Art by Medium: Engraving

Gustave Dore, After by Edward Paxman Brandard, French (1832 - 1883) - The Dawn of Love, Portfolio: Guinevere, Year: 1867, Medium: Engraving, Image Size: 9.5 x 7.25 inches, Size:...

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...

Manuel Victorio (Spain, 1958) 'Jardín azul', 1997 silkscreen on canvas 21.3 x 28.8 in. (54 x 73 cm.) Edition of 75 ID: VIC1221-001-075 Unframed Hand-signed by author

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Viviane and Lancelot on the Lake Drypoint etching from 1975. The edition of 89/249. Dimensions of sheet: 18.9 x 13.8 in (48 x 35 cm) Dimensions in fra...

Beach Hut is a striking contemporary drypoint with monotype by British-born printmaker Jenny Robinson. Depicting an isolated beach lifeguard tower, Robinson transforms a familiar coa...

This artwork titled "Figure Rouge avec Portrait de Quevedo" from the suite, Visions De Quevedo, 1975. is an original engraving with pochoir hand coloring on Richard de Bas paper, by ...

The Lazy Frog is an original lithograph by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Good Conditions but ag...

A 17th century engraving entitled "The Card Game" by old master artist Alexander de Voet after a painting by Cornelis de Vos, created in 1632. The pain...

A charming scene with romping dogs and spectators watching the cascading water play a trick on an unsuspecting man who is sprayed as he descends the steps, ...

Kate Boxer's Dalmatian is a limited edition drypoint etching. The bold black and white contemporary artwork is balanced by Kate Boxer's delicate use of line. This gives the print an ...

Paul-César HELLEU (1859-1927) The Violinist, circa 1895-1900 Original drypoint printed in red (like a red-chalk drawing) on paper Signed ‘Helleu’ in pencil in the lower left margin D...

Wood engraving The Battle of Berlin was the last land battle of the Second World War in Europe. Launched on April 16, 1945 by the Soviets, it ended on May 2, 1945 with the surrender of...

This Winslow Homer wood engraving entitled "On the Beach at Long Branch, The Children's Hour", was published in Harper's Weekly in the August 15, 1874 ed...

Colour-printed drypoint etching, from the print collection of 21 etchings of “Tristan et Iseult”.  Monogrammed "S.D." ”in graphite on lower-right  margin. Italian Edition, Wucua e G...

Hare is a limited edition drypoint etching by Kate Boxer. The earthy brown tones of the hare and depth of colour in this contemporary artwork gives this Kate Boxer print a grounded s...

Washington and His Family published in Philadelphia in 1884 by Bradlee & Co. This impressive mezzotint was engraved by William Sartain after a painting by the well-known Philadelphia artist Christian...

Misty Morning. 1928-29. Drypoint. Appleby 137. 8 5/8 x 12 (sheet 11 5/8 x 18 1/16). Edition 100, #86. A rich impression with drypoint burr. Printed with ...

Medium: engraving (after the painting). Printed on Holland-style wove paper, from the rare large size deluxe portfolio entitled "Picturesque Views on the Southern Coast of England", ...

The Spire -- New York. 1985. Etching and drypoint. 14 1/2 x 11 (sheet 22 1/2 x 18). Trial proof of the second third, prior to the edition of 100. Printed on Rives cream wove paper, on the full sheet with deckle edges. A rich impression in pristine condition, housed in an archival sleeve. This etching has never been matted. Provenance: the artist's estate. Titled, annotated 'third state - trial proof' and signed in pencil. A dramatic view of the Chrysler Building. Painter and printmaker Lawrence Nelson...

William Hogarth was an English painter and engraver, the outstanding British artist of his period. During his childhood, his father, a schoolteacher, was imprisoned for debt, and th...

'Elevations de Diverses Armoires Pour Les Sacristies' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo...

Vienna: Chez Artaria. Engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream laid Van Gelder Zonen paper with a large heraldic watermark with a fleur-de-lys and a crown, 10 3/4 x 16 1/...

Medium: engraving (after the painting). Printed on Holland-style wove paper, from the rare large size deluxe portfolio entitled "Picturesque Views on the Southern Coast of England", ...

