Naturalistic Art

'Atragene Capensis - Cape Atragene' Native of the Cape of Good Hope. Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Botanist's Repository', 1...

This original first edition hand-colored lithograph entitled "Canada Goose" was produced by J. T. Bowen after a drawing by John James Audubon. It was published in Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America in Philadelphia in 1840. It depicts two Canada geese, a male and a female. This Audubon bird lithograph is in excellent condition other than tiny foci (1-2 mm) of discoloration at the edge of the upper margin of the sheet and some wrinkling along the left edge related to the book binding. The print is otherwise in very good condition. The original descriptive text from Audubon's publication is included with the purchase of this beautiful and striking lithograph. The sheet measures 10.13' x 6.75". John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a naturalist and artist. He was initially unsuccessful financially prior to the publication of his famous work “The Birds of America”, spending time in debtor’s prison...

This engraving is entitled "Philadelphia, PA- The Centennial Exposition - the Jury of Award on an Inspection Tour in the Wine Vaults of Agricultural Hall", ...

This is a hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741), entitled "A. Alcea Folio Lacinato, B. Alcea Vesicaria, C. Alchimilla minima, D. ...

US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item. This early 19th-century watercolour, attributed to English artist Samuel Owen (1769-1857), depicts several vessels buffeted by turbulen...

An original 19th century hand-colored folio-size McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Le Soldat Du Chene, An Osage ...

Imao Keinen, 'Tree Peony and Blue and White Flycatcher' from the series 'Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons', color woodblock Oban dipty...

This striking hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving is entitled "Gnaphalium, Gossypium (Cotton Plant)". It is plate 551 in Johann Weinmann's monumental publication "Phy...

'Passion Flower' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Fre...

Chestnut mare ‘Nancy’ is signed lower left by American artist Richard Newton (1874-1951) and dated 1912. Newton is best known as an artist of horses and hunt scenes. His work has be...

This is an original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo lithograph entitled "Great North Diver or Loon", No. 96, Plate 476, from...

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Pisum Mapis flore pupureo". It is plate 818 in Weinmann's monumental publ...

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "a. Caryophyllus Arborescens, b. Caryophyllus Barbatus". It is plate 327 i...

This is an original 1st edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "White-headed Sea Eagle or Bald Eagle", No. 3, Plate 14 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithogra...

This colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving finished with hand coloring by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A. Ephemerum Virginianu flore Purpureo, B. Ephemer...

This is a hand-colored engraving of male and female woodpeckers entitled "1. Le Petit Pie varie, 2. Sa Femelle" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 598 from 'Histoire Naturelle des O...

Contemporary realistic forested lake landscape painting by Canadian artist Bruce Herchenrader. The work features a distant grove of trees and a mountain reflecting on the calm water ...

Original stipple engraving by Charles-Louis Ruotte, printed in colour and finished by hand. Framed and glazed, overall size: 63.3 by 47.2 cm. [Paris 1805]. Prevost came from a lo...

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

'Cactus' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand an...

Pascal Dabere is a French artist born in 1957 who lives & works in Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, France. At 17 years old, he was spotted by Dargaud Editions and works for Morris, the creator of Lucky Luke...

Details: Title: Tropical Hibiscus Garden Medium: Acrylic Painting and India Ink on Watercolor Paper Size: Size: 40x55.2 Inches (100x140cm), each panel measures 40x28 Inches (100x70 c...

'Winter Jasmine' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateu...

'Spotted Dead Nettle' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor o...

This a rare 18th century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Platalea leucorodia" (Spoonbill) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederlandsche Vogelen', engraved by Christiaan Sepp or his son Jan Christiaan Sepp, published in Amsterdam in 1770. This engraving depicts a Platalea leucorodia Spoonbill, a large bird that lives mainly in Europe, Asia and Africa. It commonly migrates long distances on thermal air currents from the colder Northern European climates to Sub-Saharan Africa in the winter, sometimes as far long as Finland to South Africa. The Asian black stork...

This beautiful, original hand-colored orchid lithograph entitled "Laelia Anceps Williamsii" Orchids by John Nugent Fitch is plate 100 in Robert Warner's publication 'The Orchid Album...

Wesley Webber Martha's Vineyard Coastline Signed lower right, inscribed on stretcher Oil on canvas 16 x 26 inches Marine, landscape, and historical artist, Wesley Elbridge Webber w...

Botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1873, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 235mm by 145mm (sheet) Walter Hood Fitch was a Scottish botan...

This is a striking original antique colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving of two varieties of corn or maize, which is finished with hand-coloring. It is entitled "Frumentum ...

Poppy No.11 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 100 x 100 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 10 prints, each han...

