Realist Prints and Multiples
REALIST STYLE
Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world.
Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history.
By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.
Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.
Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.
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Ach-Hua Dlubh: (Body Two) Half Breed
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled " Ach-Hua Dlubh: (Body Two) Half Breed" 1989 is a color offset lithograph on Artcote paper by Crow Indian artist Penni Anne Cross ...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
38. Musk-thistle, Syrphid-fly
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Cap. Cerimonia, Sig. Lauinia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635)
Title: Cap. Cerimonia, Sig. Lauinia
Year: 1622
Medium: Etching
Paper: Laid paper
Size of paper: 3.15 x 3.85 inches
Condition: Very good con...
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17th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Street with Church
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Street with Church" c.1925 is an original color etching by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir 1881-1962. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist at the lower center. The p...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Gazelle - Lithograph by A. Mastroianni - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 150 prints in Arabic numbers plus 30 prints in roman numbers.
Excellent conditions.
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1970s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Dance Apache
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Dance Apache" 1988 is a color offset lithograph on Artcote paper by Crow Indian artist Penni Anne Cross A.K.A. (Alawa-Sta-We- Che...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Unter Den Linden Street, Berlin, Germany
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Unter Den Linden Street, Berlin, Germany" c.1930 is a color etching on watermarked Kasimir Vienna paper by Austrian artist Luigi Kas...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Klosterneuburg, Austria
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Klosterneuburg, Austria" c.1950 is a color etching by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir 1881-1962. It is hand signed by the artist's estate in pencil at the lower center. The plate mark (image) size is 7.75 x 5.85 inches, framed is 18.15 x 15.15 inches. It is framed in a wooden antique silver frame. It is in very good condition.
About the artist.
Luigi Kasimir was born in 1881 at Pettau, today Ptuj, Slovenia, then a part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. He inherited his talent from his ancestors; his grandfather was a painter and a poet, and his father an officer in the Habsburg army, who later became a professional painter. Kasimir attended the Vienna Academy of Art where he studied under Wilhelm Unger, who introduced him to the technique of the coloured etching, and also to his future wife, the artist Tanna Hoernes.[1] He died in 1962 in Grinzing, a suburb of Vienna.Kasimir was among the first to develop the technique of the coloured etching. Before this, prints were usually hand-coloured with the colour being applied in a casual, haphazard manner. Kasimir would first create a sketch usually in pastel, he then transferred the design on as many as four to six plates, printing one after the other and applying the colour on the plate, all done by hand.
Kasimir is mainly famous for his etchings, but he also produced some oil painting, as well as some pastels. One of his favourite genres was the landscape, or veduta. He demonstrated a predisposition street scenes, and tourist landmarks. He depicted places from all over Europe, mainly Italy, Austria, and Germany. He also travelled to the United States to do a series of etchings of famous sights ranging from urban landmarks such as New York City skyscrapers, to natural wonders like Yosemite Valley. Luigi Kasimir’s etchings...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
YOUNG WOMAN, STRIPED TEE SHIRT Signed Lithograph, Realist Portrait, Rust, Peach
Located in Union City, NJ
YOUNG WOMAN, STRIPED TEE SHIRT is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism ...
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1970s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
42. Martagon lily, Frog-hopper, Acronicta leporina, Looper, inchworm
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
George Inn, Norton St. Philip
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "George Inn, Norton St. Philipr" is a chromolithograph by noted British artist Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin, 1870-1935. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the artist. With the blindstamp of the Fine Art Trade Gulid, published and printed by Eyre and Spottiswoode ltd, London. The image size is 12.75 x 15 inches, sheet size is 15 x 16.25 inches. it is in excellent condition.
About the artist:
Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports, and rural life.
Born in Slough, he was educated at Eastbourne College and Solihull Grammar School. He studied anatomy at South Kensington and animal painting under William Frank Calderon. He lived at The Abbots, Sulhamstead Abbots from 1913 to 1914 and was church warden of St Mary's church.
Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout many popular journals and magazines; his work was published in The Graphic in 1891.
