French Prints

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...

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...

A vintage lithograph of a glamorous woman of the Art Nouveau era done by the famed artist Alphonse Mucha known for his flowing detailed art depicting mostly woman in a sexy but digni...

Plate XII: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows a sick man and child to be operated on. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published, circa 1760.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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...

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.

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by Guérin & Duméril, 1835 This beautiful pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts exotic butterflies, sphinx moths, cater...

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...

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

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

Antique Silk Screen Print of Miro's Personage, Vintage, Signed, Joan Miró (After) – Abstract Surrealist Figural Silkscreen Print, Framed A strikin...

Moorish Woman Costume Print Algeria 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph This elegant antique print depicts a Moorish woman (Femme Mauresque) from Algeria, part of the cel...

African Transport & Camel Litter, Racinet Afrique Plate, 1888 A rare and highly detailed chromolithograph from 1888, drawn from Albert Racinet’s celebrated Le Costume Historique...

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...

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...

Antique Louvre Bas-Relief Engravings Pair, French Neoclassical, 1803 A striking and architecturally balanced pair of early 19th-century French engravings depicting sculptural bas-re...

French Line Infantry Soldier 1795, Napoleonic Uniform Print – Vernet This finely hand-colored 19th-century print depicts a soldier of the French Line Infantry (Infanterie de Ligne) ...

Pair of French Butterfly Engravings with Caterpillars by E. Guérin, 1835 This attractive pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts exotic butterflies, caterpillars, ...

French Engraving Hand Colored Galerie des Modes Costumes Francais, 1779 Rare antique French fashion print hand colored published first i...

King George III Coronation Portrait Engraving, Corbould Milton Description: A striking and highly decorative engraved portrait of King George III (1738–1820), depicted in full coron...

Antique print titled 'East - Orient - Aufgang'. Chromolithograph of Eastern Jewelry. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet...

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...

Title: Sex Appeal – Humorous Hand-Colored Etching by Boris O’Klein, Dirty Dogs of Paris Series This humorous hand-colored etching and aquatint titled “Sex Appeal” is by Boris O’Klei...

Pont Marie and Pont Rouge in Paris – Hand-Colored Optical View, ca. 1770 This charming hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Le Pont Marie et le Pont Rouge à Paris” (The Pont M...

Louis Icart, engraving from 1927. Elegant in front of the cathedral of Paris. Note some freckles clearly visible on the photos. Height: 72 cm Width: 54 cm Depth: 2 cm Weight: 3.5 Kg ...

Antique View of Siam — Royal Barges, Elephants & Customs Engraving, Chatelain c.1720 This detailed early 18th-century copperplate engraving titled “Vue & description de la ville de ...

This exceptional lithograph by Man Ray, titled "The Father of Mona Lisa," is a distinguished piece from the portfolio S.M.S. #3 (Shit Must Stop), published in April 1968. This port...

Sistine Chapel Interior, Vatican – Antique Festive Scene Print, 1869 This original 19th-century antique lithograph, published in Paris in 1869, shows the Sistine Chapel during a fea...

18th Century Rococo Cartouches and Decorative Frames – French Ornament, Plate XCIII This lively chromolithograph, Plate XCIII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, presents an exuberant col...

Fossil Print of Ichthyosaurus Skeleton and Teeth, c.1850, by Orbigny This fascinating fossil plate, titled Reptiles Fossiles Pl. 3, features the skeletal remains and anatomical details of the extinct marine reptile Ichthyosaurus communis. Published around 1850 as part of the Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle, the renowned French natural history encyclopedia edited by Charles Dessalines d'Orbigny, this print offers a rare glimpse into early paleontological studies. The main illustration (figure 1) depicts a full fossilized skeleton of an Ichthyosaurus embedded in sedimentary rock, drawn at approximately one-fifth of life size. This prehistoric marine reptile, which resembled a modern dolphin, lived during the Mesozoic era and was one of the most recognizable marine reptiles of its time. The bones are rendered in fine detail, with the spinal column, ribs, paddled limbs, and elongated skull all clearly defined. Accompanying the full skeleton are several anatomical studies: * Figure 2 shows a close-up of the Ichthyosaurus’s conical teeth at actual size, emphasizing their function for gripping slippery prey such as fish and squid. * Figure 3 illustrates the sternum. * Figure 4 presents a cross-section of two vertebrae joined together, offering insight into the internal structure of the spine. The print was drawn and engraved by Oudart, one of the leading scientific illustrators of the period. Rather than hand coloring, this plate is executed in fine sepia engraving, which was common for paleontological subjects to emphasize structural clarity over decorative color. This plate is a valuable artifact from the early days of vertebrate paleontology and would appeal to collectors of natural history prints, educators, or anyone with a fascination for fossils and prehistoric life. Condition Summary: Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. Image area remains clean and sharply printed. No tears or repairs. A well-preserved and historically significant plate. Framing Tips: Frame in dark walnut or black with a cream or stone-colored mat to highlight the sepia tones. Use archival materials to preserve this antique scientific print...

