Antique Colored Engravings

Hand-Colored Engraving of a Lady of the Court of François I, ca. 1900 edition This elegant hand-colored engraving depicts a lady of the court of King François I of France (reigned 1...

Woman of Aragon – Hand-Colored Engraving by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, c.1797 An exquisite late-18th-century hand-colored engraving titled “Femme de l’Aragon,” designed by Jacques Gr...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Insipid, Yellow, and Glaucous Stone-Crops, 1902 Description: This elegant trio of hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 portrays th...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Alpine Willow-Herbs and Evening Primrose, 1902 Description: This refined set of three hand-colored botanical engravings from 1902 present...

Hand-Colored Engraving of a Lady of the Court of René d’Anjou, ca. 1900 edition This elegant hand-colored engraving portrays a lady of the court of René d’Anjou (1409–1480), Duke of...

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Ferrario Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815 A rare early nineteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario’s celebrat...

The composition presents both architectural elevations and a sweeping city view below, framed within ornamental cartouches typical of Homann’s work. The engraving is delicately hand...

George in Bavaria: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving This striking hand-colored engraving, titled "Grosskreuz des St.

Andrew in Russia: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving This exquisite hand-colored engraving portrays a "Ritter des Heiligen Andreas Ordens in Russland" (Knight of the Order of St.

Seligmann, George Edwards, hand-colored engraving, 18th-century natural history art, exotic bird illustration, rare ornithological prints, antique natural history engravings, collect...

Butterfly Life Cycle on Leafy Branch – Eleazar Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720 Description This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A ...

John Nieuhoff Exotic Fish Prints Set of Five Hand-Colored Engravings c1704 This rare and attractive group of five hand-colored engravings depicts a diverse selection of exotic marin...

Title: "Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This lively hand-colored copperplate engraving captur...

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Venice, Italy with this limited-edition color engraving print depicting the iconic Grand Canal, the heart of Venice. Vivid shades of sapphire blue d...

Map of Switzerland by Justus Danckerts, Hand-Colored Engraving ca. 1690 This detailed and attractively hand-colored antique map titled *Helvetiae Rhaetiae et Valesiae, nec non parti...

Holy Land Map – Terra Sancta Palestina, Hondius, Hand-Colored Engraving c.1620 This finely engraved and hand-colored original antique map depicts the Holy Land under the title Terra...

Butterfly Life Cycle on Oak & Wallflower – Eleazar Albin Hand-Colored Engraving, 1720 This finely hand-colored copper engraving was published in London in 1720 as part of A Natural ...

This image is a beautiful collage of antique hand-colored botanical engravings from 1845, each showcasing a different plant species with exceptional detail and vibrant colors.

Orange Seller from Murcia – Hand-Colored Engraving by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, c.1797 A charming late-18th-century hand-colored engraving titled “Marchand d’Orange de Murci...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Great Black and White Gull by Eleazar Albin, 1735 Description: This impressive antique hand-colored engraving depicts The Great Black an...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Pipit or Small Lark by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730 Description: This delicate antique hand-colored engraving depicts The Pipit or Small La...

The hand-colored engraving depicts two flying squirrels, one in motion with its limbs extended and patagium (gliding membranes) visible, and the other in a crouched position on the g...

This beautifully hand-colored engraving is printed on wove paper with wide margins.

Costumes of Majorca – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving by Ed. Willmann after Rouargue A beautifully hand-colored 19th-century engraving titled Costumes de Majorque, drawn by Roua...

"Bacharach on the Rhine – Picturesque 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving, Published by William Mackenzie" This beautifully hand-colored 19th-century engraving presents a scenic v...

Framing Tip: To enhance the engraving’s historical character, pair it with a cream-colored acid-free mat board and a dark wooden frame, such as walnut or mahogany, with a subtle a...

This beautifully hand-colored engraving is printed on wove paper with wide margins.

Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: V. Levasseur, Paris, c.1850

For a more contemporary interior, a slim black frame with a floating mount can create a refined gallery effect while preserving the map’s historical character. Technique: Engraving ...

