Art by Medium: Engraving

'1.ere Vue d'un passage du Mont St Gothard' French copper-line engraving by Nee after Claude Louis Chatelet (1753-1794). From 'The Scenery and Science of Switzerland illustrated', ...

This Winslow Homer woodcut engraving entitled "Skating on the Ladies' Skating-Pond in Central Park, New York", was published in Harper's Weekly in the January 28, 1860 edition. It depicts a large number of men, women and children skating on a recently opened pond in Central Park. At the time of publication of this engraving, Central Park was in the early stages of construction. This engraving documents the very early appearance of Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux's masterpiece of landscape design. According to Olmsted, the park was "of great importance as the first real Park made in this century – a democratic development of the highest significance". The people of New York were very proud of the plans for their park. It was stated at the time: "Our Park, which is progressing very satisfactorily under the management of the Commissioners, will undoubtedly be, one of these days, one of the finest place of the kind in the world...Those who saw the Park before the engineers went to work on it are amazed at the beautiful sites which have been contrived with such unpromising materials; all fair persons believe that the enterprise is managed with honesty and good taste." Skating was rapidly rising in national popularity in part due to the opening of Central Park’s lake to skaters on a Sunday in December 1858 with 300 participants. The following Sunday it attracted ten thousand skaters. By Christmas Day, a reported 50,000 people came to the park, most of them to skate. There were rules governing who could use the skating pond. “The Ladies’ Pond...

'Vue d'un pont sur le Tesin, dans le Mont St Gothard' French copper-line engraving by Maillet after Claude Louis Chatelet (1753-1794). From 'The Scenery and Science of Switzerland ...

'Killerton, Seat of Sir Thos. Dyke Ackland Bt MP'. Killerton is an 18th-century house in Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon. It was built for the Acland family in 1778. The garden was creat...

This beautiful, original hand-colored orchid lithograph entitled "Lycaste Harrisoniae Eburnea" Orchids by John Nugent Fitch is plate 100 in Robert Warner's publication 'The Orchid Al...

'Bassenthwaite Water, from the Western Side' Aquatint by William Green, 1804 William Green of Ambleside was a Lake District draughtsman, soft ground e...

'Waterfall on Fordingdale beck, at the foot of Hawes Water' Aquatint by William Green, 1804 William Green of Ambleside was a Lake District draughtsman...

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...

'Falcon Crag' Aquatint by William Green, 1804 William Green of Ambleside was a Lake District draughtsman, soft ground etcher and aquatint engraver of ...

'Dept. de L'Isere', Steel engraving with original outline hand-colouring., 1856, from Levasseur's 'Atlas National Illustre'. This area is known for its production of Bleu du Vercor...

Night Time, Dieppe. 1926-27. Drypoint. Appleby 123. 7 7/8 x 11/ Edition 100. A fine impression printed on cream laid paper with full margins. Signed in penc...

'Shooting - Plate II', engraving from George Stubb's famous set of four shooting engravings. Copper-line engraving with later hand-colouring by William...

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 frog. T...

'Benj. West RA' Soft ground etching by William Daniell RA (1769-1837) after George Dance the Younger (1741-1825), 1809. Benjamin West PRA (1738 – 1820) was an Anglo-American painter of historical scenes around and after the time of the American War of Independence...

'Prosp. du Chasteau de Irrois en Champagne' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From 'Topographia Galliae', a fine series of engravings of 17th-century French landscapes, g...

'Diogene Cinico' Copper-line engraving by Pazzi after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692-1768). From 'Musei Capitolini' a series of engravings showing the sculpture of the Capitoline Museum in Rome. 240mm by 170mm (platemark) 420mm by 270mm (sheet) Diogenes, also known as Diogenes the Cynic, was a Greek philosopher...

Francesco Battalia, the Stone Eater, 17th century. Born in Rome with three stones in his hands, he lived on a diet of stones and red wine. Performed in London at Bartholomew Fair and...

Colour aquatint by John Bluck (active 1791-1819) after Frederick Mackenzie (1788-1854). Architectural interior with superb original colour. From 'Westminster Abbey', published by Ru...

