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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Celestial Art |
| Artist | French Cartographer |
| Subject | Nouvelle Carte Celeste French Star Map |
| Circa | 19th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Nouvelle Carte Celeste Vintage French Star MapFrench Cartographer · c. 19th Century
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$60.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 28 to Nov 4
Museum-grade archival paper
U.S. orders are printed and framed in the U.S.
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Celestial Art |
| Artist | French Cartographer |
| Subject | Nouvelle Carte Celeste French Star Map |
| Circa | 19th Century |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This exquisite French celestial chart from the 1800s captures the romance of 19th-century astronomy, when stargazing was both scientific pursuit and artistic endeavor. The "Nouvelle Carte Celeste" maps the southern skies with meticulous detail, showcasing varying star sizes marked with Greek alphabetical designations—a system still used by astronomers today.
Created during France's golden age of cartographic excellence, this vintage star chart reflects the era's fascination with celestial navigation and scientific discovery. French astronomers were leading pioneers in stellar cartography, producing some of the most beautiful and accurate constellation prints of the period. The delicate engraving technique and careful attention to astronomical accuracy made these vintage star maps essential tools for both navigators and scholars.
Reproduced on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using giclée printing with archival inks, ensuring your celestial art prints will maintain their scientific beauty for generations.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“So thrilled with my purchase! The map and frame turned out beautifully, and Justin was incredible to work with. He was communicative and helpful when I needed my item shipped as soon as possible/expedited. I even had to switch shipping addresses after my order was already processed, and they switched it with no problem. Will definitely be making another purchase from Archive! Thanks Justin!”
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