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Vintage chromogenic photographic print by Franco Fontana with original dedication on the back. Signed and dated by the author at the base Franco Fontana: (Modena, Italy - December 9, 1933) is an Italian photographer, photojournalist and writer. He began photographing in 1961. A frequent photographer at the "Fotoclub", his activity is mainly amateur, even though he carries out aesthetic research on various themes. Very important will be those dedicated to the abstract expression of color, carried out in a period in which abstract art in photography was to be found exclusively in black and white. In 1963 he exhibited at the Third International Biennial of Color in Vienna; the year after Popular Photography publishes, for the first time, a portfolio with text by Piero Racanicchi. He held his first solo exhibitions in 1965 in Turin (Subalpina photographic society) and in 1968 in Modena (Galleria della Sala di Cultura). The exhibition in his hometown marks a turning point in his research. Its complex activity and the international importance of its production can be summarized in some figures. Over 70 books have been dedicated to him, published by Italian, French, German, Swiss, Spanish, American and Japanese publishers; he has exhibited in public museums and private galleries around the world - over 400 personal and group exhibitions he has held so far. His works are preserved in over fifty museums around the world, including: International Museum of Photography, Rochester; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Museum of Fine Arts, San Francisco; Museum Ludwig, Cologne; Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris; Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Kunsthaus Zurich; Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Turin; The Photographic Museum, Helsinki; Puskin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow; The University of Texas, Austin; Museum of Modern Art, Norman, Oklahoma; San Paolo Art Museum; Israel Museum, Jerusalem; Metropolitan Museum, Tokyo; Beijing National Gallery; The Australian National Gallery, Melbourne; The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney - and private. He has received important awards and prizes, in Italy and abroad. He has collaborated and collaborated with magazines and newspapers: Time-Life, Vogue USA, Vogue France, Il Venerdì di Repubblica, Sette, Panorama, Epoca, Class, Frankfurter Allgemeine, New York Times. Among the many advertising campaigns signed...

Postmodern geometric mixed-media painting with a neutral grid pattern background and applied paint and paper in graphics. 1990s

Large French Cubist Abstract Painting, 2008 — Manner of Picasso, Framed Mixed-Media Work, French Cubist Abstract Painting, Picasso-Inspired Modernist Artwork, 2008, Contemporary Fren...

A charming set of four original Paris street scene drawings executed in ink and gray wash by the artist Silver, each signed and dated 1951. Capturing the romantic architecture and li...

Stunning US one-sheet for Cool Hand Luke, featuring artwork by James Bama, whose bold pop-art style captures the film’s spirit and attitude! Directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring...

Antique print titled 'Poissons'. Print of various fishes. This print originates from 'Musée d'Histoire Naturelle' by M. Achille Comte. Artists and Engravers: Published by Gustave...

Antique print titled 'Der Moderne Kleidermacher XII'. German fashion print, published circa 1900. Four men showing various outfits (incl. long jackets/coats), all wearing hats.

Wonderful print of wall-paper designed by Walter Crane Published 1906 Unframed and not matted. The size is for one of the prints Free shipping.  

Hangman's Bridge (Henkersteg), Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany - Antique fine art hand colored engraving on heavy cream paper - architectural view - indistinctly signed by the artist low...

A mixed media work by noted artist and photographer Ben Freeman. This large scale work features a collage of antique gentleman’s photographs and authentic ...

Antique map titled 'North Africa Marocco Algiers & Tunis'. Two individual sheets of North Africa. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most...

Here are descriptions of the eight botanical illustrations, including the Latin and English names of the plants, why they are significant, and details about the creators and the tech...

"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...

Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997). "Modern Painting of Sun Rays". color silkscreen, printed in 1972. Very light cream smooth sturdy wove paper. The full sheet. Fine impression...

Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...

Great map of Kerry Steel engraving Drawn under the direction of A.Adlard Published by How and Parsons, C.1840 Unframed.

Wonderful image by Margery Lawrence Tipped in plate. On green card Lithograph. Published 1921 The measurement given is the card size not the actual printed image.

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving “Nieuw-Zeelanders” (Maori), Early 19th Century A beautifully hand-colored ethnographic engraving depicting three Māori figures of New Zealand, titled ...

EAST AND ITS MYSTERY - FIELD MUSEUM - BY THE CHICAGO RAPID TRANSIT Rare authentic antique original vintage travel and tourism poster Artist: Arthur A. Johnson Condition: A- Dimension...

Bold and beautifully atmospheric This Large 5' long original French advertising poster for Fap Anis created in 1935 by Delval showcases a glamorous figure set against a vivid landsca...

Gardens of the Quirinal Palace, Rome – Benoist 19th Century Lithograph This elegant tinted lithograph captures the lower gardens of the Palazzo del Quirinale, one of Rome’s most imp...

29.75 x 19.5 in. (75.57 x 49.53 cm) Romare Bearden’s screenprint celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whom we honor today. Bearden created this artwork in the same...

COOL HAND LUKE Authentic original vintage one sheet movie poster Artist: James Bama Condition: A- Dimensions: 27.6 x 40.9 in. / 70 x 103.8 cm. Circa: 1967 Linen Backed The poster wa...

