18th Century Landscape Prints

View of the Ancient Structure built by Tarquinius Superbus called the Bel Lido, and like others built by Marcus Agrippa in the time of Augustus when he ...

This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "A New & Correct Chart of All The Known World Laid down according to Mercator's Projection" by Emanuel Bowen. It was published in 1744 in London in John Harris's "Navigantium atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca" or "A Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels". This highly detailed and colorful map depicts the world. as it was known in the mid 18th century. A majority of the northern and central portions of Canada and America are left blank due to the purity of knowledge at the time this map was published. The map is embellished with four Compass Roses in the lower left, lower center, lower right and center, along with many rhumb lines. There a is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left. This colorful, attractive, historical and interesting 1744 map presents the entire world on Mercator's projection as it was understood in the middle part of the 18th century, before the landmark explorations of Captain’s Cook, Vancouver, Wilkes and others. It is an example of a nautical chart, a type of map that was designed specifically for use by mariners. The map is centered on the equator and includes both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The continents of North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia are depicted, as well as various islands in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The map is laid out according to the Mercator projection, a type of cylindrical map projection that was developed in the 16th century by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator. This projection has the advantage of preserving angles and shapes, making it useful for navigation. The map presents a paucity of inland detail, particularly for the Americas, but major cities, geographical landmarks, and regions are included. Ocean currents and Tradewinds are identified, as well as the magnetic declination lines or magnetic variance, which refers to the difference between true north and compass north. The continents are color coded, enhancing the beauty of this map. The three compass roses indicate the directions of the cardinal points. The depiction of the western coast of America, the Pacific and Australia are interesting. There was very little exploration of Australia between the navigations of William Damper in 1699 and Tobias Furneaux in 1773. Most of the maps detail relies on the 17th century Dutch expeditions to Australia's western coast, by Abel Tasman and William Janszoon. Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) and New Guinea appear connected to the Australian continent. New Zealand appears as a single landmass. North of New Zealand there is a landmass labelled 'Ter d' St. Esprit' which probably represents the New Hebrides Islands. This map precedes the accurate exploration of the South Pacific and east coast of Australia by Captain James Cook later in the 18th century. The map includes ‘Drakes' Port,' the site where Sir Francis Drake supposedly landed in 1579 during his 1579 circumnavigation of the globe. Here he claimed territory for England, restocked, and repaired his vessels. Drake named the region New Albion. The exact location of Drake's Port is a cartographic mystery. Drake's Harbor is believed to be in the region of San Francisco Bay, Bodega Bay, San Pablo Bay...

Bath of Titus is an artwork realized by Giuseppe Vasi in the late 18th century. Etching, 33 x 45 cm. "Vasi and Piranesi dis.e inc" in the lower left part. Good conditions! Giuseppe Vasi (Corleone,1710 - Rome, 1782) was an engraver, architect, and landscape artist. Between 1746 and 1761, Vasi published 10 volumes with 240 engravings of the monuments of Rome...

Roella Prickly, Roella ciliata Plate 378 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

San Pietro in Vincoli is an artwork realized by Giuseppe Vasi in the late 18th century. Etching, 33 x 45 cm. Signed and titled in the lower part. Good conditions! Giuseppe Vasi (Corleone,1710 - Rome, 1782) was an engraver, architect, and landscape artist. Between 1746 and 1761, Vasi published 10 volumes with 240 engravings of the monuments of Rome...

This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Accurate Chart of The Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea's; with the Archipelago & Part of the Black Sea. Exhibiting all th...

Cyrilla Scarlet-flowered, Cyrilla pulchella Plate 374 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Accurate Map of the East Indies Exhibiting the Course of the European Trade both on the Continent and Islands" by Emanu...

This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "A New & Accurate Map of Europe Drawn from the Best Authorities Assisted by the Most Improved Modern Charts and Maps." by E...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Joseph Collyer (1748 - 1827) after Francis Wheatley (1747 - 1801) The Volunteers of the City and County of Dublin Monochrome print 28 x 31 cm A monochrome print depicting Dublin regiments of the Irish Volunteers meeting on College Green. Francis Wheatley depicted the scene in oils in 1779, and Joseph Collyer engraved it in 1781. Wheatley went to Dublin in 1779 and established himself there as a portrait-painter; this view of the Dublin Volunteers became the basis for a best-selling print...

