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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Celestial Art |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Lunar Moon Drawing 1764 Celestial |
| Circa | 1764 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Vintage Lunar Moon Drawing Celestial Art Printc. 1764
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
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 | Unattributed |
| Subject | Lunar Moon Drawing 1764 Celestial |
| Circa | 1764 |
| 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 lunar study captures the moon's surface with the careful precision of an 18th-century astronomer working by candlelight. Created in 1764 through patient telescope observation, the original artist recorded every crater, shadow, and topographical detail with delicate linework that reveals both scientific dedication and artistic mastery.
The mid-1760s marked a golden age of lunar cartography, when European astronomers were racing to map celestial bodies with unprecedented accuracy. This vintage constellation print represents the intersection of Enlightenment scientific inquiry and the emerging tradition of celestial art prints — transforming raw astronomical data into something beautiful enough for a scholar's study wall.
Each detail speaks to hours spent at the eyepiece, translating the moon's mysterious terrain into careful cross-hatching and stippling. The result is both scientific document and astronomy wall art, embodying humanity's eternal fascination with our nearest celestial neighbor.
Reproduced on museum-quality 325gsm archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée printing and archival inks for lasting preservation.
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
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“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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