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

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.