Prints

Horsetail Plants – Trio of Victorian Botanical Prints, 1873 Description: A strong decorative trio illustrating three horsetail species with...

A beautifully presented 1984 portfolio edition titled Les Quatre Saisons de Salvador Dalí (“The Four Seasons of Salvador Dalí”), published by Les Heures Claires of Torino, Italy. The...

Antique botany print titled 'Licuala nana'. Original old print of a species of fan palm. This print originates from volume 2 of 'Rumphia, sive, Commentationes botanicæ imprimis de pl...

This decorative artwork serves as a visual showcase of avian splendor, featuring four distinct bird species known for their unique traits and habitats. The illustration is a genuine piece originating from the notable work 'Birds of Paradise and Bower Birds' authored by Tom Iredale, with the vibrant chromatic depictions crafted by the hand of Lilian Medland. This publication, released in 1950, is renowned for its detailed and colorful portrayals of every species within these two bird families. The White-Eared Cat Bird...

A finely executed mid-19th-century British sporting engraving titled, “Butterfly,” engraved by Edward Hacker (1813–1905) after the distinguished equestrian painter Harry Hall of Newm...

Antique print titled 'Dominicain'. Print of a Dominican. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron. Cond...

Marine Mammals Print: Whales, Seals, Narwhal & Dolphin – Antique 1867 This beautiful antique print depicts a variety of marine mammals including whales, seals, dolphins, and a narwh...

Six impressive full page colored chromolithographic plates of monumental art in Italy. Published in 1883. These are large-folio seized in a clamshell portfolio and include the 16 lea...

Beautiful set of 4 pcs P.J.Redoute floral botanical chronographs.

The prints depict a selection of exotic plants with a remarkable detail and vibrant color, showcasing the beauty and diversity of botanical life. Each illustration is a testament to ...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

"Botanical Elegance: A Triptych of 19th-Century Floral Art" An exquisite collection of original antique prints from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by the esteemed bot...

Pair of early examples of Tommi Parzinger silkscreened prints, signed in pencil, original frames, frames 17" diameter, art 14" diameter.

Set of Four Antique Mineralogy & Crystal Chromolithographs by Kenngott, 1888 DESCRIPTION: A fascinating set of four original 19th-century scientific plates illustrating mineralo...

Joan Miro "The Singing Fish" Lithograph, 1972. Signed lower right, and marked H.C. lower left in pencil. Image size 14" x 17". The Singing Fish uses colors of blue, green, yellow and...

"Papillions" by Eugene Allain Seguy in hand painted faux tortoiseshell frames by our sister company, "The Fabulous Things". These butterlies are later giclee editions from the pocho...

Wonderful image by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free ship...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

Pair of 19th century neoclassic steel engraving prints. Professionally matted and framed.

Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints. A beautiful colour of off-white/cream to the paper. Dated 1791 Originally from " Flora Londinensis " published by William Curtis Copper-pla...

A beautiful collection of 1901 chromolithographic prints from the work of equestrian and sporting artist Cecil Aldin (1870-1935). Includes 3 scenes from the The Fallowfield Hunt Re...

A vintage pair of framed prints inspired by the red-figure pottery of ancient Greece, dating to the mid-20th century. One depicts two armed warriors in profile, the other shows three...

Rivinus botanicals: Anonis, Hedysarum & Genista hispanica, Leipzig, 1690s Set of three late-17th/early-18th-century botanical copper engravings with period hand-colour, attributed t...

Set of two antique botany prints. These prints originate from 'The floral magazine; comprising figures and descriptions of popular garden flowers'. Published by L. Reeve & Co, circa ...

Wonderful images by Edmund Dulac Tipped in plate onto paper Lithograph. Published C.1930 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual coloured printed image. Free shi...

Import of Art into the US should be exempt from all U.S. import tariffs but please check. Kiyoshi Saito “Horyuji Temple (Late Autumn)” Japanese Sosaku-Hanga Woodblock Print, Mid-20t...

Raccoon, Honey Badger & Wolverine, Brodtmann Lithograph, 1816 This original hand-colored lithograph depicts three remarkable members of the carnivore...

Rudolf von Erlach Leading the Swiss in Grand Festival Procession This striking hand-colored lithograph is part of the Fest Album Celebrating Bern’s Entry into the Swiss Confederat...

