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Siena [Large Version] - British Modernism Italian Architecture Siena
Located in London, GB
This original etching and drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Nicholson" at the lower left margin and dated “65” next to the signature. It is also hand numbered from the...
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1960s Modern Engraving More Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

Draught of a Galley /// Old Masters Ship Boat Seascape Construction Diagram Art
By William Henry Toms
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: William Henry Toms (English, c.1700-1765) Title: "Draught of a Galley" (Plate 13, Vol. III, page 131) Portfolio: La Spectacle de la Nature Year: 1737 Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Unknown, London, UK Publisher: Humphreys, London, UK Framing: Recently framed in a Regency style gold moulding with 100% cotton rag matting and 99% UV protective Museum Glass. The frame is an antique frame we've reused, originally built by Knoedler Gallery, New York, NY Framed size: 10.25" x 10.25" Sheet size (irregular margins): 6.63" x 8.25" Image size: 4.75" x 6.75" Condition: In excellent condition with strong colors and good margins Rare Notes: Comes from the 1737 volume edition of Noël-Antoine Pluche's "La Spectacle de la Nature", translated from the original French by Humphreys as "Nature Displayed". With two soft vertical folds within paper as issued. Various dealer reference numbers and an old price pencil inscribed in margins and on verso. Biography: William Henry Toms (c. 1700–1765) was an English engraver. He worked on portraits, book-plates, landscapes and prints of buildings. Among his works were the plates for Robert West's "Perspective Views of All the Ancient Churches in London" (1736–1739). In 1741, he worked with Thomas Badeslade on "Chorographia Britanniae or a New Set of Maps of all the Counties in England and Wales". The maps were republished on 29 September 1742, with additional place names. Among Toms's apprentices was the engraver and publisher John Boydell. W. H. Toms lived in Masham Street, London, and was the father of the painter Peter Toms. Toms died in 1765. Noël-Antoine Pluche (1688-1761) , known as the abbé Pluche, was a French priest...
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1730s Baroque Engraving More Prints

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Roman Hills, Aqueducts and Roads: An Early 18th Century Map by Jan Goeree
Located in Alamo, CA
This richly engraved map of Rome and its environs entitled "Urbis Cum Vicis Seu Pagis Adiacentibus Dissertationi III De Aq et Aqueaed Veteris Promae Praemissa Authore Raph Fabretto G...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

ANCIENT HEBREW WRITING Original Etching, Abstract Letters Turquoise, Black, Gold
Located in Union City, NJ
ANCIENT HEBREW WRITING by the Israeli artist Moshe Castel (1909-1991) is an original etching and aquatint printed in colors with carborundum using traditional hand intaglio technique...
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1970s Contemporary Engraving More Prints

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Printer's Ink, Archival Paper, Engraving, Etching, Aquatint

The Bridge
Located in New York, NY
"The Bridge" is a drypoint by Frank Benson created in 1923. Printed in an edition of 150 this impression is signed in pencil, lower left. The image size is 13 1/2 x 10 5/8" (34.2 x 26.8 cm) and sheet size 16 1/2 x 13 1/16" (41.8 x 33.3 cm). FRANK W. BENSON (1862-1951) Frank Weston Benson, well known for his American impressionist paintings, also produced an incredible body of prints - etchings, drypoints, and a few lithographs. Born and raised on the North Shore of Massachusetts, Benson, a natural outdoorsman, grew up sailing, fishing, and hunting. From a young age, he was fascinated with drawing and birding – this keen interest continued throughout his life. His first art instruction was with Otto Grundman at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and then in 1883 in Paris at the Academie Julian where he studied the rigorous ‘ecole des beaux arts’ approach to drawing and painting for two years. During the early 1880’s Seymour Haden visited Boston giving a series of lectures on etching. This introduction to the European etching...
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1920s American Impressionist Engraving More Prints

