The Mercenary's Garb: Armor and Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge, 1847

Title: "Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This lithograph from "Costume du Moyen Âge," dated 1847, captures the elegance and vibrancy of a l...

Title: "Youthful Elegance: A Young Gentleman's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This lithograph, part of the 1847 "Costume du Moyen Âge" series, depicts a young gentle...

This print presents an English noblewoman from the Middle Ages, dressed in a luxurious gown that reflects her high status. She wears an elaborate headdress, which was fashionable among the upper classes during that era. Her dress is adorned with intricate patterns and heraldic motifs, suggesting her family's noble lineage. The cape, vibrant in color and decorated with a complex design, drapes elegantly over her shoulders, indicative of the elaborate styles of the medieval nobility. More about the vivid colors of this original hand-colored antique print: The colors have a nice glow over them. Historically, egg whites, known as glair, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This technique was quite common during the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance. Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image. Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces. In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted...

This original handcolored lithograph depicts a Templar knight in full war attire, mounted on a galloping horse. The knight is armored, carrying a sword raised high, likely in a charg...

The image shows a figure labeled as "Lord Beaumont," depicted in medieval attire. He is wearing a blue overcoat with a fur trim and a gold-patterned undergarment that extends to his ...

This print illustrates a Templar in a more subdued war attire compared to the fully armored depiction in another image of this series. He stands upright, holding a staff topped with ...

Pair Russian portraits in 18th century garb. Fine French hand coloured engravings of a Russian male and female in traditional late 18th century richly coloured and styled clothing an...

This interesting print was probably part of a scene for a film, or TV production. The subject is a classical statue of a woman in a flowing dress, holding a pitcher and a bowl. The p...

Great image of lions. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Pub...

André Lhote (1885-1962), French artist. Color lithography. "The Mechanical Age", mid-20th century. Visible dimensions: 58 x 44 cm. Signed. In good condition.

Steel engraving from the 19th century “Le Depart Du Courier” dedicated to Madame le Marquise de Montesquieu Measures: H 44 cm, L 33.5 cm.        

Great image of cats. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published,...