Old Etchings

18th Century Old Masters

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Carlo NolliAncient Roman Statue - Original Etching by Carlo Nolli - 1700s, 18th Century

$757

Ancient Roman Statue - Original Etching by Carlo Nolli - 1700s

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman statue, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper

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Carlo NolliAncient Roman Statue - Original Etching by Carlo Nolli - 1700s, 18th Century

$757

Ancient Roman Statue - Original Etching by Carlo Nolli - 1700s

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Statue, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper

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Giuseppe VasiSpiaggia detta La Regola - Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - 1747, 1747

$769

Spiaggia detta La Regola - Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - 1747

By Giuseppe Vasi

Located in Roma, IT

Spiaggia detta La Regola is original black and white etching realized by Giuseppe Vasi. Beautiful

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1770s Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Carlo OratyAncient Roman Fresco - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$272

Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Nicola VanniAncient Roman Temple - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$355

Ancient Roman Temple - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Temple from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola Vanni in the

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Francesco LavegaHeracles Watching Telephus - Etching by Francesco Lavega - 18th Century, 18th Century

$568

Heracles Watching Telephus - Etching by Francesco Lavega - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Heracles Watching Telephus is an etching on paper realized by Francesco Lavega in the 18th Century

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Giovanni GuerraEagle Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Guerra - 18th Century, 18th Century

$473

Eagle Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Guerra - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Eagle Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Ancient Roman Temple - Etching by Various Authors - 18th Century, 18th Century

$355

Ancient Roman Temple - Etching by Various Authors - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Temple from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized

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Ancient Roman Landscape - Etching by Various Authors - 18th Century, 18th Century

$449

Ancient Roman Landscape - Etching by Various Authors - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Landscape from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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Giuseppe FurlanettiAncient Roman Fresco - Etching by G. Furlanetti - 18th Century, 18th Century

$355

Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by G. Furlanetti - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Fresco, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized

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Nicola VanniYoung Roman Poet - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$473

Young Roman Poet - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Young Roman Poet Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Vanni

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Nicola VanniEurydice And Orpheus - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$532

Eurydice And Orpheus - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Eurydice And Orpheus from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Carlo OratyPompeian Style Tragedy Masks - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$307

Pompeian Style Tragedy Masks - Etching by Carlo Oraty - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pompeian Style Tragedy Masks from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by

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Late 18th Century Old Masters Still-life Prints

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Nicola VanniAncient still life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$189Sale Price|20% Off

Ancient still life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by

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Nicola VanniRoman Still Life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$236

Roman Still Life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Roman Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by

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Nicola VanniAncient Still Life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$236

Ancient Still Life - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by

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Carlo CeriObjects With Roman Majuscule - Etching Carlo Ceri - 18th Century, 18th Century

$532

Objects With Roman Majuscule - Etching Carlo Ceri - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Objects With Roman Majuscule Cursive from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper

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Carlo NolliRoman Temple Fresco - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$532

Roman Temple Fresco - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Roman Temple Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo

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Carlo NolliRoman Temple Fresco - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$568

Roman Temple Fresco - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Roman Temple Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Vincenzo ScarpatiTemple With Sphinx - Etching by Vincenzo Scarpati - 18th Century, 18th Century

$443

Temple With Sphinx - Etching by Vincenzo Scarpati - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Temple With Sphinx from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Vincenzo

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Nicola BillyVictory and Trophies - Etching by Nicola Billy - 18th Century, 18th Century

$662

Victory and Trophies - Etching by Nicola Billy - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Victory and Trophies from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Vincenzo ScarpatiOil Lamp With Hercules and Animals - Etching - 18th Century, 18th Century

$397Sale Price|30% Off

Oil Lamp With Hercules and Animals - Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Oil Lamp With Hercules and Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Daily Life In The Roman Empire - Etching - 18th Century, 18th Century

$443

Daily Life In The Roman Empire - Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Daily Life In The Roman Empire from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by

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Daily Life In The Roman Empire - Etching - 18th Century, 18th Century

