MYSTERY OF THE HEAVENS STUDY

This artwork was inspired by Scottish stargazer and Harvard Computer Williamina Fleming. During her career, Fleming pioneered in the classification of stellar spectra, cataloguing over 10,000 stars and other astronomical phenomena including her discovery of the Horsehead Nebula in 1888. 

Mystery Of The Heavens Study was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, photograms from antique glass slides of interstellar clouds, and hand-printed surface textures of lunar craters. 

After coating the handmade paper with light-sensitive chemistry, it is left to dry in a dark room. The large scale negative is then contact printed onto the paper by exposing to daylight (UV rays). The print is then processed by thoroughly washing in water to remove any unexposed solution. It can then be hung to dry, developing to full density Prussian blue after 24 hours. Once the image is fixed it is hand finished with 24ct gold leaf.​

Dimensions - 148mm diameter (unframed) 210mm diameter (framed) x 30mm frame depth x 13mm frame face

Paper - Handprinted on handmade ivory recycled cotton rag paper: 150gsm / 100% Cotton Rag / Recycled / Acid Free / PH Neutral / Rough

Mount - It is recommended to keep this piece float mounted when framing.

Framing - This artwork is sold unframed.

Should you wish to have your item circular framed differently by us please get in touch. We have good relationships with expert framers - we can arrange for the perfect frame or simply offer free advice.

Each frame is hand crafted to house the piece. Float mounted in a bespoke, handmade small circular frame. The frame is a deep box frame, museum grade, anti reflective, UV protected glass fronted and with a smooth finish. 

United Kingdom
Free shipping when you spend £50
Small Goods*  GBP £1.95 
Large Goods*  GBP £7.95 
Delivery usually 2-3 business days** 

Europe, United States and Canada
Small Goods*  EUR €16  |  USD $19  |  CAD $25
Large Goods*  EUR €50  |  USD $55  |  CAD $72
Delivery usually 5-7 business days** 

Rest of the World
Small Goods*  GBP £20  |  USD $25
Large Goods*  GBP £60  |  USD $73 
Delivery usually 7-14 business days**  

30 Day Returns
Return within 30 days for a full refund or exchange with any other artwork. Read returns policy

Expertly Packaged
All Chloe McCarrick fine art is expertly and beautifully packaged with the upmost care

Tracked Deliveries
Deliveries are tracked and we will email you the tracking number once your item has been dispatched

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UK Small Goods: Jewellery. Tote Bags. T-Shirts. 
UK Large Goods: Everything else.

Non-UK Small Goods: XSmall and Small Framed Pieces. All Unframed Pieces. Jewellery. Tote Bags. T-Shirts.
Non-UK Large Goods: Medium Size Framed Pieces Upto XLarge Framed Pieces.

Non-UK shipping charges are approximate
Shipping charges are set in GBP£ and converted with the current live exchange rate. There may be occasions when there is a very small difference between the advertised cost and the actual shipping cost at checkout. 

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We usually ship within 24 hours
If your item is in stock, we usually ship within 24 hours. Walnut framing options may take 1-2 weeks as the frames are bespoke made. Ready framed artworks, and in stock framing options are usually shipped within 24 hours. If we anticipate any delay with your order, we will be in touch.