Copperplate Engraving

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.

Otto van Veen, also known by his Latinized name Otto Venius or Octavius Vaenius, (c.1556 – 6 May 1629) was a painter, draughtsman, and humanist active primarily in Antwerp and Brusse...

III – Pl. XV, p. 256 This copperplate engraving presents a comprehensive anatomical view of the urinary and major vascular systems within the posterior abdominal and pelvic cavities.

Executed with exceptional technical precision, the engraving demonstrates Baltard’s mastery of copperplate engraving.

Antique Louvre Sculpture Reliefs Print, Institut Fireplace – Baltard 1803 Description: This elegant early 19th-century copperplate engraving originates from the rare architectural p...

III – Pl. II, p. 234 This copperplate engraving presents a detailed anatomical study of the human brain and its principal internal structures, illustrated through multiple sectional...

III – Pl. 16, p. 266 This finely executed copperplate engraving presents a detailed anatomical study of the posterior abdominal cavity and pelvic region, viewed from the front with ...

Artistic Techniques Engraving - **Medium**: The print is a copperplate engraving, a common technique during the Renaissance for producing detailed and precise images.

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

A thin gilt fillet can enhance the rich hand color and decorative cartouche while maintaining an elegant museum-style presentation. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original ha...

Executed in elegant copperplate engraving and enhanced with delicate contemporary hand coloring, the map reflects the refined cartographic style of early nineteenth-century London ma...

The southern coast of Borneo and the eastern coast of Sumatra are also clearly identified, emphasizing the interconnected maritime geography of the Indonesian archipelago. Issued as...

Presenting them in a panoramic arrangement will highlight their unity as a historical set. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, incl Houbra...

Dark wood, black, or gilt moulding will complement their formal style. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, after contemporary portraits; c...

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

A walnut or ebonized frame provides sober dignity, while a gilt frame enhances the sacred and monumental qualities of the evangelists. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Pieter...

Ideal for libraries, studies, or interior settings that highlight travel, architecture, or classical antiquity. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: After Cornelis de Bruijn, The...

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring to delineate political borders and territories, using subtle yet precise hues for each region.

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring used to outline counties and territories in subtle yet clear hues.

Such profiles allowed scholars and travellers to visualise and understand altitudinal differences between European mountains and other world ranges, enhancing education in physical g...

The depiction of ocean currents, longitudinal scales, and landmass outlines reflects the era’s focus on practical navigation and geographic understanding, essential for colonial expa...

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring, used here to highlight stars in yellow and constellation illustrations in pale blue for clarity.

The map also highlights territorial extents of Russia before the Alaska Purchase (1867), making it a valuable historical record of pre-transfer geography. Technique: Copperplate eng...

Title: 1757 Native American Tribal Adornments – Feathered Headdresses, Belts & Jewelry Description: This exceptional pair of antique copperplate engravings, published in 1757 in *...

A black, gilt, or dark wood moulding will complement the historical style of the prints. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various Dutch engravers, c.1700s

A black, dark walnut, or gilt moulding would suit the formal nature of the portraits. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Various engravers, after contemporary por...

Ideal for display in a library, office, or study. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1857

Madagascar is presented with German-named features and detailed coastlines reflecting European geographical knowledge of the era. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand...

It reflects geopolitical realities during a period of rapid expansion, migration, and early industrialisation. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand colouring, used to...

The Ionian Islands were under British protection at this time, shown with their distinct administrative status before their unification with Greece in 1864. Technique: Copperplate e...

It provides valuable insight into Ireland’s political geography under British rule and its transport connections, including towns, canals, and ferry routes. Technique: Copperplate e...

It presents detailed copperplate engravings of Martinique and Guadeloupe (shown divided into Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre) alongside the smaller islands of Marie-Galante, La Désirade...

Title: Bird's-Eye View of Blâmont in Lorraine by Braun and Hogenberg, 1597 This copperplate engraving, published in 1597 by Braun and Hogenberg, depicts a bird's-eye view of the t...

1778 View of the Dutch Fortifications and Port of Batavia, Now Jakarta This original 1778 copperplate engraving titled "A View of the Dutch-Fortifications and Port of Batavia" captu...

"Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805" Description This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the medlar (Mespilus germanica) an...

The Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis, and the sun at midnight as seen from the North Cape, Norway. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (...

Perfect for display with other European maps of the period. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1858

Title: "Life Cycle of Moths and Caterpillars: Stages of Transformation, Bertuch, 1805" Description This intricately hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a captivating explorati...

The conflict depicted likely highlights the efforts of Charles X Gustav of Sweden to assert dominance over Denmark-Norway. Engraving Details: - **Artist:** Created as part of Theatr...

It also highlights European colonial claims and trade routes within the broader Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the geopolitical interests of the era. Technique: Copperplate engravi...

Each print employs the traditional copperplate engraving technique, a process that allowed for exceptionally fine lines and intricate details.

Produced using the traditional copperplate engraving technique, these prints are masterpieces of precision and craftsmanship.

Orlers (1570-1646) - Technique: Copperplate engraving - Date: 1615 - Origin: From "The Genealogy of the Illustrious Counts of Nassau" - Condition: Well-preserved, with clear ...

It is a hand-colored copperplate engraving and shows detailed geographical features such as towns, rivers, and political boundaries of the time.

It offers collectors and historians a tangible connection to Queen Anne’s reign, the Act of Union, and the establishment of Great Britain. Technique: Copperplate engraving with late...

Title: "The Elegance of the White Stork" Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, hailing from the late 18th century, captures the serene grace of the White s...

The map is a fine example of copperplate engraving, a technique where an artist etches a design onto a smooth copper plate.

This style of print, likely a copperplate engraving with hand-colored details, is characteristic of 18th-century natural history illustrations, capturing both the anatomical detail a...

A four panel copperplate engraving: a) 'A Prospect of the Road in the Bay of Sierra Liona', b) 'The high Lands of Sierra Liona, on the South, the Cape Tagrain at E1/4 NE, about 8 Lea...

Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Abraham Munting'. Technic: Copperplate engraving / etching with hand colouring. on A verge type of hand-laid paper. pap...

Northern Lapwing Print – Tringa Vanellus Vulgaris by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 This original hand-coloured copperplate engraving shows a pair of northern lapwings (Vanellus vanellus), ...

The Johnston brothers’ work is celebrated for combining aesthetic clarity with scientific accuracy, and this map exemplifies that standard. With clean copperplate engraving and origi...

Works particularly well in studies, hallways, or above consoles in neutral interiors. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: W. P. Sherlock after D.

In 1925 he won Hungary’s Benczur Prize, in 1926 he won a Gold Medal in the Hungarian National Exhibition for a religiously-themed work in a Baroque-style copperplate engraving, follo...

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

Through carefully measured drawings and highly refined copperplate engravings, Baltard documented sculptural and architectural details with remarkable clarity and precision.