His illustrations include two of the original 1894 magazine publications of stories from Rudyard Kipling's The Second Jungle Book, the 1910 edition of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers and The Bunch Book (1932, about Bunch, a Sealyham Terrier) by James Douglas...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Christ's College Gate, Cambridge, etching by Mabel Oliver Rae
Located in London, GB
Mabel Oliver Rae (1868-1956)
Christ's College Gate
27 x 19 cm
Etching
Signed and titled.
Mabel Oliver Rae was born in Cambridge and trained at the Slade School of Fine Art betwee...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park" c.1970 is a color etching on Wove paper by noted Austrian artist Josef Eidenber...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
21. Fingerstones, fossil blemnites, Axes of nephrite, flint & metal, Fossilized
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Agnjnauq Amguut; Iniupiaq (Woman with Her Wolves)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Agnjnauq Amguut; Iniupiaq (Woman with Her Wolves)" 1988 is a color offset lithograph on Artcote paper by Crow Indian artist Penni Anne Cross A.K.A. (Alawa-Sta-We...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Nude Woman Combing Her Hair
By Carl Joseph Bauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Nude woman combing Her Hair" is an original etching on wove paper by German/American artist Carl Joseph Bauer, 1895-1964. It is signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image (plate mark) size is 5.5 x 5.5 inches, framed size is 19.85 x 19 inches. It is framed in a custom wooden gold frame, with gold color bevel and fabric matting. It is in excellent condition.
About the artist.
Born in 1895, German painter, etcher and illustrator Carl Joseph Bauer studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich under Wilhelm von Diez and Angelo Jank. Among many others, Bauer exhibited his work at the famous "Glaspalast" (Glass Palace) in Munich and was President of the Allotria Art Association for ten years. From 1914-1928, Bauer created Art Deco style etchings of women and nudes, including Hollywood luminaries Greta Garbo and Norma Shearer...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Golden Gate, San Francisco, California
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Golden Gate, San Francisco, California" c.1930 is a color etching on watermarked Kasimir Vienna paper by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir, 1881-1962. It is hand sig...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Le Repos du Soldat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923)
Title: Le Repos du Soldat
Year: c.1915
Medium: Lithograph
Edition: Numbered 68/100 in pencil
Paper: Wove
Image size: 1...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Bridge
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Not numbered.Original Prints.
Passepartout included: 49.5 x 34.5 cm
Image Dimensions : 20 x 14.5 cm
This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any ...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Ulm on the Blau, Germany
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ulm on the Blau, Germany" c.1950 is a color etching by noted Austrian artist Josef Eidenberger, 1899-1991. It is hand signed n pencil by the artist, inscribed "T...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
L'eglise de Villeneuve sur Bellot, Seine-et-Marn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: August Lepere – French (1849-1918)
Title: L'eglise de Villeneuve sur Bellot, Seine-et-Marn
Year: 1915
Publisher: Edmond Sagot (blindstamp, lower ...
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1910s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
16. Branching star
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Theodoor Galle Martin de Vos 17th Century Engraving Jesus' Tomb Easter
Located in London, GB
We have the full series of 52 prints (including title page) from Vita Passio et Resurrectio Iesu Christi listed. To find the others scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" and search for 'Collaert' - or message us as they may not all have been uploaded yet.
Theodoor Galle...
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17th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
New York, Courtland Street
Located in Roma, IT
Etching, 1908.
Image Dimensions: 30 x 17 cm
Hand signed and signed on plate.
Provenance: Galleria Prandi 26/10/1976.
Jean-Émile Laboureur was a French painter, illustrator and engra...
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Early 1900s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
The Capitol, The Williamsburg Series
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "The Capitol, Williamsburg Series" 1940 is an original etching on paper by noted American artist Samuel V. Chamberlain, 1895-1975 It is...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Selwyn College, Cambridge, lithograph by Jane Carpanini
Located in London, GB
Jane Carpanini
Selwyn College
Lithograph
30 x 42 cm
Born in Bedfordshire, Jane Carpanini studied at Brighton College of Art and the University of Reading. Since the start of her c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
SEATED WOMAN ON BED, KNEE SOCKS Signed Lithograph, Female Portrait Drawing
Located in Union City, NJ
SEATED WOMAN PINK SOCKS is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism...
