French Prints

Antique print titled 'Le Pied de Lion (..)'. Beautiful copper engraving of the alchemilla plant. Originates from 'La Botanique', a French botanical book...

Hans Fischer "Beasties" etchings, circa 1959. These etchings are from the limited edition folio ''Homme Deguise en Homme" and dep...

North African Costumes & Figures Set of 4, Racinet Afrique Plates, 1888 A visually rich and culturally layered set of four chromolithographs from 1888, drawn from Auguste Racinet’s ...

Selection of Joan Miro color lithographs, France, circa 1960s. Only the lithograph in the center is available. The lithographs on the right and left have been sold. We purchased a gr...

Lèger, Fernand, (French, 1881-1955): "Composition aux Dominos" Lithograph. Lèger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker and was considered a forerunner of Pop Art. This lithog...

Title: Napoleon and Francis II after Austerlitz, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This 19th-century French engraving depicts the historic meeting between Napoleon B...

"Angkor Wat, Khmer Dance" / "Nuit à Angkor Vat, Danse Khmère" French artist: Bernard Cathelin (1919-2004) Pencil Signed, Titled and Numbered 118/150 Unframed Color Lithograph on Arc...

17th–18th Century French Decorative Textile and Wallpaper Designs, Plate LXXXVI This stunning chromolithograph, Plate LXXXVI from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, presents a collection of r...

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...

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical ...

Antique print titled 'America - Amerique - America'. Chromolithograph of (Native) American costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, ci...

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...

Watermelon Linocut Print by Alekos Fassianos, 1990s - 2000s Framed, Signed Print: 20 cm x 20 cm Frame: 40 cm x 40 cm

After Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chê...

Selection of Alexander Calder color lithographs, French, circa 1960s. They are from the limited edition folio “Derriere le Miroir”, published by the legendary Galerie Maeght, circa 1960s. Please see our other 1stdibs listings for more Alexander Calder works...

Framed After Henri Matisse Cut Out Blue Lithograph Nu Bleu I, 1980 Color lithograph after the work by Henri Matisse, circa 1980. Signed in the stone. Edited by Edition des Nouvelles ...

Rococo Panel Ornament – French Floral and Gilt Wall Designs, Plate XCVII, 18th Century This richly detailed chromolithograph, Plate XCVII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, presents a vi...

Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving This powerful 19th-century allegorical print centers on Napoleon Bonaparte as a global and imperial force, e...

Antique Persian Military Scene with Camel - Hand-Colored Engraving, c1820 A lively and visually engaging early 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Persian military figures...

Pair Russian portraits in 18th century garb. Fine French hand coloured engravings of a Russian male and female in traditional late 18th century richly coloured and styled clothing an...

Louis Icart (1888-1950) artist that worked in America and France. This Erotic etching and aquatint printed with colour and with hand colour titled "SMOKE' (FUMÉE), 1926" showing a beautiful woman in a diaphanous gown reclining on a bear skin rug...

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...

Title: Set of Two Saint-Cloud Garden Fountain Engravings by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This elegant pair of original antique copperplate engravings depicts two picturesque v...

A charming French miniature fashion engraving, probably Paris, dating from around 1780. The finely engraved image depicts an elegant lady wearing an elaborate coiffure with a strikin...

Three Monumental Renaissance Ornament Chromolithographs by Albert Racinet, 1873 Description: An exceptionally decorative set of three original chromolithographs from Albert Racinet'...

Set of Three Antique Ornament Chromolithographs – Medieval & Renaissance Decorative Design Studies, Firmin Didot, Paris Description: A beautiful set of three original antique chromo...

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...

Title: African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806 Description: An original hand-colored engraving published in 1806 depicting two highly imaginati...

17th Century French Decorative Ornament – Baroque Panel Designs, Plate LXXVI This striking antique chromolithograph showcases a rich selection of 17th-century French decorative orna...

This is an engraving, in colors. With a large frame in wood. Representing an architectural place in Nancy. It has been made in France in the 18th century. The engraving has no glass...

Antique Hand-Colored Costume Print of Asia with Persian, Kurdish and Circassian Figures c1860 A richly detailed and visually striking mid-19th century costume print depicting a grou...

Antique Louvre Architectural Engravings Pair, French Neoclassical Reliefs, c.1803 This refined pair of early 19th-century French architectural engravings depicts sculptural relief d...

Title: Set of Three Renaissance Decorative Panel Chromolithographs by Albert Racinet Description: An elegant set of three original antique chromolithographs illustrating Renaissance...

Ancient Hawaiian Temples & Royal Sacred Sites – Pair of Engravings, 1836 A rare and highly decorative pair of original antique engravings depicting important sacred and ceremonial s...

Piaffe Dressage Lesson in the Pillars — Encyclopédie Horse Engraving, 1750 This refined mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engraving titled Manège, La Capriole. Leçon du Piaf...

Two French matted and framed 18th century black and white engravings inspired by Classical Antiquity. The first frame contains an engraving of a woman patting a unicorn, and a man an...

