Hans Scherfig Coloured Lithograph - Hippopotamus with offspring

Hans Scherfig, Danish 1905 - 1979. Lithograph in colors No. 22/290 - "Hippo in the Jungle". Sheet size: 55,5 cm x 75 cm. Framed in passe-partout in a silver painted wooden frame (...

Hans Scherfig, Danish 1905 - 1979. Lithograph in colors No. 170/300 - "Tapirs in Jungle". Sheet size: 56 cm x 76 cm. Framed in passe-partout in a silver painted wooden frame (67....

Hans Scherfig, Danish 1907-1979 "Circe Transforming Odysseus’ Men into Swine" (Kirke forvandler Odysseus' mænd til svin). Watercolour and indian ink on paper. Sheet size: 21×33 cm. ...

Egill Jacobsen was a Danish painter and professor. Jacobsen is known as a mask painter. The inspiration for the mask painting came from a trip to Paris in the 1930s, where Jacobsen m...

Autruche Habits les deserts brulants de l’Afrique, court Alec use vitesse incroyable, et donne plumes du plus beau duvet. Extremely rare. Issued in the series: Histoire naturelle. Ensemble de 41 planches dessinées par Guerin et Lith. en couleurs par E.F. Noel. Published by Noel aîné, Paris, 1827. Because the work was never formally completed no title-page nor accompanying letterpress for the series was produced, though the title 'Collection d'Animaux' appears in the publisher's 1827 catalogue of plates available for individual purchase (at a franc each, or 75 centimes uncoloured). The images were produced by Paul-Louis Oudart and P. Guerin, both noted as "dessinateurs-naturalistes" at the Jardin du Roi (the Jardin des Plantes...

Lumpsucker - Distinctive Scandinavian Fish Lithograph This remarkable 19th-century lithograph from 'Skandinaviens Fiskar' features the fascinating L...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Knightly Helmets with Vibrant Plumes Description: This striking hand-coloured lithograph features four elaborately decorated knightly he...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Knightly Helmets with Plumes Description: This beautiful hand-coloured lithograph showcases four knightly helmets, adorned with elaborate designs and striking plumes, reflecting the grandeur and artistry of medieval and Renaissance armor. It originates from the 1842 publication *Der Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums*, created by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and Dr. Franz Kottenkamp, which celebrated the history, customs, and craftsmanship of European chivalry. The illustration highlights the following helmets: 1. The first helmet features an elegant design with a tall, feathery white plume accented by rich red and blue flourishes, likely for ceremonial or jousting use. 2. The second helmet is a more functional design, featuring a visor with decorative ventilation holes, used for protection in battle. 3. The third helmet has a compact, close-fitting form with a golden accent on its crest, emphasizing its practical design for combat. 4. The fourth helmet stands...