This beautifully hand-colored engraving is printed on wove paper with wide margins.

Chinese Agricultural Labor Scenes, Set of Four Hand-Colored Engravings – Ferrario, 1815 This rare and visually engaging set of four hand-colored copperplate engravings originates fr...

Blaeu Map of Peru, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, South America 1642 A finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored map of Peru, published by Willem and Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam aro...

This is a pair of framed hand-colored engravings of an ancient vase in the Palizzy Wares style and a silver gilt tazza (cup) with a cover, both from the 16th century.

Antique Map of Spain and Portugal – Hand-Colored Engraving by Stülpnagel, 1857 Fine 19th-century engraved map of the Iberian Peninsula titled "Spanien und Portugal", designed by F. ...

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou Monkey (1797-1800) – Audebert’s Masterpiece This exquisite antique engraving, titled "Le Sajou.

This is an original 18th century hand-colored copper-plate engraving by Giovanni Volpato after a drawing by Camporesi.

Costumes of Peru, 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder This detailed 19th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates traditional co...

This finely detailed hand-colored engraving showcases the Imperial Academy of Sciences in St.

Float mounting is recommended to reveal the full sheet including plate impression and blind stamp, emphasizing authenticity. Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Giu...

These colorful prints are presented in identical gold-colored wood frames with French mats. Two of the mats are peach-colored, another is a light peach-color and the fourth is a tan-...

Knight of the Golden Stole in Ceremonial Robe, from "Illustrations of All Spiritual and Secular Orders" (1779–1791) This finely hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Golden...

The first engraving depicts a 19th-century hunting scene, with a group of elegantly dressed men, accompanied by dogs and horses, moving through a dense, dramatic forest landscape. A ...

This original 18th century colored stipple engraving with hand-finishing creates the appearance of a watercolor.

Artists and Engravers: Published in Leipzig. Technic: Hand-colored copper engraving. Condition: Good. Slightly stained, stamp on verso.

Fine engraving of the peaceful landscape of Orcière in France with a few figures on the road. France, circa 1890.  

Antique print depicting apple variaties including the Pigeon of Passe Pomme, Rode Herfst- of Winter Calville, Witte Ribbert of Ribling, Winter Parmain Pepping, Paasch Appel, Wyker Pe...

Anthony of Padua or Anthony of Lisbon born Fernando Martins de Bulhoes 15 August 1195 – 13 June 1231) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He wa...

The fishes in the images are part of a genus that includes groupers. They are likely from "Strack: Naturgeschichte in Bildern", that refers to a work on natural history by Strack, a...

Cortés Scuttling His Ships at Veracruz – Hand-Colored Engraving by Van Beecq, c.1690 An exceptional late 17th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting Hernán Cortés scut...

Original antique print of a lion and lion cubs. Source unknown, to be determined. Most likely published by or after Bertuch, circa 1795.

Consider UV-protective glass to preserve the delicate hand-coloring. Technique: Engraving, hand-colored Maker: Alexandre Vuillemin, Paris, circa 1850

A large, nicely-framed Italian hand-colored engraving in tones of terracotta and black (17th century, with more recent matte and frame) by Pietro Bartoli.

Title: "Birds of Prey: Hand-Colored Engraving of Raptors from a 19th-Century Natural History Collection" Description: This stunning engraving from a 19th-century natural history po...

Engraved by by Thomas Bowles, 1754. Hand colored engraving, in original ebonized frame with carved gilt wood sanded slips.

This beautiful hand-colored engraving is a work by Robert Benard (1734-1786), published around 1790, and was part of the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, a monumental work of the Enlighten...

Rare 1670 Map of Tartary by Richard Blome after Sanson, hand-colored engraving This striking and highly decorative map, titled *A Generall Mapp of the Kingdome of Tartaria*, was pub...

Pair of Hand-Colored Copper Engravings of Banana Plants Georg Eberhard Rumphius, Herbarium Amboinense, edited by Johannes Burman Amsterdam, 1741–1750 Decad. 6, Pl.