California Quail Pair – Male and Female Partridge of California, Antique Bird Print This fine early ornithological engraving depicts a male and female California quail, here titled ...

Boris O’ Klein. “Dirty Dogs of Paris”. Offset print. A humorous work by the French artist Boris O’ Klein, known for his satirical scenes of dogs in human-like situations. This piece ...

Antique print titled 'La Cangué - Pieds de Dames - Le Tcha'. Three views on one sheet depicting cangue or tcha punishment and feet of Chinese ladies. Th...

Large-Flowered Pansies Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This vibrant botanical illustration showcases various cultivars of large-flowered pansies (Viola tric...

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...

A beautiful, Mid-Century Modern abstract lithograph (lithographie) by artist Raoul Ubac (1910 - 1985). Ubac was a French painter, sculptor, photographer and engraver who embraced Su...

Antique print titled 'Sultan Hibraim I (..)'. Portrait of Ottoman sultan Ibrahim I, bust-length directed to left; in oval. Published by Balthasar Moncornet, circa 1660. Balthasar ...

"Orpheus" Jean Cocteau France, 1953 Serigraph on metal Wood Frame with glass Original 1950-1960

Polish Chevau-Léger Light Cavalry, Napoleonic Wars Hand-Colored Print 1812 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Chevau-Léger (Polonais), a Polish light cavalryman servi...

Lepautre 1652-1716 was a French drawing artist and engraver,architect. He was appointed to the French royal design department headed by Mansart and later by Robert de Cotte in the la...

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 ...

Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was use...

Set of 3 Antique French Fashion Plates, Paris Ladies & Children Scenes, c.1880 A lively and visually engaging set of three Parisian fashion plates, depicting elegantly dressed ladie...

Set of 3 Antique French Fashion Plates, Paris Ladies, Lace & Velvet, c.1880 A refined and visually striking set of three Parisian fashion plates, depicting elegantly dressed ladies ...

Indigenous Peoples Near Quebec – 19th Century Ethnographic Print of Canada This antique print offers a striking ethnographic view of Indigenous peoples from the region surrounding Q...

Title: Antique Oriental Horsemen Lithograph after Carle Vernet, circa 1825 Description: A finely executed and highly atmospheric French lithograph depicting two spirited equestrian scenes inspired by the celebrated works of Carle Vernet, one of the most influential sporting and military artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Produced in France around the 1820s, the sheet presents two separate compositions featuring Arab or Mameluke horsemen handling energetic horses within evocative desert-like settings. The lower margin indicates the composition was “dessiné par Aubry d’après C. Vernet” (drawn by Aubry after Carle Vernet), while the lithographic printing was executed by the important Parisian lithographic publisher F. Delpech (“Impr. lithog. de F. Delpech”). François-Séraphin Delpech was among the pioneering French lithographic printers during the Restoration period and collaborated with many of the leading artists of the era. Carle Vernet (1758–1836) was internationally admired for his mastery of equestrian subjects, cavalry scenes, hunting imagery, and Orientalist themes. His depictions of Arabian horses and exotic horsemen strongly influenced European taste during the Napoleonic and Restoration periods. Following Napoleon’s Egyptian campaigns and Europe’s growing fascination with the Ottoman world and North Africa, scenes of Mamelukes, Arab riders, and Oriental horses...

Title: Dutch Grenadier, Imperial Guard of Napoleon – 3rd Dutch Regiment c.1810 Description: This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Dutch grenadier serving in Napoleon Bon...

Title: Original Antique Print of Louis XII Entering Genoa on Horseback by F. Roy, circa 1860 Description: A handsome original antique French costume print depicting King Louis XII o...

Abstract etching by Brazilian born artist Arthur Luiz Piza. Sight measurements are 10 3/8 inches x 10 3/8 inches. There is some wrinkling in the linen mat. Piza was born in Sao Pau...