Copperplate Engraving

This finely detailed copperplate engraving presents a comprehensive view of the Baltic region and western Russia, stretching from the shores of the Baltic Sea across to Moscow.

A hand-colored copperplate engraving entitled "Leucoium bulbosum autumnale tenufolium (Autumn Snowflake); Colchicum vulgare Polyanthos; Colchicum biflorum; Colchicum vulgare album; C...

Printmaking Technique: The copperplate engraving technique allows for the fine, detailed lines necessary to represent the birds' delicate feathers and anatomical features.

These rare hand colored copperplate engraving has been selected from a work entitled "Historia Naturalis”, published in Amsterdam in 1657 under the supervision of John Jonston.

Northern Pintail Drake - Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1789 This hand-coloured copperplate engraving, titled “Anas acuta, Mas,” depicts the male northern pintail (Dutc...

Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) and Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Charming Engraving by Bertuch Description: This delightful handcolored co...

Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts *Martynia prob...

Tome VIII – Plate VIII, p. 54, from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière. Fine 18th-century copperplate engraving from the 1771 edition of Buffon’s monumental Histo...

This is a rare 18th Century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Anas Crecca" (Eurasian Teal) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederlan...

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

Ideal for pairing with the companion leaf showing the King of Bali. Technique: Copperplate engraving with letterpress text on laid paper Maker: After Jan Huygen van Linschoten, Amst...

Classical Blueprints: Piranesi Engraving of the Exeter Pedestal and Antiquities Etching and Engraving on Paper, Circa 1778 This large-scale copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battist...

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

Title: Canal Scene in the Archipelago – Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman after Jan Peeters, Antwerp, circa 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving depicts a lively maritime sce...

This is an original antique copperplate engraving with original hand color, not a reproduction.

This is an original antique copperplate engraving with original hand color, not a reproduction.

Title: 1757 Engraving of Florida Natives – Indigenous Clothing & Village Scene Description: This striking 1757 antique copperplate engraving, 'Habits et Maisons des Floridiens', ...

With its 12 volumes featuring over 1,200 hand-colored copperplate engravings, the Bilderbuch für Kinder covered a wide range of topics, including natural history, science, mythology,...

Title: View of Bartanico in the Aegean Archipelago with Fortifications and Ships, ca. 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving depicts a striking view of Bartanico (possibly P...

Title: Fortified Island in the Aegean Archipelago with Ships at Sea, circa 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving depicts a dramatic scene of a fortified island rising f...

Title: View of the Dardanelles with Fortifications and Ships, ca. 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving offers a detailed view of the Dardanelles Strait, emphasizing its s...

This a rare 18th century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Platalea leucorodia" (Spoonbill) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederla...

Bertuch - Convolvulus & Privet Hawk-Moth Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving, from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), p...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lemurs and Flying Mammals, Quadruped XIX, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various lemurs, bats, and flying mammals...

Title: View of Fanar in the Aegean Archipelago with Bridge and Ships, ca. 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving showcases a detailed view of Fanar (possibly Fener or anothe...

Ideal for a study, library, or neoclassical interior. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, circa 1790–1800

This hand-colored copperplate engraving by Robert Benard, part of the *Histoire Naturelle* from the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790, showcases four striking bird species.

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

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

"Tucano Mangiapepe" (Pepper-Eating Toucan): 18th-Century Italian Ornithological Engraving by Saverio Manetti, Circa 1776 A superb and large-format hand-colored copperplate engravi...

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

Title: Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving Description: This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a deta...

1798 Engraving of Mt. Vesuvius Eruptions - Lava in 1760, Ashes in 1794 Description: This 1798 hand-coloured copperplate engraving is from Johann Ludwig Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kin...

Various Articles Implements And Used By The Savages Of New Caledonia In The South Sea Description: This 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography...

Tome VIII – Plate XV, p. 108, from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière. Fine 18th-century copperplate engraving from the 1771 edition of Buffon’s monumental Histoi...

1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Abyssinians Resting on a March, Ethiopia Description: This 1810 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Pict...

Keywords: Abraham Ortelius portrait, Philippe Galle engraving, 1579 Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Renaissance cartography, Ortelius atlas, historical cartographer portrait, copperplate en...

Printmaking Technique: The copperplate engraving technique used here captures the fine details of the birds' feathers, beaks, and postures.

The engraver meticulously captured the fine details of the seal’s iconography, from the delicate inscriptions to the realistic rendering of robes, horses, and armour. Technique: Cop...

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

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

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

Title: The Dardanelles with Fortified Towers and Maritime Activity, ca. 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving portrays the Dardanelles Strait with its imposing fortified to...

This is a rare 18th Century hand-colored large folio-sized copperplate engraving entitled "Ardea Ciconia" (White Stork) by Cornelius Nozeman in volume II of his publication 'Nederlan...

Pair of Antique Engravings of Starfish and Marine Echinoderms from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A fine pair of copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alemb...

Floating the map to reveal the plate mark enhances its authenticity and antique character. Technique: Copperplate engraving on laid paper Maker: Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594), publi...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: A. Porlier, French school, c.1760

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving (vue d’optique) Maker: Mondhare, Paris, circa 1770

Technique: Hand-colored copperplate engraving (vue d’optique) Maker: Jacques Chereau, Paris, circa 1776

Excellent for historical, educational, or genealogical display. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1855

Ideal for display alongside other regional maps of France. Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: F. von Stülpnagel, published by Justus Perthes, Gotha,...

This highly detailed copperplate engraving presents the entirety of England and Wales with remarkable clarity, showcasing county borders, cities, rail lines, and major roads.

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

Map of the Coast of Peru and Chile – “Côte du Pérou et Côte du Chili”, c.1760 This 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a detailed chart of the Pacific coastline from norther...

Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, circa 1795–1800

A circular double mat emphasizing the twin hemispheres would enhance the astronomical elegance of the piece. Technique: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring Maker: E. Andriveau-...

The intricate details of Brahma’s ornate headdress, jewelry, and flowing garments are rendered with precision, showcasing the artist’s skill in capturing the divine essence of this r...