This is a rare 17th century engraving of a plant entitled "Caunga" by the Dutch botanist Hendrik van Rheede tot Drakenstein, plate 6 from his 'Hortus Indicus Malabaricus' (Garden of Malabar), published in Amsterdam in 1686 by Johann van Someren. The engraving depicts the caunga plant, also known as Inca cucumber or horned squash, which is a climbing vine that produces edible, cucumber-like fruits. Rheede's 19th century publication featured illustrations of exotic plants and fruits labelled with script in the upper right corner in Latin, Malay, Arabic, and Sanskrit. Hortus Indicus Malabaricus is believed to be the earliest comprehensive published work on the flora of Asia and the tropics. The 17th century treatise featured important illustrations of 740 plants of the region, including Indian medicinal plants. The engraving is printed on 17th century laid, chain-linked paper, watermarked with an elaborate crown design. The sheet measures 15.25" high by 18.88" wide. There is a central fold, as issued. There is a small dark spot on the left which appears to represent a paper inclusion which occurred when the hand-made paper was produced. The print is otherwise in excellent condition. There are additional Rheede botanical engravings from his 'Hortus Indicus Malabaricus' publication that are listed on my 1stdibs storefront and online website. These would make for an impressive display grouping. A discount is available for purchase of two or more of the prints. Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein...

'Dept. de L'Aube', steel engraving with original outline hand-colouring., 1856, from Levasseur's 'Atlas National Illustre'. This area of France is known for its production of Chaou...

Peter Milton’s Les Belles et la Bête: Before the Hunt shows his ability to weave together fantasy, art history, and the subconscious into a single intricate vision. The print stages ...

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...

'The Quadrangle of Jesus College' Engraving by John Le Keux after Frederick Mackenzie, 1837. From James Ingram's 'Memorials of Oxford'. 135mm by 175mm (...

Helen Escobedo (Mexico, 1934-2010) Untitled from portfolio 'El exilio de los sentidos', 2004 Etching and Aquatint on paper 15 x 15 in. (38 x 38 cm.) Edition of 75 ID: ESC1662-001 Han...

"Der Abend" is a Black and white héliogravure on cream-colored cardboard realized by Choisy Le Conin, pseudonym of Franz Von Bayros (Agram, 1866 – Vienna, 1924). From Mappe, a port...

Alfonso Fraile (Spain, 1944) 'A-II', 1986 Etching and aquatint on paper Image size: 7.08 x 4.92 in (18 x 12.5 cm.) Sheet size: 14.96 x 11.22 in. (38 x 28.5 cm.) series number: 5/25 I...

Pasternak is an acknowledged master of the mezzotint technique, and many of his prints feature his characters in ambiguous or surreal distorted complositions. One of his prints was f...

'Albuca Minor' Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. From 'Herbier general de l'amateur' by Jean Louis Auguste Loiseleur-Deslongchamps & Jean Claude Michel M...

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - A Ticket for Glory Drypoint etching with stencil from 1973. Editon A 55/195 on Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 65.4 x 50.4 cm Publisher: Transworld ...

'Castle Acre Priory' Mezzotint on steel by David Lucas (1802-1881) after John Constable (1776–1836). From 'English Landscape Scenery', 1855. John Constable RA was an English Romantic landscape...

'River Stour, Suffolk' Mezzotint on steel by David Lucas (1802-1881) after John Constable (1776–1836). From 'English Landscape Scenery', 1855. John Constable RA was an English Romantic landscape...

'Gillingham Mill, Dorsetshire' Mezzotint on steel by David Lucas (1802-1881) after John Constable (1776–1836). From 'English Landscape Scenery', 1855. John Constable RA was an English Romantic...

'East Bergholt' Mezzotint on steel by David Lucas (1802-1881) after John Constable (1776–1836). East Bergholt House was the birthplace of Constable. From 'English Landscape Scene...

French botanical flower engraving, 1818. Colour-printed stipple engraving by J Lambert after Pierre Turpin (1775-1840) From Francois Pierre Chaumeton's 'Flore Medicale' which portrayed a variety of flowers, trees and herbs which could be used for treating illnesses. The engravings were produced during the great period of French colour printing using the stipple-engraving process pioneered by the great botanical artist Pierre-Jospeh Redoute. The artist is the celebrated Pierre Jean Francois Turpin...

Henry Jenkins, who lived to the amazing age of 169 years. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36: Portrait of Henry Jenkins, 1501-1670. Fisherman and later beggar who lived ...

Subject for this artwork comes from Miguel de Cervantes' book. The print comes from edition limited to 5. CZESLAW TUMIELEWICZ (b. 1942) In 1968, he studied at the Architecture facul...