Delicate and detailed etching by Orpha Klinker (American, 1891-1964). At the edge of an old Adobe building, a staircase leads to the second floor. The stucco on the walls of the building is cracked, revealing the stonework below. Next to the building is a garden with Corkscrew Willow trees. Signed in plate, lower left. Paper size: 8.5"H x 10.5"W Mat size: 10"H x 12"W Orpha Klinker (American, 1891-1964) graduated from Polytechnic High School, L.A. and later studied at U.C.L.A. Art School and at the Cannon Art School. Artists Paul Lauritz and Anna A. Hills of Laguna Beach were her first art teachers. She continued her study of art at the Julian and Colarossi Academies in Europe. Some of her earliest work was in designing. Many pages of her fine pen work drawings appeared in Los Angeles newspapers, illustrating the fashions of the day, not only in clothes but in furniture and other things. Then for a time she did her work in New York City and later with the Ladies Home Journal in Philadelphia. One of her first projects with which Orpha impressed the public was a notable series of her large color portraits of California pioneers in the L.A.TIMES under the heading of "Speaking Of Pioneers." This led to another series on landmarks and famous tales of early California including oil paintings of historic adobes, buildings, and trees of California. From the Mexican border to Death Valley she roamed, meeting and painting portraits of such characters as Death Valley Scotty, Shoshone Johnny, the ancient Indian who supposedly saw the first white man come to Death Valley, Emanuel A. Speegle, "The Last of the 49'ers" (over 90 years of age) and others. Orpha was active in keeping alive the memory of one historical event in particular, the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga ending the Mexican War...

"The Inside of a House in Nootka Sound" 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 is Plate 65 in "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. This engraving is presented in a Koa wood frame and a white mat. There are occasional tiny faint spots, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. Koa wood is legendary in Hawaii. Not only is this amazing wood native to Hawaii, but 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 form the official journal of Captain Cook's 3rd voyage available that are presented in identical Koa wood frames and mats. They would make a wonderful grouping for a display of 2, 3 or 4 prints. Please see listings: LU117324682432, LU117324684022, LU117324684062. A discount is available for a grouping depending on the number of items included. Nootka Sound is on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It was explored by Captain Cook in 1778 after he discovered Hawaii during his 3rd voyage. He originally named it King George's Sound, but did record Nootka Sound, which he thought was its native name. Hawaii was originally called The Sandwich Islands in honor of The Earl of...

Johannes Sadeler, the Elder (1550-1600) The Creation of the Firmament; also called The Second Day of Creation Engraving, 1585-1587 Unsigned After Martin de Vos' (1532-1603) painting ...

This is a three-plate color mezzotint, edition 74/90. The mat dimensions are 20 x 16 inches. Signed "Schkolnyk" at lower right.

The magnificent printed works of the Yorkshire artist, Percival Gaskell have only been fully rediscovered in recent years. Percival Gaskell rose to prominence whilst working together with Sir Frank Short in the engraving school at the Royal College of Art in London during the first two decades of the 20th century. A true painter-printmaker, Percival Gaskell developed a sensitivity to atmospheric tone which is displayed in an air of timeless beauty throughout his printed works. (sheet 24 x 20 1/2). A fine impression with tone printed in warm brown/black ink on chine appliqué mounted on white wove paper, and a backing board. Signed in pencil. Superb signed proof impression printed in warm-brownish-black ink. One of Gaskell's best large scale mezzotints. The speed with which William the Conqueror committed to the creation of a castle at Chepstow is testament to its strategic importance. There is no evidence for a settlement there of any size before the Norman invasion of Wales, although it is possible that the castle site itself may have previously been a prehistoric or early...

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...

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...

EDWARD WELLS (British 1667- 1727) A NEW MAP of the TERRAQUEOUS GLOBE - according to the latest Discoveries and most general Divisions of it into CONTINENTS and OCEANS, 1700-01 (Shirley 609) Engraved by Michael Burghers, Oxford. Hand-colored, Platemark 14 1/4 x 20 1/8 inches. Central cartouche flanked by figures representing the continents with dedication to William, Duke of Gloucester...

Medium: mezzotint. Catalogue reference: Hardie 95. Executed in 1913 by Sir Frank Short after J. M. W. Turner and signed in pencil by Sir Frank Short. Printed on chine-collé paper in ...

