'Transit of Venus December 6, 1882' Size:L: 100 x 80cm These concerned the faint possibility

These concerned the faint possibility that France was preparing to launch another war

Germany and Russia who had met at Skiernievice in Russian Poland

with family and friends

Three men on the left stand by and watch her

'Transit of Venus December 6, 1882' Size:L: 100 x 80cm These concerned the faint possibilityProjected appearance of the transit as viewed from London, using Ferguson's method of projection. Inscribed with the title above and annotated to explain the track of the planet: 'Ingress' and 'Egress below the horizon'. Supporting notes verso state that 'Out of four transits of Venus visible in this country during the last three hundred years, three occur under similar circumstances, that is, they commence here shortly before sunset' Original: ink on