Copperplate Engraving

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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 reproduce earlier engravings, preserving Webber’s copperplate engraving technique, which showcases fine linework in the warrior’s atti...

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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" .

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...

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...

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

This map was printed from a copperplate engraving in 1746. The printed image size is 18.25 x 21.75 inches (46.3 x 55.2 cm) plus margins.

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...

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

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

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

For a more classical finish, slim gilt frames complement the botanical detailing and create a sophisticated display. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Mak...

He produced nearly all the copperplate engravings for the first four editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica, contributing 160 plates for the 1st edition, 340 for the 2nd, 542 for th...

Created circa 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving captures the dramatic and devotional essence of this foundational Christian event.

Created around 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving vividly portrays the scene set within a classical architectural interior with columns and arches.

Framing tips: Displays exceptionally well in dark walnut, museum black, or lightly gilt frames with a generous ivory mat, complementing the warm hand-coloring and refined Baroque cha...

Chauderie and Pagotin Temples, India – Sonnerat Voyage Engraving, 1806 This antique copperplate engraving titled "I.

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

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Matthäus Merian the Elder, Frankfurt, circa 1654

These hand-colored copperplate engravings were created by Pierre Jean François Turpin, one of the most accomplished botanical illustrators of the 19th century, and were based on stud...

The structure is elevated on a platform with steps leading to the entrance, and a large rectangular tank or sacred pool is depicted in the foreground, often used for ritual purificat...

Ideal for placement above a sofa, console, or in a library or hallway. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: After Matthias Diesel; engraved by Carl Remshard; published by Jeremia...

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

For a more classic style, slim gilt frames enhance the botanical detailing and add a refined historical touch. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Ja...

Created circa 1735 for a large illustrated family Bible, this copperplate engraving portrays Thomas standing with dignified presence on a stone pedestal, symbolising his apostolic au...

Museum glass advised to preserve line clarity and paper tone. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Dominique Vivant Denon, Paris, 1802

For a traditional look, slim gilt frames add contrast and elegance. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Maker: James Sowerby, London, c.1830

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: J. Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (designer), J.