A rare early 19th century view of the Great Fire of London over Ludgate, enhanced with hand coloring. London: Robert Wilkinson, 1811. Copperplat...

Lois Ward created a Fragile Series of images including "Crushed Beetle" in 1990 in a very small edition of just 9. This impression is #1 of 9. Ward has always been concerned with t...

Peterdi, Gabor. IN THE FOREST. Johnson 139. Etching and engraving on Zinc, 1957. Edition of 200 published by I.G.A.S., NY. Signed and dated in pencil and numbered "186." 13 1/2 X 17...

Pan and Jar by Tomoe Yokoi, Japanese (1942) Date: circa 1973 Mezzotint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 100 Image Size: 12 x 13.5 inches Frame Size: 21 x 27 inches

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 ...

Untitled Signed in pencil lower right (see photo) Edition: 25 (9/25) (see photo) Engraving, drypoint & carborundum Printed by the artist Condition: Excellent, slight residue on rever...

Carol Wax describes her circular images as "most often quasi abstract works that refer to ancient islamic designs using the shapes and attributes of animals, in this case the deer. T...

SNOWSCAPE, RED BRICK COTTAGE is an original wood engraving by the American artist Bernard Brussel-Smith, hand printed in light blue, light red and black ink on Strathmore cream color...

Medium: mezzotint (engraved by David Lucas after the John Constable painting). Printed in 1855 on cream wove paper for the "English Landscape Scenery" portfolio, published in London ...

Justo Barboza (Argentina, 1938) 'Señal rosa', 1995 silkscreen on paper Guarro Geler 27.6 x 19.7 in. (70 x 50 cm.) Edition of 50 Unframed ID: BAR1437-007-050 Hand-signed by author

New York: Dodd, Mead, 1884. Etching with aquatint on cream laid paper, 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches (196 x 272 mm), full margins. Light age tone, some very minor cockeling and a 1.5 inch v...

Pepe Herrera (Cuba, ) 'Untitled', 1998 silkscreen on canvas 19.7 x 25.6 in. (50 x 65 cm.) Edition of 100 Unframed ID: HER1205-001-100_8 Hand-signed by author

Sacred geometry of Gemini The movement of life and creative intelligence This geometry is inspired by the third astrological sign, Gemini, and the number 3, a symbol of movement, c...

The Gothic Spirit (also called A Gargoyle, A Gothic Spirit). 1922. Etching and stipple. Fletcher 120. 11 5/8 x 7 (sheet 15 1/4 x 11 1/4). Gargoyle Series #8. Edition 130. Illustrated...

Medium: engraving (after the painting). Printed on Holland-style wove paper, from the rare large size deluxe portfolio entitled "Picturesque Views on the Southern Coast of England", ...

Artist: Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Title: Baignoire à tornade liquide (Michler/Löpsinger 822-831; Field 75-13), Imaginations et Objets du Futur (Hologram glasses and computers to see ...

This is a framed hand-colored botanical engraving entitled "Agave or American Aloe" by Reinagle for Robert Thornton's publication 'The Temple of Flora, or Garden of the Botanist, Poet, Painter and Philosopher', published in London in 1811. This beautiful botanical was created using several engraving techniques, including aquatint, mezzotint, stipple and line engraving methods. It was printed in color and then finished by hand. The print is presented in a gold-colored wood frame and a heather green mat, which is enhanced with a gold fillet. The frame measures 21.63" high by 16.63" wide and 1" deep. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. All of the mounting materials are archival. The original text page from the early 19th century publication is attached to the rear of the frame. The print is in excellent condition. Robert John Thornton (1765-1832) was attracted to natural history at an early edge and created his own botanical garden and an aviary as a boy. He graduated from Cambridge with a medical degree and set up practice as a London. He inherited his family fortune in 1797, which allowed Thornton the opportunity to devote time to his lifelong goal of creating an extensive scholarly work dedicated to the great classical Swedish naturalist, Carolus Von Linnaeus (1707-1778), also known as Carl von Linné...

This is a hand-colored engraving of a turtledove entitled "Tourterelle du Senegal (Turtledove of Senegal)" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 160 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseau...

