Lunar Animals Astronomy Art Print - Antique Fantasy Illustration - Great Moon Hoax - Mythical Creatures and Unicorns - Old Maps and Prints

Behold this astronomical oddity titled "Lunar Animals and Other Objects Discovered by Sir John Herschel in His Observatory at the Cape of Good Hope and Copied from Sketches in the Edinburgh Journal of Science" complete with bison, goats, unicorns, bipedal tail-less beavers, and the bat winged humanoids who built temples on the moon.

This curious print is an illustration by Benjamin Day created for a series of articles that ran in the New York Sun relating to the "Great Moon Hoax" of 1835. The articles introduced the supposed discovery of life and civilization on the Moon; "It was one of the noble valleys at the foot of this mountain that we found the very superior species of the Vespertilio-homo (bat-men) … They were of infinitely greater personal beauty, and appeared in our eyes scarcely less lovely than the general representations of angels by the more imaginative schools of painters."

The discoveries were falsely attributed to Sir John Herschel, one of the best-known astronomers of his time. The supposed author of the articles, a Dr. Andrew Grant, turned out to be fictitious, but according to legend The Sun's circulation increased dramatically because of the hoax and established The Sun as a successful paper.


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12" x 16"
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This print has been digitally restored from historical source material to preserve the character of the original while improving clarity, balance, and detail for modern display.

Why you’ll love it:
❖ A faithfully restored reproduction that minimizes foxing, blemishes, and damage while preserving the original old world character

Print quality:
❖ Printed on archival Epson Enhanced matte paper
❖ Heavyweight, acid-free stock
❖ Printed with Epson UltraChrome HDR pigment inks
❖ Produced at appropriate resolution to preserve clarity and detail
❖ Includes a white border for easier framing, with or without a mat

Please note:
◆ Frame is not included unless added separately (see below)
◆ Print colors may vary slightly depending on your screen
◆ Mockups are for illustrative purposes only

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