Copperplate Engraving

Therefore, the encyclopedia was illustrated throughout with vivid and detailed copperplate engravings, that were scientifically accurate and sophisticated in their composition and ex...

Therefore, the encyclopedia was illustrated throughout with vivid and detailed copperplate engravings, that were scientifically accurate and sophisticated in their composition and ex...

Blackie, Scotland, 1860 This is an original 19th-century copperplate engraving, printed at the time. It is not a modern reproduction.

Anas acuta foemina - Antique Northern Pintail Female with Egg by Nozeman and Sepp 1789 This finely hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts the female Northern Pintail (Anas acut...

Blackie, Scotland, 1860 This is an original 19th-century copperplate engraving, printed at the time. It is not a modern reproduction.

Blackie, Scotland, 1860 This is an original 19th-century copperplate engraving, printed at the time. It is not a modern reproduction.

Blackie, Scotland, 1860 This is an original 19th-century copperplate engraving, printed at the time. It is not a modern reproduction.

Dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, Baltard’s monumental work sought to document the architectural treasures of Paris through precise measured drawings and highly refined copperplate en...

The refined copperplate engraving technique and careful line work demonstrate the high standard of book illustration in London during the period.

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving Maker: Andrea Bernieri after designs for Giulio Ferrario, Milan, circa 1815–1820s

A thin gilt fillet can enhance the heraldic decoration and subtle original coloring while maintaining an elegant museum-style presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving with ori...

Antique View of Batavia Port Jakarta – Dutch VOC Fortifications 1778 This elegant eighteenth-century copperplate engraving presents a panoramic view of the Dutch fortifications and ...

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This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving originates from Blaeu’s celebrated atlas Toonneel des Aerdrycx, one of the most important cartographic works of the Dutch Golden Age.

The elongated format lends itself well to horizontal placement above a desk or console, or as a refined standalone focal point within a curated wall of early maps. Technique: Copper...

Executed in elegant copperplate engraving and enhanced with original hand coloring in soft pastel tones, the map exemplifies early nineteenth-century English atlas production.

Display as three vertical pairs in a horizontal row, or as a two-by-three grid for a more monumental presentation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Pieter Mortier, Amsterdam, circ...

The depiction includes relief shown pictorially, characteristic of Bonne’s cartographic style, enhancing both geographic understanding and aesthetic appeal. This copperplate engravi...

Printmaking Technique: As with the first print, the copperplate engraving technique was used here. The fine, detailed lines were incised into a copper plate, ink was applied, and th...

Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, 1805 This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch's *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Bo...

Condition report : Very good antique condition. Copperplate engraving with later hand-coloring. Minor age-toning and edge wear.

This hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children) showcases two captivating insects in extraordinary detail.

This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's renowned "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, presents ...

Title: "Detailed Botanical Study of Persicaria bistorta (Common Bistort)" Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Guimpel, illustrates the Persicaria bi...

"Microscopic Views of Metallic Crystal Trees: Copper, Lead, Pewter, and Zinc" This intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving, featured in Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s Bilderbuch f...

Gotthard Passes: Alpine Routes of Switzerland, 1805" Description This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving vividly depicts two iconic Alpine passes in Switzerland—the Great St.

He produced artistic prints by hand, copperplate engravings, gravure prints and drypoint etchings.

"Botanical Illustration of Sonchus oleraceus (Common Sow Thistle)" Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving by F. Guimpel, from the early 19th century, featur...

The upper-left corner includes a beautifully designed secondary cartouche with an explanatory key. Created using the copperplate engraving technique, this map displays exceptional...

Framing tips: Particularly suited to a dark walnut, gilded, or ebonized frame with a warm ivory mat for a classic library or study appearance. Technique: Copperplate engraving with ...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Denis Diderot, Paris, c.1760

Printmaking Technique: The technique used in this engraving is copperplate engraving, a method where a design is incised into a copper plate, and ink is applied to these incisions.

Copper engraved map of the french provinces of Picardie and Champagne, showing the cities of Caen, Paris, Melun, Auxerre, Verdun, etc. Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid p...

Plate from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Tome III – Pl. 10, p. 234 This copperplate engraving presents a systematic anatomical study of the human brain through multiple cranial secti...

Use a light cream mount and a simple gold or black frame to accentuate the engraving’s symmetry and fine linear detail. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard,...

A gilt or dark wooden moulding will complement their formal and historical nature. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, after contemporary ...

A gilt or dark walnut frame will enhance their historical elegance. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, incl Houbraken, after contemporary...

Herbert Perje was an artist and designer who specialized in copperplate engravings for Gefle transferware.  His work is featured in many museums and private collections - most notabl...

The delineation of river basins alongside elevation shading provides insight into continental drainage patterns, supporting historical studies in geography, settlement development, t...

Title: 1802 Hand-Colored Print of English Racing Horse and Race Track Scene Description: This finely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bil...

The image is an original antique copperplate engraving by Swidde, completed in 1695.

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes / V. von Stülpnagel, Gotha, 1857

Perfect for a study, library, or historic-themed interior. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1858

Title: "Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805" Description This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engraving presents an intricate, magnified...

Title: "Andean Condor (Male) - Majestic Vultur gryphus Illustration by Bertuch, 1805" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving features the male Andean condor (*Vultur gryp...

"Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805" This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts two remarkable plants: the Galbanum (*Ferula galba...

Title: "Exotic Birds: Hornbill, Lyrebird, and Glossy Starling Engraved by Bertuch, 1805" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases four distinct and captivating bi...

Each print is a stunning representation of marine life, insects, and their detailed anatomical features, brought to life through the meticulous copperplate engraving technique. The v...

"European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles" This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving, from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für K...

The first edition of this map was produced in 1634. It is a copperplate engraving on paper, printed during a period when Blaeu’s workshop was producing high-quality atlases and indiv...

Greece is shown as an independent kingdom while neighbouring territories remain under Ottoman control, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the period. Technique: Copperplate eng...

"Botanical Illustration of Cardamine amara (Bittercress)" Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Guimpel, depicts Cardamine amara, commonly known as Bi...

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" .

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

Rapin de Thoyras, published circa 1786. The engraving shows both the obverse and reverse of the seal in finely detailed copperplate, hand coloured in regal gold tones.

Created in 1691 by the artist Willem Swidde, this copperplate engraving is a part of the renowned work "Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna."