Daylight View over Table Bay Showing the Great Comet of 1843

作品描述

This painting by Charles Piazzi Smyth depicts a daylight view over Table Bay, showcasing the Great Comet of 1843. The scene includes the iconic Table Mountain and a sailing ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with the Sun shining brightly in the sky. It captures the awe-inspiring sight of the comet as seen from the bay, featuring a sailor and a man observing the celestial event.