Antique Copper Engravings

Antique print titled 'Divers Habillemens des Femmes de Sibérie (..)'. Copper engraving of Siberian women. This print originates from volume 18 of 'Histoire generale des voyages (..)'...

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Published by Alexander Hogg, London, c. 1780–1790

This enhances the warmth of the paper and elevates the red tones of the garment, creating a museum-quality presentation. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Make...

7 English Georgian (18th Cent) hand-colored copper plate engravings of coat of arms in blue with gold trimmed frames (by Joseph Edmondson, 1770) (PRICED EACH)

The image is a historical copper engraving from 1673, taken from the German edition of Arnoldus Montanus' work, which is known for its depiction of the Americas and the Southern lands.

Framing tips: An ivory mat with a dark wood or black frame emphasizes contrast and depth. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonathan Carl Zenker, German...

Museum or UV-protective glazing is recommended for long-term preservation and an elevated, library-style presentation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: After classical antiquities...

Technique: Copper engraving Maker: French engraver, from an 18th-century travel or encyclopedic publication, Paris, c. 1757

Technique: Copper engraving Maker: European engraver, published in Europe, 1816

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: European School, published in 1749

A subtle darker inner mat line can enhance depth and highlight the engraved border. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Grignon, France, late 18th century

The scene illustrates the stark contrast between the rich man’s worldly indulgence and Lazarus’s misery at his gate, ignored by all who pass him. This engraving was created in 1735 ...

Set of 3 Biblical Engravings – Christ’s Entry, Trial & Parable of the Labourers This striking set of three antique engravings illustrates scenes from the Gospel of Matthew and was p...

The print remains an authentic 18th-century copper engraving with original period hand-coloring.

For a Jakarta or Kempinski-style interior, consider museum glazing and balanced spacing when hung as a horizontal pair above a sofa or console. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Do...

TITLE: Scotiae Provintiae Inter Taum Fluvium et Septentrionales Oras Angliae, c. 1660 CARTOGRAPHER: Jan Janssonius (Johannes Janssonius, 1588–1664) DATE: Circa 1660 ORIGIN: Amster...

The intricate engraved detail displays especially well under museum glass in a study, library, or classical interior. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Anthony Walker after a 1632 ...

Two hand-colored botanical copper engravings from 1771, after drawings by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708–1770), from Plantae selectae, edited by Christoph Jacob Trew.

Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting four unusual lizards, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s...

Original Antique Print of Five Monkeys and Tamarins by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five species of monkeys and tamarins, published in Frie...

Original Antique Print of American Crocodile and Gharial by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two remarkable species of crocodilians: the Americ...

Plate 10 from Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière, avec la Description du Cabinet du Roi. Copper engraving depicting four species of Old World primates, including the Maimo...

Illustrations by Denis Tegetmeister (1895 – 1987). 8vo, 9 x 6 in (229 x 153 mm); 175 pp., 6 copper engravings by Denis Tegetmeister. Copy 489 of 500 printed on English hand-made pap...

Each print was produced using the copper engraving technique, offering fine linear detail and dramatic contrast.

XI Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Plate XIX, p. 276 Copper engraving Sheet size: approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm This anatomical plate from Volume XI of Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle depicts t...

Executed in detailed copper engraving, each scene presents spiritual visions, divine authority, and prophetic symbolism with powerful visual intensity.

The print is sold unframed, and framed examples may not be shown to exact scale. Technique: Copper Engraving with Original Hand Coloring Maker: After Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte d...

Antique print titled 'Fleur et Fruit d'un Cedre Oriental'. Copper engraving of the flower and fruit of an oriental cedar.

Antique print titled 'Balance for weighing air - Balance for weighing fire'. Copper engraving of two balances. Source unknown, to be determined.

The print is sold unframed, and framed examples may not be shown to exact scale. Technique: Copper Engraving with Original Hand Coloring Maker: G.

Antique print titled 'Vases, Bijoux et Ustenciles trouvés dans les Tombeaux'. Copper engraving of vases, jewellery and tools found in Krasnoyarsk megaliths.

Antique print titled 'Vue de la deuxieme cascade de St. Leu'. Copper engraving showing the waterfall of Saint-Leu.

Antique print titled 'Het Huys en Hof ten Duyne'. Copper engraving of the estate of Oostkapelle, the Netherlands.

Keywords: Ottoman Empire, Egypt, Pasha, Bashaw, Turkish costume, Middle Eastern dress, Orientalist print, ethnographic engraving, 18th century costume, Islamic world, Cairo, Ottoman ...

'Alexandria' A view of the great harbour from a little behind the shoreline. Cornelis de Bruijn was a Dutch artist and traveler. He is best known for his drawings of the ruins of ...

'Alexandria' A view of Pompey's Pillar with Alexandria in the background. Cornelis de Bruijn was a Dutch artist and traveler. He is best known for his drawings of the ruins of Perse...

Framing tips: A warm cream mat paired with a natural wood or lightly gilded frame complements the classical subject matter. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring M...

Framing tips: A neutral off-white mat and a medium-toned wood frame suit the understated character of the image. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonat...

Framing tips: An ivory mat paired with a dark wood or black frame enhances the elegance and contrast of the image. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jon...

Their elegant proportions and restrained compositions lend themselves especially well to a museum-style grouped presentation. Technique: Copper engravings with original hand-colorin...

Framing tips: A pale ivory or soft stone mat paired with a light wood frame emphasizes the elegance of the composition. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker...

Framing tips: A warm cream mat and a light to medium wood frame enhance the natural, domestic character of the subject. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker...

Framing tips: A neutral linen or light grey mat with a dark wood frame suits the analytical character of the image. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jo...

Framing tips: A warm off-white mat with a dark wood or lightly ebonized frame emphasizes the plate’s structure and depth. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Mak...

Framing tips: A neutral linen mat with a medium to dark wood frame suits the scientific character of the image. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Jonath...

Frame shown for presentation purposes only. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Giacomo Lauro, Italy, c.1612

The print remains an authentic 18th-century copper engraving with original period hand-coloring.

Keywords: Arabia map, Red Sea map, Persian Gulf map, Middle East cartography, antique Arabian map, Rigobert Bonne, 18th century geography Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Rigobert...

The symmetrical composition benefits from generous margins to emphasize its architectural clarity. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Benjamin Cole, United Kingdom, circa 1755

For a more atmospheric effect, this print works exceptionally well in a warm, Middle Eastern-inspired interior with soft lighting and textured walls, enhancing the tonal depth and hi...

G. B. Piranesi in his fifties was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture

A thin gilt fillet can enhance the neoclassical appearance and emphasize the refined engraved detail. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Thomas Holloway after Burney, London, 1794 ...

Keywords: Moorish, North Africa, Barbary Coast, African costume, ethnographic print, traditional dress, historical costume, 1568, hand colored engraving, antique print, travel illust...

Technique: Copper engraving Maker: T. Dixon after G. Kane, London, 1827

Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Joannes Janssonius, Amsterdam, mid-17th century

Technique: Copper engraving Maker: English school, published in London, late 18th century, circa 1790s

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: German engraver, published in a German geographic or ethnographic work, c. 1800

Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jules Ferrario, Milan, 1815

Dutch Advocates of Holland – Adriaan van der Goes and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt This finely detailed pair of 18th-century copper engravings presents the portraits of two prominent le...

The pieces are sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Technique: Copper engravings with original h...