Mid-19th Century Art

‘Summer Shade’ by Henry Dawson R.B.A. (1811-1878). The painting – which depicts cattle in the shade of a large tree on the river Ribble in North Yorkshire – is signed by the artist...

A stunning 19th century English Antique oil landscape with cows resting by a river. Alfred Vickers was a painter of marine subjects and landscapes. He exhibited extensively througho...

Cows Grazing At The Riverbank On the River Trent, near Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire inscribed to the label verso, dated 1853 Oil on Canvas, framed Framed: 21.5 x 24.5 inches Canvas: ...

Antique Bronze Dog Portrait “La Levrette au Papillon” or “Whippet (Greyhound) with a Butterfly”   Arthur Waagen (Germany, France 1833-1898) Circa 1860’s 11 x 8 x 4  inches (1 of 2. ...

A fine 19th century oil depicting a young boy with a school book in hand, deep in thought. The artist has rendered the boy in impressive detail as he stands out illuminated against a...

Up for sale is an amazing original antique oil painting on canvas by Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877), depicting a portrait of a W.P. Wright Esq. Some of his paintings are exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York. The painting has a commemorative inscription on the verso: "For W.P. Wright Esq. Portrait from Henry Peter Gray. Painted at Pittsfield MA August 1860. Please read some interesting information about this Artist from Wikipedia. Henry Peters Gray was born in New York City he was a pupil of Daniel Huntington...

Well painted and very interesting composition attributed to the English landscape painter john Frederick Tennant. His work is very similar to ...

Antique oil portrait painting of a woman. This painting is an attractive French portrait painting of a woman in a green dress. The artist has given this painting a depth of detail ...

OIL PAINTING Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Piece Gold Gilt frame OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING BRITISH SCHOOL 19th Century in a Gold Frame Description. 19th century Piece “Good C...

Yakushae Aizurie is an original artwork realized in 1840-1843 by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (January 1, 1798– April 14, 1861). Woodcut Print. Actor in the r...

"Pair Recumbent Stone Lions" after Antonio Canova (1757-1822) Italian (possibly Florence) Mid 19th Century Alabaster, marble 6 x 9 x 4 inches This is an exquisite pair of Italian alabaster lions on marble bases based on the monumental lions carved by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), the greatest Italian neoclassical sculptor. Canova sculpted the marble lions for the monumental tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter’s, Rome in 1792 Canova Lions refers to the pair of copies of lion sculptures by Antonio Canova. When Canova created the sculptures in 1792, he installed them on the tomb of Pope Clement XIII. The marble sculptures are some of the most prominent features in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Given the intricacies of creating the original Canova lions, some artists created molds and replicated them. A good example is the pair of lion sculptures...

This is an original framed 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled "Diphogena Aurora" (Bolivian Rainbow Hummingbirds) by John Gould, from his "Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds", published in London in 1853. The print depicts two Bolivian Rainbow hummingbirds feeding on the nectar of small flowers on a branch. This striking framed Gould hand-colored lithograph is presented in a antiqued gold frame, a gold-colored fillet, and a light tan French mat, embellished with a mint-colored broad band. The frame measures 32" high, 25.5" wide and 1.25" thick. The hand-coloring is enhanced by the use of gum-arabic paint on the hummingbirds heads and necks, giving them an iridescent appearance. The descriptive text page from Gould's original publication is included. It is affixed to the back of the frame in a clear sleeve. The piece is in excellent condition. There are several other unframed Gould bird lithographs available on our 1stdibs and InCollect storefronts. Two or more of these striking lithographs would make an attractive display grouping. A discount is available for purchase of a set depending on the number. These additional Gould hummingbirds may be viewed by typing Timeless Intaglio in the 1stdibs or InCollect search field to be taken to our storefront. John Gould (1804-1881]) was an English ornithologist and artist. He, like his American contemporary John James Audubon, published a number of books on birds in the mid 19th century, illustrated by hand-colored lithographs. His wife and fellow artist, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists including Edward Lear and Henry Constantine Richter produced lithographs for his various publications. He has been considered the father of bird study in Australia and the Gould League in Australia is named after him. Charles Darwin referenced Gould’s work in his book, "On the Origin of Species" and Gould named a bird after Darwin; "Darwin's finches". Gould began his career in London as a taxidermist, but in 1827 became the first curator and conservator at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In this position naturalists brought him collections of birds from all over the world. He began creating drawings and eventually hand-colored lithographs with his wife and Edward Lear, which were the basis for his first publications. Darwin brought him specimens from the Galapagos Islands, including 12 species of finches which had never been described. In 1838, Gould and his wife travelled to Australia and their work led to the seven volume publication of “The Birds of Australia”. Gould had a fascination for hummingbirds and collected specimens of 320 varieties before ever seeing a live hummingbird on a trip to the United States in 1857. He eventually published “A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-birds". Other large publications include: "The Birds of Europe"," A Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans”, “A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia, and the Adjacent Islands”, “A Monograph of the Odontophorinae, or Partridges of America”, “The Birds of Asia”, “The Birds of Great Britain” and "The Birds of New Guinea and the Adjacent Papuan Islands, including many new species recently discovered in Australia". John Gould (1804-1881) was a British ornithologist and illustrator who is best known for his monumental work, "The Birds of Europe," published between 1832 and 1837. Gould was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, and began working as a taxidermist and natural history dealer in London in the 1820s. In 1827, Gould was appointed the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build his collection of specimens and began to study the birds of the world. He published his first monograph, "A Century of Birds from the Himalaya Mountains," in 1831, which included 80 plates of Himalayan birds. Gould continued to publish numerous volumes on the birds of the world throughout his life, including "The Birds of Australia" (1840-1848) and "The Birds of Great Britain" (1862-1873). His works were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail, and he was one of the most prominent ornithologists of his time. In addition to his work as an ornithologist, Gould was also a successful businessman, and he used his profits to fund expeditions and to support the scientific community. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1843, and he was awarded the Royal Medal...

