French Prints

Byzantine Costume Study by Racinet, Imperial & Clerical Dress, 1888 This richly colored chromolithograph originates from the celebrated French publication Le Costume Historique ...

Medieval European Clergy Costumes by Racinet, Gothic Church Vestments, 1888 This refined chromolithograph originates from the celebrated publication Le Costume Historique by the Fre...

Antique Hand-Colored Costume Print of Greece, Turkey and Armenia c1860 A refined and historically evocative mid-19th century costume print depicting figures from Greece and the Otto...

Mexican Woman Costume Print – Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1854 This antique hand-colored lithograph, published in 1854 in Album des Voyages Anciens et Modernes by Martial Ardan...

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C. This impressive 19th-century engraving titled Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston presents a sweeping pan...

Anne Boleyn, Queen of England – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Elegant handcoloured engraving of Anne Boleyn (c.1501–1536), Queen of England and second wife of King Henry VIII. Sh...

The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map: 1. **Geographic Coverage**: - The map ...

Japanese Ornament Print – Antique Lithograph of Geometric & Floral Patterns, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph presents a dazzling array of Japanese ornamental designs, featuring...

Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867 This 19th-century engraving presents a detailed view of Plaza Santo Domingo in Mexico City, one of the city’s...

Anne Boleyn, Queen of England – Handcoloured Engraving, ca. 1900 Elegant handcoloured engraving of Anne Boleyn (c.1501–1536), Queen of England and second wife of King Henry VIII. Sh...

Medieval Knight in Chainmail with Bascinet and Sword, circa 13th Century This striking antique costume print, labeled MCCC. No 94. and published in 1845 in the renowned series *Cost...

The Seasons (Les Saisons) by Alphonse Mucha is among the most celebrated expressions of Art Nouveau printmaking: a suite of four poetic lithographs—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—each allegory embodied by an idealized female figure adorned with the flora and fauna of their eponymous season. Spring (Les Printemps) Spring emerges as an ethereal, blonde sylph—an air elemental—standing before a haze of apple blossoms. She is framed by a delicate wreath of blooming dogwood, a motif Mucha studied from life. She fashions a lyre-like instrument from a fresh green branch, her own flowing hair forming its strings, evoking the poetic ideal of the Aeolian harp—an instrument played not by human hands but by the wind itself. This association aligns her with Romantic notions of nature as an animating force, written by contemporaneous poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge. At her feet, songbirds—including the ortolan bunting, long associated in French culture with innocence, and the exotic red-billed leiothrix, prized for its melodious song—gather to animate the composition with sound. The floral border of her garment, composed of narcissi, asters, dianthus, and cuckoo flowers, reinforces the sense of the abundance that defines the season. Summer (L’Été) Summer is rendered in languid repose, seated beside a reflective pool, her body slackened by the heat. Crowned with vivid red poppies—flowers of both sleep and sensuality—she dips her feet into cool water, seeking relief from the oppressive warmth. Ivy curls around her form, her translucent white drapery appears to slip from her shoulders, heightening the sense of languor. Unlike the airiness of Spring, Summer is grounded in the body, evoking the sensuous, almost narcotic stillness of a long, sun-drenched afternoon. Autumn (L’Automne) Autumn is richly adorned, her deep auburn hair echoing the tones of fallen leaves that surround her. She turns her gaze not outward, but toward the ripe grapes she holds—a symbol of harvest and abundance. A crown of chrysanthemums, rendered in white and blue, rests upon her head, a flower closely associated with Mucha himself, who was known—according to his son Jiří Mucha—to wear one in his buttonhole. Her costume is elaborately detailed with filigree disk brooches inspired by the stage jewelry of Sarah Bernhardt, particularly in her role as Theodora. These jewelry designs by Mucha drew on historical sources ranging from Byzantine mosaics studied in Ravenna to the earlier Merovingian traditions of Frankish and Lombardic women, who wore paired brooches...

Antique costume print titled 'Indiens-Corbeaux'. Original antique print of Crow Indians. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les...

Original Poster- Mathieu G -Air France-Paris-Eiffel Tower Roi Soleil, 1967 This poster promotes Air France travel to France. The Eiffel Tower is represented as well as Louis XIV, th...

Napoleonic Light Infantry, Voltigeur and Carabinier, French Army 1809 This finely hand-coloured military engraving depicts two elite soldiers of the French light infantry in 1809, s...

PARIS OPERA ROMEO AND JULIETTE BY MARC CHAGALL 1964 Marc Chagall painted the ceiling of the Paris Opera, officially known as the Palais Garnier, in ...

Late 19th-Century French Equestrian chromolithograph prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras. Capturing the exhilarating energy of equestrian steeplechase scenes, as originally...

Antique print titled 'Turkey - Turque - Turkey'. Chromolithograph of Turkish Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Raci...

Pair of Floral Engravings — France, 1920s Description: This is a refined pair of French engravings, created in France during the 1920s, depi...

