inscription Date

Material

paper; wood; glass

Dimensions

breadth 527mm; height 407mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Burlington Gallery, 08/1983.

Inscription

‘On Stone by W Bevan from a drawing by Miss. Henrietta M. Crompton. Lord Rosse directing the conveyance of the Great Speculum to its position at the Base of the Tube, North Side. Printed by W.Monkhouse, York.’ (along base of print)
‘figures by Herbert Crompton Herries.’ (added in pencil at bottom of print)
‘THE GREAT TELESCOPE,
(Of 52 feet focus, 6 feet clear opening of speculum.)
ERECTED AT BIRR CASTLE IN IRELAND, BY THE EARL OF ROSSE, PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY.’ (on bottom of print)

Description Notes

Lithographic print from an original drawing showing the conveyance of the great speculum to the great telescope at Birr Castle. Also shows the 3 foot telescope in the background. Framed.

Condition fair (some browning and blemishes); complete

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