Virgo, The Virgin by Duncan Bradford, 1837
“Virgo, The Virgin” is an exquisite handcoloured old star chart meticulously created by Duncan Bradford in 1837. This rare celestial map of the constellation Virgo was originally published in the renowned geographical work, The Wonders of the Heavens, and now, it can grace the walls of your home as a high-quality fine art print.
This offering is an exceptionally high-quality fine art print, restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. You can personalize and customize this art print to make it uniquely yours, ensuring it becomes a standout piece in any collection.
Duncan Bradford was a noted figure in 19th-century astronomical circles, and his works have been celebrated for their precision and artistic grandeur. Bradford collaborated with notable engravers such as James Archer and George W. Boynton to produce this remarkable visual guide to the heavens. The Wonders of the Heavens not only depicted stellar constellations but was a comprehensive treatise on celestial phenomena, making this print historically and academically significant.
The star chart itself is a visual feast, featuring delicate hand colouring and an intricate representation of the constellation Virgo. Bradford’s works stand out for their fine detail and aesthetic appeal, capturing the imagination of both astronomers and art enthusiasts alike. The interplay of soft, pastel hues against the dark cosmic backdrop creates a timeless piece of art that is as decorative as it is enlightening.
This print would be an ideal addition to your space, adding both an educational and an artistic element to your décor. Perfectly suited for anyone with a passion for astronomy, history, or fine art, this piece would make an exceptional gift for occasions such as Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarming, or as a thoughtful farewell gift for a colleague.
If you’re not sure what size to order, or you’re looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn’t available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