This striking large-scale graphic work belongs to József Kádár’s mature Paris period, when the artist further developed the visual language he described as “spatial geometry” with cl...

Frontispiece to volume one of 'Gallia Antiqua'. It shows an allegorical scene with Mercury standing at left beside a nymph painting the 'Bataille de Soissons'. Tragan's column behind...

Napoleonic Imperial Guard Grenadiers, Officer and Soldier – French Prints Description: This fine pair of hand-colored 19th-century prints depicts members of Napoleon Bonaparte’s elite Imperial Guard Grenadiers, one of the most prestigious and recognizable units of the Napoleonic army. On the left, an officer and a soldier of the Guard are shown standing and conversing, their uniforms rendered with careful attention to rank, posture, and insignia. On the right, a fusilier grenadier of the Imperial Guard is depicted in full dress (grande tenue), standing alone in a composed, almost ceremonial stance. The Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard were the embodiment of Napoleonic military prestige. Selected for their experience, discipline, and physical stature, they served both as an elite fighting force and as a visual symbol of imperial authority. These prints emphasize uniform details such as the bearskin-style headgear with plumes, cross-belts, muskets, gaiters, and the distinctive color palette of the Guard, making them valuable visual documents for historians, collectors, and military uniform specialists. The prints originate from *Histoire de l’Empereur Napoléon* by P.-M. Laurent de l’Ardèche, published in Paris in 1843, with illustrations after designs by Horace Vernet. Vernet was the foremost visual chronicler of Napoleonic France, and his imagery played a key role in shaping the 19th-century perception of Napoleon’s army, balancing historical accuracy with heroic idealization. These works were intended not only as book illustrations but also as standalone images suitable for framing, which explains their refined execution and enduring decorative appeal. Offered together, this pair forms a coherent and highly attractive set, ideal for collectors of Napoleonic history, French military art...

Gorgeous "Les Mille et Une Nuits" (The Thousand and One Nights) lithograph by Henri Matisse, circa 1974. Excellent abstract interpretation of the famed collection of Middle Eastern f...

Christo & Jeanne-Claude "Le Pont Neuf Wrapped" lithograph. It features Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 1985 installation "Le Pont Neuf Wrapped". Originally conceived in 1975, this projec...

PAIR of French Victorian (19th Century) prints of engravings titled \"Vestale\" (a reference to Gaspare Spontini\'s 1807 opera \"La vestale\") and \"Euterpe\" (Greek mythology\'s mus...

Pair of Classical Dressage Engravings — Haute École Horsemanship, c.1750 This elegant pair of mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engravings illustrates advanced movements fro...

Georges Braque framed vintage print Galerie Maeght. Georges Braque framed vintage Galerie Maeght print in vintage gilt wood framed with 1/4" thick...

This is a stunning and rare 18th-century, hand-coloured engraving/etching titled Satyrs and Maenads. This engraving was part of a scarce edition in four volumes, published by Pierre...

This rooster printing is a work signed by French designer Jean Lurçat. Circa 1970.

Renaissance Scrollwork with Cherubs & Grotesques – Classical Ornament, Pl. LV This richly colored chromolithograph, Plate LV from *L'Ornement Polychrome* (Paris, ca. 1869), showcase...

A beautiful and somewhat odd and strangely composed drypoint etching after renowned French Post-Impressionism painter/artist Paul Cezanne titled "Portrait of Guillaumin with a Hangin...

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...

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale...

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale...

Antique Engraving of Rio de Janeiro, Imperial Palace and Cathedral, c.1867 Detailed mid-19th century engraving of Rio de Janeiro titled Rio de Janeiro – Palais Impérial et Cathédral...

Republican General and His Guide 1795, Napoleonic Era Military Uniform Print This finely hand-colored 19th-century engraving depicts a Republican general and his guide as uniformed ...

Original Vintage Poster-Mathieu Georges-Air France-Greece-Athens, 1967 This poster promotes Air France travel to Greece to visit The Acropolis in Athens. Georges Mathieu was a self...

This magnificent engraving is entitled "Battle of La Hougue" by the engraver E.C Voysard after Benjamin West. It depicts the Battle of Barfleur- La Hougue,...

Pair of Antique Botanical Engravings, Tournefort & Linnæus Systems, ca. 1770 A rare pair of original copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s monument...

A suite of Three French Beach Scenes Prints by artist C. Giordani. C. Giordani an Italian artist living and working in Paris France. Three separate prin...

Estate Authorized Pablo Picasso Lithograph, 248/500. Estate seal and Arches paper seals to corners. Originally sold through Richard Norton Gallery...

A spiritual modern etching with hand coloring on Arches wove paper titled “David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (David Ascending The Mount of Olives)” (pl. 71 from The Bible Series)...