Antique print titled 'Tinoceras Ingens'. Original lithograph of a Tinoceras Ingens, a large extinct mammal. This print originates from volume 10 of 'Monographs of the United States Geological Survey...

AUSTIN HEALEY - SPRITE - BMC Authentic original vintage car and automobile racing poster Artist: Anonymous Condition: B+ Dimensions: 37.8 x 28.4 in. / 96 x 72 cm. Circa: 1970 Linen B...

Set of six antique prints depicting the designs of various vases and tazzas. Published by Carlo Antonini in 1821.

A framed lithographic plate from the 1948 Swedish, numbered limited edition portfolio of only 200 “Ceramiques de Picasso” by Albert Skira, framed, with the die-cut, gloss coloured l...

Antique botany print titled 'Asperula Odorata'. Hand colored engraving of galium odoratum, also known as sweet-scented bedstraw. This print originates from 'Flora Londinensis' by Wil...

Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Chri...

Antique print of a necklace with decorative elements. Chromolithographed plate. This print originates from 'Deutsche Goldschmiede-Werke der Sechzehnten Jahrhunderts' by Dr. J.H. von ...

Antique bird print of various birds including the mandarin duck, mallard and wild duck. This print originates from 'De Vogelwereld. Handboek voor Liefhebbers van Kamer- en Parkvogels...

Vintage pull-down anatomical human chart, print of a painting for Dr. Neues & Co Kempen, Germany. The chart is part of the series: Biologisch-hygienisches Unterichtswerk des Deutsche...

TITLE: Two Stems with Red Flowers – Original Botanical Watercolor by A.L., 1819 DESCRIPTION: A refined original botanical watercolor depicting two slender stems bearing vivid red flowers and delicately rendered green leaves, painted in 1819 by an unidentified artist with the initials A.L. The composition is elegant and restrained, with the flowering stems isolated against the natural cream-colored paper. The artist has carefully observed the structure of the plant, combining botanical precision with the decorative quality characteristic of early 19th-century flower studies. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem and dated “1819” on the right. Particularly noteworthy is the paper itself, which bears the watermark “J. Whatman 1817.” James Whatman's celebrated English papers were highly regarded by artists and printmakers for their quality and durability. The watermark dates the manufacture of the paper to 1817, while the artist's inscription dates the execution of the watercolor to 1819. The two dates therefore provide an unusually clear chronology: the Whatman sheet was manufactured in 1817 and used by the artist for this botanical watercolor two years later, in 1819. An attractive and unusually well-documented original botanical artwork from the Regency period. ARTIST: A.L., unidentified artist. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. DATE: 1819 - dated on the artwork. MEDIUM: Original watercolor on paper PAPER: J. Whatman paper, watermarked 1817 ORIGIN: European, probably British or Continental European PERIOD / STYLE: Regency period Early 19th century Botanical / Natural History SUBJECT: Two stems with red flowers Botanical study Flower study DIMENSIONS: Image: approximately 29 × 16.5 cm Sheet: approximately 46 × 32.5 cm MARKS: Monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. Dated “1819” on the right. Paper watermarked “J. Whatman 1817.” CONDITION: Very good antique condition. The watercolor retains attractive and strong colors. Some light age-related toning and occasional minor foxing are present. A subtle former light line is visible, consistent with previous presentation beneath a passe-partout. The sheet was attached beneath a passe-partout along the upper edge. FRAMING: Offered unframed. Any framed or interior photographs shown are for presentation and inspiration only. AUTHENTICITY: An original, unique hand-painted watercolor dating from 1819. This is not a print, engraving or modern reproduction. KEYWORDS: botanical watercolor, original watercolor, botanical painting, flower watercolor, red flowers, botanical study, flower study, A.L. artist, monogrammed watercolor, dated 1819, Regency botanical art, Regency watercolor, early 19th century watercolor, 19th century botanical art, J Whatman, Whatman 1817, Whatman paper, English paper, antique botanical painting...

Antique print titled 'Lamas Prêtres des Tartares - Prêtres Mendians de la Chine (..)'. Original antique print with two images on one plate. The first image shows Lamas, Tatarian prie...

A wonderfully composed, abstract designed limited edition silkscreen serigraph print by American artist Dean Meeker. This work is titled "Portofino" and is one of his more elusive/rare and hard-to-find images. The print is hand-pencil signed, titled, and numbered (Edition of 50) by the artist. Dean Jackson Meeker (born in Madison, Wisconsin, 1920-2002) was an internationally recognized sculptor, painter, and printmaker. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Wisconsin. In 1958, Meeker was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 1959 and 1960 to study printmaking in Europe. In Paris, he worked at Hayter's printmaking workshop, Atelier 17, and with printmaker Kaiko Moti while also studying in museums in Spain and Italy. Meeker's works are in collections worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, Milwaukee Art...

This is a 19th century Victorian framed and matted jaguar from Sir William Jardine’s The Naturalist Library. The artist was James Stewart. It is a hand colored steel engraving. There...

