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The engraving features side-by-side portraits of a woman and a man from Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, famous for its monumental statues known as moai. The left side depi...

The engraving showcases two individuals of high status from Tahiti, known historically as "Otaheite" during the period of European exploration in the Pacific. On the left is "OTOO, ...

This image is an antique copper engraving with the title "A View in the Island of Pines," created by William Hodges. William Hodges was an English painter who is known for his work a...

The original antique engraving presents two individual portraits side by side. On the left is the "Portrait of POULAO, KING of the Friendly Islands," which refers to the historical ...

The print is from one of Captain Cook's voyages and likely from one of the three major voyages he undertook between 1768 and 1779. The engravings from these voyages were made by arti...

The engraving shows two individuals labeled as "A MAN of STA CHRISTINA." and "A WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA." On the left, the man is depicted with a direct gaze, curly hair, and a strip...

An authentic antique engraving titled "The NATCHE: a Ceremony in Honour of the KING'S SON, in TONGATABOO." It is likely from a work related to the voyages of Captain James Cook miss...

An antique engraving depicting a dance scene titled "An Exact Representation of a Dance in Otaheite," Otaheite being an archaic name for Tahiti in French Polynesia. This engraving would have been created as a part of a series to document the culture and life of the Tahitian people, likely observed by European explorers during one of the many voyages to the South Pacific in the 18th century. In the foreground, there are central figures engaged in a dance, wearing traditional Polynesian attire, which includes wraps around their waists and adornments that seem to represent status or a part of the dance costume. They are holding what appear to be fans, which may be part of the traditional dance. The dancers' poses suggest movement and a performance aspect to the scene. Behind the dancers, we can see a group of musicians providing the accompaniment, playing drums, which indicates the importance of music and rhythm in the dance. To the right, there is an audience of seated individuals, likely members of the community, watching the performance. The background of the scene includes thatched huts and a lush landscape with palm trees, depicting a typical village setting in Tahiti. The checkerboard pattern on the ground where the dance takes place is notable, as it adds a sense of structure to the scene. This image would have been intended for a European audience unfamiliar with Tahitian culture and would have served as a visual record of the encounters between European explorers and the peoples of the Pacific Islands. The engraving you've uploaded, titled "An Exact Representation of a Dance in Otaheite," is likely from a work documenting the voyages of Captain James Cook, given the style and subject matter. Captain Cook made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean during the 18th century, and his encounters with the peoples of the Pacific, including those of Tahiti (Otaheite), were extensively recorded and published. The engravings from Cook's voyages were made by artists who accompanied him, such as John Webber on his third voyage, or were based on sketches made by other crew members. These images were then published in the official accounts of the voyages. The most notable of these accounts is "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean" undertaken during Cook's third voyage from 1776 to 1780, which was published in the years following his death in 1779. Another possible source for this engraving could be from the accounts of Joseph Banks. Banks was a naturalist who joined Cook on his first voyage (1768-1771) aboard the HMS Endeavour and was responsible for extensive collections and descriptions of Pacific cultures. His collections and later works also included illustrations and engravings of the scenes and peoples encountered. Given that the engraving is labeled as "London Published as the Act directs by Alexr. Hogg at the Kings Arms...

The engraving depicts two individuals labeled as "The CHIEF, at STA CHRISTINA." and "A Principal WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA." On the left, the chief is shown with a prominent headdress ...

The engraving appears to be from the Captain James Cook's voyages, which took place between 1768 and 1779. Since it is related to Cook's expeditions and given the style of the engrav...

The original antique engraving for sale presents side-by-side portraits of two individuals from Tahiti, labeled as "Portrait of POTATOW" and "Portrait of OMAI." The style of the engr...

Copper engraving from Thomas Bankes’s “New System of Geography” published by Royal Authority c.1775 This engraving for sale depicts a scene of Karakakooa Bay in Owyhee (Hawaii), whe...

Description: This print, a page from the work "Costume du Moyen Age" from 1847, depicts a regal figure representing Edward III, one of the most notable kings of England during the me...