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1970s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
40. Fennel flower, Iron Prominent
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
22. Bangles, Minerals
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Serrer la Main (The Hand Check)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (Swiss, 1859-1923)
Title: Serrer la Main (The Hand Check)
Year: 1916
Medium: Lithograph
Edition: Numbered 27/100 in...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
SEATED WOMAN NEAR A BED Signed Lithograph, Seated Female Portrait Interior Scene
Located in Union City, NJ
SEATED WOMAN NEAR A BED is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the artist Raphael Soyer - Russian/American Social Realism Painter...
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1970s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Native Civilians of America -- "De L'Amerique" Published Frankfurt / 1683
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful etching, originally page 365 in a book De L'amerique by Alain Manesson Mallet, circa 1683, depicts the artist's concept of the appearance and activities of the native occupants of America in graphic detail. Unsigned. Displayed in a black and giltwood frame. Image, 6.5"H x 4.5"L.
1683 Manesson Mallet "Bresiliens" Amerindians, Indigenous Native Brazilians, Brazil, South America, Antique Print...
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1680s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Paper, Ink, Woodcut
37. Branching larkspur, Peaseblossom moth
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Costumi di Roma - Etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli - 1819
Located in Roma, IT
Costumi di Roma is a beautiful artwork realized by Bartolomeo Pinelli in 1819.
Etching and Watercolor tecnique. In Good condition, worn paper on the marginal line and some little st...
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1810s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Primula Polyanthus (Primrose) Botanical Etching
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous highly detailed, color botanical etching of Primrose by California artist J. Whiteman Parker (American, b. 1945). Titled, numbered, and sig...
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1980s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Paper, Ink
45. Hairy cotton, Helicopis cupido
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
A J Meyer Etching Dulwich College London c. 1920 British School print
Located in London, GB
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A J Meyer (British, fl 1900-1930)
Dulwich College
Etching
22x30cm
Sadly little is known of Meyer, an accomplished artist and particularly producer of etchings. He was one of many artists to join the craze for etchings started by Whistler and that died out after the 1929 Wall Street...
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1910s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Magdalene College, Cambridge engraving by David Loggan
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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David Loggan (1634 - 1692)
Magdalene College, Cambridge (1690)
Engraving
38 x 43 cm
Loggan's view of Magdalene from the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata'.
Loggan was born to English and Scottish parents, and was baptised in Danzig in 1634. After studying engraving in Danzig with Willem Hondius (1598-1652 or 1658), he moved to London in the late 1650s, going on to produce the engraved title-page for the folio 1662 Book of Common Prayer. He married in 1663 and moved to Nuffield in Oxfordshire in 1665. Loggan was appointed Public Sculptor to the nearby University of Oxford in the late 1660s, having been commissioned to produce bird’s-eye views of all the Oxford colleges. He lived in Holywell Street as he did this. The 'Oxonia Illustrata' was published in 1675, with the help of Robert White (1645-1704). Following its completion, Loggan began work on his equivalent work for Cambridge; the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata' was finally published in 1690, when he was made engraver to Cambridge University.
The 'Oxonia Illustrata' also includes an engraving of Winchester College (Winchester and New College share William of Wykeham as their founder) whilst the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata' includes one of Eton College (which shares its founder, Henry VIII, with King’s College).
Bird’s-eye views from this era required a particular talent as an architectural perspectivist; it was not until 1783 that it became possible for artists to ascend via hot air balloons and view the scenes they were depicting from above. Loggan thus had to rely on his imagination in conceiving the views.
Loggan’s views constitute the first accurate depictions of the two Universities, in many ways unchanged today. Whilst the Oxford engravings were produced in reasonable numbers and ran to a second edition by Henry Overton (on thicker paper and with a plate number in Roman numerals in the bottom right-hand corner), those of Cambridge were printed in much smaller numbers.
