General map of the Moon, 1912
General map of the Moon, 1912
Detailed print of a collotype plate by Johann Krieger titled “General Map of the Moon,” originally published in 1912.
Printed on heavyweight, museum-quality Hahnemühle Fine-Art paper, this reproduction offers a faithful rendition of one of the finest lunar maps of its time.
Johann Krieger, a German astronomer and artist, created meticulously detailed lunar maps based on years of visual observations. His 1912 Moon Atlas, published posthumously, is considered a masterpiece in lunar cartography, celebrated for its precision and artistry. Krieger’s work is highly regarded, capturing the Moon’s surface with exceptional accuracy.
- This artwork has been manually prepared to be printed at the highest quality. We spend hours making sure everything is at its best before and after the printing process.
- Printed on 308gsm paper, this is not your average poster but a museum-quality print that will look great for time to come.
- The print come unframed and carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue paper (100% recyclable).
materials
materials
Printed on Hahnemühle Fine-Art 308 gsm paper, a top-notch heavyweight fine art printing material. The paper, which is of museum-quality and highly consistent, enhances the artwork's highlights and tones with its matte finish.
Shipping
Shipping
All the artwork is printed to order in as little as 2-3 days. We ship everything for free worldwide.
Care
Care
I'd recommended that your new print be allowed to settle for a period of time prior to framing or hanging. Place your print under a few large books, sandwiching it between tissue paper on both sides, for a minimum of 24 hours.
Printed on Hahnemühle
308gsm Paper
Our artwork is printed on Hahnemühle Fine-Art 308 gsm paper, founded in Germany in 1584 Hahnemühle makes one of the best fine-art paper available today.
Magnetic wooden hangers
Hand-crafted from beautiful, solid wood, magnetic hangers are ideal for displaying prints. You can find them here.