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ACADEMIC STYLE

During the Renaissance, the first European fine art academies were established in Italy and would guide the style and standards of visual culture in the following centuries. Academic art became dominant across the continent in the 17th century, with artists coming together to offer instruction in this style of painting and sculpture

The academic art period represented a significant change from the previous era when painters, sculptors and other artists were part of guilds and seen more as artisans than purveyors of culture. While patronage from the elite and the church remained pivotal, young artists were able to support themselves for the first time through academic exhibitions and an independent marketplace. The leading academies included the French Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture founded in Paris in 1648 (which became the Académie des Beaux-Arts after the French Revolution) and the London Royal Academy of Arts formed in 1768 under the inaugural leadership of painter Joshua Reynolds

Academy students sketched drawings based on prints, sculptures and, finally, live models. Movements including neoclassicism and romanticism were particularly popular in these art schools and institutions where the influence of Raphael and Nicolas Poussin was prominent. Beaux Arts architecture and furniture design drew on these movements, too, and, as they also originated at the Académie des Beaux-Arts, the disciplines share common ground with academic painting and sculpture.

Although academic art was a major shift for artistic status when it began, by the middle of the 19th century it was viewed as stodgy and resistant to new ideas, with the subject matter of artists such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean-Léon Gérôme generally limited to allegorical or mythological themes. Impressionism, realism and the other movements that engaged with contemporary issues that followed were direct reactions to the academic tradition, although it continued to inform the avant-garde as artists like Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso started their practices as academic realists.  

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Style: Academic
“La Femme aux Figues”
“La Femme aux Figues”

“La Femme aux Figues”

By Paul Gauguin

Located in Southampton, NY

Original etching and lavis in black ink on Arches watermarked crème laid paper by Paul Gauguin. Titled: “La Femme aux Figues” (The Woman with Figs). This impression is from the 3rd s...

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1970s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Etching

Bur Reed & Water Hemlock: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Bur Reed & Water Hemlock: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Bur Reed & Water Hemlock: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Orobanche, Cicuta Maxima, Sparganium (Bur Reed, Water Hemlock, Broomrape) ", depicting a flowering Bur Reed, Water Hemlock, Broomrape plants from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713. This beautiful colorful engraving is printed on thin laid chain-linked paper with wide margins. There us spotting and some discoloration, most prominently in the upper and lower margins. There is irregularity and some loss along the right paper edge. The print is otherwise in excellent condition with striking hand-coloring. The sheet measures 21.5" high and 17.25" wide. Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist. He was curator of the Willibaldsburg Castle garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop...

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Early 18th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

“Paris, Place du Tertre”
“Paris, Place du Tertre”

“Paris, Place du Tertre”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original hand colored lithograph by the French artist, Maurice Jacque of the Place du Tertre in Montmartre Paris, France. Signed in lower right margin. Titled in lower left margin. ...

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Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Lithograph

“On the Seine, Paris”
“On the Seine, Paris”

“On the Seine, Paris”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original aquatint engraving of working river barges on the Seine in Paris, France. A horse drawn cart is seen loading or unloading product. Circa 1900. ...

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Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Mezzotint

Shooting Engraving After George Stubbs, Late 18th Century Style
Shooting Engraving After George Stubbs, Late 18th Century Style

Shooting Engraving After George Stubbs, Late 18th Century Style

Located in GB

William Woollett (1735–1785) William Woollett was one of the most accomplished British engravers of the 18th century, renowned for his technical precision and his ability to translate the subtleties of painting into the language of print. Born in Maidstone, Kent, Woollett trained under John Tinney in London and quickly established himself as a master of landscape and historical engraving. He became particularly celebrated for his engravings after works by artists such as Richard Wilson, Claude Lorrain, and Benjamin West — notably The Death of General Wolfe (after West), which became one of the most famous British prints of its age. Woollett’s exceptional skill in combining line engraving with etching allowed him to reproduce painterly effects of light, texture, and atmosphere with remarkable delicacy. Elected an Associate Engraver of the Royal Academy in 1775, Woollett elevated the status of printmaking to that of a fine art. His works, characterized by technical brilliance and tonal richness, remain benchmarks of 18th-century British engraving. George Stubbs (1724–1806) George Stubbs is regarded as one of Britain’s greatest animal painters, celebrated for his scientific observation, anatomical accuracy, and artistic sensitivity. Born in Liverpool, he studied anatomy independently, dissecting horses to understand their musculature and structure — research that culminated in his celebrated publication The Anatomy of the Horse (1766). Stubbs’s paintings...