The Dutchman Pieter van der Aa published some miniature versions of the engravings for James Beverell’s guidebook to the UK, 'Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne' (circa 1708). The contemporary artist Andrew Ingamells...
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1670s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
STREET SCENE Signed Lithograph, NYC Crowd Portrait Pencil Drawing, A-Line Skirts
Located in Union City, NJ
STREET SCENE, NYC Crowd, is an original, hand drawn lithograph by Raphael Soyer, the renowned Russian-born American realist painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Printed using traditio...
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1970s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
University College, Oxford David Loggan 1675 engraving
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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David Loggan (1634 - 1692)
University College, Oxford (1675)
Engraving
29 x 40 cm
Loggan's view of Univ from the 'Oxonia Illustrata'.
Loggan was born to English and Scottish parents, and was baptised in Danzig in 1634. After studying engraving in Danzig with Willem Hondius (1598-1652 or 1658), he moved to London in the late 1650s, going on to produce the engraved title-page for the folio 1662 Book of Common Prayer. He married in 1663 and moved to Nuffield in Oxfordshire in 1665. Loggan was appointed Public Sculptor to the nearby University of Oxford in the late 1660s, having been commissioned to produce bird’s-eye views of all the Oxford colleges. He lived in Holywell Street as he did this. The 'Oxonia Illustrata' was published in 1675, with the help of Robert White (1645-1704). Following its completion, Loggan began work on his equivalent work for Cambridge; the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata' was finally published in 1690, when he was made engraver to Cambridge University.
The 'Oxonia Illustrata' also includes an engraving of Winchester College...
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1670s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Early 19th Century Lithograph -- Beech Trees
By Henry William Burgess
Located in Soquel, CA
Rare early 19th Century lithograph laid on india paper, hand colored aquatint print, titled "Beech Trees in the Grounds of St. Leonards Hill, Berks, Seat o...
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Early 19th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Black and White, Watercolor
1804 St George's Chapel Windsor Castle print
Located in London, GB
From a series of large and impressive prints of St George's Chapel, the location for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; to see some ...
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Early 1800s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching, Aquatint
29. Arctian, Castnia, Steirodon thoracicm
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Pigment
Pasquariello Truonno, Meo Squaquara
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635)
Title: Pasquariello Truonno, Meo Squaquara
Year: 1622
Medium: Etching
Paper: Laid paper
Size of paper: 2.35 x 3.95 inches
Condition: Very g...
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17th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Duke of Gloucester Street, Willamsburg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled " Duke of Gloucester Street, Willamsburg" c. 1970 Is an original etching on paper by noted American artist Leonard H. Mersky, 1917-1994. It is signed, titled and numbered 56/200 in pencil by the artist. The size of the plate mark (image) is 6.75 x 7.75 inches, framed size is 15.15 x 16.15 inches. The artwork is in excellent condition, the frame is in good condition, it has minor dents.
About the artist.
Born in Boston in 1917, Leonard Mersky...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Original WW2 Blood Donor Poster UK Propaganda for HMSO by Allan Carter
By Allan Carter
Located in London, GB
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1940s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Lithograph
Adrian Collaert Martin de Vos 17th Century Healing Peter's Mother-in-law
Located in London, GB
We have the full series of 52 prints (including title page) from Vita Passio et Resurrectio Iesu Christi listed. To find the others scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below i...
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17th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
David Loggan Wadham College Oxford Collegium Wadhamense 1675 engraving
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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David Loggan (1634-1692)
Wadham College Oxford
Engraving
1675
34x42cm
Loggan was born to English and Scottish parents, and was baptised in Danzig in 1634. After studying engraving in Danzig with Willem Hondius (1598-1652 or 1658), he moved to London in the late 1650s, going on to produce the engraved title-page for the folio 1662 Book of Common Prayer. He married in 1663 and moved to Nuffield in Oxfordshire in 1665. Loggan was appointed Public Sculptor to the nearby University of Oxford in the late 1660s, having been commissioned to produce bird’s-eye views of all the Oxford colleges. He lived in Holywell Street as he did this. The 'Oxonia Illustrata' was published in 1675, with the help of Robert White (1645-1704). Following its completion, Loggan began work on his equivalent work for Cambridge; the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata' was finally published in 1690, when he was made engraver to Cambridge University.
