Dr. James Atkinson

A Pair of 19th C. Engravings Depicting the Costumes and Weapons of Afghani Men

1843

A hand-colored caricature entitled the "Gaekwar of Baroda" (Prince of India), from Vanity Fair, Plate 23 , published July 3, 1901. Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1863-1939) was the Maharaja ...

A hand-colored lithograph by the father of French satire and caricature, Honore Daumier (1808-1879) entitled "Faut espérer que grâce à ces précautions ce diable d'Oïdum ne pénétrera ...

This is a framed 19th century color lithograph entitled "Mothu et Doria" created by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen and published between 1896 and 1899 in Paris, France by Jules Cheret in his famous series of miniature colored stone lithographs of popular Belle Epoch posters...

This is an early 19th century hand-colored satirical caricature etching entitled "John Bull and his favourite statue of bronze!!", published and possibly engraved in London in 1802 by William Holland (1757-1815). It depicts John Bull (symbolizing the English people) kneeling in profile before William Pitt, who was prime minister of England at the time, and for whom the American city of Pittsburgh was named. Pitt is standing, pretending to be a statue. A rectangular pedestal beneath Pitt is inscribed: "Erected by Voluntary Subscription!" Pitt's body seems elongated, reminding that this a caricature. He is standing, looking to the left, his aristocratic nose held high in apparent arrogance and his hands are deep in his pockets, with his hat under his right arm. John Bull, is dressed simply for the time. He is on in his knees in a gesture of supplication, as if in prayer or begging for some action from a deity. He is holding his hat in both hands, looking up at Pitt. Trees and bushes are seen in the background. A caption showing John Bull's words in the upper left ironically reads: "O Wonderful Man! - how I revere thy sublime resemblance. - what obligations I am under to thee! what happy times thou hast brought about! Bread for nothing! Beef 3d per pound! Porter 3d per pot! a Goose 2 shillings! and a fat Turkey 3s.6d!! - whit every thing else cheap in proportion! - besides the wonderful decrease of Taxes!! - O Dear - O Dear I hardly know how to express myself, I feel so enraptured. - O that fine brass countenance how it shines with conscious Integrity!" The engraving is presented in a gold-colored wood frame and a tan-colored mat, with curved upper corners. The frame measures 18" high, 13.13" wide and 0.5" deep. The framing and mounting utilizes acid-free archival materials and it is glazed with UV conservation clear glass. There are a few faint areas of discoloration and spotting and an apparent short barely visible crease in the lower right corner of the inscription area. The print is otherwise in very good condition. William Holland was printmaker as well as a prominent dealer of satirical prints in London in late 18th and early 19th century. He carried works by the best known satirists of the time: Gillray, Rowlandson, Newton and Woodward, as well as his own creations. Holland along with the other prominent print-sellers of the time, Hannah Humphrey and Samuel Fores, were responsible for promoting the golden age of British caricature...

An 18th century etching and engraving entitled "Earl Sandwich Refusing to Leave His Ship While on Fire in the Battle of Sole Bay" by William Byrne (1743-1805), after a painting by Robert Smirke (1753-1845). It was published in London in 1798. The print is presented in a cream-colored mat. The mat measures 17.13" in height and 13" in width. The print is in excellent condition. Edward Montagu, the 1st Earl of Sandwich...

This is a set of five framed original 19th century duo-tone lithographs by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nubia volumes of the quarto edition, published in London b...

I KNEW EACH STONE AND TREE.....Both Grape and Wine To Me is an original hand drawn stone lithograph by Emanuel Schary(Israel, b. 1924, d. 1994) printed using hand lithography techniq...

ARLINGTON HOUSE is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph by Merv Corning printed using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Arc...

"In the Beginning There Were Mistakes" is a Gallery Poster featuring the artwork of CHARLES BRAGG (American, b. 1931). The print measures 28 x 22 inches and is unframed. It is Plate-...

"Pensive" is a Limited Edition Lithograph (209/500) from the artist RINA SUTZKEVER (Russian, b. 1945). It measures 10 x 8.5 inches and is unframed. The ...

"The Almighty Fiend" is a Gallery Poster featuring the artwork of CHARLES BRAGG (American, b. 1931). It measures approximately 28 x 20.63 inches and is unframed. The piece is Plate-S...

Original vintage travel poster: METZ (France), artist: Alfred Pellon, signed A. Pellon. Size 34.75" x 36". Year: c 1906. Stone lithograph. ...