Urania, Muse of Astronomy - Lithograph by J. Carot - Paris c. 1860

Original lithograph of Urania, the muse of astronomy, seated and dressed in the antique manner, holding the celestial globe and drawing a line on it with a pair of compasses. Below, "Cours progressif de dessin par J. Carot, Pl. 22", and the workshop mark: "Lith. de Turgis". Signed in the stone by J. Carot.

Medium: Lithograph
Artist / after: J. Carot
Date: c. 1860
Source: Lithographic press of Turgis, Paris
Dimensions: 8.7 x 11.6 in (22.2 x 29.4 cm)
Condition: Paper toned with damp staining in the margins and rubbed edges; image of good contrast