—–---Pyramidal, -------Pyramidalis Plate 366 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Fig-marigold Showy, Mesembryanthem spectabile Plate 396 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Milk-vetch Montpelier, Astragalus monspessulanus Plate 375 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Corn-flag Copper coloured, Gladiolus securiger Plate 383 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Craggula Tree, Crassula cotyledon Plate 384 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Vervain Three-leaved, Verbena triphylla Plate 367 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Marvel of Peru Common, Mirabilis jalapa Plate 371 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Brunfelsia American, Brunfelsia americana Plate 393 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Amaryllis Waved-flowerd, Amaryllis undulatea Plate 369 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

—– Shining-leaved, Salvia formosa Plate 376 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Toad-flax Clammy, Antirrhinum viscosum Plate 368 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Heath Recurved, Erica retorta Plate 362 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

Epidendrum Aloe-leaved, Epdendrum aloides Plate 387 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches

This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "A New & Accurate Map of China, Drawn from Surveys made by the Jesuit Missionaries, by order of the Emperor. The whole bein...

Landscape is an etching realized by Nicholas Cochin in 1755. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes. The etching was rea...

This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "A New & Accurate Map of The Whole Russian Empire, As Contain'd Both In Europe and Asia, Drawn from Authentic Journals, Sur...

Countryside is an etching realized by Pierre-François Laurent in 18th Century. Good conditions. Signed on plate. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes.

Landscape is an etching realized by Pierre Quentin Chedel in 1755. Good conditions. Signed on Plate. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes. The etching was realized f...

Countryside is an etching realized by Pierre-François Laurent in 18th Century. Good conditions. Signed in plate. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes.

Landscape is an etching realized by Pierre-François Laurent in 1755. Good condition. Signed on Plate. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes. The etching was realized ...

Landscape is an etching realized by Pierre Quentin Chedel in 1755. Good conditions. Signed on Plate. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes. The etching was realized f...

Landscape is an etching realized by Pierre Quentin Chedel in 1755. Good conditions. Signed on Plate. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes. The etching was realized f...

This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Exact Chart of all the Countries through which Capt. Behring Travelled from Tobolski, Capital of Siberia to the Country...

Veduta della Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, is an original etching realized by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1749. S. Giovanni in Laterano with palace and Scala Santa on t...

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." after Samuel Buck (1696 - 1779) and Nathaniel Buck (active 1724 - 1759) View of Durham Castle...

Campi Phlegraei - View of a section of a part of the cone of Astruni taken at the entrance of this volcano Copper-line engraving with gouache. 1776. ...

Letter A is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (ori...

Artemis Goddess from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century. Signed on the plate. Good conditions with some folding. ...

The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte”), an eight-volume volume of engravings of the finds fr...

Letter I is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte”)...

Letter V is an etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli artist of 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Expose...

Letter A is an etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli artist of 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichit...

Letter S is an etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli artist of 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (orig...

Letter V is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le...

Letter S is an etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli artist of 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Expose...

Letter A is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le...

Letter U is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “Le Antichità di Ercolano Esposte”)...

Letter V is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (ori...

Letter S is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (ori...

Letter L is an Etching realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in 18th century. The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (ori...

Seascape With Monument and Figures is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “L...

Letter of the Alphabet P, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions. The etching belon...

Seascape With Monument and Figures is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “L...

"Plovers at Tamagawa" from "Six Jewel Rivers" - Woodblock Print on Paper This print, sometimes titled "Chidori No Tamagawa" "Plovers at Tamagawa", is from the series Mu Tamagawa ("Six Views of Tama River", also known as "Six Jewel Rivers" or "Six Crystal Rivers") by Kubo Shunman...

Letter of the Alphabet S, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Various Authors in the 18th century....

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Letter of the Alphabet I, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions. The etching belon...

Letter of the Alphabet S, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Luigi Vanvitelli in the 18th century. Good conditions. The etching belon...