Friedrich Hermann (or Frédéric-Armand), 1st Duke of Schomberg (originally Schönberg) (circa 1615-1690), was both a marshal of France and an English general...

Original Antique Print of a Chocolate-Drinking Creole Lady of Lima, Peru, c.1796 Description: An original antique copperplate engraving titled "Española Criolla de Lima" and "Dame C...

Wonderful image after Carlo Dolci Fine Steel engraving. Published by Sangster C.1850 Unframed.

Antique costume print titled 'Dame Persanne'. Original antique print of a Persian lady. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by August...

Set of 9 Antique Greek Costume and Antiquity Prints by Wasmuth, Berlin c.1900 This impressive set of nine antique prints presents a richly detailed visual survey of ancient Greek li...

Antique print titled 'Colymbus Glacialis'. This print depicts the common loon (Dutch: ijsduiker). The common loon or great northern diver (Gavia immer) i...

Pair Antique Botanical Lithographs, Lilium Partheneion & Coridion, 1856 Description: A vibrant and highly decorative pair of mid-19th century botanical chromolithographs depicting t...

4 I.A.P. Co. Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Figure Lithographs. International Art Publishing Co. of Detroit, MI. "Chinese Figure No.1-4". Includes A man and woman and two soldiers in traditional Qing Dynasty Clothing...

Antique print titled 'Attawoun, ou Ministre du second rang avec sa femme - Seré-dogée ou Secrétaire d'Etat'. Print of a Burmese Minister and Secretary. This print originates from 'Re...

These hand-colored engravings are delicate illustrations of select flora from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez, published in Brus...

Print of a hare by the acclaimed Danish artist and illustrator Mads Stage (1922–2004). Mads Stage (Danish, 1922-2004) A hare, part of his popular wildlife i...

Brunschwig and Fils Boscobel Restoration Medford Inn 1804 hand-printed wallpaper. Very unusual paper - it is marked as custom hand-printed for the Bo...

Title: Original Antique Botanical Chromolithograph of Pride of Burma, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Amherstia nobilis Wall...

"Victorian Vivids: A Floral Collection from Edward Step's Masterworks" Discover the allure of "Victorian Vivids," a meticulously assembled trio of antique botanical prints from Edwa...

Great image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving Published by Jones circa 1850 Unframed. Minor tear top edge ( 0.5 inches ) Free shipping

Antique print titled 'Het Opperhoofd der Botocoedos Kerengnatnuck en zyn gezin'. Original antique print of a Botocudo chief with his family. Botocudo are South American Indian pe...

Framed wildlife print by artist Lawrence R. McKee, titled "Wolf "Lone Watcher."" The composition depicts a gray wolf in a snow-covered woodland landscape beside a stream, with bare t...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Lazare Ressuscité.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Resurrection of Lazarus. This print originates ...

Chacun Son Tour – Humorous Hand-Colored Etching by Boris O’Klein, ca. 1930s This delightful hand-colored etching and aquatint titled “Chacun Son Tour!” (translated as “Everyone Has ...

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.

Educational sheet illustrating a series of horses depicted in various positions and gaits—walk, trot, gallop, rearing, bucking, lying, etc. Each figure is accompanied by a Japanese c...

1980s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Lithograph. Signature printed. Copyright 1981 Mirage Publishing Inc. Santa Monica. This lithograph is in excellent condition and...

Untitled fashion/costume print. This print originates from Le Tailleur Moderne published in the Autumn of 1954. Published by Sogra, Editions de Mode, Vienna.

This framed advertising poster for Nanyang Brothers Tobacco dates to the 1920-30s and melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the nuanced color and fine reso...

Renaissance Stair Hall with Armored Knight Figure, c.1900 Original color plate from the renowned Collection Henry d'Allemagne, depicting Galerie Renaissance (Escalier conduisant au ...

Pair of Carole Stupell Brass Lotus Lily Pad Side Tables, Hong Kong, Circa 1970 The pair of Carole Stupell brass lotus lily pad side tables beautifully captures the organic elegance ...

Set of Three Medieval, Celtic & Renaissance Ornament Chromolithographs A beautiful set of three original antique chromolithographs illustrating the evolution of European ornamental ...

