1780s Prints

"Vibrant Indian Cress Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788" This striking hand-colored engraving from Joseph Jakob Plenck's "Icones Plantarum Medicinalium" depicts the In...

Great map of Ancient Greece. Showing the region of Thessaly, including Mount Olympus Drawn by J.D. Barbie Du Bocage Copper plate engraving by P.F Tardieu Original hand color...

The print is from one of Captain Cook's voyages and likely from one of the three major voyages he undertook between 1768 and 1779. The engravings from these voyages were made by arti...

The print is a detailed 18th-century engraving depicting the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. It is titled "Ruins of Palmyra" and was published by Harrison & Co in the ...

This is an authentic engraved portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was one of the most fascinating and tragic figures in Scottish and English history. She became queen consort in...

Antique religion print titled 'Het Heilige der Heilige binnen den Tempel van Salomon'. This print depicts Solomon's Temple, the Holy of Holies, showing the Ark of the Covenant...

Title: Le Temple de La Mecque (The Temple of Mecca) Engraver: Bernard Picart Source: "Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde" (Ceremonies and Religious Cust...

This engraving, titled "Habits of the Hottentot Men & Women" and "Perspective View of the Cape of Good Hope," is a fine example of 18th-century European visual representations of dis...

An original engraving titled "Iroquois Warrior," created by Teodoro Viero in 1783. The artwork is a detailed depiction of a member of the Iroquois, an Indigenous confederacy located ...

This evocative 18th-century engraving titled "Sir Walter Raleigh Beheaded in Old Palace Yard" illustrates the somber and historical execution of Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the most celebrated figures of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras...

This fascinating double-panel print from 'The New Complete British Traveller' (1783/84) presents two significant and picturesque English coastal scenes: 'Portsmouth Harbour in Hampsh...

Great map of Ancient Greece. Showing the region of Boeotia, including Thebes Drawn by J.D. Barbie Du Bocage Copper plate engraving by P.F T...

Title: Naval Battle Off St. François (Campeche, Mexico), ca. 1780 This print, titled "Vue prespective de la Ville de St. François de campech dans L'Amerique Septentrionalle," depict...

This striking 18th-century engraving, titled 'The Glorious Defeat of the Invincible Spanish Armada by the English Fleet, between Dover & Calais, in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1588...

This finely executed engraving, titled "The Outside of a Morai, or Burial Place in Atooi" and "The Inside of a House, in the Morai in Atooi," offers a fascinating depiction of Hawaii...

This hand-colored engraving, titled *Insecta XXXIV*, is a late 18th-century natural history illustration showcasing butterflies and their life stages. It features two species depic...

An engraved portrait of Henry VIII, King of England, famous for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. His reign saw the Dissolution of...

An engraved portrait of Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, who was King of England from 1272 to 1307. The text beneath t...

This print is titled "RUINS OF PERSEPOLIS" and it showcases a detailed and colored engraving of the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Persia (modern-day Iran). The image portrays a se...

An original engraved portrait of James II, King of England. The style of the engraving and the attire of the individual are consistent with late 17th-century fashion, aligning with James II's reign from 1685 to 1688. The text beneath the image indicates that it was published as part of the same historical work by Rapin de Thoyras, and this specific print was made from an original picture painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller, a leading portrait painter of that time. The engraving was published as the act directs on August 1st, 1789, showing that it was also intended to be protected under copyright law. This inscription indicates that the portrait of James II, King of England, was originally painted by Godfrey Kneller (referred to as G. Kneller Pinx, with "Pinx" being an abbreviation for "pinxit," Latin for "painted by") and engraved by John Goldar (referred to as Goldar Sculp, with "Sculp" being short for "sculpsit," Latin for "engraved by"). James II of England, who was also James VII of Scotland, was born on October 14, 1633, and reigned from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution...

Print of the Colored Etching "Castor" by artist Jean-Baptiste-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non , complete with frame.Archaeologist, draughtsman, engraver (Paris 1727 - there 1791); abbot,...

The antique map titled "Carte de la partie meridionale de la tartarie avec la p.tie septentrionale de l'nde" was crafted by Louis Brion de la Tour, a prominent French cartographer, a...

