Art by Medium: Engraving

The print comes from edition limited to 10. CZESLAW TUMIELEWICZ (b. 1942) In 1968, he studied at the Architecture faculty of Gdank, before continuing his course at the Technical Uni...

"The Reception of Capt. Cook in Hapaee" is an original 18th century engraving from a drawing by John Webber (1751-1793), who was the artist who accompanied Captain Cook on his third ...

Paris, Delpech. Lithograph with engraving on cream wove paper, 11 7/8 x 8 inches (299 x 203 mm), unevenly trimmed but full margins, the full sheet. In good condition with two paper ...

"Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava" is an engraving created by William Sharp (1749-1824), from a drawing by John Webber (1752-1793), who was the artist on Captain James Cook's 3rd and final voyage of discovery. It was published in the atlas of "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean Undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere", the official British Admirality sanctioned journal published upon completion of the voyage in London in 1784 by Strahan & Cadell. Captain Cook visited Tonga on his 3rd voyage, which he named The Friendly Islands because of the warm welcome he and his crew received, unlike some of the other more hostile Pacific islands. The engraving depicts Cook and his men observed a kava ceremony at the village of Mu’a on Tongatapu. King Paulaho sits in the centre foreground, his back to the spectator with a man kneeling before him. The ceremonial mat depicted behind Paulaho indicates that nobody was allowed to sit behind him. The figure in the centre holds a single cup, referring to the Tongan custom of offering the cup to the king first. Kava is native to the islands of the South Pacific and was first described for English readers in 1768 by Captain James Cook. The kava root has been used for centuries as a central feature of ceremonies and celebrations because it was able to bring about a calming and pleasant social atmosphere. The root was crushed and processed into coconut milk to become the focal ceremonial beverage, simply referred to as kava. This engraving is presented in a Koa wood frame and a white mat. Koa wood is legendary in Hawaii. There are occasional faint spots, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. This amazing Koa wood is native to Hawaii and it is known for the deep rich colors and varied grain pattern. Koa has an honored heritage in Hawaii and is highly revered and sacred. The word “koa” means “warrior” in Hawaiian. The warriors of King Kamehameha the Great, created canoes and weapons from a wood plentiful on the Big Island of Hawaii. This wood became synonymous with the warriors themselves, and it became known as koa. There are three other engravings listed from the official journal of Captain Cook's 3rd voyage available that are presented in identical Koa wood frames and mats (LU117324682422, LU117324684052, LU117324684032). They would make a wonderful grouping for a display of 2, 3 or 4 prints. A discount is available for a grouping depending on the number of items included. Captain Cook is remembered as one of the greatest explorers and navigators in history. His explorations included Australia, New Zealand and islands of the South Pacific and the northwest coast of North America. Hawaii was discovered by Captain Cook during this voyage. Hawaii was originally called The Sandwich Islands in honor of The Earl of Sandwich...

Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...

Chez Madame Dupont. 1931-32. Drypoint. Appleby 158. 8 3/16 x 11 3/4 ( 11 1/8 x 18 1/3). Edition 100, #75. A fine impression on pale cream-colored laid paper, printed on the full shee...

Etching with drypoint in blackish brown ink on antique cream laid paper with a large crown and crescent moon watermark, 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches (215 x 119 mm); sheet 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inc...

Tribute to Artists 17 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian ink, acrylic, charcoal, pastel and engraving on gray cardboard mounte...

'Alexandria' A view of the great harbour from a little behind the shoreline. Cornelis de Bruijn was a Dutch artist and traveler. He is best known for his drawings of the ruins of ...

Profile Bust of a Girl - Woman's Head in Profile (Havard) Drypoint, 1920 Unsigned (as issued) From: The Drypoints of Elie Nadelman, 21 unpublished prints by the sculptor, proof from ...

Amida, a Deity of Japan; One plate from A new and complete collection of voyages and travels containing all that have been remarkable from the earliest period to the present time Vol...

Medium: wood engraving (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1955 at the atelier Coulouma for "Mille nuits et une nuit" (1001 Nights) which was the last major portfolio by Kees...