Steel-engraved map with original outline colouring by Isaac Slater. A detailed engraved map of the English county with title, scale, and key. Decorated with an uncoloured engraved vi...

Wood engraving, 1966 Edition : HC 3/3 Publisher : Louis Broder (Paris) Printer : Féquet & Baudier (Paris) 34.00 cm. x 30.00 cm. 13.39 in. x 11.81 in. (paper) 19.00 cm. x 18.00 cm. ...

An older couple sits on a beach facing the sea as a shooting object streaks through the sky. There is a feeling of connection and contentment conveyed through the imagery. Does the...

Steel-engraved map with original outline colouring by Isaac Slater. A detailed engraved map of the English county with title, scale, and key. Decorated with an uncoloured engraved view of 'Peterborough...

Georg Friedrich Schmidt (German, 1712-1775), after Rembrandt van Rijn Portrait of a young man wearing a fur hat (1763) signed in the plate, and with printed inscription Du Cabinet...

Zaida del Rio (Cuba, 1954) 'Las ramas del laurel', 2001 sugar aquatint on paper Deponte 300 g. 22.1 x 18.6 in. (56 x 47 cm.) Edition of 30 ID: DER-102 Unframed

"Berlin Carriage, right, waiting in Tiergarten II, from: Series III Berlin Street Scenes Berliner Droschke, rechts, wartend im Tiergarten II: Werkgruppe III - Berliner Straßenszenen...

This is a pair of framed hand-colored engravings of an ancient vase in the Palizzy Wares style and a silver gilt tazza (cup) with a cover, both from the 16th century. These were engraved under the supervision of Philip De La Motte...

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Untitled (Sans titre) Year: October 25, 1949 Medium: Engraving on velin de Montval paper Paper Size: 13 x 10.187 inches (33.02 x 25.88 cm) Co...

Maurice Pasternak created "Attraction 5", a mezzotint in an edition of 80 that depicts 6 men clearly attracted to something that appears outside the plane of the image. The men seem...

A map of Mechelen, known as Malines in French and Mechlin in English, a city and municipality in the province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. A birds-eye view plan of th...

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Bardana Major Folio Non Serrato, Napoliere, B. Bdellifera Arbor, de Qu...

An early 18th century hand colored engraving of a scene of the city of Venice, Italy entitled "Palazzo Lin, a. S. Samuele sopra il Canal Grande". It depicts Venetian architecture, wa...

Colorful figurative drypoint print by Polish artist Czeslaw Tumielewicz. Subject for this artwork comes from Miguel de Cervantes' book. The print is signed, it comes from edition lim...

Unframed. Dimensions (3x): 65 × 50 cm/25.6 x 19.6'' Edition of 11 copies, numbered from 1 to 11/11. Dated, numbered, and signed by the artist in pencil. The copy offered for sale is ...

Aberdeen is an Etching on paper realized by S. Bradshaw in 1838. The artwork is in good condition. The artwork is depicted in a well-balanced composition.

Chevalier dEon, who many years passed as a woman, 1728-1810. French diplomat, spy, soldier and professional fencer who dressed in womens clothes from 1777. Author of La Vie militaire...

This artwork titled "Some of the 48 Tulips" c.1990 is an original colors mezzotint by noted German/American artist Gatja Helgart Rothe, 1935-2007. It is hand signed, titled and numbe...

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Untitled (Sans titre) Year: October 25, 1949 Medium: Engraving on velin de Montval paper Paper Size: 13 x 10.187 inches (33.02 x 25.88 cm) Co...

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Untitled (Sans titre) Year: October 25, 1949 Medium: Engraving on velin de Montval paper Paper Size: 13 x 10.187 inches (33.02 x 25.88 cm) Co...

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Untitled (Sans titre) Year: October 25, 1949 Medium: Engraving on velin de Montval paper Paper Size: 13 x 10.187 inches (33.02 x 25.88 cm) Co...

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Untitled (Sans titre) Year: October 25, 1949 Medium: Engraving on velin de Montval paper Paper Size: 13 x 10.187 inches (33.02 x 25.88 cm) Co...

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Untitled (Sans titre) Year: October 25, 1949 Medium: Engraving on velin de Montval paper Paper Size: 13 x 10.187 inches (33.02 x 25.88 cm) Co...

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Untitled (Sans titre) Year: October 25, 1949 Medium: Engraving on velin de Montval paper Paper Size: 13 x 10.187 inches (33.02 x 25.88 cm) Co...