The engravings depict a variety of marine organisms, specifically mollusks, which include both gastropods and bivalves. The details for the three prints provided are as follows: 1. ...

This print, titled "Reptiles and Insects of Various Parts of the World," is an 18th-century engraved work issued around 1778 in London for Middleton. It features an array of meticulo...

This detailed copper engraving is from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes," which offers a glimpse into the cere...

"Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's Seeds and Plants by De Bry, 1601" Description: This engraving from Theodore de Bry's collection, produced in 1601, features a botanical study of various seeds and plants native to the island of Saint Lawrence, also known as Madagascar. Each plant is meticulously rendered with Latin letters corresponding to a legend that identifies them. This careful study was part of De Bry’s extensive work to document and illustrate the flora and fauna encountered by European explorers during their voyages to exotic lands. The illustration captures the diverse plant life from the island, from the bulbous shapes of the roots in the foreground to the towering forms of the trees in the background. The detail in the image reflects the European fascination with new and foreign natural history, a subject that was growing in popularity and significance during the Age of Exploration. De Bry's works served not only as scientific records but also as means to captivate and educate his contemporaries about the wonders of the natural world. Translation of the Latin text: "There is a certain tree, its summit dividing into the smallest of branches. From this, the Chaonas nuts are collected. B. The House of...

Engraving by Theodore De Bry from 'Pars Quarta Indiae Orientalis...,' 1601, with descriptive latin text below the image. This antique engraving of over 400 years old, shows a terri...

Title: "Exotic Flora of the Indies: The Cajus and Jambos Trees in De Bry's 1601 Engraving" Description: This detailed engraving by Theodore de Bry, dating back to 1601, beautifully ...

Title: "Exotic Bestiary: A 1601 de Bry Engraving of India’s Majestic Fauna" This captivating 1601 copper engraving by Theodore de Bry from his "Indiae Orientalis" series portrays a ...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

An antique hand-colored engraving. This particular illustration focuses on various moth and butterfly species, showcasing their wing patterns and body shapes in vibrant colors and wi...

Title: Truncated Mountain, with the focus of an extinguished volcano in the island of Owyhee. Engraved by Deeble, from a drawing by Craig for the gallery of nature and art Source:...

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate VI" Description: This 19th-century ornithological print, intended as a scientific reference, features a variety of lan...

An antique botanical engraving of the Acrostichum Aureum, also known as the Golden Leather Fern, though the text "Acrostic ecussonne" may ...

Antique botanical engraving of Amomum zinziber, better known as ginger. The engraving shows various parts of the ginger plant in a detaile...

Title: "J. Arrowsmith's 19th Century Map of the West Indies" This original antique map, crafted by J. Arrowsmith, details the West Indies with a focus on the Caribbean Sea and its s...

Title: "Antique Map of Guadeloupe and Antigua with Adjacent Isles, 19th Century" Source: New General Atlas (circa 1817), published in Edinburgh Description: This detailed antique m...

This 1724 engraving features Laurens Reaal, who served as a Governor-General of the VOC (Dutch East India Company) in the Dutch East Indies. The detailed engraving displays Reaal in ...

This print, part of the distinguished "Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade" series, depicts the Northern Gannet, known by its scientific name Sula bassana, or "Havssula" ...

This print from the "Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och På Sten Ritade" series presents the formidable Gyrfalcon, or 'Jaktfalk' in Swedish, scientifically named Falco rusticolus. The b...

This map, titled "SYRIA (SOUTH DIVISION) including PALESTINE & THE HAUARAN," is a historical cartographic work from the late 19th century, specifically from the 1882 atlas by Blackie...

This map, sourced from the comprehensive 1882 atlas by Blackie & Son, delineates the southern part of Russia and the Caucasus region, reflecting the geopolitical contours and topogra...

This historical map from the 1882 atlas published by Blackie & Son is a comprehensive depiction of Persia (modern-day Iran), Afghanistan, and Baluchistan (the region that includes pa...