Coast Line, 2000 is an engraved painting on wood panel, 14 x 11 inches, initialed and dated lower right 'EE © 3.11.00'. Framed in an ornate, gold-tone frame.

This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the the Brown Hairstreak Butterfly, the Larke Skipper Butterfly, the Small Skipper Butterfly, the Scarce Mar...

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...

 A Human Sacrifice in a Morai in Otaheite (Tahiti)  1784 by John Webber is from the  First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain...

A fine 18th, possibly 17th century engraving by the artist Nicolas Chaperon (1612-1656) after Raphael (1483-1520). Works by the artist are held by the British Museum and the Royal Co...

Louis Conrad Rosenberg, 'Mosque of the Sultan Bayazid, Constantinople', etching, 1927. Signed in pencil. Initialed and dated in the plate, lower left. A fine, richly-inked impression...

Don Quixote And Sancho Panza by Kate Boxer ilustrating men on horses on a yellow background with white elements. Additional information: Sold unframed limited Edition of 30 Tot...

Madame Helleu Looking at Watteau drawings at the Louvre. (En regardant les Watteau de Louvre). c. 1895. Drypoint printed in 2 colors - black and sepia. 11 3/4 x 15 7/8. Goncourt 3, d...

Artist: Salvador Dali Title: The Arrival of Iseult Portfolio: Tristan and Iseult Medium: Color engraving Year: 1970 Edition: 12/25 Frame Size: 25 1/4" x 20 3/4" Sheet Size: 17 3/4" x...

This is one of eighteen color mezzotints (printed on chine collé) depicting the landscape of coastal Maine. Intimations of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early twentieth century are evident in the palette of greens and grays, with additional touches of violet, eggplant and ochre. The suite of...

"Tomb of the Virgin Mary", Pl. 10 in Luigi Mayer's publication 'Views in Egypt, Palestine, and Other Parts of the Ottoman Empire', published by Robert Bowy...

Fritz Scholder (United States, 1937-2005) 'Mystery portrait in Barcelona -1', 1982 engraving on paper 30 x 22.1 in. (76 x 56 cm.) ID: SCH1341-006-000 Unframed

12 copper mezzotints printed on Hahnemulle paper in an edition of 12. This is impression #5 The 12 complementary mezzotints are included in boxed portfolio Graduated from the Natio...

The Passing Gondola. c. 1926. Etching. Edition 80, #18. Hardie/Carter 230. 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 (sheet 11 1/4 x 13). Illustrated: Fine Prints of the Year, 1927. Printed on antique wove pap...

Paris: Cadart & Luquet, c1870. Etching with engraving on Chine-collé mounted to wove paper, 14 1/4 x 9 5/8 inches (360 x 244 mm) full margins. In good condition with some marginal w...

Le Vieux Saltimbanque (The Old Acrobat) drypoint on wove Van Gelder Zonen paper, 1933 Unsigned as issued Condition: Excellent Image size: 5 x 4 3/4 inches Sheet size: 10 1/2 x 7 15/1...

This artwork titled "Fallscape" 1961, is an original drypoint etching by noted American artist Peter Winslow Milton, b.1930. It is hand signed, dated and numbered 15/40 in pencil by ...

This exquisite engraving after Edgar Degas (1834–1917), titled Danseuse (Dancer), originates from the celebrated album Degas Danse dessin (Degas Dance Dra...

Author: Hans Hartung. Title: Untitled. Year: 1971. Technique: Etching. Edition: Exemplary H.C. Size: 105 x 75 cm.

This 1846 original lithographic engraving after Théodore Du Moncel depicts the Ancienne Église Métropolitaine of Athens, one of the important Byzantine religious monuments documented...

Erotic scene is an original Héliogravure artwork on ivory-colored paper, realized by Micheal Von Zichy in 1911. Printed in only 300 copies, Leipzig; Privatdruck, from the Catalogue ...

This striking 1854 engraving by A. Provost depicts the Battle of the Alma, one of the first major engagements of the Crimean War. The engraving presents a sweeping panoramic view of...

This is a 17th century engraving of a vine spinach plant entitled "Katu-Belluren" by Hendrik van Rheede tot Drakenstein, plate 46 from his 'Hortus Indicus M...

