Antique Colored Engravings

Monk of the Order of Christ in Portugal - Historic 18th-Century Engraving This hand-colored engraving portrays a monk of the prestigious Order of Christ in Portugal, a Catholic ch...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints by Blanchard and Fournier – Rare 19th-Century Natural History Illustrations This set of two exquisite antique prints showcases ...

Title: Chaplain of the Constantinian Order: A Rare 18th-Century Engraving Description: This hand-colored engraving depicts a "Capellan oder Priester des Gehorsams vom Constantiner-O...

Knight of the Seraphim Order: Rare 18th-Century Engraving of Swedish Nobility This hand-colored engraving showcases a "Ritter des Seraphinen Ordens" (Knight of the Seraphim Order)...

The series includes allegorical depictions of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, each personified by female figures surrounded by symbols characteristic of the respective continent. ...

Grand Master of the Constantinian Order - 18th-Century Engraving This captivating hand-colored engraving, titled "Großmeister des Constantiner-Ordens," portrays the Grand Master of ...

Hand-Colored 18th Century Butterfly Prints by J.B. Schmutzer - Circa 1775-1790 These beautifully hand-colored engravings, created by J.B.

Die Sommerente (Wood Duck) – Hand-Colored Engraving after Mark Catesby, c.1750–1770 This elegant hand-colored engraving shows the Summer Duck or Wood Duck (Anas Americanus cristatus...

Cleric of the Order of Saint James in Spain in Ordinary Dress, 1791 This hand-colored engraving depicts a cleric from the Order of Saint James (Orden de Santiago) in Spain, dressed...

Opening of the Vienna Water Supply – Schwarzenbergplatz Fountain Celebration, 1873 Description: A striking hand-colored engraving depicting the grand public celebration for the Eröf...

For framing, a dark wood or ebonized frame paired with a wide off-white or ivory mat will elevate the colors while maintaining a refined, museum-style presentation. Technique: Hand-...

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 'Nederla...

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting flowering "Hyosciamus albus and Hyosciamus vulgaris" (Henbane) plants from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensi...

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 ...

"Moqui Dancers, Moqui Pipe, Navajo Cradle & Headdress" is a hand-colored engraving by Seth Eastman. It depicts encyclopedic depictions of Native American culture.

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Flowering Plants, London 1828 This graceful pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings captures the refinement and scientific curio...

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting flowering "Hyacinthus Comosus Spurius" (Hyacinth), "Hyacinthus Anglicus" (Blue Hyacinth), "Palma Christi Maculata" (Castor Oil...

Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of London-Pride Varieties and Yellow Marsh Saxifrage, 1902 Description: This elegant trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 illustrate...

An original hand colored engraving by Johannes 'Jan' Kip (1653-1722) of Haughton in the County of Nottinghamshire, one of the seats of Prince John Duke of Newcastle, after the drawin...

This hand-colored engraving, titled "Avis mellivora viridis macroura" (Long-Tailed Green Hummingbird) and "Le Colibri-Vert à longue-queue" in French, is a stunning depiction of a gre...

This is an original hand-colored folio edition John James Audubon engraving entitled "Esquimaux Curlew", Folio, Pl.

Chinese Architecture and Court Scenes — Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, Ferrario 1815 A refined and visually balanced set of three hand-coloured copperplate engravings depicti...

This original hand-colored engraving showcases three distinct mammals, each labeled in French with their scientific names: 1.

Especially effective displayed as a 2 x 5 grid or a long horizontal arrangement for a gallery-style presentation. Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: European botanical worksh...

Chinese Imperial Procession & Military Parade, Antique Hand-Colored Prints 1815 Description: This impressive pair of early 19th-century hand-colored engravings depicts ceremonial an...

Please note: This is an original antique 19th-century hand-colored engraving, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed.

Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Sea-Holly, Field Eryngo, and Water Hemlock, 1902 Description: This striking trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 presents three r...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Thick-Leaved, English, and Biting Stone-Crops, 1902 Description: This beautiful trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 portr...