Le Pho is a major Vietnamese artist born in 1907 in Vietnam and died in Paris in 2001. This lithograph is an Epreuve d'artist which means it was printed before the artist started to ...

A beautiful limited edition lithograph (Zincograph) by renowned French artist Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). The work is titled "Deux Femmes Maories Accroupies" and was printed on smooth, cream imitation Japan paper around 1894-95. It is from an edition of approximately 200 from L'Epreuve--Album d'Art, Paris. Catalogue Raisonne Kornfeld 26; Guérin 87. The work has been professionally matted and framed and comes from the prestigious Kelton Collection in Los Angeles. This exact piece can be found in The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston. A very good impression of this scarce print. Would be a great addition to any Gaugin or French Post-Impressionist art collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting. Frame dimensions: 19.5" high, 23" wide, and 1.5" deep Viewable...

This piece, "Toros y Toreros", created by Pablo Picasso in 1961 and reproduced via offset in 1996 by Nouvelles Images in France, captures the artist's deep fascination with bullfight...

Title: Renaissance Splendour: The Grand Dining Room of Henry d'Allemagne, 1900 Description: An exceptional original antique color print depicting La Salle à Manger (Côté du Cabinet ...

Joan of Arc in Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Costume Lithograph, c.1845 This striking antique hand-colored lithograph depicts the legendary French heroine Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) s...

Title: Set of Three Hand-Colored 18th Century Equestrian Engravings Description: A decorative set of three antique hand-colored equestrian engravings showing riders on horseback in refined classical manège poses. The plates are titled Le Bijoux, Le Parfait, and Le Gendarme, each presenting a formally dressed rider guiding a horse in an elegant riding-school movement. These engravings belong to the early 18th-century European equestrian tradition associated with Friedrich Wilhelm Baron d’Eisenberg’s celebrated work on classical horsemanship and riding-school technique. The prints combine detailed engraving with attractive original or later hand coloring, giving the set a warm and decorative character. The riders’ costumes, saddlery, horses, and controlled movements make the set especially appealing for an equestrian interior, library, country house, study, tack room, club room, or traditional gallery wall. The aged paper, hand coloring, and visible signs of age contribute to their authentic antique appearance. Included plates: Le Bijoux, plate XXI Le Parfait, plate XXXV Le Gendarme, plate XVI Condition: Fair antique condition. General age-related toning, foxing, staining, surface dirt, handling marks, creases, small paper imperfections, and irregular sheet edges. Some discoloration and wear in the margins and image areas, consistent with age and use. The images remain decorative and suitable for framing. Please review all photos carefully. Details: Date: circa 1727 Artist / Author: After Friedrich Wilhelm Baron d’Eisenberg Medium: Hand-colored engraving on paper Subject: Horses, riders, classical dressage, manège, equestrian training Style: 18th-century European equestrian Sold as: Set of three Framing: Sold unframed Please note: The framed and interior images are for presentation purposes only. The prints are sold unframed. Keywords: antique equestrian print...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Iles Antilles'. Large map of the Antilles. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur. Published, 1875.

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...

Title: Baptistery of Constantine, Lateran, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph Description: This finely executed 19th-century lithograph depicts the interior of the Baptistery of Constan...

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...

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

Paris en Ballon – Aerial View of Paris from a Balloon, Lithograph by Albert, circa 1850 This striking 19th-century lithograph titled Paris en Ballon (Paris from a Balloon) offers a ...

Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate XLII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases eight exquisite orna...

Framed hand-colored engraving from George’s-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle depicting ‘English horses’. Mounted on hand marbled paper, matted, and framed in a bob...

Middle Ages Decorative Motifs – Gothic Tile and Border Designs, c.1869 This striking chromolithograph, Plate XLI from L'Ornement Polychrome, presents a ri...

Title: 18th Century French Coach & Carriage Engineering, 1771 Original antique copper engraving illustrating the construction and engineering of an elaborate 18th-century French pas...

TITLE: Three French Post Chaise & Cabriolet Coachbuilding Engravings, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Set of three original antique 18th-century copper engravings illustrating French post chaises...

'Untiled' by Sonia Delaunay, 1971. Lithograph in colours on hand made Japanese paper, signed and numbered 43/75 in pencil, from the UNESCO portfolio...

Title: The Oriental Gallery: Ottoman Splendour and Islamic Ornament, Circa 1900 Description: An exceptional original antique color print depicting La Galerie Orientale (Côté du Vest...