Plate 17 from "La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" portrays William Cavendish, the first Duke of Newcastle, providing instructions to Captain Mazin in the art of...

Dr. Lakra original print in Etching Technique in cotton paper. Edition of 30, signed by the artist. Jerónimo López Ramírez, also known as Dr. Lakra, is a tattoo artist who lives a...

Antique Solar Study Chart “Die Sonne”, Meyers Scientific Plate Leipzig c.1900 A visually compelling and richly detailed antique chromolithograph titled “Die Sonne” (The Sun), publis...

Eustache Belin Portrait Engraving, Haitian Revolution Figure, c.1830 A rare and historically evocative early 19th-century engraved portrait of Eustache Belin (1773–1840), a figure a...

These beautiful hand-colored botanical illustrations, drawn and lithographed by the renowned artist Walter Hood Fitch, were featured in Sir William Jackson Hooker's *"Curtis's Botanical Magazine,"* published in London in 1847. Fitch was one of the most prolific and skilled botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his ability to capture the intricate details and vibrant hues of the plants he depicted. Sir William Jackson Hooker, a famous British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, commissioned these illustrations as part of his work to document newly discovered plants from around the world. The *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* has been published since 1787 and remains one of the longest-running botanical periodicals. Detailed Descriptions of Each Plant #### 1. **Dipladenia Rosa-campestris** (*Hortul. ex Veitch*) - **English Name**: Rose Dipladenia - **Description**: This illustration showcases *Dipladenia rosa-campestris*, a striking flowering plant known for its showy pink to deep red trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil, *Dipladenia* belongs to the family Apocynaceae and is prized in horticulture for its vibrant blooms and ability to climb. Fitch's illustration emphasizes the waxy leaves and the vivid color of the petals, bringing the plant to life on the page. #### 2. **Begonia fuchsioides** (*Hook.*) - **English Name**: Fuchsia-flowered Begonia - **Description**: The *Begonia fuchsioides* is depicted with its characteristic red, pendulous flowers, which closely resemble the blooms of fuchsia plants. This species of Begonia is native to tropical regions and is popular for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and glossy leaves. Fitch’s attention to the arrangement of the leaves and the contrast between the flowers' vibrant red and the soft green leaves provides a lifelike representation of this exotic plant. #### 3. **Agalmyla staminea** (*Blume*) - **English Name**: Staminate Agalmyla - **Description**: This illustration captures the unique red tubular flowers of *Agalmyla staminea*, a plant native to Southeast Asia. The species is part of the Gesneriaceae family and is known for its bright, showy flowers that grow in dense clusters. Fitch’s careful rendering of the plant’s leaves and the intricate veining, along with the vibrant red flowers, highlights his talent for bringing the botanical subject to life with both scientific accuracy and artistic flair. ### About the Makers #### **Walter Hood Fitch** (Artist and Lithographer) Walter Hood Fitch (1817–1892) was one of the most influential botanical artists of the 19th century, working primarily with Sir William Hooker and later his son, Joseph Dalton Hooker, at Kew Gardens. He produced thousands of illustrations for various botanical publications, including *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, where he was responsible for the majority of its plates from 1834 to 1877. Fitch’s mastery of lithography allowed him to create richly detailed and accurate depictions of plants, with a particular talent for illustrating both the botanical structure and the vibrant colors of flowers. #### **Sir William Jackson Hooker** (Director and Editor) Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785–1865) was a prominent British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Under his leadership, Kew Gardens expanded its collection of plants from around the world, and Hooker was instrumental in promoting the scientific study and illustration of these species. As the editor of *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, Hooker collaborated with Fitch to document and share the beauty and diversity of plants with the scientific community and the public. ### The Lithographic Technique Lithography, particularly chromolithography, was a crucial innovation in botanical illustration. Fitch was skilled in the traditional method of lithography, where an image was drawn onto a stone plate with a greasy substance and then inked for printing. Hand-coloring was often applied afterward to bring the prints to life, as seen in these illustrations. This method allowed for highly detailed, accurate representations of plants and their botanical features, making it invaluable for both scientific study and aesthetic appreciation. ### Conclusion These prints from *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* reflect the height of botanical art in the mid-19th century. The combination of Walter Fitch...