Michael in Ceremonial Attire, 18th Century Engraving This hand-colored engraving depicts the Grand Master of the Order of St.

Engraving of a Knight of the Order of St. Stephen in Tuscany, 1792 Description: This captivating hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of St.

Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Purple Loosestrife, Grass-Poly, and Water-Purslane, 1902 Description: This beautiful set of three antique botanical engravings, dating from 1902...

Set of Four Antique Marine engravings plates hand colored. Each measure 18x21x1 framed.

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A.

This hand-colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) is entitled "A.

The Merican Pelican and The Pelican from George Edwards "A Natural History of Birds, Most of which have not been figured or described and others very little known..." published in Lo...

This is an original antique colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving of flowering Gas Plants or Burning Bush and Fraxinella, which is finished with hand-coloring.

Title: Majestic Waterfalls: Niagara Falls and Rhine Falls in 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder Description: This captivating hand-colored ...

A pair of French classical romantic prints original created in the 18th century by Jacques-Firmin Beauvarlet (1731-1797) after paintings by Francois Boucher (1703-1770), utilizing ...

Consisting of over 1,000 hand-colored engravings, it combined scientific accuracy with artistic refinement, serving as both a botanical reference and a collector’s treasure.

A dark walnut, ebony, or gilt frame combined with an ivory museum mat complements the rich colors and period character of the costumes. Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: Cam...

Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal Engraving by Christian F. Schwan This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal, resplendent in ...

An 18th century color printed in addition to hand colored botanical mezzotint and line engraving by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741) depicting the following flowering amaranthus p...

An original antique hand-colored engraving of Tmesipteris Tannensis, plate 165.b from the fern volume of Christian Schkuhr's cryptogamic flora, issued at Wittenberg between 1806 and ...

Regal Engraving of a Knight of the Order of St. Michael, France, 18th Century Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of St.

The images are original hand-colored engravings from William Alexander's "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," published in 1814 by John Murray.

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Rock and Forster’s Stone-Crop with House-Leek, 1902 Description: This striking set of three hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 s...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Mossy Tillaea, Rose-root, and Broad-leaved Orpine, 1902 Description: This elegant set of three hand-colored botanical engravings from 190...

Pair hand-colored Venetian engravings after Canaletto. 18th century hand-colored Venetian engravings in period gilt frames after Canaletto (1697-1768) with view of the Grand Canal t...

Plates like this one are highly sought after by collectors of early Americana, ethnographic imagery, and French baroque engravings. Condition: Good condition for a 17th-century hand...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Hedge Stonewort, Glabrous Stonewort, and Common Goutweed, 1902 This fine trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 beautifully ...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Water-Milfoil, Mare’s-tail, and Red-Berried Bryony, 1902 Description: This elegant trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 pr...

This is a hand-colored copper-plate engraving entitled "Gelsiminum Catalonicum, Mairana Latifollia, Euphasiaramosa Pratensis Flore Albo, Euphasia Minus Ramosa Flore Excereruleo Purpu...

Opt for off-white or soft ivory matting to complement the paper tone, paired with light oak, walnut, or matte black frames for a refined interior look. Technique: Hand-colored engra...

An original antique hand-colored engraving of Adiantum trapeziforme, plate 121.b from the fern volume of Christian Schkuhr's cryptogamic flora, issued at Wittenberg between 1806 and ...

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Pulegium Cervinum, Pseudo Pulegium Struthium, Pulegium Regium", depicting flowering Peppermint, Weld and Pennyroyal plants res...

Graham Arader Gallery There are two additional listings of Besler hand-colored botanical engravings that are available for sale.

Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Print of a Medieval Woman in Pink and Gold Cape This elegant hand-colored engraving from 1845 depicts a medieval woman standing in profile, dressed in a fl...

This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Matricaria Flore Simplici, Matricaria Flore Pleno, depicting flowering Feverfew and Double-flowered Feverfew plants, from Basi...

There is also a non-migratory black stork living in Southern Africa. This beautiful hand-colored black stork engraving is printed on original 18th century chain-linked laid paper.

This image is a colored engraving of a city view of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1873.