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Late 18th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Buttercup Flowers: A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Buttercup Flowers: A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Buttercup Flowers: A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting Ranunculus (Persian Buttercup) flowers from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713. This beautiful colorful engraving is printed on thick laid chain-linked paper. There is latin text on the verso. There are central horizontal creases and two small holes on the right and another in the left lower corner. It is otherwise in excellent condition. Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist. He was curator of the Willibaldsburg Castle garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop...

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Early 18th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Swans Woodblock by Hans Neumann, 1913
Swans Woodblock by Hans Neumann, 1913

Swans Woodblock by Hans Neumann, 1913

By Hans Neumann

Located in New York, NY

Hans Neumann (German, 1873 - 1957) Schwäne (Swans), 1913 Woodblock Sight: 17 x 11 in. Framed: 25 3/4 x 19 in. Signed & inscribed bottom, artist monogram lower left This outstanding ...

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1910s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Chamomile & Safflower: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Chamomile & Safflower: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Chamomile & Safflower: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Chamemelum Romanum flore simplici (Chamomile), Cincus Sativus (False saffron, Safflower), Chamaemelum Romanum Flore (Roman Chamomile)", depicting flowering Chamomile, Safflower and Roman Chamomile plants respectively from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713. This beautiful colorful engraving is printed on thin laid chain-linked paper with wide margins. There are a few small spots and some irregularity of the lower edge. There is some bleed-through of text from the verso. The print is otherwise in excellent condition with striking hand-coloring. The sheet measures 22.25" high and 17.38" wide. Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist. He was curator of the Willibaldsburg Castle garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop...

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Early 18th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

"Portrait du Peintre A. Guillaumin au Pendu".
"Portrait du Peintre A. Guillaumin au Pendu".

"Portrait du Peintre A. Guillaumin au Pendu".

By Paul Cézanne

Located in Southampton, NY

Original Etching. "Portrait du Peintre A. Guillaumin au Pendu" by Paul Cézanne (French, Aix-en-Provence 1839-1906). Etching on archival paper, 1873. A good impression of the rare Fir...

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1870s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Archival Paper

Flowering Peppermint Plants: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Flowering Peppermint Plants: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Flowering Peppermint Plants: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Pulegium Cervinum, Pseudo Pulegium Struthium, Pulegium Regium", depicting flowering Peppermint, Weld and Pennyroyal plants respectively from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713. This beautiful colorful engraving is printed on thin laid chain-linked paper. There are subtle creases in the right upper corner, very common with Besler's relating to the drying of the paper during its production. The right margin is thinner than the others. The print is otherwise in excellent condition with striking hand-coloring. Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist. He was curator of the Willibaldsburg Castle garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop...

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1640s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Chartres La Mort de la Viegre X111”
Chartres La Mort de la Viegre X111”

Chartres La Mort de la Viegre X111”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original photo mechanical print handcolored throughout by the French artist, Lucy Garnot. Signed and titled bottom. Circa 1900. Condition is very go...

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Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Photogravure

Flowering Feverfew Plants: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Flowering Feverfew Plants: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Flowering Feverfew Plants: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Matricaria Flore Simplici, Matricaria Flore Pleno, depicting flowering Feverfew and Double-flowered Feverfew plants, from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713. The feverfew plant is also known as featherfew, featherfoil, or bachelor’s buttons...

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1640s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Composition, Description of a Masque, Jane Freilicher
Composition, Description of a Masque, Jane Freilicher

Composition, Description of a Masque, Jane Freilicher

By Jane Freilicher

Located in Southampton, NY

Woodcut on vélin Tosa Hanga à la main paper. Paper Size: 16 x 12 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, Description of a Masque, 1998. Publis...

