Title of the map: 

"MOUVEMENS APPARENS DU SOLEIL, THEORIE DES SAISONS"

Large antique lithographic map by J. Andriveau-Goujon, composed and drawn by H. Nicollet, text by E. Soulier.

The map includes a central diagram that represents the Earth’s orbit around the sun, highlighting the tilt of the Earth’s axis and its effect on the seasons. The map is enriched with additional insets that provide further details and supporting illustration. It combines scientific illustration with artistic elements to convey complex astronomical concepts. The main subject matter is the solar system, specifically focusing on the Earth’s relationship with the sun and the resulting seasonal changes.

The central elliptical diagram shows the Earth's orbit around the sun, with the Earth depicted at various points to illustrate different seasons. The tilt of the Earth's axis is clearly marked, demonstrating how it affects sunlight distribution across the planet. There are four insets that offer additional explanations and visualizations. These include diagrams of the Earth’s tilt, the ecliptic, and other celestial mechanics related to the sun’s apparent movement. The lower portion of the map is filled with descriptive text, providing a narrative explanation of the depicted astronomical phenomena. This text is crucial for understanding the scientific concepts illustrated.

Condition: very good condition, original colors.

Edition: 19th Century, c. 1854, Paris

Size with margins:  69 x 52,5 cm / 27,1 x 20,4 inches

Eugène Andriveau-Goujon (1832-1897) was a French map publisher and cartographer. The firm was created in 1825 when Eugène Andriveau married the daughter of the map publisher Jean Goujon. Together, they created the firm Andriveau-Goujon, and the maps they produced were signed by J. Goujon, J. Andriveau, J. Andriveau-Goujon, or Andriveau-Goujon. They published some fine maps and atlas, and often worked with the geographers Brué and Levasseur. 

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