One wonderful thing about this painting is its light. It’s pitch-perfect: if it were a tad darker, it would be gloomy; a tad lighter, and it there would be less to discover. The joy ...

Woodcut shunga print attributed to Keisai Eisen and realized in the early 19th century. Good condition except for some signs of time.

William M. Hart American 1823 - 1894 Outside Frame Size: 36 x 49" (90 x 122cm) Canvas Size: 28 x 41" (70 x 102) Provenance: H.V. Allison Galleries, New York Born in 1823 in Paisley...

A wonderful & whimsical 19th century oil on panel painting of puppies in a farm stable, by the celebrated artist George Armfield (1820-1893), the painting circa 1860. This lovely oil...

Shunga, Love plays is an original artwork realized in the 1850s by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). Good print with gold. Backed, restored wormholes and missing oarts, glued at upper ...

Fine work by celebrated 19th century artist, Colin Hunter (1841-1904) ARA, RI, RSW, RE. 'Highland Bridge' shows one of the old stone bridges in the Scottish countryside with horse an...

The Victorian English Gentleman Portrait of a Man seated in a leather chair, holding a letter in his hand. oil on canvas , framed framed: 41 x 33 inches canvas: 36 x 28 inches prove...

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Thebes" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1849. The lithographs were prepared by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) from drawings and paintings by Roberts. The resultant large folio editions of 'The Holy Land' and 'Egypt & Nubia' are considered the greatest lithographically illustrated works issued in the 19th century. The print depicts a view of the imposing pair of sitting...

19th Century Scottish Landscape Scottish School - Ben Lomond overlooking Loch Lomond oil on canvas, framed signed with initials and dated 1867 inscribed ve...

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot Soir dans une gorge Boisee, 1850-55 Signed lower right Oil on board 13 1/2 x 9 inches Provenance: Dutilleux, Paul Tesse, etc. Quincy Adams Shaw Pauline S...

A wonderfully detailed interior genre oil painting by Flemish artist Louis Tielemans (1826-1856). Tielemans was born in Anvers, and became known for his active genre scenes, emulatin...

This lovely British Victorian oil painting is attributed noted landscape and animal artist George Cole ans ascribed verso. Painted in 1840 it is a superb portrait of two horses, one ...

French school of the second half of the 19th century The nap Oil on wood panel 23 x 20 cm (24.5 x 22 cm with the frame) Signed and dated lower right “68 / Fauvel?” Giltwood stick Goo...

19th century English Antique Horse racing scene in a landscape with Jockey up. Wonderful and very well painted English Horse Racing scene. Simil...

John Ferneley Jr. (1815–1862) was born in 1815 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, the eldest son of renowned sporting artist John Ferneley Sr. Growing up in a family immersed in the ...

The Brain is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879). The artwork is from The Series of "Les Trois Règnes de la N...

Benjamin Théophile CHARON-LÉMERILLON (Paris, 1807 – Bouzareah (Algiers), 1873) Full length portrait of a child with his dog Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 36 x 28 cm 18...

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was printed in London in 1868 for the rare first volume of P. G. Hamerton's "Etching and Etchers". Plate size: 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 i...

North Dock is a black and White etching realized by Mathew White Ridley in the 1860s.  Titled in the lower. Image size: 12x21. Very good impression with wide margins and a very fr...

The Lower Ridding is an artwork, realized by the artist Joseph Banks in 1837. Colore etching, titled and signed in the plate. Beautiful engraving with contemporary colouring. Editi...

Alexander Charles Stuart The Attack of the Merrimac Signed lower left Oil on artist board 13 3/4 x 23 1/4 inches Alexander Charles Stuart, a Scottish-born painter of ships and marin...

The Village Duck Pond by W. Cartwright (British exhibited between 1875-1899) signed and dated 1860's oil on canvas, framed framed: 18 x 14.5 inches canvas: 15.5 x 12 inches provenanc...

Antique American school realist fruit still life oil painting. Oil on board. Unsigned. Framed. Image size, 16L x 16H.

A charming depiction of Boulton Abbey from a distant meadow. Signed and dated to the lower right below the mount. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.