Colored Etching "Bacchus" by artist Jean-Baptiste-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non , complete with frame. Archaeologist, draftsman, engraver (Paris 1727 - there 1791); abbot, was exiled t...

"Convolvulus Batatas Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788" This delicate hand-colored engraving features the Convolvulus Batatas, also known as the Sweet Potato...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Perse, de la Georgie, et de la Tartarie Independante'. Map of Persia, Georgia and Kazakhstan. This map shows current days Georgia, Iran, Irak, Kaz...

Title: "The Repast of the Reapers: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Rural Scene" Description: This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled *The Repast of the Reapers*, depicts a lively ru...

Hand-Colored 18th Century Butterfly Prints by J.B. Schmutzer - Circa 1775-1790 These beautifully hand-colored engravings, created by J.B. Schmutzer in the late 18th century (circa 1...

18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Moths and Larvae with Nettles Description: This finely detailed hand-colored engraving, titled 'Nacht-Vlinders van 't Tweede Gezin der Eerst...

This original antique print is labeled "Rosone Antico nell'Arco degli Argentari," which can be translated as "Ancient Rosette in the Arch of the Silversmiths." The phrase "Rosone An...

This engraving, titled "View of Resolution Bay, in the Marquesas", is a depiction of Resolution Bay in the Marquesas Islands. The scene shows traditional indigenous canoes in the for...

The engraving depicts two individuals labeled as "The CHIEF, at STA CHRISTINA." and "A Principal WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA." On the left, the chief is shown with a prominent headdress ...

"Convolvulus Jalapa Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788" Description This hand-colored engraving presents the Convolvulus Jalapa, commonly known as the Jalap b...

An authentic antique engraving titled "The NATCHE: a Ceremony in Honour of the KING'S SON, in TONGATABOO." It is likely from a work related to the voyages of Captain James Cook miss...

An engraved portrait of Edward VI, who was King of England and Ireland from 1547 until his death in 1553. Edward was the son of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour, and he ...

Wonderful print of indigenous Siberians Copper-plate engraving Published C.1780 Unframed.     

The engraving features side-by-side portraits of a woman and a man from Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, famous for its monumental statues known as moai. The left side depi...

This original print is titled "THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT." It depicts the famous Giza pyramid complex, with the three pyramids standing prominently in the background. In the foreground...

This elegant engraving from the late 18th century features a rosette, an ornamental design resembling a stylized rose, which has been a recurring motif in architectural design throug...

Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Asia'. Original antique map of Asia. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by N.T. Gravius, 1788....

Wonderful set of 8 copper-plate engravings of monkeys after De Seve I particularly like the naivety of the drawings. Published C.1780 Unframed. Free shipping.

The engraving shows two individuals labeled as "A MAN of STA CHRISTINA." and "A WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA." On the left, the man is depicted with a direct gaze, curly hair, and a strip...

"Rosone Antico nel Tempio di Giove Statore." A breakdown of the title: - "Rosone" typically refers to an architectural term for a rose window, which is a circular window with a dec...

This listing is an original antique engraving titled "The INSIDE of a HOUSE, in OONALASHKA." It shows an intimate scene inside a dwelling, presumably belonging to the indigenous peop...

The original antique engraving presents two individual portraits side by side. On the left is the "Portrait of POULAO, KING of the Friendly Islands," which refers to the historical ...

This exquisite engraving, dating back to around 1780, presents a masterfully crafted rosette, a decorative motif that captures the elegance and refined aesthetic of the neoclassical ...

The original antique print is a pair of original engravings from "Bankes's New System of Geography." This work, as indicated by the title, was published by royal authority, suggestin...

An engraving from "Portlock's New Collection of Voyages and Travels," likely dating around 1780. It depicts a scene titled "A King of Florida consulting his Magician previous to his ...

The image is an 18th-century engraving showing a family in Dusky Bay, New Zealand. It depicts a tranquil scene with three individuals, presumably a family, in a coastal forest settin...

The image is an original antique engraving from "Bankes's New System of Geography," which depicts "A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing." The term "Sandwich Islands" was the name gi...

