Late 18th Century Art

"Forest Glen" is an original etching by John Thomas Smith. The piece was initialed in plate. It depicts a small inlet to a lush forest. 3 5/8" x 3 1/2" art 12 7/8" x 12 3/4" frame ...

Chandelier designs. A pair of architectural engravings. These engravings are framed in white gold covered french frames. From the publication published in Milan in 1782. "Different o...

A grouping of three antique engravings depicting statues found in the Vatican, including: "Pescatore" (Fisherman), "Pastore" and "Istrione", "Gia nella Villa Mattei" (Found in the Vi...

Somerset Royal Palace View is an original print realized by Anonymous artist at the end of XVIII century (about 1760). Titled below "Vue du Palais Royal Somerset du côté de la Tamise" with the imprint "a Paris chez Daumont rue St Martin...

Two cinerary Urns Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing “two cinerary urns”. Etching with good contrasts and sharp details, with a dedication to “Signor Giovanni Corbet, Cavaliere inglese”. Signed on plate “Cavalier Piranesi F..” in lower left margin. Very good conditions, with normal fold, left margin lightly damaged, and little holes in higher margin due to the binding of the volume “Vases and Candelabras...

Architectural designs. A set of nine architectural engravings. These engravings are framed in white gold covered french frames. From the publication published in Milan in 1782. "Diff...

The Passenger is an original artwork realized by Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy in 1775. Original etching on paper. Titled on the lower margin at the center. The artwork is glued on ca...

"Near Mill Hill, Gravesend" is an original etching by John Thomas Smith. It depicts a cottage and farmstead with a few small figures. The piece is titled on ...

Still life painting of fruit in a basket Continental, c. 1800 Frame: Height 81cm, width 91cm, depth 7cm Canvas: Height 57cm, width 69cm, ...

Medaille de Palloy is an original artwork realized by the French artist Pierre-François Palloy in the second half of the XVIII Century. Original etching on paper. Proof before Lette...

Artist: François-Nicolas Martinet (French, 1731-1800) Title: "Le Millouinan" (Plate 1002) Portfolio: Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux *Signed by Martinet in the plate (printed signatur...

Marble vase with frieze of arabesques. Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing “an antique marble vase frieze of arab...

Calcography on frontispiece, 20 engraved sanguine tables and 20 text pages in Dutch, French and English with some minor ancient restoration. Tables in excellent conditions. Half leat...

Crisp antique copper engraving of a unique floor plan of French horse stables from Recueil d'Architecture, 1780. Original artwork on paper displayed on a...

Section for the place of the boat. Wonderful proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing a “section for the place of the boat”. Etching with good contrasts ...

La Révolution française is a superb etching realized by Isidor Stanislas Helman, after an original drawing by Monnet. This original print represents a public event of the third year of the French Revolution, with a very spectacular and theatrical perspective. Dealing with the Journée du 21 Janvier 1793, our plate represents the death of Louis Capet sur Place de la Révolution, designed by Monnet. In excellent conditions, including a passepartout, cm 37 x 52.7. Isidore Stanislas Helman (Lille, 1743 - Paris, 1806 or 1809) Isidore Stanislas Helman was a French engraver, pupil of the Lille Academy of Fine Arts, under the guidance of Louis-Jean Guéret and Louis-Joseph Watteau. He moved to Paris, where he completed his training under Jacques-Philippe Lebas. He etched plates whose images were taken from paintings by many artists, including Nicolas Lavreince, Pierre Antoine Baudouin, Jean Duplessis-Bertaux, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince, and Hubert Robert. Isidore Stanislas Helman has made engravings for Les Conquêtes de l'empereur de la Chine (1783-1785) and for the Principal journées de la Révolution, by paintings by Charles...

"The Marriage of Saint Margaret and King Malcolm" is an etching by Scottish artist Alexander Runciman. There is an engraved signature with the artist's monogram followed by "pinxit et fecit," indicating that Runciman both designed the original drawing and likely executed the etching on the metal plate. On the left, a young woman with a halo in fine dress stoops slightly and gathers her skirts as she leans over to accept the ring that the man on the right is reaching to place upon her finger. He is also young, dressed finely, and wearing a crown. Between them, a church official with a pointed hat and a long flowing beard recites the appropriate prayers for the occasion, while onlookers crowd in the background. The tiled floor demonstrates the use of one-point perspective, and the church appears to be in the Gothic style. Art size: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" Frame size: 26 1/2" x 22 3/8" Alexander Runciman (Edinburgh 15 August 1736 – 4 October 1785 Edinburgh) was a Scottish painter of historical and mythological subjects. He was the elder brother of John Runciman, also a painter. He was born in Edinburgh, and studied at the Foulis Academy, Glasgow, and from 1750 to 1762 he was apprenticed to the landscape painter Robert Norie, later becoming a partner in the Norie family firm. He also worked as a stage painter for the Theatre Royal in Edinburgh. In 1767, he went to Rome, where he spent five years. His brother John accompanied him, but died in Naples in the winter of 1768–69. During Runciman's stay in Italy he became acquainted with other artists such as Henry Fuseli and the sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel...