The 'Oxonia Illustrata' also includes an engraving of Winchester College (Winchester and New College share William of Wykeham as their founder) whilst the 'Cantabrigia Illustrata' includes one of Eton College (which shares its founder, Henry VIII, with King’s College).
Bird’s-eye views from this era required a particular talent as an architectural perspectivist; it was not until 1783 that it became possible for artists to ascend via hot air balloons and view the scenes they were depicting from above. Loggan thus had to rely on his imagination in conceiving the views.
Loggan’s views constitute the first accurate depictions of the two Universities, in many ways unchanged today. Whilst the Oxford engravings were produced in reasonable numbers and ran to a second edition by Henry Overton (on thicker paper and with a plate number in Roman numerals in the bottom right-hand corner), those of Cambridge were printed in much smaller numbers.
The Dutchman Pieter van der Aa published some miniature versions of the engravings for James Beverell’s guidebook to the UK, 'Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne' (c. 1708). The contemporary artist Andrew Ingamells...
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1670s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
Canoe - Peter Doig, Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Magic Realism, Edition
By Peter Doig
Located in Zug, CH
Canoe - Peter Doig, Contemporary, 21st Century, Etching, Magic Realism, Limited Edition
Edition of 500
Signed and numbered, accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity
In mint conditi...
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Early 2000s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
Whitehaven, Cumbria engraving by Elizabeth Byrne after Joseph Farington RA
Located in London, GB
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Elizabeth Byrne (1777 - 1849) after Joseph Farington RA (1747 - 1821)
North View of Whitehaven, Cumbria
Hand-coloured engraving
27.5 x 56.5 cm
A view of the cliffs and port of Whitehaven in Cumbria.
Joseph Farington RA was an 18th-century English landscape painter and diarist. He drew a north and south view of Whitehaven, which were engraved by Elizabeth Byrne in the early 19th century. Byrne was a London-born etcher and landscape painter, who was taught by her father, the etcher William Byrne...
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1810s Realist Prints and Multiples
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Engraving
"Munster auf der Reichenau" original etching
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1900 and published in Leipzig, Germany for Zeitschrift für Bildende Kunst. This impression is printed on cream wove paper. Plate size: 7 1/2 x 11...
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Early 1900s Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
The Divinity School, University of Oxford David Loggan 1675 engraving
By David Loggan
Located in London, GB
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1670s Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Mystery Signed Etching
Located in San Francisco, CA
Masterfully executed etching which is signed but is illegible. The contrast of shadows and sunlight in doorway is particularly well done. Background figures could be Dutch. Etching ...
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Early 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
New College, Oxford engraving by Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan
Located in London, GB
Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733), after David Loggan (1634–1692)
New College, Oxford
Engraving
12 x 16 cm
An eighteenth-century view of Le College Neuf (New College), engraved by Piete...
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Early 18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
Ulm on the Danube
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ulm on the Danube" c.1950 is a color etching on Wove paper by noted Austrian artist Josef Eidenberger, 1899-1991. It is hand signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Bird's Eye View of Glascow 1888 original wood engraving from The Graphic
Located in Paonia, CO
Bird’s Eye View of Glascow original 1888 wood engraving is from The Graphic by H.W. Brewer who was well known for his aerial views of topographical panoramas. He was also the fa...
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1880s Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Woodcut
Cup & Saucer (Grandmother's Artifacts), Photo Etching Still-Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique photo etching of a cup and saucer by Claudette McElroy (American, b. 1943). Numbered (6/8), titled (Cup & Saucer), and signed (C. McElroy) along t...
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Late 20th Century Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Ink, Etching
La Tour de L’Horloge (The Clock Tower, Paris)
Located in New York, NY
Charles Meryon (1821-1868), La Tour de L’Horloge (The Clock Tower, Paris), 1852, etching with engraving. Reference: Schneiderman 23, Delteil 28. Third state (of 10). On very thin Jap...
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1850s Realist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving, Etching
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