An antique engraving of the frontispiece to "Bankes's New System of Geography." The detailed artwork typically found in frontispieces of this era was designed to capture the essence ...

The engraving showcases two individuals of high status from Tahiti, known historically as "Otaheite" during the period of European exploration in the Pacific. On the left is "OTOO, ...

This image is an engraved portrait of Mr. Rapin de Thoyras, created for Harrington's edition of "Rapin's History of England." The individual in the portrait is Paul de Rapin, Lord ...

An engraved portrait of Henry IV, King of England. Henry IV was the first English monarch from the Lancastrian branch of the Plantagenets and came to power after deposing his cousin Richard II in 1399. His reign was marked by the start of the 15-year civil strife known as the Wars of the Roses, numerous rebellions, and efforts to consolidate his power and legitimize his somewhat tenuous claim to the throne. The text mentions that the portrait is based on a picture at Hampton Court, which is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Published as the act directs on June 18th, 1787, this engraving is part of the collection for "Harrington's Edition of Rapin's History of England." Henry IV's reign is notable for the rebellion led by the famous knight Henry Percy...

An original antique engraved portrait from Harrington's edition of "Rapin's History of England." The text identifies the subject as Edward the VI, King of England, France, and Ireland. The engraving is again by Goldar, indicating John Goldar's work, and it was published as the act directs on July 22nd, 1784. Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Born on October 12...

Two authentic engravings on one sheet, also from "Bankes's New System of Geography," published by royal authority, which suggests a similar time frame to the previous engravings, lik...

An antique engraving depicting a dance scene titled "An Exact Representation of a Dance in Otaheite," Otaheite being an archaic name for Tahiti in French Polynesia. This engraving would have been created as a part of a series to document the culture and life of the Tahitian people, likely observed by European explorers during one of the many voyages to the South Pacific in the 18th century. In the foreground, there are central figures engaged in a dance, wearing traditional Polynesian attire, which includes wraps around their waists and adornments that seem to represent status or a part of the dance costume. They are holding what appear to be fans, which may be part of the traditional dance. The dancers' poses suggest movement and a performance aspect to the scene. Behind the dancers, we can see a group of musicians providing the accompaniment, playing drums, which indicates the importance of music and rhythm in the dance. To the right, there is an audience of seated individuals, likely members of the community, watching the performance. The background of the scene includes thatched huts and a lush landscape with palm trees, depicting a typical village setting in Tahiti. The checkerboard pattern on the ground where the dance takes place is notable, as it adds a sense of structure to the scene. This image would have been intended for a European audience unfamiliar with Tahitian culture and would have served as a visual record of the encounters between European explorers and the peoples of the Pacific Islands. The engraving you've uploaded, titled "An Exact Representation of a Dance in Otaheite," is likely from a work documenting the voyages of Captain James Cook, given the style and subject matter. Captain Cook made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean during the 18th century, and his encounters with the peoples of the Pacific, including those of Tahiti (Otaheite), were extensively recorded and published. The engravings from Cook's voyages were made by artists who accompanied him, such as John Webber on his third voyage, or were based on sketches made by other crew members. These images were then published in the official accounts of the voyages. The most notable of these accounts is "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean" undertaken during Cook's third voyage from 1776 to 1780, which was published in the years following his death in 1779. Another possible source for this engraving could be from the accounts of Joseph Banks. Banks was a naturalist who joined Cook on his first voyage (1768-1771) aboard the HMS Endeavour and was responsible for extensive collections and descriptions of Pacific cultures. His collections and later works also included illustrations and engravings of the scenes and peoples encountered. Given that the engraving is labeled as "London Published as the Act directs by Alexr. Hogg at the Kings Arms...

This antique engraving with the caption "Habitations and People of the Island of Atooi," which is an old name for Kauai, part of the Hawaiian Islands. The engraving is captioned to have been engraved for "Bankes's New System of Geography Published by Royal Authority." The scene is rich with cultural and ethnographic details. It shows several indigenous Hawaiian people engaged in various activities in front of thatched houses...

This antique engraving titled "The Inhabitants of New Caledonia" appears to be from the accounts of Captain James Cook's travels. The image depicts a scene from New Caledonia, an arc...