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1990s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Orientalism : Young Girls Playing - Original lithograph 1898
Orientalism : Young Girls Playing - Original lithograph 1898

Orientalism : Young Girls Playing - Original lithograph 1898

By Etienne Dinet

Located in Paris, IDF

Etienne Dinet Orientalism : Young Girl Playing , 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Li...

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1890s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Sneezewort, Poppy, Strawflower: 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Sneezewort, Poppy, Strawflower: 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Sneezewort, Poppy, Strawflower: 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Ptarmica Vulgaris (Sneezewort), Papaver Spinosum (Mexican Poppy), Chrysocame Peregrina (Seaside Strawflower)", depicting flowering Sneezewort, Mexican Poppy and Seaside Strawberry plants respectively from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713. This beautiful colorful engraving is printed on thin laid chain-linked paper. The left margin is thinner than the others and the left edge is somewhat irregular where the engraving was previously bound in the original publication. The print is otherwise in excellent condition with striking hand-coloring. The sheet measures 20" high and 16.38" wide. Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist. He was curator of the Willibaldsburg Castle garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop...

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1640s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Button, Sans titre, In Memory of My Feelings (after)
Button, Sans titre, In Memory of My Feelings (after)

Button, Sans titre, In Memory of My Feelings (after)

By John Button

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin Mohawk Superfine Smooth paper. Paper Size: 11.937 x 8.96 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, In Memory of M...

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1960s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Flowering Jasmine and Laurel Plants: A Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Flowering Jasmine and Laurel Plants: A Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Flowering Jasmine and Laurel Plants: A Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a hand-colored copper-plate engraving entitled "Gelsiminum Catalonicum, Mairana Latifollia, Euphasiaramosa Pratensis Flore Albo, Euphasia Minus Ramosa Flore Excereruleo Purpurascente", depicting flowering Jasmine, Mountain Laurel...

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1710s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving

Book, John Rylands Library, Manchester - Contemporary Color Photography
Book, John Rylands Library, Manchester - Contemporary Color Photography

Book, John Rylands Library, Manchester - Contemporary Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Photographed in 1987 in John Rylands Library, Manchester and was part of Richard Heeps iconic series 'Ordinary Places', which was his first colour collection. The exhibition was show...

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1980s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Duke of Wellington by Vladislav Khristenko Size of the image - 25 x 15 cm Size of the list - 34 x 22.5 cm Size in frame - 42 x 32 cm Etching and aquatint on paper #15 from edition ...

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2010s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Etching, Aquatint

“Fancy Ball Dress #6”
“Fancy Ball Dress #6”

“Fancy Ball Dress #6”

Located in Southampton, NY

“Fancy Ball Dress. No.6. Alps.” Andre Leon Larue (Mansion) French (1785-1834) Published by W. Spooner 259 Regent St.t. Deposé à Paris. Printed by C. Hullmandel. (Circa 1831) Hand-col...

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1830s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

“Fancy Ball Dress”
“Fancy Ball Dress”

“Fancy Ball Dress”

Located in Southampton, NY

“Fancy Ball Dress” Andre Leon Larue Mansion, French (1785-1834). Published by W. Spooner 259 Regent St.t. Deposé à Paris. Printed by C. Hullmandel. (Circa 1831) Hand-colored lithogra...

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1830s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

“A Trip to Scarbro’”
“A Trip to Scarbro’”

“A Trip to Scarbro’”

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in Southampton, NY

Rare, original hand colored etching (Aquatint) from the Poetical Sketches of Scarborough titled “A Tro to Scarbro’”. Condition is good. Executed in 1813. Under glass. The etching ...

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1810s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Aquatint

Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Richard Wagner Etching, c. 1880 Signed in the plate (see photo) Edition: c. 200 impressions Condition: mint Image/Plate size: 6 5/8 x 4 3/4 inches Sheet size: 14 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches ...

