Astronomy: female figure among astronomical instruments
An etched allegorical vignette of a robed female figure representing Astronomy, leaning on a pedestal with a telescope on her shoulder. Beside her stand a celestial globe and an armillary sphere, with books and instruments at her feet beneath a starry sky; the caption reads 'L'ASTRONOMIE'.
- Artist
- Charles-Nicolas Cochin
- Date
- 1773
- Medium
- Allegorical prints Etchings
- Source
- Wellcome Collection
- Size
- 2831 × 4000 px
Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1773.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)
Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection
