Copperplate Engraving

Ideal as a statement piece in a study, library, or traditional interior. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Jacobus Houbraken, Netherlands, circa 1746–1747 Note: This is an or...

Museum glass recommended to preserve tonal subtlety and surface texture. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Bernard de Montfaucon, published in London, 1721

Keeping the plate impression visible adds authenticity. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1830

The artwork is a colorful copperplate engraving and was part of the scientific illustrations in 'Natural History of the Birds of Central Europe' by J.F.

Old 17th century miniature antique map of India - Ceylon from the 1616 edition of Jadocus Hondius Atlas by Petrus Bertius. Original copperplate engraving with hand coloring. Carto...

A walnut or black wooden frame provides strength, while a gilt frame enhances the sacred subject and the divine light conveyed in the scene of Matthew’s inspiration. Technique: Copp...

Their Role in Augsburg Printmaking: Augsburg was a hub of engraving and publishing in the 18th century, renowned for producing high-quality copperplate engravings.

The image depicts an original old hand-colored copperplate engraving of the plant "Oxalis stricta", commonly known as yellow wood sorrel or common yellow oxalis.

1823 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Gaucho Hunting Ostrich with Bolas in the Pampas Description: This 1823 hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Theodore Goetz is from Friedrich Johann...

1798 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Caves of Mt. St. Peter and Mosasaur Discovery This 1798 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Johann Ludwig Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Pic...

Stieler’s atlases were renowned for their accuracy, clarity, and elegance, used widely by scholars and travellers throughout the 19th century. Technique: Copperplate engraving with ...

Technique and Artistry The technique used is a colored copperplate engraving, a method prevalent in the 18th century for high-quality scientific illustrations.

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Frogs and Amphibians, Amphibien VIII, c.1800 Description; This original handcolored copperplate engraving features three detailed depictions of fr...

The print was created using copperplate engraving, a technique celebrated for its precision in capturing fine details, such as the serpent's scales and Krishna's ornate attire.

Period Early 19th century, circa 1820–1840. Technique Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring on laid paper.

This is an original seventeenth-century copperplate engraving and not a modern reproduction.

Antique Biblical Engravings – Christ Walking on Water & The Canaanite Woman, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 This impressive copperplate engraving, published in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortier...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Unknown, Dutch, c.1760s

Pair with a dark wood or black frame and a warm ivory mount to emphasize contrast and detail. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Gerard Valk & P...

This is an original seventeenth-century copperplate engraving and not a modern reproduction.

Artist: Édouard Traviès (illus.), Fournier (engraver) Published by: Charles d’Orbigny Work: Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle Date: 1849 Medium: Copperplate engraving with ...

The extraordinary detail achieved in the engraving demonstrates Baltard’s mastery of copperplate engraving techniques.

Chinese Canton House Architectural Elevation and Floor Plan, Ferrario 1815 This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a traditional Chinese house, presented through a so...

The prints are finely executed copperplate engravings, enriched with subtle original hand coloring that highlights the figures, landscape, and maritime elements of the scenes.

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engravings Maker: Giulio Ferrario (publisher), engravings after Andrea Bernieri and workshop, Florence, Italy, 1815 Keywords: Giulio Ferrario, Il...

Consider UV-protective glass for preservation. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Unspecified, 18th century, likely French cartographic school

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Engraved by S. Watts after E.D.

Langlumé, active from 1818, used lithography to reproduce earlier engravings, preserving Webber’s copperplate engraving technique, which showcases fine linework in the warrior’s atti...

This is a detailed colored copperplate engraving depicting northern Dithmarschen, accompanied by town plans of Weßlingburen (now Wesselburen), Lunden, and Heyde (now Heide) at the to...

The slightly softened impression, characteristic of large early 18th-century copperplate engravings, enhances the sculptural quality of the imagery.

Set of Three Engravings of Fish from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of three copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s mo...

This is an antique map of Nürnberg, titled "Territorium Norimbergense," created by Johannes Janssonius and published between 1645 and 1658. It is a copperplate engraving printed on p...

Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including Gymnothorax Afer (Dark Moray), c.1800 Description: This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various species of marine ...

Langlumé, active from 1818, used lithography to preserve Webber’s original copperplate engraving, which showcases fine details in the warriors’ feathered headdresses, cloaks, and wea...

The image was created using copperplate engraving, a highly skilled process where the design was etched onto a metal plate, inked, and transferred onto fine paper.

It reflects a period of expanding European knowledge of Africa’s interior and Arabian geography. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring used to delineate bord...

The technique used here is copperplate engraving, printed on hand-laid paper and enhanced with rich contemporary hand colouring.

1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Tatar Peasants of the Crimean Peninsula Description: This 1810 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Pictu...

The artwork was crafted using copperplate engraving, a meticulous technique renowned for its ability to capture fine details, such as the intricate patterns of Bhairava's jewelry, th...

Original 1762 hand-colored copperplate engraving printed by Homann Heirs in 1762.

Spacing of approximately 4–6 cm enhances symmetry and reinforces their function as a matched set. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: After Matthias Diesel; engraved by Johann A...

Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .

Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .

This finely executed copperplate engraving presents a richly detailed view of the political and geographic landscape of Central Europe in the mid-19th century.

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...

A walnut or dark wooden frame adds strength, while a gilt frame enhances the sacred themes, especially the divine light of the Nativity. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Piet...

Created around 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving shows the apostles Peter and John healing a man lame from birth at the Beautiful Gate of the Temp...

This is a hand-colored copperplate engraving, as was standard for high-quality map production in the early 19th century.

Technique: Copperplate engravings Maker: After voyage drawings, published by Renzi, Paris, 1836

The artwork was crafted using copperplate engraving, a meticulous technique renowned for its ability to capture fine details, such as the intricate patterns of Parashiva's ornaments,...

Eurasian Skylark – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1809 This antique hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled ‘Alauda Maculata’, depicts the Eurasian skylark (Dutch: b...

A dark wood or walnut frame will bring depth to the composition, while a gilt frame would highlight the divine light and sacred subject matter, giving the piece a striking devotional...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Anonymous Dutch engraver, Netherlands, circa 1730

These Bibles were richly illustrated with copperplate engravings, hand-coloured to bring biblical narratives vividly to life for contemporary audiences.

Use a light cream or soft tan mat to bring out the warm tones in the aged paper, and opt for museum glass to reduce glare and protect the delicate lines. Technique: Copperplate engr...

Brent Goose – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1789 This antique hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled ‘Anas, Bernicla’, depicts the brent goose (Branta bernicla), k...

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 ...

The intricate linework and shading reflect the high skill of 18th-century French engraving techniques, specifically copperplate engraving, which allowed for fine details and depth in...

The technique used for this print is copperplate engraving, a method popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries for its ability to produce fine lines and intricate details.

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Engraved by S. Watts after E.D.