Leo Major & Leo Minor — Astronomical Zodiac Chart (1831) by Sidney Hall

A hand-drawn cosmos for the wall. This elegant astral chart maps Leo and Leo Minor with 19th-century engraver’s finesse—crisp star points, connecting lines, and the classic zodiac figures poised against a calm ground. Scholarly yet decorative, it lends quiet celestial drama to any room.

Why it captivates

• Vintage astronomy — precise, dignified star mapping from the golden age of engraving.

• Twin constellations — the commanding Lion and its smaller companion, Leo Minor.

• Graphic clarity — neat labels, scales, and measured geometry read beautifully at a distance.

• Timeless palette — soft creams with inked accents suit classic and contemporary spaces.

• Conversation piece — where science, myth, and design meet.

What you’ll see

Leo and Leo Minor plotted as tidy star points, linked by diagrammatic lines and overlaid with their traditional figures. Period legends, plate numerals, and coordinate grids complete the learned poise—order, symmetry, and story on a single refined sheet.

A richer historical frame

British engraver Sidney Hall popularised astronomy in the early 1800s through handsome charts that balanced observation with ornamental convention. His 1830s plates capture the era’s blend of science and zodiac romance, making the heavens legible without losing their mythic glow.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces and classrooms.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine linework.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

584 × 841 mm (approx. 22.99 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~11 : 16

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~580 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

  • Contemporary look: float-mount in A1 to reveal the plate border and create a clean shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Stargazers & zodiac fans

• Designers & stylists seeking refined monochrome graphics

• Educators & students of astronomy and print history

• Gift-givers after a cultured, conversation-starting piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Map a little myth onto your sky—order your Leo Major & Leo Minor chart today.