The Patriarch is an original artwork realized by Charles Eisen in the second half of the XVIII Century. Original lithograph on paper. Signed on plate o...

Artist: François-Nicolas Martinet (French, 1731-1800) Title: "Sacelle male, de la cote de Coromandel" (Plate 949) Portfolio: Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux *Signed by Martinet in the...

Obelisco Egizio from "Vedute di Roma" by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. 2nd Roman state, 1759-1778. Etching on laid paper with a watermark of a Fleur-de-L...

Rubio Canyon Falls, Mt. Lowe, Cal. shows a waterfall cascading thru a canyon of boulders and trees paralleling a wooden stairway and bridge. This historic image was published by Loui...

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"Perseus and Andromeda" is an original etching by Scottish artist Alexander Runciman, signed in the lower left area of the plate. It depicts Perseus on the left swinging his shield and a young woman, Andromeda, on the right shielding her gaze. Andromeda is to be sacrificed to a sea-monster to save her city, but Perseus rescues her from this fate by slaying the beast. 5 3/4" x 9 1/2" art 16 1/4" x 20 1/4" frame Alexander Runciman (1736-1785) was a Scottish painter of historical and mythological subjects. He was born in Edinburgh, and studied at the Foulis Academy, Glasgow, and from 1750 to 1762 he was apprenticed to the landscape painter Robert Norie, later becoming a partner in the Norie family firm. He also worked as a stage painter for the Theatre Royal in Edinburgh. In 1767, he went to Rome, where he spent five years. During Runciman's stay in Italy he became acquainted with other artists such as Henry Fuseli and the sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel...

Scenes from Homer 5 Copper-line engravings by the French engraver Pierre Foudrinier. Laid 18th century paper. 230mm By 170mm (platemark) 250mm by 200mm (sheet)

This beautiful late 18th-century portrait depicts a young lady holding forget-me-nots. Exquisitely attired in a lavish pink dress, she’s the personification of elegance. In her righ...

Follower of Rosalba Carriera (Venice 1673 - there 1757) - Portrait of a lady. 51 x 42 cm without frame, 79 x 67 cm with frame. Antique pastel painting on paper, in a carved, perfor...

Circle of Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Fuendetodos 1746-1828 Bordeaux) Portrait of a María del Rosario Fernandéz, called 'La Tirana' (1755-1803). OIl on canvas. 76.5 x 57.2 c...

Etching laid on paper Image size: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches (8 x 8 cm) This etching is after a work by Adriaen van Ostade, a 17th century Dutch artist. This wonderful etching shows a gr...

French school of the end of the 18th century Pen and wash on paper Unsigned 11 x 18 cm (30.5 x 35 cm with the frame) This drawing represents the regi...

Pierre Etienne LESUEUR (Attributed to) (Active between 1791 and 1810) Oil on panel 27 x 38.5 cm (42 x 53 cm with the frame) Very beautiful frame in carved and gilded wood from the be...

George Morland (1763 London - 1804 Brighton). Sheltering from the Storm. Oil on canvas, relined, 37.5 x 29.5 cm (visible size), 53.5 x 45.5 cm (frame), signed and dated at lower left...

This portrait of a nobleman in King Henry VIII's court entitled "N. Poines, Knight" is an etching and stipple engraving, printed in color on light pink-colored paper with hand-coloring in 1795. It is from "The Book of Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein in the Collection of His Majesty" by Francesco Bartollozzi (1728–1815), after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8 - 1543) in the 16th century. It was published in London by John Chamberlaine in 1797. This is a bust length portrait of a noble man (Nicholas Poines (or Poins), who is facing to the left. He is bearded and is wearing a feathered cap and an ornate shirt. Bartolozzi's engraved portrait is after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), the famous artist in the court of Henry VIII. The inscription below the image reads "In his Majesty's Collection". "Published as the Act directs April 6, 1795 by I. Chamberlaine". Below the image on the left it reads: "From the original drawing by Hans Holbein". Below the image on the right it reads: "Engraved by F Bartolozzi RA Historical Engraver to His Majesty". The engraving is presented in an ornate beaded black frame with a gold inner trim and a light peach-colored mat. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. The frame measures "22.25 high, 17" wide and 1.25" deep. There are a few tiny spots, but the print is otherwise in excellent condition. There is a small ding in the the upper right. The original text from the 18th century publication is included in a sleeve on the back of the frame. There are three additional framed Bartolozzi engraved portraits from Holbein drawings that are available on 1stdibs. They are framed and matted identically to this one, other than some differences in frame size. These include portraits of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's son Edward, who succeeded Henry as King and himself was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth I, and M. Souch. These would make for an attractive and interesting display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of one or more of these portraits, depending on the number. These can be viewed on our Timeless Intaglio...