After Henri Matisse (1869–1954), Nice, Travail et Joie, Vintage Color Offset Lithograph after the 1947 Mourlot Travel Poster, This printing Circa 1965–1970 After Henri Matisse (1869...

Antique Istanbul Panorama from Mount Bulgurlu, Constantinople – Bartlett, c.1839 A beautifully composed panoramic view of Constantinople as seen from Mount Bulgurlu, after W.H. Bartlett, one of the most influential travel artists of the 19th century. This engraving presents a sweeping vista across the Bosporus toward the historic skyline of Istanbul, dotted with domes and minarets and animated by ships moving through the water. Published in London around 1839 by Fisher, Son & Co., the print exemplifies the romantic yet topographically accurate style that made Bartlett’s work so widely admired. The foreground, with figures resting beneath trees and a caravan scene, adds narrative charm and scale to the expansive city view beyond. The composition is particularly effective in its layering: from the shaded foreground to the luminous water and the distant city bathed in soft atmospheric light. The delicate hand-coloring enhances this depth, with subtle greens, blues, and warm tones harmonizing across the landscape. Panoramic views such as this were among the most desirable images for 19th-century collectors and remain highly decorative today, offering both historical interest and strong visual impact. Note: All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The print is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only. Condition: Good condition. General age toning and some scattered foxing, primarily in the margins. Plate mark visible. Image area remains bright with attractive original coloring. Framing tips: Ideal for a wide mount and a classic dark wood or ebonized frame to enhance the panoramic effect. Also suitable for a lighter, Paris-style presentation for a brighter interior. Technique: Steel engraving with original hand-coloring Maker: W.H. Bartlett (after), engraved by R. Brandard, London, circa 1839 Keywords: Constantinople panorama, Istanbul antique...

Beautiful print that is part of a series of four, representing an ancient Italian roman vase of Musei Capitolini in Rome. It is printed with an anti...

Warwick Castle River View, English Castle Landscape Engraving, c1850 A finely composed hand-colored architectural landscape depicting Warwick Castle, one of England’s most historic ...

- rare - nice colored

Original American film poster for The The Invisible Man 1933. This classic horror , Science fiction film directed by James Whale and starring Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart...

A fantastic, special and quite engaging original poster by renowned NYC, American Pop artist Keith Haring. This piece was designed by Haring in 1986 and printed in 1987 for the 'Lun...

A mid-century French Air France pictorial world map after Lucien Boucher (French, 1889–1971), the celebrated designer of the airline’s “planisphere” poster series. Executed as a colo...

This vibrant 1966 French Grande film poster for Batman, illustrated by renowned French poster artist Boris Grinsson, is a spectacular piece of pop-culture history. Bursting with colo...

Vibrant "Femmes et Singes" (Women and Monkeys), a lithograph by the renowned French artist Henri Matisse, circa 1970s. Excellent fresh impression originally created toward the end of...

High kicks, bright colour and absolutely no restraint. This huge American burlesque poster captures the full theatre-front energy of the period, with ...

Very sweet vue d’optique engraving of the Place de Louis XV in its original frame. Hand colored. Late 18th or early 19th century. Vue d’optiques were reverse typed and viewed through...

Antique botany print titled 'Linum Catharticum'. Hand colored engraving of Linum Catharticum, also known as purging flax, or fairy flax. This print originates from 'Flora Londinensis...

Monument of King Edward IV – Antique Engraving of St George’s Chapel, Windsor, 1790 This finely detailed antique engraving shows the monument of King E...

SANTA FE RAILROAD - MEETING OF THE CHIEFS Authentic original vintage railroad travel poster Artist: Hernando Gonzalo Villa Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 23.9 x 18.1 in. / 60.7 x 46 cm....

Great images of mushrooms. Unframed. Published, circa 1900. The size given is for one print Free shipping

Dive into the gorgeous geometry of "L'Étang." This limited edition fine art print invites viewers into a palette of graphic blacks and blues. Each print captures the artistic nuances...

Antique China Honan Canal Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving, 1843 Description: This elegant antique print titled Scene on the Honan Canal, near Canton was drawn by the Eng...

A very decorative Aubusson jacquard tapestry depicting a pastoral and romantic scene. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherds and shepherdesses embrace amid a serene landscape wit...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the coastal resort town of Dieppe in Normandy France published by the Chemins de fer de l'Etat / French State Railways featuring a stun...

24 HUERES DU MANS 1969 - 24 HOURS OF LE MANS 1969 Authentic original vintage car and automobile racing poster Artist: Andre Delourmel (Photo) Condition: A Dimensions: 15.6 x 24 in. /...

Rare Collection of Framed Pressed Seaweed Specimens from a 19th-Century Algarium An exceptionally rare collection of late 19th-century pressed marine algae specimens, beautifully pr...

Elegant and refined print representing architectural details of the famous Pantheon, with plans, sections, elevations of capitals and columns, architraves and cornices, with particul...

Antique map titled 'Philips' New Commercial Map of Europe'. Very large wall map of Europe including the North African coast and Turkey. Decorative bord...