This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These triptychs are large pieces that feature lush blues, making them an impressive addition to any beautifully designed space. Each triptych is printed by hand and carefully crafted to capture the unique essence of these natural environments, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadows, and the subtle nuances of tone and texture. The beach and ocean scenes depict the dynamic beauty of waves crashing against the shore, with the cyanotype process lending a dreamy, ethereal quality to the images. Similarly, the forest and wood scenes offer a glimpse into the hidden depths of nature, with the cyanotype process lending a sense of mystery and wonder to the images, while the lush blues of cyanotypes imitate the sky and clouds perfectly. These triptychs are perfect for anyone who loves to surround themselves with the beauty of nature, and they make an excellent centerpiece for any beautifully designed space. Details: + Title: Desert Palm Trio + Year: 2024 + Edition Size: 20 + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 100x210 cm (40 x 84 in.) Each paper measures 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.) each, a standard frame size + All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE? The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's. Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer. Inspired by nature, we feel the need to look back at a craft that is handmade, analogue, and using an all-natural light source: the sun. Our cyanotypes are made by coating high-quality Italian watercolor paper with a light-sensitive emulsion. We then expose it in direct sunlight for several minutes using a photo negative...

'Winter Heath' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur ...

Original stipple engraving by Charles-Louis Ruotte, printed in colour and finished by hand. [Paris, 1805] Prévost came from a long line of French artists spanning 400 years. Jean-...

This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Scolopaceous Courlan", No. 63, Plate 312 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed...

This image is from the series "Kroma". Pascal Goet looks for flowers, butterflies and other insect of items from the microworlds to attract our attention to the beauty of nature. P...

Bosque Tropical Húmedo Nuquí, 2021 by Miguel Winograd From the Series Sin título Selenium- Toned Gelatin Silver Prints Sheet Size: 14 in H x 11 in W Image size: 12.5 in H x 10 in W ...

Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch (1770-1811) Sweden Title: A Wolf hand-coloured print early 1800s print dimensions approx 4.33 x 7.08 inches (11 x 18 cm) frame 11.81 x 15.74 inches (30 ...

Poppy No.7 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 125 x 100 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand...

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

The engraving "The Pink Of Condition" by George Wright was published in London in 1909. It depicts the beginning of a British fox hunting scene. The ...

'Uniformen ausserdeutscher Staaten' (Uniforms of non-German states) German chromolithograph, circa 1910. Central vertical fold as issued. 245mm by 305mm (sheet)

'Orden I (Orden der Deutschen Staaten)' (Orders I (German States) German chromolithograph, circa 1895. Central vertical fold as issued. 240mm by 305mm (sheet)

"Retro Overlaps II" is a unique handmade cyanotype on watercolor paper, presented as a striking abstract triptych. The artist layers fluid, organic shapes in luminous shades of blue ...

The Herons, pair of chiseled bronze subjects, the body with a green patina and the head with a purple patina, 1960s-1970s. The two herons or storks are presented in different attitud...

Poppy No.7 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 40 x 32 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand-s...

This black-and-white photograph was made using an analogue large-format camera, allowing for precise tonal separation and fine surface detail. A slow, fine-grain film was used to ret...

Oil study by a lake and mountains during sunset by Edward Rosenberg (1858-1934). This is a an oil study for a larger painting that Rosenberg did. A te...

Poppy No.4 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 32 x 32 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand-s...

What began as a pretext to exercise MIguel Wynograd's gaze, little by little became a meditation on different intertwined temporalities. The superposition of very ancient times with ...

European painter (late 19th century) - Cattle in a Meadow. 61 x 51 cm (without frame) - 66 x 56 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a gilt wood frame. Signed lower right. The pain...

A nordic light nocturnal scene by Rolf Mellström (1896–1953) Two Eurasian woodcocks cross above the dark forest, their compact bodies reading as quick silhouettes against a late blue...

"Wild Summer Flowers in Champagne" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a landscape of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw em...

'Villagio indiano nell' Isola Quadra-Voncuver / Interno di Una capanna di Vakosei' (Indian Village on Quadra Island, Vancouver / Interior of a Vakosei hut) Italian lithograph, c184...

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "Digitalis rubra floribus albis maculatis. Digitalis angustifolia flore fe...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief ",...

'Pelargonium' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur b...

This is an original 1st edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Harlan's Buzzard", No. 2, Plate 8 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed and col...

'Pitch Weed (Madia Saliva, Mol)' Colour lithograph, 1909.

Poppy No.12 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 40 x 32 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand-...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Ap-Pa-Noo-Se, A Saukie Chief", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a painting by Charles Bird King and published by Rice and Hart & Co. in Philadelphia in 1848. For his portrait Ap-Pa-Noo-Se (A Chief When a Child) is wearing a feathered headdress, long ornamental earrings, multiple chain necklaces...