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Drypoint

New Zealand War Canoe: Original 18th C. Engraving from Captain Cook's 1st Voyage
Located in Alamo, CA
"War Canoe of New Zealand, with a View of the Gable End Foreland" is an engraving created by Thomas Prattent, from a drawing by Sydney Parkinson, who was the artist on Captain James ...
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1780s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century hand-colored map of North & South America entitled "Americae Descriptio" by the cartographer Johannes Jansson, published in Jansson's Atlas Minor in Amsterdam in 1628....
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1620s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Carriage engraving from the Encyclopedie ( Sellier Carossier )
By Denis Diderot
Located in New York, NY
Carriage engraving from the Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une societe de gens de lettres. edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond ...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving, Etching, Intaglio

Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas: Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Accurate Chart of The Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea's; with the Archipelago & Part of the Black Sea. Exhibiting all th...
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Nah-Et-Luc-Hopie: 19th C. Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Folio-sized Lithograph
Located in Alamo, CA
An original 19th century hand-colored folio-size McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Nah-Et-Luc-Hopie", created by...
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1830s Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Days Gone
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finns always seek the solace of nature. Is this mysterious stairway an escape from the challenges of civilization? Vanttinen created this mezzotint in an edition of 100 and it is tit...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Engraving More Prints

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Mezzotint

Maniere de Coller Les Bois Droits, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Coller Les Bois Droit et Les Paneaux Cintree en Plan' French copper-line engraving by Michelinot after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

A Night Dance by Women in Tonga: Original 18th C. Engraving, Cook's 3rd Voyage
Located in Alamo, CA
"A Night Dance by Women in Hapaee" is an original 18th century engraving from a drawing by John Webber (1751-1793), who was the artist who accompanied Captain Cook on his third voyag...
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1780s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Dragon Apple from Flordali suite
Located in OPOLE, PL
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Dragon Apple from Flordali suite Lithograph with drypoint etching from 1969. The edition X/XXXV on Japan paper. Dimensions of work: 74.5 x 54.5 cm. Ha...
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1960s Modern Engraving More Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

Plan et Elevation d'un Buffet en Niche, Roubo French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan et Elevation d'un Buffet en Niche' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's 'L'Art du ...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

The Fleet of Tahiti displayed for Captain Cook: An Original 18th C. Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
"The Fleet of Otaheite, Assembled at Oparee" is an original 18th century engraving from a drawing by William Hodges (1744-1797), who was the artist who accompanies Captain Cook on hi...
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1780s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand: Original 18th C. Engraving from Captain Cook
Located in Alamo, CA
"A Family in Dusk Bay, New Zealand" is an original 18th century engraving from a drawing by William Hodges (1744-1797), who was the artist who accompanies Captain Cook on his second ...
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1780s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Attack on Captain Wallis When He Discovered Tahiti: Original 18th C. Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
"A Representation of the Attack on Captain Wallis in the Dolphin by the Natives of Otaheite (Tahiti)" is an engraving created by the artist Sparrow based on an engraving in John Hawk...
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1780s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Disposer La Menuiserie pour Recevoir La Sculpture' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. F...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Maniere De Construire Les Bazes, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Construire Les Bazes, Les Chapiteaux et Les Entablements en Bois' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid waterm...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

French Neoclassical design for a Pulpit, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Untitled Symbolic French Still Life by Laurent Schkolnyk
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and subtle still life print by Laurent Schkolnyk, realized in France during the latter half of the 20th Century. The work features an arrangement of objects on a plane, presumably a table. Fabric, appearing to be drapes in a sumptuous copper hue, gathers the right edge of the composition next to a perfume bottle with a bulbous base that tapers to a elegantly attenuated neck in a vibrant lime green hue with stylized foliate detailing in azure. The perfume bottle also offers an umber hued atomizer. Moving from right to left, there is a half circular bowl with an abstracted white...
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Late 20th Century Symbolist Engraving More Prints

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Mezzotint

Human Eye, German antique medical anatomy wood-engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Auge des Menschen' (Human Eye) German wood-engraving, circa 1895. Central vertical fold as issued. 240mm by 305mm (sheet)
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

