Louis Sognot Prints

This Pop-Surrealist digital painting depicts a woman being tempted by a serpent in the Garden of Eden. Instead of an apple, she is holding a broken heart in her hands. The female figure stand out against a lush background of exotic foliage and flowers. Part of a signed, numbered Limited Edition. "Certificate of Authenticity" include. Basswood box frame. Year of Creation: 2015 Edition Number: 1/300 Artist’s Signature: Printed on the Canvas + original signature on Limited Edition Certificate...

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s from Diderot's Encyclopédie This original hand-colored antique engraving is from the "Encyclopédie, ou Dict...

The collage of original antique engravings a compilation of three prints from the "Encyclopédie" by Diderot and d'Alembert. Each print showcases various furnishings and decorative elements relating to beds and upholstery from the 18th century. The collection presents a visual guide to the design and craftsmanship of the period. In the first print, we see two types of beds with canopies, known as "Lit à colonnes" and "Lit à la Duchesse," accompanied by different fabric patterns that might be used for the bed drapery or other upholstery within a room. The second print continues with illustrations of beds, including "Lit à double tombeau" and "Lit à tombeau simple," a camp bed or "Lit de camp à l'Angloise," as well as a folding screen ("Paravent"), a fire screen ("Ecran"), and a type of swing door ("Porte-Batante"). The third print features a more elaborate "Lit à la Polonaise...

This 1601 engraving by Theodore de Bry, a master engraver and publisher of the late Renaissance period, depicts the flora of India with a remarkable degree of detail and artistry. The print is titled "DE ALGA SEV ARVNDINE INDICA, BAMBVS DICTA, ITEM DE arbore radicosa: & tandem de arbore Duryeons," which translates to "About the Seaweed or Reed of India, called Bamboo, also about the root tree: and finally about the Duryeons tree." In the illustration, we see a lush depiction of a bamboo grove, with its characteristic tall and slender form, showcasing the plant's extensive root system and dense foliage. To the left, there is a tree bearing large, round fruits, likely the durian, labeled here as "Duryeons." The durian is known for its distinctive size, unique aroma, and spiky husk. The image captures both the exotic appeal and the utilitarian value of these plants, which were of great interest to European audiences unfamiliar with such tropical vegetation. The visual composition conveys the tropical abundance and biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent. De Bry's engravings like this were highly sought after in Europe for their exotic subject matter and served to educate and fascinate the European public about the natural wonders of the world beyond their borders. As a historical document, this engraving provides insight into the botanical knowledge and the artistic conventions of the period, making it a valuable piece for both its historical significance and its aesthetic beauty. De Bry's work is renowned for its attention to detail, and this print is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of exotic lands and their natural abundance. His engravings were among the first visual records to reach Europe from the New World and the East, fueling curiosity and fascination with distant lands. This particular piece is not only a work of art but also a historical document, offering insight into the botanical wealth of India as seen through the eyes of early modern Europeans...

A pair of large and decorative hand-coloured faximile etchings after Albertus Seba, from his monumental work Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri Modern. Why we like it Exquisitely engraved and hand-coloured, the prints evoke the fashion for exoticism in the Enlightenment era Europe. Hand-colored copper-plate engraving, signed in the bottom A. Van der Laan, mounted in a decorative gilt faux bamboo frames. History Albertus Seba (1665-1736), an Amsterdam apothecary, made a fortune in the service of the VOC (the Dutch East India Company) and used that and his far-flung trading network to assemble not one, but two great cabinets of natural history specimens...

A lithograph of a uniquely crafted Painting or Pastel. A female subject, an open window and a Bird. Much the style of Rodo Boulanger, however a bit more intriguing. The piece wo...

This antique hand-colored print originates from the same "Costume du Moyen Age" series from 1847 and depicts a young English squire, an attendant to a knight during the medieval peri...

Title: Tinted Lithograph of Ravines in the Bed of the Ancient Lake, 1856 Description: This captivating lithograph, "Ravines in the Bed of the Ancient Lake," depicts the dramatic...

Gorgeous painting printed on canvas depicting the birth of Venus in the style of famed French painter Raoul Dufy. We have two copies available so collect both and give some creative ...

Antique portrait titled 'Louis XIV'. Portrait of Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (Roi Soleil), he was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who r...

Title: Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Douai, 1667 - Engraved After Van der Meulen Description: This is an original steel engraving from 1860, created after a painting by ...

Antique print titled 't H. Geest-Huis'. View of the Almshouse in The Hague. Published by R. Boitet, circa 1735.