These four original carbon prints have been made by the French publishing house Maison Braun & Cie. (see labels on the backs). The company was launched in 1853 in the town of Dornach, Alsace, France by Adolphe Braun (1812-1877). The company specialized in (large) reproductions of artworks and came to open offices in Paris (1868), London and New York. In 1883 the company, which had been taken over by Adolphe's son and other family members, became the official and sole photographer/publisher for the Louvre Museum in Paris and other stately owned museums in France. They also had a very impressive sale list of images from other reputed European museums and collections. The company was taken over in the 1950s and the brand ceased to exist in 1969. This set consists of four framed, original carbon prints of late middle-age religious paintings by Italian masters. These prints most likely date from late 1800s or early 1900s. The two large angels are sections from the Linaiuoli Triptych, dated 1433 and painted by the Italian artist Fra Angelico (circa 1387-1455). He is often referred to as the "painter of angels". The female saint holding a book is from the artwork "Annunciation" by the Italian painter Fra Filippo Lippi...

Vintage Lithograph Roger Bezombes: 1913-1994, French pencil signed and numbered circa 1950's Frame Size: 25 1/2" x 31 1/2" Visible Image Size: 20" x 26 1/2" " Painter, printmaker,...

Hand-colored lithograph map and view of the Chincha Islands, Peru – 1865 This original hand-colored lithograph sheet presents both a map (Plano de las Islas de Chincha) and a panora...

An original serigraph by Françoise Gilot, this image is known as "Sunflowers With Fallen Petals." Each is hand-signed by the artist. It was printed in 1990 for Art & Antiques magazin...

Antique Louvre Pavilion Architectural Engraving, Paris French Neoclassical Print, 1803 A refined early 19th-century French architectural en...

Leonardo da Vinci Battle of Anghiari Engraving by Edelinck After Rubens c1660 A powerful mid-17th-century engraving of the famous “Battle of Anghiari” by Gérard Edelinck, executed around 1660 after Leonardo da Vinci’s lost composition and the celebrated drawing by Peter Paul Rubens. Also known as the Battle of the Standard, the scene shows three mounted warriors locked in ferocious combat over the banner that signals victory. The rearing horses, intertwined figures and dramatic energy reflect the extraordinary dynamism of Leonardo’s original design for the Great Council Hall of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Leonardo’s experimental fresco method caused the original painting to deteriorate quickly, and it was eventually overpainted by Vasari. Edelinck’s engraving, based on Rubens’s vivid reconstruction, remains one of the most important surviving documents of the composition. Edelinck, one of the finest engravers of the 17th century, renders the complex anatomy, armour and movement with exceptional precision and tonal mastery. Large-format engravings of the Battle of Anghiari are increasingly sought after for their direct connection to Leonardo’s lost masterpiece and their strong decorative impact. This impression offers rich detail and compelling presence. A significant addition for collectors of Renaissance art, Old Master prints and historically important battle imagery. Condition: Strong impression with good tonal range; light age toning and handling marks; small tear in the upper right border; margins tight; no major losses or repairs. Suitable for professional framing. Framing: Best floated on off-white museum board in a thin black or dark walnut frame with a deep profile. Museum glass recommended to enhance contrast and preserve detail. Keywords: Leonardo da Vinci Battle of Anghiari, Edelinck engraving, Rubens drawing, Old Master print, 17th century engraving, Renaissance battle scene, antique horse battle...

Antique World Map with Astronomical Spheres by Pierre Mortier, Amsterdam, circa 1700 This fascinating antique world map titled "Carte générale du monde, ou description du monde terr...

This is a set of 19th century nicely framed and matted monkey engraves by the highly regarded naturalist and artist Nicolas Henri Jacob. There are thirteen total to this study. These...

Madonna and Child Print after Raphael – La Vierge à la Chaise, 19th Century This exquisite 19th-century lithograph, titled La Vierge à la Chaise (The Virgin of the Chair), is a fine...

Gorgeous "Fern Cut Out" lithograph by Henri Matisse, circa 1970s. This piece is from Matisse's revered "Cut Out Series" created in 1953 and meticulously edited by Nouvelle Images in...

This charming set consists of four hand-colored copper engravings from the 19th century, each depicting a uniformed man in striking detail. Represented are a Dragoon, a Grenadier, a ...

Pair of 19th-Century French Folk Art Frames with Pomar Codex Bird Facsimiles A charming pair of French folk art antique wooden frames from the 19th century, housing two high-quality...

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...

Louis Icart (1888-1950). Etching on paper. "Look". Dated 1928. Visible dimensions: 46 x 35 cm. Total dimensions incl. passepartout: 67 x 49 cm. The frame measures: 2 cm. In exc...

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph from Plate L of L'Ornement Polychrome by Albert Racinet presents a cap...

Set of four antique furniture prints depicting various bahuts and étagères. These prints originate from 'Le Magasin de Meubles' by Victor Quetion. Published in Paris, circa 1860.

A beautiful drypoint etching by master French Impressionist artist/painter Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) titled "Le Chapeau Epingle ( also referred to as "The Hat Pin", "The Pinn...

Set of 3 Antique French Fashion Plates, Paris Ladies & Children, c.1880 A beautifully curated set of three original Parisian fashion plates, each depicting elegantly dressed ladies ...