John Senex (1678-1740) - 18th Century Engraving, A New Map of Great Britain
Located in Corsham, GB
A New Map of Great Britain - Corrected from the Observations Communicated to the Royal Society at London. By John Senex F.R.S. A double-page engraved map on 2 sheets joined, with lat...
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18th Century Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Mont et Mervale (Mountains and Wonder)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Born in Charleroi, Belgium, Christine Ravaux is an artist who mirrors her surroundings in the mezzotints she creates. She has portrayed the black hills that dot the landscape of the ...
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1990s Contemporary Engraving More Prints

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Mezzotint, Aquatint

Different Profils Des Cimaisses, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Different Profils Des Cimaisses et Des Plainthes' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's ...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Malabar Shrike, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

LITHOGRAPHS Greenwich Village NYC, Signed Mezzotint, Art Gallery, Photorealism
Located in Union City, NJ
LITHOGRAPHS Greenwich Village NYC by the American photorealist artist John Baeder is a limited edition mezzotint printed using hand printmaking techniques on archival, cream colored ...
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1970s Photorealist Engraving More Prints

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Mezzotint

Ancient Etruscan Greek vase painting. Early 19th century engraving, 1808
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Etruscan Vase-painting Copper-line engraving with later hand-colouring. 1808. From Millin's 'Peintures de Vases Antiques' published in Paris in 1808. Depicts scene from an ancient ...
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Early 19th Century Other Art Style Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Differents Manieres de Coller, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Differents Manieres de Coller les Bois Courbes' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's 'L...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Siberia as Explored by Behring: Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Exact Chart of all the Countries through which Capt. Behring Travelled from Tobolski, Capital of Siberia to the Country...
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Tete de Veau (Calf's Head)
Located in OPOLE, PL
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Tete de Veau (Calf's Head) Drypoint etching and watercolor from 1968. The edition 25/145. Dimensions of work: 38.5 x 28.5 cm. Hand signed. The work i...
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1960s Modern Engraving More Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

Exit (Dappled sunlight in an ancient stairway leads to an uncertain end.)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finns always seek the solace of nature. Is this mysterious stairway an escape from the challenges of civilization? Vanttinen created this mezzotint in an edition of 100 and it is tit...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Engraving More Prints

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Mezzotint

Voyages Fantastiques aux États et Empires de la Lune et du Soleil (Cyrano de Ber
Located in OPOLE, PL
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Voyages Fantastiques aux États et Empires de la Lune et du Soleil (Cyrano de Bergerac) Complete portfolio of 18 original drypoint etchings from 1958. E...
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1950s Expressionist Engraving More Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

Three 19th C. Hand Colored Engravings of London Architecture by T. Shepherd
By Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Located in Alamo, CA
A set of three hand-colored engravings from "Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century", published in London, England in 1828. The scenes were drawn by Thomas Ho...
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1820s Realist Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Desvelo (Sleeplessness or insomnia - In Celebration of Pride Month
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stone and Press Gallery is excited to offer several works in celebration of the LGBTQ community. A copper mezzotint printed on Hahnemulle paper in an edition of 20, Graduated fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engraving More Prints

