Vatican Prints

19th century pair of framed Italian hand colored engravings One engraving depicts a scene from Florence, Italy The other depicts a sc...

Very good condition. Original hand coloring remains vivid, particularly in the greens and butterfly markings. Slight age toning and a few natural paper spots consistent with 18th-cen...

Sardinian Woman Print Ploaghe Italy 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph This elegant antique print depicts a woman from Ploaghe in Sardinia, Italy (Femme de Ploaghe), in ...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints by Blanchard and Fournier – Rare 19th-Century Natural History Illustrations This set of two exquisite antique prints showcases detailed hand-colored engravings of moths and butterflies, emphasizing the beauty and diversity of Lepidoptera. Created by Blanchard and Fournier in the 19th century, these plates are part of a larger series dedicated to natural history and entomology. They feature remarkable artistry and scientific precision, making them prized collectibles for lovers of natural history. 1. Plate 1: - Species Depicted: - Attacus grand paon de nuit (Saturnia pyri), also known as the Giant Peacock Moth, Europe's largest moth. - Attacus petit paon de nuit (Saturnia pavonia), the Small Emperor Moth. - These stunning moths are illustrated with their iconic eye-like wing patterns, used as a defense mechanism to deter predators. 2. Plate 2: - Species Depicted: - Sphinx tête de mort (Acherontia atropos), the Death's-head Hawkmoth, famous for the skull-like marking on its thorax. - Zygène de la filipendule (Zygaena filipendulae), the Six-spot Burnet Moth, known for its vibrant red spots. - Syntomeida phageo (Syntomis phageo), a colorful day-flying moth with a striking black and green pattern. - This plate highlights both the dramatic patterns and vibrant coloration of these species, showcasing their unique adaptations. These prints are perfect examples of the intersection of art and science, with meticulous detailing and vivid hand-coloring. They serve as a historical record of entomological studies and an artistic celebration of nature’s diversity. Keywords: Antique moth...

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Circa 1845 hand colored and framed Audubon lithograph, depicting a Semipalmated Sandpiper. The lithograph was produced in Philadelphia by J. T. Bowen. He was born in England in 180...

Bold Leaves and Butterfly – Hand-Colored Botanical Print from Meerburgh’s 1775 Series This striking hand-colored botanical engraving, designated Tab. VII, is an original plate from ...

A framed set of 13 pages from "The Lu Lu Alphabet", a chapbook from 1851 published by Samuel Ragnot, NYC. This set comprises the first letters A through M, each with a short rhyming ...

Peacock and angels framed print - signed D. Carney. This print measures: 36 wide x 1.75 deep x 36 inches high. This print is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents,...

A framed set of 13 pages from "The Lu Lu Alphabet", a chapbook from 1851 published by Samuel Ragnot, NYC. This set comprises the letters N through Z, each with a short rhyming descri...

Victorian Butterfly Treasures: Captivating Hand-Colored Lithographs by Frederic C. Moore Description: This exquisite set of lithographs by Frederic C. Moore, created in 1878, offer...

JACQUES VAN AALTEN (Belgian/American 1907-1997) - 'New Orleans' - Vintage hand colored print on paper - signed and titled in the print - co...