Gesso Prints

Mucha's Primrose poster is a true design masterpiece, showcasing a rich interplay of botanical and historical elements. The top border features opium poppies, while the second is lined with Cobea flowers, also known as the cup-and-saucer vine. The aureole surrounding the central figure is adorned with hollyhock blossoms. The female figure wears her hair in a low coiffure, and delicately holds a candelabra primrose to her nose, as if savoring its fragrance. In Mucha's Plume poster, an elegant woman with a high coiffure holds a goose quill and laurel branches. The aureole surrounding the central figure is based on the famous rose window of the Cathedral of Chartres. The shape of the quill and how she holds it is a reference to the holding of palm branches by saints in Christian icons of Saints. Instead of the meaning of martyrdom, Tiffany’s chosen virtues are more secular, the quill representing knowledge and the laurels a Greek symbol of poetry. The top border of the poster is similarly adorned with opium poppies, while the second border features anemones. Item #: ML-21626 Artist: Alphonse Mucha Country: France Circa: 1899 Dimensions: 29" height, 11.25" width (unframed) 38" height, 20" width (framed) Printer: Imp. F. Champenois, Paris (not shown) Materials: Lithograph paper, Giltwood gesso frame Signed: Mucha 99 Literature: Mucha/Art Nouveau, p. 198 Rennert/Weill, 64; Lendl/Prague, 219; Mucha/Art Nouveau, 51; PAI-XCII, 280 Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Her elaborate headdress draws inspiration from Italian jewelry, specifically from the Lombard period (568–774) and the Early Renaissance (1400–1490). A striking ruby medallion...

Great image of a hummingbird presented in a slightly distressed antique gilt frame. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. Free shipping.

Wonderful renaissance portrait. Presented in an antique gilt gesso frame. Drawn by Johann Walch after Bernhard Strigel. Engraved by Johann ...

This beautiful litho of a man working at his trade is a fine example of antique advertising. We have a special love of tin lithograph. In fact this...

Great image of a red bird. Hand colored lithograph. Original color. From goldsmith's animated nature. Published by Fullarton, London & Edinburgh, 1847. Presented in an antique distressed oil gilt frame...

Great image of a horse. Hand coloured lithograph. Original colour. Published by Fullarton, London and Edinburgh 1847. Presented in a 19th century painted gesso frame with gilt sl...

Great image of a horse. Hand colored lithograph. Original color. From "Goldsmiths Animated Nature." Published by Fullarton, 1847. Presented in a 19th century painted...

A rare and impressive set of two, 17th century prints, drawn and engraved by the master Antoine Desgodetz. Antoine Babuty Desgodetz (1653–1728) provided these detailed engravings of ...

A rare and impressive set of 2, 17th century prints, drawn and engraved by the master Antoine Desgodetz. Antoine Babuty Desgodetz (1653–1728) provided these detailed engravings of t...

Great print of a hummingbird. Hand-coloured steel engraving. Original colour. From Goldsmith's "Animated Nature." Published by Fullarton, circa 1850. In a distressed...

Titled "Great Snowy Owl." Superb hand-colored wood-cut engraving by Whymper. Original color. Presented in a distressed parcel-gilt frame from the same period circa 1850.

An unique and high quality set of W.T. Greene prints featuring meticulous and realistic hand coloring. Last quarter 19th century and done with newer custom handmade frames from Franc...