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Landscape - Etching on Paper by Arthur Evershed - 1876

Landscape - Etching on Paper by Arthur Evershed - 1876

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape is an original etching artwork on paper realized in 1876 by Arthur Evershed (1836-1919), printed by Delatre London, hand-signed on the lower right. The State of preservat...

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Homo Ludens - Etching by Sergio Barletta - 1991

Homo Ludens - Etching by Sergio Barletta - 1991

By Sergio Barletta

Located in Roma, IT

Homo Ludens is an original etching artwork, realized by Sergio Barletta in 1991. Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil, and titled on the lower center "Homo Ludens". Numbered on ...

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1990s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Intériueur de Ferme - Etching by Léon Jacque - 1870s

Intériueur de Ferme - Etching by Léon Jacque - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Intérieur de Ferme is an artwork realized by Léon Jacque in the 1870s. Etching. Image size:16x22 Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initi...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Bords du Sornin - Etching by Armand Charnay - 1860s

Bords du Sornin - Etching by Armand Charnay - 1860s

Located in Roma, IT

Bords du Sornin is an artwork realized by A.Charnay in the 1870s. Etching. Image size:19x29 Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Chambre des Députés - Etching by Alfred Cadart  - 1870s

Chambre des Députés - Etching by Alfred Cadart - 1870s

By Alfred Cadart

Located in Roma, IT

Chambre des Députés is an artwork realized by Alfred Cadart in the 1870s. Etching. Image size:19x25 Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the in...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Campagne de Rome - Etching by Pontus Cinier - 1870s

Campagne de Rome - Etching by Pontus Cinier - 1870s

By Pontus Cinier

Located in Roma, IT

Campagne de Rome is an artwork realized by Pontus Cinier in the 1870s. Etching. Image size: 23 x 17.  Good condition.  Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Landscape #4 -  Etching by Camille Corot - 1850s
Landscape #4 -  Etching by Camille Corot - 1850s

Landscape #4 - Etching by Camille Corot - 1850s

By Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape #4 is a beautiful original etching realized by Camille Corot in the middle of XIX Century. Image Dimensions: 18.5 x 25.5 cm Very good conditions. Includes passepartout....

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Burning Tower, American Modernist Abstract Etching
The Burning Tower, American Modernist Abstract Etching

The Burning Tower, American Modernist Abstract Etching

By Robert A. Birmelin

Located in Surfside, FL

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Robert Birmelin became a professor of fine arts at Queens College in New York, and is known for paintings that magnify through texture the realism of natu...

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20th Century American Modern Interior Prints

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Etching

Dans la Rue - Etching by Alfred Cadart - 1870s

Dans la Rue - Etching by Alfred Cadart - 1870s

By Alfred Cadart

Located in Roma, IT

Dans la Rue is an artwork realized by Alfred Cadart in the 1870s. Etching. Image size:16x12 and 16x12 Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Le Guitariste - Etching by Auguste Feyen Perrin - 1870s

Le Guitariste - Etching by Auguste Feyen Perrin - 1870s

By Adolphe APPIAN

Located in Roma, IT

Le Guitariste is an artwork realized by Auguste Feyen Perrin in the 1870s. Etching. Image size:30x20. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Paysage d'Italie - Etching by Camille Corot - 1870s

Paysage d'Italie - Etching by Camille Corot - 1870s

By Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Located in Roma, IT

Paysage d'Italie is an artwork realized by Corot in the 1870s. Etching. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative of the publisher Alfre...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Le Bac - Etching by Jules Jacques Veyrassat - 1870s

Le Bac - Etching by Jules Jacques Veyrassat - 1870s

By Jules Jacques Veyrassat

Located in Roma, IT

Le Bac is an artwork realized by J.Veyrassat in the 1870s. Etching. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative of the publisher Alfred ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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M.J. Luquet - Etching by Charles Jaque - 1870s

M.J. Luquet - Etching by Charles Jaque - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

M.J. Luquet is an artwork realized by Charles Jaque in the 1870s. Etching. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative of the publisher Al...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Environs de Bergame - Etching by Giberto Borromeo - 1870s

Environs de Bergame - Etching by Giberto Borromeo - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Environs de Bergame is an artwork realized by Giberto Borromeo in the 1870s. Etching. Image size:12x15 and 14. x 22. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortiste...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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A Cadart & Luquet - Etching by Edouard Dufeu - 1870s

A Cadart & Luquet - Etching by Edouard Dufeu - 1870s

By Edouard Dufeu

Located in Roma, IT

A Cadart & Luquet is an artwork realized by Edouard Dufeu in the 1870s. Etching. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative of the publ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Foret De Fontainebleau - Etching by Pontus Cinier - 1870s

Foret De Fontainebleau - Etching by Pontus Cinier - 1870s

By Pontus Cinier

Located in Roma, IT

Foret De Fontainebleau is an artwork realized by Pontus Cinier in the 1870s. Etching. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative of the p...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Couple in the Air - Etching by Normanno Soscia - 1980

Couple in the Air - Etching by Normanno Soscia - 1980

By Normanno Soscia

Located in Roma, IT

Etching and aquatint on paper realized by Normanno Soscia. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Edition of 30 in roman numbers and 90 in arab numbers. Excellent condition.