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1880s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Etching

19th century color lithograph indigenous portrait figure feathers bison red
19th century color lithograph indigenous portrait figure feathers bison red

19th century color lithograph indigenous portrait figure feathers bison red

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Kish-Ke-Kosh, A Fox Brave (Sauk-Fox)" is an original hand-colored lithograph by McKenney & Hall. This piece features a Native American man. Reference: Page 200 of The North American Indian Portfolios in the Library of Congress. 13 1/4" x 9 3/4" art 27 1/4" x 22 3/8" frame American lithograph publishers. Most well-known for "History of the Indian Tribes of North America," a collection of 125 images that included biographical sketches and anecdotes of principal chiefs. Thomas Loraine McKenney (1785-1859) served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1824 to 1830. In that capacity he commissioned and collected portraits of Native Americans...

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1830s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

“On the Seine, Paris”
“On the Seine, Paris”

“On the Seine, Paris”

By Hans Figura

Located in Southampton, NY

Original aquatint etching of working river barges on the Seine in Paris, France. A horse drawn cart is seen loading or unloading product. Circa 1900. Si...

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Early 1900s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Aquatint

“The Grand Canal, Venice”
“The Grand Canal, Venice”

“The Grand Canal, Venice”

Located in Southampton, NY

Venice, The Grand Canal, Illustrated London News: hand-colored wood engraving after drawings by Viscount Maidstone, published August 25, 1849 in The Illustrated London News, titled “...

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1840s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Engraving

19th century color lithograph portrait indigenous male subject feathers signed
19th century color lithograph portrait indigenous male subject feathers signed

19th century color lithograph portrait indigenous male subject feathers signed

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Wa-Em-Boesh-Kaa, A Chippeway Chief," is an original hand-colored lithograph by McKenney & Hall. It features a portrait of a notable Native American chief, with informational text below. 13 1/2" x 18 3/4" paper 25 5/8" x 20 1/2" frame American lithograph publishers. Most well-known for "History of the Indian Tribes of North America," a collection of 125 images that included biographical sketches and anecdotes of principal chiefs. Thomas Loraine McKenney (1785-1859) served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1824 to 1830. In that capacity he commissioned and collected portraits of Native Americans...

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1830s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Symbolism : Melancolia - Etching
Symbolism : Melancolia - Etching

Symbolism : Melancolia - Etching

By Albrecht Dürer

Located in Paris, IDF

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) (after) Melencolia Engraving Signed in the plate On Arches vellum, 45 x 31 cm (c. 22 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Created in 1514, Melencolia is one of Albrecht...

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2010s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Original 1925 Zeppelin "Bayerische Zeppelin Eckene-Spende" vintage air travel
Original 1925 Zeppelin "Bayerische Zeppelin Eckene-Spende" vintage air travel

Original 1925 Zeppelin "Bayerische Zeppelin Eckene-Spende" vintage air travel

Located in Spokane, WA

Original German poster: Bayerische Zeppelin-Eckener Spende. 1925. (Bavarian Zeppelin-Eckener donation). Printer: M. Grunst, München. Condition: Grade A. Archival linen-back...

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1920s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Mary Magdalene - Original lithograph
Mary Magdalene - Original lithograph

Mary Magdalene - Original lithograph

By Maurice Denis

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice DENIS (1870 - 1943) Mary Magdalene Original lithograph enhanced in pastel Printed signature in the plate On light cream tinted vellum 32,5 x 47 cm (c. 12,7 x 18,5 inch) INF...

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Early 20th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

“Flower Seller, Notre Dame”
“Flower Seller, Notre Dame”

“Flower Seller, Notre Dame”

Located in Southampton, NY

Very nice original hand colored copper plate etching (aquatint) by the Hungarian born artist, Marianne L. Almasy. Depicts a Parisian flower girl selling her bouquets with the iconic cathedral of Notre Dame. Handwritten bottom left in pencil, original etching 136/295. Handwritten in pencil by the artist lower right, L. Marianne. Condition: excellent. Provenance: Sarasota, Florida estate. Professionally matted with a one inch solid oak frame in a medium walnut stain. Overall 24 by 19 inches. Marianne Almasy...