Charming print of a Quaker Meeting Woodcut engraving Published circa 1810 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size. Free shipping

Napoleonic Architectural Engravings Set, Baltard Paris Monuments Plates, 1803 This striking set of eight early 19th-century architectural engravings originates from the rare French publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés, created by architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard and published in Paris in 1803 during the early Napoleonic period. Baltard’s monumental publication was dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte and aimed to systematically document the architectural treasures of Paris and its surrounding monuments through precise measurement, architectural drawing, and finely executed copperplate engravings. Today the work is regarded as one of the earliest comprehensive visual surveys of Parisian architecture produced during the Napoleonic era. The present group forms a visually balanced and highly decorative set illustrating several aspects of classical and Renaissance architecture. The engravings include façade elevations, architectural plans, ornamental studies, sculptural fragments, and atmospheric architectural views. Together they present a remarkable overview of architectural design, structural composition, and decorative detail typical of the scholarly architectural publications produced in France at the beginning of the nineteenth century. One of the most notable plates in the group shows the measured plan of the Château d’Écouen, one of the most important Renaissance châteaux in France. Built in the sixteenth century for the powerful Montmorency family, the château later became an important national monument and today houses the Musée National de la Renaissance. The engraved plan carefully illustrates the château’s symmetrical layout around its central courtyard together with the surrounding terraces, landscaped grounds, and tree-lined avenues. Other plates depict grand classical façades, monumental arches, richly carved capitals, sculptural ornaments, and picturesque architectural views set within wooded landscapes. Baltard’s engravings are admired for their combination of architectural precision and refined artistic engraving. Crisp linework defines the structural forms, while delicate shading creates depth in the sculptural and landscape elements. Architectural engravings from Paris et ses Monuments have become increasingly desirable among collectors, architects, and interior designers. Their refined balance between scholarly architectural documentation and decorative visual appeal makes them particularly suitable for elegant interiors such as libraries, studies, galleries, or sophisticated European-style homes. Displayed together as a gallery wall, the engravings create a striking architectural ensemble reflecting the intellectual spirit and artistic ambition of the Napoleonic period. The original antique engravings are offered unframed, giving flexibility to select frames that best suit the intended interior. Condition report: Very good condition for early nineteenth-century engravings. Printed on laid paper with wide margins. Light age toning and occasional small spots consistent with age. The engraved impressions remain sharp and clear. Framing tips: These engravings display beautifully as a coordinated wall set. Dark walnut or black frames with generous ivory or warm off-white mats create a refined museum-style presentation. For a more contemporary interior, thin black gallery frames with wide mats highlight the elegant linework and architectural detail. Technique: Copperplate engraving Maker: Louis-Pierre Baltard, Paris, 1803 Keywords: napoleonic architectural engravings, baltard paris monuments 1803, antique french architecture prints...

Gravure Lithograph signed Ferrer April 1992, entitled "shared consciousness" Litho: 75cmx55cm Encadrement: l: 93cm, h: 75cm, p: 3cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product ava...

Three Antique Venetian Interior & Architectural Views, c.1845 This attractive set of three original hand-colored architectural prints depicts notable interiors and courtyards associated with the rich artistic and religious heritage of Venice. The plates show a magnificent basilica interior adorned with Byzantine-style mosaics and domes, a Renaissance staircase and courtyard framed by elegant arches and classical statuary, and a cloistered arcade opening onto a tranquil ecclesiastical courtyard. Together they offer a fascinating visual survey of Venetian architecture from the medieval, Byzantine, and Renaissance periods. Published in the early nineteenth century, these finely engraved views combine architectural precision with delicate hand coloring. The artist carefully rendered the interplay of light, shadow, arches, columns, vaults, and decorative details, creating images that are both historically informative and aesthetically pleasing. Such plates were produced during a period when European travelers, scholars, and collectors developed a growing fascination with Venice and its architectural treasures. The first view captures the grandeur of a church interior with soaring domes and glittering mosaic decoration, recalling the celebrated atmosphere of Venice's great basilicas. The second plate presents a monumental staircase and arcaded courtyard in a Renaissance palace setting, emphasizing symmetry, perspective, and classical design. The third view depicts a peaceful cloister framed by robust columns and Romanesque arches, illustrating the refined geometry that characterizes many Venetian religious complexes. The generous margins surrounding the engraved images are typical of deluxe nineteenth-century architectural publications and provide excellent opportunities for museum-style presentation. The subtle hand coloring enhances the atmosphere of each scene while preserving the clarity of the engraved line work. These prints would make an elegant addition to an interior focused on architecture, travel, Italy, Venice, Grand Tour imagery, or classical design. They are equally attractive displayed individually or as a coordinated group. Condition: Good antique condition. Light age toning, scattered foxing and minor handling wear consistent with age. Wide original margins preserved. Please study images carefully. Framing tips: These prints display beautifully in dark walnut, ebonized, or gilt frames with generous ivory mats. Hanging the three views together as a horizontal grouping creates a sophisticated gallery presentation reminiscent of a nineteenth-century Grand Tour collection. Technique: Hand-colored engravings Maker: Camille Bonnard (after), France, early 19th century Keyword block: Venice, Venetian architecture, Basilica interior, Byzantine architecture, Renaissance courtyard, cloister, arcade, Italian architecture, Grand Tour, Venice church...

Title: The Oriental Chamber: Ottoman Comfort and Floral Ornament, 1900 An exquisite original antique color print depicting La Chambre Orientale (Côté Opposé à la Cheminée) from the celebrated Collection Henry d'Allemagne. The composition presents a richly furnished Ottoman-inspired salon, featuring luxurious divans, embroidered cushions, floral wall panels...