$532

Daily Life In The Roman Empire - Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Daily Life In The Roman Empire from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by

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Pompeian Styles Wall Painting With Cupids - Etching - 18th Century, 18th Century

$473

Pompeian Styles Wall Painting With Cupids - Etching - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pompeian Styles Wall Painting With Cupids from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper

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Carlo NolliRoman Temple Fresco - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$568

Roman Temple Fresco - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Roman Temple Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Carlo NolliBacchus with Thyrsus - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century, 18th Century

$449

Bacchus with Thyrsus - Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century

By Carlo Nolli

Located in Roma, IT

Bacchus with Thyrsus And Pan from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by

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Vincenzo SegoniOrnamental Pompeian Style - Etching by Vincenzo Segoni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$213

Ornamental Pompeian Style - Etching by Vincenzo Segoni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ornamental Pompeian Style from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by

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Giuseppe AlojaHeracles and Cupid - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century, 18th Century

$426

Heracles and Cupid - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Heracles and Cupid from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe

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Vincenzo ScarpatiArchitectural Roman Map - Etching by Vincenzo Scarpati - 18th Century, 18th Century

$520

Architectural Roman Map - Etching by Vincenzo Scarpati - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Architectural Roman Map from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by

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Nicola BillyAncient Roman Fresco - Etching by Nicola Billy - 18th Century, 18th Century

$473

Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by Nicola Billy - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola

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Nicola VanniAncient Roman Fresco - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$355

Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum"is an etching on paper realized by Nicola

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Filippo MorghenPan and Nude - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century, 18th Century

$473

Pan and Nude - Etching by Filippo Morghen - 18th Century

By Filippo Morghen

Located in Roma, IT

Pan and Nude from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen

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Nicola VanniAncient Oil Lamps - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, Late 18th Century

$354

Ancient Oil Lamps - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Iacomino e Nicola

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Giuseppe AlojaAncient Fresco 1 - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century, 18th Century

$472

Ancient Fresco 1 - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Wall Fresco from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in

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Ancient Roman Landscape - Etching by Various Authors - 18th Century, 18th Century

$355

Ancient Roman Landscape - Etching by Various Authors - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Landscape from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Nicola VanniAncient Roman Fresco - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$265

Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Vincenzo CampanaLegends Of Hercolaneum - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century, 18th Century

$472

Legends Of Hercolaneum - Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century

By Vincenzo Campana

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized

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Thomas HollowayThe Profile - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 18th Century, 18th Century

$355

The Profile - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 18th Century

By Thomas Holloway

Located in Roma, IT

The Profile is an original etching artwork realized by Thomas Holloway for Johann Caspar Lavater's

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Wenceslaus Hollar"Four Women in National Costumes, " Etchings by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1643

$3,200

"Four Women in National Costumes, " Etchings by Wenceslaus Hollar

By Wenceslaus Hollar

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Four Women in National Costumes" is a set of four original etchings by Wenceslaus Von Prachna

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Giovanni Battista PasqualiniElisha Resurrects the Shunammite's Son - Etching by G. B. Pasqualini - 1627ca, 1627 ca

$1,420

Elisha Resurrects the Shunammite's Son - Etching by G. B. Pasqualini - 1627ca

Located in Roma, IT

Etching on laid paper realized by Giovanni Battista Pasqualini after Guercino, in 1627. This print

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1990s Old Masters Figurative Prints

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John HallPortrait of Wocher - Original Etching by John Hall - 1810, 1810

$414

Portrait of Wocher - Original Etching by John Hall - 1810

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Wocher is an original artwork realized by John Hall (1739 - 1897). Original Etching

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1810s Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Animal Figures for Antiquities - Original Etching - Mid-18th Century, Mid-18th Century

$355

Animal Figures for Antiquities - Original Etching - Mid-18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Animal Figures for the Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed, original etching from the mid-18th

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Giovanni Battista CasanovaOil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century, 18th Century

$236

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The etching belongs to

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Niccolò VanniDecoration With Animals - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$260

Decoration With Animals - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Decoration With Animals is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs

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Niccolò VanniDecoration With Animals - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century, 18th Century

$236

Decoration With Animals - Etching by Niccolò Vanni - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Decoration With Animals is an Etching realized by Niccolò Vanni (1750-1770). The etching belongs

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Giovanni Battista CasanovaOil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century, 18th Century

$236

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The etching belongs to

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Giovanni Battista CasanovaOil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century, 18th Century

$236

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The etching belongs to

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Luigi AlojaLandscapes with Monuments - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century, 18th Century

$213Sale Price|25% Off

Landscapes with Monuments - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Landscapes With Monuments is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs

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Giovanni Battista CasanovaOil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century, 18th Century

$355

Oil Lamp - Etching by Giovanni Battista Casanova - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Oil Lamp is an Etching realized by Giovanni Battista Casanova (1735-1810). The etching belongs to

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Luigi AlojaMonument With Figure - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century, 18th Century

$284

Monument With Figure - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Monument With Figure is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to the

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Luigi AlojaMonument With Figure - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century, 18th Century

$196

Monument With Figure - Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Monument With Figure is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837). The etching belongs to

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Thomas HollowayPortrait of Lebec - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810, 1810

$414

Portrait of Lebec - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

By Thomas Holloway

Located in Roma, IT

Etching from J.C. Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to promote the Knowledge and the Love of

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1810s Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Thomas HollowayPortrait After Raphael - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810, 1810

$414

Portrait After Raphael - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

By Thomas Holloway

Located in Roma, IT

Etching from J.C. Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to promote the Knowledge and the Love of

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Thomas TrotterPortrait After Schmuzer - Original Etching After Thomas Trotter - 1810, 1810

$355

Portrait After Schmuzer - Original Etching After Thomas Trotter - 1810

By Thomas Trotter

Located in Roma, IT

Etching from J.C. Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to promote the Knowledge and the Love of

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Thomas HollowayPortrait of Winkelmann - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810, 1810

$414

Portrait of Winkelmann - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

By Thomas Holloway

Located in Roma, IT

Etching from J.C. Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to promote the Knowledge and the Love of

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Thomas HollowayPortrait After Raphael - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810, 1810

$414

Portrait After Raphael - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

By Thomas Holloway

Located in Roma, IT

). Original Etching from J.C. Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to promote the Knowledge and the Love

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Old Etchings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of old etchings is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Modern. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Old etchings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, black, white and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Francisco Goya, Bernard Picart, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Gianfrancesco Pivati and Various Artists are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in etching, aquatint and engraving, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Some old etchings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 1.19 inches across, are available.

How Much are Old Etchings?

Old etchings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $718, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.

A Close Look at Old Masters Art

Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.

The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.

Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.

Find a collection of Old Masters prints, paintings, drawings and watercolors and other art on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Figurative-prints-works-on-paper for You

Bring energy and an array of welcome colors and textures into your space by decorating with figurative fine-art prints and works on paper.

Figurative art stands in contrast to abstract art, which is more expressive than representational. The oldest-known work of figurative art is a figurative painting — specifically, a rock painting of an animal made over 40,000 years ago in Borneo. This remnant of a remote past has long faded, but its depiction of a cattle-like creature in elegant ocher markings endures.

Since then, figurative art has evolved significantly as it continues to represent the world, including a breadth of works on paper, including printmaking. This includes woodcuts, which are a type of relief print with perennial popularity among collectors. The artist carves into a block and applies ink to the raised surface, which is then pressed onto paper. There are also planographic prints, which use metal plates, stones or other flat surfaces as their base. The artist will often draw on the surface with grease crayon and then apply ink to those markings. Lithographs are a common version of planographic prints.

Figurative art printmaking was especially popular during the height of the Pop art movement, and this kind of work can be seen in artist Andy Warhol’s extensive use of photographic silkscreen printing. Everyday objects, logos and scenes were given a unique twist, whether in the style of a comic strip or in the use of neon colors.

Explore an impressive collection of figurative art prints for sale on 1stDibs and read about how to arrange your wall art.