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1980s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper, Etching

"Rembrandt Self Portrait, 1636"
"Rembrandt Self Portrait, 1636"

"Rembrandt Self Portrait, 1636"

By Viktor de Jeney

Located in Southampton, NY

Here is a etching executed by master painter and copyist, Viktor de Jeney. Done circa 1965 using the same techniques employed by Rembrant when he executed his now most famous self portrait etching in 1642. Framed measurements are 15.5 by 12.5 inches in original white mat and one inch wood frame. Sheet size 8.25 by 8 inches. De Jeney was born in Budapest, Hungary and emigrated to the United States in 1962 and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. He was known for his paintings of Native American Indians...

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1960s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Original 1917 Railroad Map of Washington State  railway map
Original 1917 Railroad Map of Washington State  railway map

Original 1917 Railroad Map of Washington State railway map

Located in Spokane, WA

This is an Original Lithograph Vintage Railroad Map of Washington State; it is not a reproduction. “Railroad Map of Washington, 1917, The Public Servi...

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1910s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Greek Architecture Blueprint of Ancient Amphitheatre Cyanotype Print, Watercolor
Greek Architecture Blueprint of Ancient Amphitheatre Cyanotype Print, Watercolor

Greek Architecture Blueprint of Ancient Amphitheatre Cyanotype Print, Watercolor

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Details: + Title: Ancient Roman Amphitheater + Year: 2022 + Edition Size: 50 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.), a standard frame size + All cyanotype prints...

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2010s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Lithograph, Monotype, ...

“Innocent Captivation Amusement Pastorale”
“Innocent Captivation Amusement Pastorale”

“Innocent Captivation Amusement Pastorale”

By Anthony Cardon

Located in Southampton, NY

Original stipple engraving on a verge type of hand laid paper. The overall size of the engraving is 15.75 inches by 12.75 inches The image size of the engraving is 14 inches by 12 i...

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Early 1800s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Laid Paper

Dante & Virgilus - Etching, (Ed. Goupil, 1897)
Dante & Virgilus - Etching, (Ed. Goupil, 1897)

Dante & Virgilus - Etching, (Ed. Goupil, 1897)

By Auguste Rodin

Located in Paris, IDF

ARTISTE: after Auguste RODIN TITLE : Dante & Virgilus MEDIUM : Etching/photogravure after the original drawing SIGNATURE : Unsigned YEAR : 1897 PAPER : Vellum SIZE : 13 x 10" INFOR...

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1890s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Three Gould Hand-colored Lithographs from Birds of Australia and New Zealand
Three Gould Hand-colored Lithographs from Birds of Australia and New Zealand

Three Gould Hand-colored Lithographs from Birds of Australia and New Zealand

By John Gould

Located in Alamo, CA

Three hand-colored lithographs from John Gould's seven volume book "The Birds of Australia", which included New Zealand, depicting: pairs of "Eudyptes Chrysocome" (New Zealand Rock-hopper Crested Penguins), "Diomedea O Thalassarche Cauta" (Australian Shy Albatross) and "Sula Fusca" (Brown Gannets). These beautiful sea bird prints are presented in identical very attractive brown wood frames, embellished with gold highlights in the corners and gold inner trim, along with light cream-colored French mats, each with a medium cream-colored band and a gold highlight line. There is scattered spotting. There is a small tear in the lower right corner of the penguin lithograph...

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1840s Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Canterbury Gate Cathedral
Canterbury Gate Cathedral

Canterbury Gate Cathedral

By Preston Cribb

Located in New York, NY

Preston Cribb (English, 1876-1937) "Canterbury Gate Cathedral", Etching titled and signed in Pencil, 13.63 x 9.50 Framed (Image: 9.50 x 5.25), Early to Mid 20th Century Colors: Bla...

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Mid-20th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Academic prints and multiples for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Academic prints and multiples available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add prints and multiples created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of purple, blue, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Owen Jones, Paul Jones b.1921, John James Audubon, and Basilius Besler. Frequently made by artists working with Lithograph, and Engraving and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Academic prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available. Prices for prints and multiples 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 $50 and tops out at $26,100, while the average work sells for $650.