1890s Art

Louise Abbéma 1853–1927 Louise Abbéma (30 October 1853[1] – 10 July 1927) was a French painter, sculptor, and designer of the Belle Époque. Abbéma was born in Étampes, Essonne Born into a wealthy aristocratic Parisian family with close ties to the city’s artistic community, She began painting in her early teens, and studied under such notables of the period as Charles Joshua Chaplin, Jean-Jacques Henner and Carolus-Duran. Portraits of actors and actresses at the Comédie Française dominated her early works until she made a name for herself at the Salon of 1876 with her portrayal of the “Divine Sarah.” Abbéma ultimately executed multiple portraits and received recognition for her work at age 23 a bronze medallion of Sarah Bernhardt, with whom she was a close friend and possibly lover. Like most women artists of the time, Abbéma focused mainly on portraiture and genre scenes (images of everyday life). Her high-society portraits executed with a light touch and rapid brushstrokes reveal the academic and Impressionist influences that shaped her style. Her sitters included French diplomats and other notable members of society. Abbéma developed a variety of techniques using oil paints, pastel, and watercolor, and worked on various supports, including fans. Abbéma received commissions for panels and murals which adorned the Paris Town Hall, the Paris Opera House, numerous theatres including the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt, and the "Palace of the Colonial Governor" at Dakar, Senegal. Abbéma solidified her international reputation after exhibiting works, including two wall murals (on canvas), at the Women’s Building at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. A bust of Sarah Bernhardt sculpted by Abbéma was also exhibited at the exposition. Abbéma specialized in oil portraits and watercolors, and many of her works showed the influence from Chinese and Japanese painters, as well as contemporary masters such as Édouard Manet. She frequently depicted flowers in her works. Among her best-known works are The Seasons, April Morning, Place de la Concorde, Among the Flowers, Winter, and portraits of actress Jeanne Samary, Emperor Dom Pedro...

Henri RIVERE (1884-1951) Art Nouveau : Golden Age, Peaceful Life in the Forrest, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On paper 90 x 120 cm ...

On the Solpes of Fujiama is a vintage black and white photograph. It is part of a journey to Asia performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863-1914) , heir to the t...

Commissioned by The Ault & Wiborg Co., USA. Color Zincograph on wove paper, 1896. Hand-signed in black crayon. Wittrock C (of C) edition. Reference: Wittrock; P28, vol. 2 pg 810. ...

Auguste ROEDEL Montmartre : Moulin de la Galette, 1897 Stone lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum Size 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4") Authenticated with the blind stam...

Arthur George Collins American, b.1866 Biskra Algeria Oil on canvas Signed and dated Biskra, 1893 26 ½ by 32 ½ in. W/frame 32 ½ by 38 ½ in. Arthur studied at the Julien Academy, P...

In 1895, N. Harazine's poster invited Parisians to the Champs de Mars for the Exposition Russe Hippique & Ethnographique. This vintage masterpiece transports us to a bygone era when ...

Medium: original lithograph. Published in London in 1896 by The Studio. This delightful composition in sanguine ink on wove paper measures 11 1/8 x 7 1/2 inches (sheet size) -- 283 x 190 mm. Signed by Robert Anning Bell...

Maize by Scholnyk is a mezzotint of ears of corn in a woven basket. This impression is #25 of an edition of 80. Schkolnyk was born in Paris, France in 1953 and currently resides in...

Henri HERAN (1864 - 1946) May Flower Original lithograph Printed signature, as issued 1897/98 Printed on paper Vélin (wove) Size 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12")...

'Travellers in the Desert,' A large Orientalist painting by C. J. Theriat American, Late 19th Century Canvas: 80cm x 126cm x 2cm Frame: 95cm x 141cm x 5.5cm Executed in oil on canvas in a giltwood frame, signed, inscribed and dated lower left 'C. J. Theriat Biskra. (18)95,' this excellent Orientalist painting shows a desert scene with two figures, one riding a mule, in the Algerian Desert at Biskra. It was made by the American artist Charles James Theriat...

Girl with the Golden Curls Watercolor, c. 1895 Unsigned Provenance: Davis Galleries, New York (see photo of label on reverse) Condition: Mounted to support by the artist ...

Original poster: CABOURG. "Casino. Grand Hôtel Noël & Pattard, propriétaires du Grand Hôtel à Monte-Carlo". Caubourg, la plus belle plage. Artist: ...

Femme sur le Dos - Lassitude is a color lithograph realized by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec in 1896.  cm. 58 x 45, matted.  Monogrammed on plate. Good conditions. This specimen belo...

The original 1895 poster by Steinlen, titled "De Mazas à Jérusalem par Zo d'Axa," offers a compelling glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the era. Created by renowne...

Medium: chromolithograph (after the watercolor). This delightful antique lithograph was published in a small edition in 1892 to illustrate a rare volume with scenes of Venetian life....

Stone Steps by the River - Late 1800s Watercolor on Paper Dramatic and detailed landscape by Lucy Ellen Cooper (British, 1853-1929). On the right side of the composition, a set of t...