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1980s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

La Promenade - Etching by August Von Heyden - 1870s

La Promenade - Etching by August Von Heyden - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

La Promenade is an artwork realized by August Von Heyden in the 1870s. Etching. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative of the publi...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Le Val Clémence - Etching by T.Abraham - 1870s

Le Val Clémence - Etching by T.Abraham - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Le Val Clémence is an artwork realized by T.Abraham in the 1870s. Etching. Good conditions. Realized for the "Société des Aquafortistes. Born on the initiative of the publisher ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Winter Morning - Etching on Paper - Early 20th Century

Winter Morning - Etching on Paper - Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Winter Morning is an original etching artwork on paper signed "Tagel Carrete", an artist of the early 20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil, with a description on ...

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

By Buvée l'Américain

Located in Roma, IT

Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière, Tom. VIII Pl. XXXIX, p. 332 Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Copper engraving on laid paper Approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm This anatomical engrav...

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1770s Modern Figurative Prints

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Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

By Buvée l'Américain

Located in Roma, IT

Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière, Tom. VIII Pl. XXI, p. 154 Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Engraving on laid paper Plate size: approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm This anatomical pla...

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1770s Modern Figurative Prints

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Anatomical Studies - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

Anatomical Studies - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

By Buvée l'Américain

Located in Roma, IT

Plate from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière, Tom. VIII. Pl. XLI, p. 332 Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Copper engraving on laid paper Approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm Thi...

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1770s Modern Figurative Prints

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Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

By Buvée l'Américain

Located in Roma, IT

Plate from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière, Tom. VIII Pl. XLV, p. 356 Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Engraving on laid paper Approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm This anatom...

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1770s Modern Figurative Prints

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Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

By Buvée l'Américain

Located in Roma, IT

Plate from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière. Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1770s (Tom. VIII, 1771 ed.). Tom. VIII – Plate XXIII, p. 154 Copper engraving Sheet size: ...

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1770s Modern Figurative Prints

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Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

By Buvée l'Américain

Located in Roma, IT

Plate from Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière, Tom. VIII. Pl. XI, p. 332 Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Copper engraving on laid paper Approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm This...

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1770s Modern Figurative Prints

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Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

Animal Anatomy - Etching by Buvée l'Américain - 1771

By Buvée l'Américain

Located in Roma, IT

Plate from "Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière", Tom. VIII Pl. XLIV, p. 356 Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1771 Copper engraving on laid paper Approx. 24.5 × 19.5 cm This anato...

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1770s Modern Figurative Prints

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Pies Sous Bois - Etching by Jules Laurens - 1870s

Pies Sous Bois - Etching by Jules Laurens - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Pies Sous Bois is a black and white etching realized by Jules Laurens (1825–1901) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 23cmx31cm. Very Good condition. Signed in the lower l...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Colombine - Original Etching - France Late 19th Century

Colombine - Original Etching - France Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 13 x 8 cm. Colombine is an original etching realized during the XIX century by an anonymous artist. The artwork is printed by Delatre, Paris (as reported on the l...

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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Landscape, Hidden Rome - Etching by Alberto Ziveri - 1948
Landscape, Hidden Rome - Etching by Alberto Ziveri - 1948

Landscape, Hidden Rome - Etching by Alberto Ziveri - 1948

By Alberto Ziveri

Located in Roma, IT

Etching by Ziveri. Hand signed. Signed and numbered in the bottom. Editions of 20 pieces (3/20). Passepartout included. Very good conditions.

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1940s Modern Landscape Prints

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Seascape Etching by Carlo Carrà, Modern, Signed, 1964, Edition 16/102
Seascape Etching by Carlo Carrà, Modern, Signed, 1964, Edition 16/102

Seascape Etching by Carlo Carrà, Modern, Signed, 1964, Edition 16/102

By Carlo Carrà

Located in Roma, IT

Seascape is an original black and white etching realized by Caro Carrà in 1964. Hand signed on the right margin. Numbered on the lower left. Signed and dated on plate. Edition of...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Italian Proverb - Original Etching - Late 19th Century
Italian Proverb - Original Etching - Late 19th Century

Italian Proverb - Original Etching - Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 29.5 x 22.5 cm. Italian Proverb is a wonderful colored original etching realized by an anonymous artist in the second half of XIX century. With the description on...

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Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Julius Cesar - Etching on Cardboard - 18th Century
Julius Cesar - Etching on Cardboard - 18th Century

Julius Cesar - Etching on Cardboard - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Julius Cesar is an original etching artwork on the cardboard, realized by an Anonymous artist in 1700 ca. In very good conditions. The artwork represents the portrait of Julius Ces...

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18th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching, Cardboard

Turcicum Imperium - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Turcicum Imperium - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Turcicum Imperium, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. ...

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1680s Modern Figurative Prints

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Magnae Tartariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Magnae Tartariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Magnae Tartariae, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1...

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Terra Sancta - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Terra Sancta - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Terra Sancta, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1680....