This portrait of Prince (and eventually King ) Edward VI entitled "Edward VI" is an etching and stipple engraving, printed in color on light pink-colored paper with hand-coloring in 1795. It is from "The Book of Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein in the Collection of His Majesty" by Francesco Bartollozzi (1728–1815), after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8 - 1543) in the 16th century. It was published in London by John Chamberlaine in 1797. This is a bust length portrait of Prince Edward VI, Henry VIII's son with Henry's 3rd wife, Jane Seymour, who died in childbirth. He is facing to the left and he is wearing a feathered cap tilted to his right. Edward succeeded his father as king, but died your. He was succeeded by his half sisters Queen Mary 1 and Queen Elizabeth 1. Bartolozzi's engraved portrait is after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), the famous artist in the court of Henry VIII. The inscription below the image reads "In his Majesty's Collection". "Published as the Act directs May 1, 1793 by I. Chamberlaine". Below the image on the left it reads: "From the original drawing by Hans Holbein". Below the image on the right it reads: "Engraved by F Bartolozzi RA Historical Engraver to His Majesty". The engraving is presented in an ornate beaded black frame with a gold inner trim and a light peach-colored mat. It is glazed with UV conservation glass. The frame measures "24.5 high, 19.5" wide and 1.25" deep. The print is in excellent condition. There are three additional framed Bartolozzi engraved portraits from Holbein drawings that are available on 1stdibs. They are framed and matted identically to this one, other than some differences in frame size. These include portraits of Anne Boleyn, N. Poines, Knight, and M. Souch. These would make for an attractive and interesting display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of one or more of these portraits, depending on the number. These can be viewed on our Timeless Intaglio...

We wish to thank Mrs. Bożena Anna Kowalczyk who suggested this drawing be attributed to Giuseppe Bernardino Bison during a direct examination of the artwork. This drawing, perfectly representative of Giuseppe Bison's technique, represents an episode in Caesar's life that may have been inspired by his incursions on the Brittany coast. It is presented in an exceptional 18th...

The painting–thin oil on canvas, in some parts unfinished−can be referred to the hand of the German painter Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein. It should be dated in the years between...

This beautiful hand-colored engraving and etching entitled "A View of the Royal Palace of Windsor, Vue du Palais Royal de Windsor a vingt un miles de Londres" is by Nathaniel Parr (1...

After Richard Westall, early 19th century ‘The Fishing Party’ Oil on panel; held in a period Empire style frame. Dimensions listed refer to framed size. Provenance: Private Colle...

Ramsay Richard Reinagle, RA (British, 1775 – 1862) Spaniel and Pointers, a Pair Circa 1790 Oil on Panel 19 3/4 X 23 1/4 inches, Framed Provenance: Captain Gilbey and by decent Son...

Follower of Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792) A double portrait of a married couple Sir Thomas Tancred (d.1784) and his wife Penelope (d.1837) daughter of Thomas Ashton (or Assheto...

British Landscape and Marine Artist Robert Willoughby was a late 18th early 19th century British marine painter who specialized in large marine genre...

Bloch, Marcus Elieser. Ichthyologie, ou Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particulaire. Avec des Figures Enluminées, Dessinées d'apres Nature. Cyprinus Tinga Auratus. Berlin, the auth...

English Title: "Bull Hunting Palace" Beautiful Artist’s Proof, representing the second apparatus for firework built by the “Cav. Pa. Posi Ar.”, engraved by “Ca. Gi. Vasi” (engraver)...

Marble Altar Found in Hadrian’s Villa Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing an “antique marble Altar found in Hadri...

Antique marble Vase in the Capitoline Museum... Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing an “antique marble vase in the Capitoline Museum”, as the beginning note explains. Etching with good contrasts and sharp detail. Signed on plate “Cavalier Piranesi del. ed inc...” on lower-left margin. With dedication to “Signor Roberto Udny, Cavaliere Inglese”. Very good conditions, with normal fold and little holes on higher margin due to the binding of the volume of the serie “Vases and Candelabras...

Leonard Freed is considered one of the most prolific and timely photojournalists of his generation. Born in Brooklyn, he traveled to Europe for the first time in 1952, where he disc...