Constellations of the Two Hemispheres (1877) from the book by Guillemin, Amédée, (1826-1893), a celestial chart of the two hemispheres in the night sky

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Constellations of the Two Hemispheres — Amédée Guillemin (1877)

A midnight atlas for your wall. This elegant celestial chart maps the northern and southern skies as twin discs—constellations pricked in starlight, mythic figures ghosting through the dark—drawn with the measured clarity that made Amédée Guillemin’s popular science a joy to read and to behold.

Why it captivates

Twin-sphere drama — the whole sky, mirrored and in balance.
Legible beauty — fine engraving, crisp labels, and clean geometry.
Conversation piece — science, history, and myth in one glance.
Decor-friendly palette — inky blues, chalk whites, and soft golds.
Heritage print — from a classic 19th-century popular astronomy book.
Statement artwork — perfect for studies, libraries, and living rooms.

What you’ll see

Two hemispheric sky maps with constellation figures, star magnitudes, and coordinate grids arranged on a calm ground. Up close: delicate hatching, tidy lettering, and accurate plotting. From a step back: a poised, symmetrical tableau of the night.

A richer historical frame

Issued in 1877 in Guillemin’s widely read astronomy, these plates bridged Victorian science and fine engraving—bringing celestial mechanics to a general audience while preserving the poetry of the constellations. Education, clarity, and quiet wonder align.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 627 mm (approx. 33.11 × 24.69 in)

Orientation: Landscape
Aspect ratio: ~1.342 : 1
Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape
Framing tips:
- Classic look: use an A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~837 × 623 mm for a neat 2–3 mm overlap.
- Contemporary look: float-mount for a crisp gallery reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Feature	Details
Title	Constellations of the Two Hemispheres
Author	Amédée Guillemin (1826–1893)
Date	1877
Historical Context	Victorian popular astronomy; engraved twin-disc star atlas
Print Size	841 mm (W) × 627 mm (H)
Available Finishes	Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
Paper Weight	160 gsm archival matte
Laminate	2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation)
Canvas Weight	395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Inks	Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Optional Hang Rails	Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days)
Origin	Printed in Australia

Who it’s for

Stargazers & science lovers
Historians of print & engraving
Stylists building scholarly, calm interiors
Gift-givers marking graduations and milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Chart the night at home—order your fine-art print of Constellations of the Two Hemispheres today.