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1680s Modern Figurative Prints

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Airplane Crash - Etching by Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni - 1970s

Airplane Crash - Etching by Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni - 1970s

By Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni

Located in Roma, IT

Airplane crash  is an etching realized in 1970s. by the Italian artist  Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni  (1934-2000). Hand-signed  in pencil on the lower right margin. Limited edition, num...

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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

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Norvegia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Norvegia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Norvegia Regnum, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 16...

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1680s Modern Figurative Prints

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Les Sorcières - Etching by Jean Amable Pastelot - 1870s

Les Sorcières - Etching by Jean Amable Pastelot - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Les Sorcières is a black and white etching realized by Jean Amable Pastelot in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Good condition. Not signed. Realized by Cadart for the "Société des Aqu...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Regnum Hungariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Regnum Hungariae - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Regnum Hungariae, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1...

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Scotia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

Scotia Regnum - Etching by Frederick de Wit - 1680ca

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Roma, IT

This double-page etching with contemporary coloring, entitled Scotia Regnum, was realized by the cartographer Frederick de Wit for the famous Atlas published in Amsterdam in ca. 1680...

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1680s Modern Figurative Prints

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Le Singe Savetier - Etching by Zacharias Notermann - 1870s

Le Singe Savetier - Etching by Zacharias Notermann - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Le Singe Savetier is a black and white etching realized by Zacharias Notermann (1820–1890) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 28cmx20cm. Very Good condition. Signed on th...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Un Bal Public - Etching by Edme Penauille - 1870s

Un Bal Public - Etching by Edme Penauille - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Un Bal Public is a black and white etching realized by Edme Penauille (1840-1871) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 28.5cmx20cm. Very Good condition. Realized by Cadart ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Chanteurs de Noel - Etching by Armand Queyroy - 1870s

Chanteurs de Noel - Etching by Armand Queyroy - 1870s

By Armand Queyroy

Located in Roma, IT

Chanteurs de Noel is a black and white etching realized by Armand Queyroy (1830-1893) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 23cmx32cm. Very Good condition. Realized by Cadar...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Croquis d'Orient - Etching by Charles Longueville - 1870s

Croquis d'Orient - Etching by Charles Longueville - 1870s

By Charles Longueville

Located in Roma, IT

Croquis d'Orient is a black and white etching realized by Charles Longueville (1829-1899) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 29cmx20cm. Very Good condition. Realized by C...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Sommets d'Auvergnelaure - Etching by Jules Laurens - 1870s

Sommets d'Auvergnelaure - Etching by Jules Laurens - 1870s

By Jules Laurens

Located in Roma, IT

Sommets d'Auvergnelaure is a black and white etching realized by Jules Laurens (1825–1901) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 23cmx30.5cm. Very Good condition. Signed in ...

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1870s Modern Figurative Prints

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Près de Fontainebleau - Etching by Paul Huet - 1870s

Près de Fontainebleau - Etching by Paul Huet - 1870s

By Paul Huet

Located in Roma, IT

Près de Fontainebleau is a black and white etching realized by Paul Huet (1803 –1869) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 28cmx19.5cm. Very Good condition. Signed on the u...

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Dans les Abruzzes - Etching by Alexandre Segé - 1870s

Dans les Abruzzes - Etching by Alexandre Segé - 1870s

By Alexandre Segé

Located in Roma, IT

Dans les Abruzzes is a black and white etching realized by Alexandre Segé (1819-1885) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 27cmx18.5cm. Very Good condition. Signed in the p...

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Un Marèchal Ferrant - Etching by Jules Hereau - 1870s

Un Marèchal Ferrant - Etching by Jules Hereau - 1870s

Located in Roma, IT

Un Marèchal Ferrant is a black and white etching realized by Jules Hereau (1839-1879) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 19.5cmx15cm. Good condition. Signed and dated in ...

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Rue des Arènes - Etching by Armand Queyroy - 1870s

Rue des Arènes - Etching by Armand Queyroy - 1870s

By Armand Queyroy

Located in Roma, IT

Rue des Arènes is a black and white etching realized by Armand Queyroy (1830-1893) in 1870s. Titled in the lower. Image size: 20cmx29cm. Very Good condition. Signed on the upper ...

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Un Paysan Russe - Etching by Michel Bachiloff - 1862

Un Paysan Russe - Etching by Michel Bachiloff - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

Un Paysan Russe is a black and white etching realized by Michel Bachiloff in 1862. Titled in the lower. Image size: 28cmx22cm. Good condition. Dated and signed on the lower left....

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Modern Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the modern etching you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Modern, Abstract and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a modern etching from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a modern etching to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, black, white and more. Creating a modern etching has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Pablo Picasso, André Derain, Anselmo Bucci, Giuseppe Malandrino and Mily Possoz are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in etching, engraving and aquatint — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small modern etching measuring 1.78 high and 0.1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 116 across to better suit those in the market for a large modern etching.

How Much is a Modern Etching?

The price for a modern etching in our collection starts at $65 and tops out at $175,000 with the average selling for $615.

A Close Look at Modern Art

The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

Find a collection of modern paintings, sculptures, prints and other fine art on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Prints And Multiples for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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