Philip Wilson Steer: 1860-1942. Very well listed British painter with auction results over a million dollars. He was described by other artists and critics of the time as the greates...

Georges de Feure's original lithograph "Retour", created in 1897, is an iconic work of art that reflects the artist's characteristic Symbolist aesthetic and Art Nouveau style. This l...

'Musik und Danz' (Music and Dance) German wood-engraving, circa 1895. Central vertical fold as issued. Eduard Veith was an Austrian portrait painter and stage designer. Many o...

signed "Emile Noirot 1893" at lower right overall dimensions, including frame, are 19 3/4 x 23 5/8 inches

Date: 1890 Medium: Watercolor en Grisaille Dimensions: 18.00" x 26.75" Signature: Signed Lower Left Editorial illustration, image of a man playing a violin with other men looking on...

Scene with figures is a beautiful pastel on cardboard realized at the end of the 19th century and attributed to the Italian artist Gaetano Previati. The piece is in good condition. ...

Medium: chromolithograph (after the watercolor). This delightful antique lithograph was published in a small edition in 1892 to illustrate a rare volume with scenes of Venetian life....

Artist: August Töpfer Work: Original Watercolor painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Watercolor on Satin Paper Year: 1834-1911 Style: Classic Art Title: Tower, Size: 12...

Charles Herbert WOODBURY The July Century, 1895 Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum Size 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4") INFORMATION : Plate 32 of "Les Maîtres de l'A...

Here is a wonderful original watercolor and gouache depicting a scene from Emile Zola book “A Page of Love” by the American artist, Jean Leon Gerome Ferris....

5071 Antique French oil painting set in a ornate gilt frame Image size 10x7.5"

Théophile Pierre Wagner, 'Vague Lumineuse' (Luminescent Wave), lithograph, edition not stated but small, c. 1895. Signed and titled in pencil. Initialed in the stone, lower left. A f...

Allan Österlind, a Swedish artist who became a well known figure in French art circles, beautifully captures the essence of Andalusian culture in his 1893 watercolor painting, "Sevil...

Full title: Au Theatre de la Renaissance: Sarah Bernhardt dans "Phèdre" de Racine. Original lithograph on wove paper by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, with red monogram stamp of the arti...

This enchanting Swedish painting, dated circa 1890, is believed to depict the tranquil waters of Långälven in Värmland, a testament to Ohlson's prowess in capturing the essence of the Swedish countryside. The scene is a gentle narrative, where we witness a family moment frozen in time. Parents stand by their daughter on a wooden dock, poised to embark on a journey across the reflective waters. The young girl, dressed in period attire, appears eager and curious, a universal symbol of youth's anticipation for adventure. Her parents, dressed in the fashion of the late 19th century, exude a sense of calm and assurance. Ohlson's brushwork brings the scene to life with a delicate interplay of light and shadow, mirroring the cloud-speckled sky on the lake's surface. The background is dotted with other vessels, suggesting the shared pleasure of the day's end on the water. Oscar Ohlson (1847–1912), born in Linneryd, Småland, and later settling in Borås, was a multifaceted artist who, after pursuing law, found his true calling in the arts. A student of Alfred Wahlberg...

Jennie Brownscombe Color Sketch, Shakespeare Garden, c. 1890s Signed lower left Oil on board 7 1/8 x 9 1/4 inches The artist was born in a log cab...

“America was quick to reveal strong Art Nouveau voices; it was Louis Comfort Tiffany who encouraged Bing to open his salon, and artists Will Bradley and Ethel Reed exhibited a Japonist simplicity that presented a strong, refined take on the Art Nouveau ideal. Louis Rhead was born in England but emigrated to the United States in 1883 at the age of 24, and quickly found himself celebrated both in the United States and in France, exhibiting his designs in the prestigious Salon des Cent in Paris in 1897.” -Quoted from Flowering Lines: Rare Art Nouveau Graphics 1883-1911 by Thomas Negovan (2017) Lithograph of Louis Rhead’s Read The Sun, published in 1897 by Imprimerie Chaix, the printing house known for publishing the works of Belle Epoque master Jules Chéret. While this poster was printed in multiple sizes and formats, this 1897 edition of 25 strikes on Japon paper is the most desirable and extremely scarce edition. Japon paper allows inks to rest upon its surface rather than being absorbed by a more permeable paper stock. The rare, small format poster lithographs created at this time were printed using rich, dense, lead inks. This world-class example of lithography captures superior resolution and color-richness to that of its large-format counterpart. This piece is presented professionally framed using all archival materials, including a hand-wrapped silk mat. This work arrives accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Notable museum collections featuring works by John Louis...

Medium: chromolithograph (after the watercolor). This delightful antique lithograph was published in a small edition in 1892 to illustrate a rare volume with scenes of Venetian life....

This captivating English Victorian 19th-century landscape by Henry Manders masterfully captures the timeless beauty and industrious spirit of rural life during the harvest season. Ma...