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Mezzotint

Southeastern Ireland: A 17th Century Hand Colored Map by Mercator and Hondius
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century copperplate hand-colored map entitled "The Second Table of Ireland, Udrone" by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius, published in Amsterdam in 1635 in 'Cosmographicall ...
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1630s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Kamtschatka, Russia: Engraving by J. Webber from Capt. Cook's 3rd Voyage Journal
Located in Alamo, CA
"A View of the Town and Harbour of St Peter and St Paul, in Kamtschatka" is an engraving created by Charles Grignion, from a drawing by John Webber (1752-1793), who was the artist on...
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1780s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Esper Antique 18th century Moth engraving with original hand-colouring
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A German copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring of a moth, caterpillars and chrysalis. Printed on hand made laid paper. Engraved by JC Bock. From Eugenius Esper's "Die S...
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Les Bergers Romains, landscape with Roman ruins, 18th century engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Les Bergers Romains Copper-line engraving by Jean Jacques Leveau (1729-1786) after Pierre Mettay (1728-1759). C1755. Proof, before lettering. Laid, watermarked paper. A landscap...
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18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Champignon de la France, a French antique mushroom engraving, 1791
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Le Bolet Parasite' & 'Le Bolet Poivre' A French copper-line engraving with original printed colouring of mushrooms by Jean Baptiste Francois Buillard (1742-1793). From Bulliard's 'Histoire des Champignons de la France', a series of engravings describing the mushrooms of France, published in Paris in 1791. This series of engravings are 'probably the first botanical work completely colour-printed without retouching by hand' (Great Flower Books...
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle, Roubo French cabinetmaking engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle' French copper-line engraving by Milson after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's 'L'Art du Men...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Prendre Les Mesures de la Menuiserie et de la Marquer sur le Plan' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid water...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Clairton (night view of US Steel Clairton coke plant, largest in America)
Located in New Orleans, LA
McPherson's night view of the Clairton steelworks is printed on light green laid paper referenced as Hartley M1. It is signed, titled and dated in pencil. Marked ed 75 and "imp" in...
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1990s American Modern Engraving More Prints

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Mezzotint

Plan et Elevation d'une Alcove, Roubo French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan et Elevation d'une Alcove' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's 'L'Art du Menuisie...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Gold-breasted Trumpeter, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark. John Latham was the lea...
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Different Profils Pour Les Bordures, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Different Profils Pour Les Bordures de Glaces avec leurs Ornements' French copper-line engraving by Michelinot after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked pa...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

California: 18th Century Hand-colored Map by de Vaugondy
By Didier Robert de Vaugondy
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an 18th century hand-colored map of the western portions of North America entitled "Carte de la Californie et des Pays Nord-Ouest separés de l'Asie par le détroit d'Anian, ex...
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1770s Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

"Amicua Melon" Hand Finished Color Engraving by George Brookshaw
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a colored aquatint and stipple engraving finished by hand entitled "Amicua Melon", drawn and engraved by George Brookshaw and published in London in 1812 as plate LXXII in hi...
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving, Aquatint

Developments des Appuis, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Developments des Appuis et Des Museaux des Stalles' French copper-line engraving by P Le Cor after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Maniere de Determiner La Hauteur, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Determiner La Hauteur Des Lambris Dappuis' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roub...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Elevations de Diverses Armoires, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'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...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Differentes Sortes D'Armoires Pour Les Cabinets D'Histoire Naturelle' French copper-line engraving by Pelletier after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked p...
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Late 18th Century French School Engraving More Prints

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Maniere de Construire Les Colonnes, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Construire Les Colonnes en Bois' French copper-line engraving by Michelinot after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid watermarked paper. From Roubo's 'L'Ar...
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Chute d'un Ange - Original Etching by Félicien Rops - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chute d’un Ange is an original drypoint on laid paper realized by Félicien Rops, hand monogrammed and inscribed "Ah! N'insultez jambs une femme qui tombe!". In very good conditions....
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Late 19th Century Symbolist Engraving More Prints

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Etching, Drypoint

Chinese Jacana, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Engraving

The Yacou, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Engraving More Prints

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Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio per Frederick deWit 1666 map
Located in Paonia, CO
Map of Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio per F de Wit 1688 engraving from: Atlas Contractus Orbis Terrarum Praecipuas ac Novissimas Complectens Tabulas. Amsterdam, N. Visscher, 1656-77. (Koeman III, Vis5-8) This highly decorative map of the Middle East is by the Dutch engraver, publisher, and map seller...
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1660s Realist Engraving More Prints

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Map of the World: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
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...
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Engraving

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Find a wide variety of authentic Engraving more prints available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 19th Century is especially popular. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include McKenney & Hall, Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville, Guntars Sietins, and Henry C Andrews. Not every interior allows for large Engraving more prints, so small editions measuring 8.27 inches across are also available Prices for more prints made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $85, while the average work can sell for $85.

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