Copper Engraving of Cluster Mallow and Malva Sylvestris Flowers, 1737

Antique print titled 'Cabinets de Treillages (..) - Geometrischer Auf-Riß zweyer Lust-Häuser (..)'. Print of two pavilions and gates. This print originates from 'Wunder würdigen Krie...

Antique print titled 'Veüe entiere du petit Jardin (..) - Prospect de skleinen Gartens (..)'. Prospect of the small garden and building. This print originates from 'Wunder würdigen K...

The title 'Quadrupede Nomme Kanguroo, Trouve sur la Cote de la N'le Hollande' refers to an uncolored engraving depicting a Kangaroo, originally found and described during Captain Cook's first voyage, later rendered by George Stubbs in the English account. This French version offers a portrayal of the Kangaroo encountered on the coast of New Holland (Australia) during that expedition. The Kangaroo illustration, an integral part of the narrative from Cook's exploration, became renowned due to its significance in the documentation of newly discovered fauna. George Stubbs, a celebrated artist, interpreted and immortalized this image in the English account of Cook's voyage. This uncolored engraving presents a historical representation of the Kangaroo, an iconic symbol of Australia's unique wildlife, as observed and documented during a pivotal period of exploration. The illustration stands as a testament to the scientific curiosity and documentation prevalent during early voyages of discovery, contributing to the understanding and documentation of the natural world in the 18th century. The print is in good condition, considering its age, but does have a few slightly visible vertical creases and some soiling. Nevertheless a very representable print of a few hunderd years old (1744). Description: This engraving is based on the first illustration of a “Kangaroo” an Australian species, drawn by George Stubbs from a specimen collected at Endeavour River in 1770 by James Cook’s crew while the Endeavour was being careened and issued in the official accounts of the voyage of the Endeavour. This iconic image captured the public’s imagination for over sixty years and was the first depiction of any Australian animal in western art. Confusion exists as to the original species described, based on the specimens brought back by Cook and the subsequent painting by Stubbs. This situation arose in the comparisons of drawings and photographs which are the only records of the lost original specimens, with Parkinson’s sketch made on 23rd June 1770 at Endeavour River and the later Stubbs painting...

Antique print titled '1. Schaiden, 2. Spiegel Karper of Koning, 3. Stierl, een soort der Hausens'. Copper engraving depicting a catfish, common carp and sturgeon species (?). This pr...

18th-Century Set of Engravings of Seasons Signed by M. E. and J. J. Ridinger We present you two signed engravings (Elias Ridinger, 1730-1780 and Joh...

Selection of Modern Engravings, from a limited edition published in the December 1938 issue of the ground breaking modern art magazine XXe. They are framed in clean lined black lacquered wood gallery frames. They are priced at $550 each. From left to right, top to bottom, they are: 1) Henri Matisse 2) Henri Laurens 3) Juan Miro...

Set of four antique hand-colored engravings. "Britannia Illustrata," the publication in which these prints originally appeared, was one of the most important topographical works of t...

Twenty framed steel engravings of English monarchs and rulers from Illustrations of English & Scottish History, by Thomas Archer. Published 1880 in Lo...