Mariano Fortuny Marsal: 1838-1874. Very important and well listed Spanish artist. He has auction results for oil paintings over 1.1 million dollars a...

John James Audubon was born in Haiti in 1785. Most of his childhood was spent in France, where he first took interest in birds and drawing. He came to the U.S. at age 18, and made ma...

La obra no va firmada, es de autor anónimo Se presenta enmarcada la obra con un marco de la época de la pintura en madera dorada (el marco presenta algunas pequeñas faltas) El esta...

Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Title: "Snowy Heron" (Plate 374, No. 75) Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition Year: 1840-1844 Medium: Original...

La Soeur de Didon is a black and white lithograph realized by Auguste Legrand (French artist active between 1825 and 1860), after Guérin. Signed on plate on the lower right margin. This is the 32nd plate from a suite of young artists, published by Blaisot, Paris. Printed by Ducarme. In very good conditions, except for very light foxing along the edges. An orange cardboard passepartout is included: 32.5 x 25 cm. This modern artwork represents a wonderful female mythological portrait...

Thomas Phillips R.A. 1770-1845, was an English portrait painter and he painted many of the greatest people of the day including , artists, poets, writers, scientists and many other p...

A fine Connecticut river landscape by American Hudson River artist John William Casilear (1811-1893). Casilear was born in New York City, began his study with master engraver Peter M...

Edwin Lord Weeks. American ( b.1849 - d.1903 ). Egyptian Buffalo And Farmers, Egypt. Watercolor On Paper. Monogram Lower Right. Image size 5.1 inches x 8.3 inches ( 13cm x 21cm ). F...

The Highland River Scottish school, mid 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 27 x 37 inches Canvas: 20 x 30 inches Provenance: Private collection, UK Condition: overall very go...

Stormy sea is an original modern artwork realized by Artist of Northern Europe School of the mid-19th Century. Mixed colored oil on canvas. Includes frame.

Albert BREDOW Garnsee, 1827 – Charlottenburg, 1899 Landscape with a young girl crossing a river near a cottage Oil on canvas Signed lower left "ABredow" 35 cm x 45 cm (48 x 60 cm wit...

A finely detailed silhouette a Victorian gentleman Peter Skeolan (1815-1871) Portrait of a gentleman, profile turned to the left, wearing coat and cravat Watercolour with gold highlighting on paper/card Stencilled with artist's details to the reverse 3¼ x 2¾ inches, oval, without the frame 5½ x 4¾ inches with the frame Peter Skoelan the son of Stephen Skoelan was born in Ireland in 1815. During his early career he worked as an itinerant miniature portrait painter and profilist, possibly as early as the 1830s. The 1841 census shows us that he was working in Leeds, his stated occupation was painter, aged 25. He was lodging with Thomas Lacy, a Tailor. By this time he had married and had a son and daughter...

TWELVE CHAIRS GALLERY A fabulous mid-to-late 19th-century cast iron window surround of exceptional scale—standing nearly six feet tall—now offered with the potential to be elegantly ...

Remarkably, this painting tells its own story on the verso. To save your eyesight, here's what it reveals: James McDougal Hart (1828-1901) Landscape, animal, and portrait painter. A ...

Superb Mid to Late 19th Century Portrait of an Elegant Young Woman The sitter is an elegant young woman in her finest dress and jewelry. Original oil on canvas. Dimensions 22" x 27...

Plate 16 No. 4-2 Black-winged hawk. Falco Dispar, Temm. Male 1. Female 2. Drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon, Chromolithy, Julius Bien, lithographer New York 1860 from Audubon's Birds of America. The “Birds of America” by John James...

This pastoral scene captures the rhythms of rural life, depicting a horse-drawn hay wagon traversing a golden field under dramatic cloudy skies. Signed and dated to the lower right....

Les Fleurs Animées is an original modern rare book engraved by Jean Jeacques Grandville (Nancy, 1803 – Vanves, 1847) and written by Taxile De...

This is a beautiful hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled "Muscicapa Atricapilla" (Pied Flycatcher) by John Gould from his monograph "The Birds of Great Britain ", published i...

A charmingly naive landscape by the Norwegian artist, Bjorn Smith-Hald. The artist has signed to the lower left and the painting has been presented in a distressed gilt frame. On can...

A very fine study of two King Charles Spaniels resting on a plush red velvet armchair. Each with a blue ribbon around their necks that the artist has captured with fine detail. Well ...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian clergyman. Frederick Frith (1819-1871) The Reverend James Metze, bust length, turned to the right, wearing coat and cravat Inscribed to t...

Spaniels Putting up a Pheasant English sporting artist, mid 19th century Circle of George Armfield (1808-1893) oil on canvas, framed framed: 17 x 21 inches canvas: 14 x 18 inches pro...

An idyllic view of the Falls of Clyde in full spate in this gem of a painting. Specifically this is Corra Linn, the largest and most impressive of the four waterfalls with a fall of 84 ft. Painted by a master of the subject, demonstrated by the fact that the artist became known as Edmund "Waterfall" Gill. All in all, a very handsome piece. Edmund Gill...