This exquisite engraving after Edgar Degas (1834–1917), titled Femme se coiffant (Woman Arranging Her Hair), originates from the celebrated album Degas Danse dessin (Degas Dance Draw...

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Holed Fruit from Flordali suite Lithograph with drypoint etching from 1969. The edition 16/35 on Rives paper. Dimensions of work: 74.5 x 54.5 cm. Hand...

Tribute to Michelangelo IV is a painting by Paris-based Chinese contemporary artist ZHANG Hongyu which represents the famous David by Michelangelo, exhibited at the Galleria dell’Aca...

Etching with drypoint and aquatint on laid Japon paper, 9 x 11 1/4 inches (228 x 280 mm); sheet 11 7/8 x 13 5/8 (302 x 346 mm), full margins. Signed, titled and inscribed "To my dear...

Combination Knit, mezzotint by Katsunori Hamanishi, rope, Japan, black and white edition number 8/30

Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by G.H. Every for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The ...

A finely detailed stipple engraving by William Wynne Ryland (1732-1783) after Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807). The scene depicts the Goddess Juno borrowing the Belt of Venus in her eff...

London: J. Taylor, 1820. Etching with aquatint and engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper with a gilded edge, 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (290 x 374 mm), the full...

London: J. Taylor, 1820. Etching with aquatint and engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream wove paper with a gilded edge, 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches (290 x 374 mm), the full...

Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by G.H. Every for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The ...

Engraving, 1958 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Edition : 259/300 Publisher : Galerie de France (Paris) Printer : Atelier Lacourière (Paris) Catalog : [Schmücking 74, p.75] 25.50 ...

French School 20th century Two naval images depicting 17th century warships flying various flags, including the Plantagenet Lions and St. George's Cross. (2) c1950. Two engravings w...

Carol Wax's mezzotint, "Singer 10101", is an image of Singer I as seen through a drafting template. It was issued as an edition of 40 and was printed at the Indiana University print...

A "Pylon" of the Brooklyn Bridge with the Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge visible in the background is captured in this powerful image by Frederick Mershimer. It is #77 in t...

This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the Admirable Butterfly and the Small Magpie Moth, which is plate 6 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aure...

Medium: original etching and drypoint. This impression in sanguine ink on laid paper was printed in 1892 for Gustave Geffroy's "La Vie Artistique". Image size: 4 1/2 x 3 inches (115 ...

New York: Sylvan Cole, 1929. Etching on white wove Rives paper with an infinity watermark, 5 15/16 x 3 15/16 inches (151 x 100 mm); sheet 15 7/16 x 11 15/16 inches (392 x 303 mm), f...

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Convolvulus Major Folio Subrotundo Purpureg Albo, B. Convolvulus Major...

Alfredo Sosabravo (Cuba, 1930) 'Circo fantástico', 2001 silkscreen on paper 25.2 x 30.4 in. (64 x 77 cm.) Edition of 100 Unframed ID: SOS1289-002-100 ________________________________...

Engraving after Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - 1640 Antwerp), executed by Schelte Adams Bolswert (Bolsward c. 1586 -1659 Antwerp). Bolswert was one of the major printmakers in the ...

Title: Guardians of the Metropolitan Abstract, Limited Color, Modern, Contemporary, Investment, Bold, Artwork, Painting The delicious textures, symbols and forms brings the viewer ...

Mrs. Hezekiah Brown Image: 19.0 x 11.2 cm Mount: 31.8 x 23.0 cm Wood engraving 1932 One of Fourteen Wood Engravings, from drawings made on Orient Line Cruises by Robert Gibbings...

Antoni Tàpies, 1972 “Catalan Suite”. Etching Copy 3/75 Hand signed and numbered Tàpies Catalogue vol.I - Galfetti nº303

A finely detailed engraving by Luke Sullivan (1705-1771) after David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690). The scene depicts the Temptation of Saint Anthony, an often-repeated subject in ...

This refined 1838 engraving after Alfred Edward Chalon presents an official full-length portrait of the young Queen Victoria, created at the very beginning of her reign. Conceived as...