Donald Furst has created a series of 10 mezzotints based on Highway 421. U.S. Route 421 is a spur route of U.S. 21. It runs for 941 miles from Fort Fisher, North Carolina south of Wilmington to Michigan City, Indiana at U.S. 20. This image, "421 Nights: Reach", shows the reach of some storage tanks. This impression is #10 from an edition of just 30. A member of the faculty since 1985, Donald Furst is Professor of Art and former chair (2002-2009) of the UNCW Department of Art and Art History. He has received the following recognitions for teaching: University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1999; University Distinguished Professorship, UNCW, 1996-98; Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award, UNCW, 1996; College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Teaching, UNCW, 1992. Furst currently operates Ars Longa...

The Beach at Long Branch Woodengraving, 1869 Signed in the block lower right "WH" ( see photo ) Published in Appleton’s Journal of Literature, Science and Art, August 21, 1869 Condit...

Gate 41 – The door of the new cycles Inspired by door 41 in Human design and Gene Keys, this sacred geometry represents the starting point of any experience. The 41 symbolizes the o...

A wonderful image by one of the great modern masters of English art, depicting a whimsical pastiche of Kew Gardens. Edward Bawden (1903-1989) Kew Gardens Signed, titled and numbered 36/40 Engraving 17 x 10.5 cm Edward Bawden was a watercolourist, illustrator, designer, printmaker and teacher, born in Braintree, Essex, the county in which he spent much of his life, finally living in Saffron Walden. Studied at Cambridge School of Art from 1919, then at Royal College of Art, 1922-5, on a scholarship, in the design school being taught by Paul Nash. Soon began on commercial work for Poole Pottery and Curwen Press, then in 1928-9 with Eric Ravilious and Charles Mahoney did decorations for Morley College. Bawden went on studying engraving and bookbinding at Central School Arts and Crafts after leaving the Royal College and himself taught there, the Royal Academy Schools and Goldsmiths' College School of Art. First one-man show at Zwemmer Gallery in 1934, after which he showed extensively including RA, being elected RA in 1956. Work poured from Bawden's studio in the 1930s, for companies such as Shell-Mex; book illustrations such as Good Food, 1932, and The Week-end Book, 1939; and a mass of often ephemeral work which evinced a wonderful wit, economy and aptness to subject. Official War Artist in World War II, much of his output being in the Imperial War Museum. Tate Gallery and many other public collections hold his work. Bawden did decorations for the SS Orcades and Oronsay and for the Unicorn Pavilion for the Festival of Britain of 1951. His son was the artist Richard Bawden...

Trajan is an original contemporary artwork realized in 1973. Black and white drypoin etching. Hand signed on the lower margin. Numbered on the lower left. Edition of 216/261. Ref...

New York: Associated American Artists, 1950. Drypoint and aquatint on white wove paper, 5 7/8 x 3 15/16 inches (150 x 100 mm), full margins. Signed in pencil in the lower margin. Pri...

Copper-line engraving. C1768. Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect. Apprenticed for a time to a sculptor, by 1767 he styled himself an 'architect and professor of design'. He published the first volume of his most important work, 'Nouvelle Iconologie Historique' in 1768, containing 110 plates of his designs for furniture, decorative arts and architectural...

Engraving on light wove paper with a large Amsterdam Coat of Arms watermark, 9 5/16 x 7 1/2 inches (236 x 190 mm), narrow margins. Scattered lig...

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...

"Birth" by Tomoya Uchida (American, 20th Century). This piece is mostly abstract, high-contrast organic shapes, with the exception of one straight line that sits above the organic shapes. In the lower left corner of the piece, there is a wasp. Titled "Birth" along the bottom edge. Signed "T. Uchida" in the lower right corner. Presented in a new white and black double mat with foamcore backing. Mat size: 14"H x 10"W Paper size: 12"H x 8.5"W Tomoya Uchida (Japanese, b. 1947) was born in Tsuyama City in the Okayama prefecture in Japan. He graduated from Doshisha University, Kyoto, in 1970, and went on to become the artist-in-residence at the KALA Institute of Prints in Berkeley, CA, in 1989. He then moved to Australia, where he studied under Prof. Jorg Schmeisser...