In the annals of art history, the lithograph created by Edvard Munch in 1897 for the theatrical production of "Jean Gabriel Borkman" at the Théâtre de...

Jane Hading Lithograph, 1898 Monogramed in the stone upper left corner (see photo) From the First Edition, printed posthumously before 1906 c. 400 impressions (per Wittrock) The sitt...

Medium: chromolithograph (after the watercolor). This delightful antique lithograph was published in a small edition in 1892 to illustrate a rare volume with scenes of Venetian life....

Antique German Orientalist oil painting of an Egyptian temple by Meyerheim German, 1893 Canvas: Height 42.5cm, width 54cm Frame: Height 67cm, width 79cm, depth 7cm Presented in an i...

Indien - Nepal, Cattani Camp is a vintage black and white photograph. It is part of a journey to Asia performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863-1914) , heir to t...

Chez les Passants is an original Rare Book written by Philippe-Auguste, comte de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam (7 November 1838 – 19 August 1889) and illustrated by Félicien Rops (Namur, 7 luglio 1833 – Essonnes, 23 agosto 1898) in 1890. Original First Edition. Published by Comptoir d’édition, Paris. Format: in 12°. The dimensions and the weight are indicative. The book includes 320 pages with full page frontispiece etching. Good conditions. Félicien Victor Joseph Rops (7 July 1833 – 23 August 1898) was a Belgian artist associated with Symbolism and the Parisian Fin-de Siecle. He was a painter, illustrator, caricaturist and a prolific and innovative print maker, particularly in intaglio (etching and aquatint). Although not well known to the general public, Rops was greatly respected by his peers and actively pursued and celebrated as an illustrator by the publishers, authors, and poets of his time and provided frontispieces and illustrations for Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, Charles Baudelaire, Charles De Coster...

Medium: original lithograph. Published in London in 1896 by The Studio. Image size: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (190 x 140 mm). Sheet size: 11 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches (285 x 193 mm). Signed in t...

Yellowstone Park - Mr. Doose - 25 September 1893 - is an original vintage black and white photo realized during a journey throughout the word performe...

Original vintage.poster: TRUTH CHRISTMAS. NOTE that this is the turn of the century original poster and is Not a magazine cover. The poster for a gossip magazine focusing on New...

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Medium: original etching. Printed in Paris by Porcabeuf and published in 1898 by Gazette des Beaux Arts. Image size: 5 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches (138 x 212 mm). A nice impression showing go...

The Statue is a drawing in watercolor on paper realized in 1893 by Paul Ingelrans. Monogrammed and dated. The state of preservation is good with foxing. The artwork represents the...

Signature lower right, 'Dopplera' for Freida Wilhelmine Doppler (Swiss, 1870-1968) and painted circa 1890. (Also spelled Frieda Doppler.) Accompanied by label with title, 'Train Stat...

Oil on panel, signed and dated 1894 in the lower left and inscribed on the reverse. The frame measures 15.25" x 19.25". Leader was born in Worcester as Benjamin Leader Williams, the son, and first child of eleven children, of notable civil engineer Edward Leader Williams (1802–79) and Sarah Whiting (1801–88). His father was described as a "non conformist dissenter" and his mother was a Quaker – their marriage in an Anglican church resulted in them being disowned by the Society of friends. Leader's father was a keen amateur artist – a friend of John Constable – and Benjamin would often accompany him on sketching trips along the banks of the River Severn. His brother, also Edward Leader Williams, later became a notable civil engineer who was knighted for his work, and is now mainly remembered for designing Manchester ship canal...

Hand Signed in pencil lower right, titled lower left, inscribed “N°2”. On Chine Appliqué paper, one of only 10 known impressions Catalogue Prouté 1973 n.179. Prov. Paul Prouté, Paris...

Femme à la Glace - La Glace à Main is a color lithograph realized by Henri de Toulouse Lautrec in 1896.  cm. 58,5 x 45,5; matted. Monogrammed in the plate.  Good conditions. This...

Sara Rosa Corazon Tarot Reader Archival Pigment Print on Heavy Paper 2020 19.5 x 13.25 inches Signed and dated by hand, lower right COA provided Sara Rosa Corazon, an Argentine tatt...

Original 1890s Charles H. Boyle "The Star Boarder" Vintage Sousa Antique Advertising Poster. Original stone lithograph, linen backed very good condition. PRINTED BY: The Enquirer...

Couverture pour Douze Lithographies en Couleurs, ou Passage et Interieurs Color lithograph, 1896-1898 Unsigned (as issued) From: Douze Lithographies en Couleurs, ou Passage et Interi...

Japan - Der Gipfel des Fugjiama 13 August 1893 is a vintage black and white photograph. It is part of a journey to Asia performed by prince Franz Ferdinand von Osterreich Este (1863...

In the heart of 19th-century Paris, the art scene flourished with an unparalleled vibrancy, attracting connoisseurs and creators from around the globe. One pivotal event that capture...