This hand-colored engraving from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' presents the 'Rhododendron Arboreum', commonly known as the Tree Rhododendron. The illustration ...

These two engravings are typical of Jean-François de Neufforge's detailed and elaborate architectural works. They belong to the "Recueil élémentaire d'architecture," which is a compr...

The collage presents a delicate assembly of antique scientific prints, each one a remnant from a time when the natural world was still shroud...

The image displays a collection of six chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typi...

The chromolithographs presented are exquisite examples of early 20th-century natural history illustration, specifically from the year 1901, attributed to the renowned ornithologist J...

"The Golden Eagle - Aquila Chrysaetos" This antique print showcases the majestic Golden Eagle, Aquila Chrysaetos, in a wood engraving crafted around 1860. Measuring approximately 24...

Plate 24 from "A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branches," (La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux). William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle's work on equestr...

Text: "Le cheval étant sur son plan naturel, pour faire voir la plus parfaitte posture du Cavallier" Translated: "The horse being in its natural position, to show the most perfect ...

This extensive map of India, spanning two sheets, draws from Reynell’s original map and incorporates data provided by Sir Archibald Campbell, as well as surveys conducted by Colonel ...

An engraving by Matthäus Merian senior depicting the "Sea battle of the Venetians against the Turks in the Dardanelles" from 1646 . It presents a dramatic and detailed scene capturi...

Title on the engraving: "Un Christ d'un original très ancien, que la fable donne pour après nature" Translated: "A Christ of a very old original, which the fable gives for nature" ...

Title: ‘1. PICUCULE A BEC EN COIN, 2. DICEE A PLASTRON, 3. TICHODROME ECHELETTE.’ – .(1. Woodcreeper, 2. Flowerpecker, 3. Wallcreeper.) Step into a timeless world of avian enchantme...

Antique map titled 'Nassovia Principatus (..)'. Detailed map of the Nassau region in western Germany between Koblenz, Hadamar, Giessen, Frankfurt and Mainz. The map is filled with in...

Antique map titled 'Hispania Antiqua (..)'. Map of ancient Spain and Portugal. Engraved by G. Delahaye. Published circa 1760, by or after Sanson & Vaugondy.

Antique map titled 'Tabula Itineraria Patriarcharum Abrahami, Isaaci et Iacobi'. Decorative regional map of the Holy Land, showing the travels of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Published ...

Narrative representation of the brewing sequence with hop mining, mashing, brewing. Watercolored ink drawing, probably by Ludwig Burger (1825-1884)

Set of 7 original antique prints titled: 1) Les Germains tuent les Lions (..) 2) Le Poëte couronné par Othon le grand 3) Arminius et l'enfant blesse 4) Maximilien oubliant ses rever...

Antique map titled 'Germaniae Veteris typus'. Very attractive map of ancient Germany. Published by G. Blaeu after A. Ortelius, circa 1630. Willem Jans...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Irak Arabia, Kurdistan, Diarbek, Turkomannia, Syrie en het Heilige Land'. Beautiful map including eastern Turkey, the Caucasus, Israel through Ir...

Antique print titled 'De rivier van St. Juliaan (..) - De haven van Sint Juliaan (..)'. Views of San Julian, Patagonia, Argentina. This print originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werrel...

Antique print titled 'General View of Tyre'. Tinted lithograph of Tyre. Tyre, modern Arabic Ṣūr, French Tyr or Sour, Latin Tyrus, Hebrew Zor or Tsor, town on the Mediterranean coast ...

Antique map titled 'Asiae IIII Tab'. Beautiful map of Mercator's Ptolemaic map of the Holy Land, Cyprus, Syria, etc. Originates from Mercator's 'Geographia'. Gerard Mercator (1512 ...

Antique print titled 'Tartarische Vrouwen'. Old print depicting three women from Tartary, Mongolia. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der Neêrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compag...

Antique botanical print titled 'Amaryllis Carnarvonia'. Original old print of an amaryllis species. This print originates from 'Sertum Botani...