1820s Prints

Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne Plate 100 Description: This finely executed botanical engraving depicts Saccharum officinarum, the sugarcane plant, shown with scientific clarity and quiet elegance. The composition presents the full growth habit with segmented canes and flowering plume, accompanied by precise analytical details of the inflorescence and spikelets, as well as a separate cross-section of the cane. The balance between clarity and restraint is characteristic of early German academic botany at its best. The print originates from Friedrich Gottlob Hayne’s monumental work Getreue Darstellung und Beschreibung der in der Arzneykunde gebräuchlichen Gewächse, published in Berlin in the early 19th century. Hayne was one of the most important botanical authors of his time, and his work played a crucial role in standardizing the visual language of medicinal and economic botany across Europe. Each plate was engraved on copper and then carefully hand colored, combining scientific accuracy with refined aesthetic appeal. Sugarcane held enormous economic and medicinal importance in the 18th and 19th centuries, linked to global trade networks, colonial agriculture, and the production of sugar as both food and pharmaceutical ingredient. As such, this plate carries strong historical resonance beyond its botanical subject, appealing equally to collectors of natural history, economic botany, and early scientific illustration. Visually, the print works exceptionally well as a stand-alone sheet. The calm composition, generous margins, and soft hand coloring make it particularly attractive for interior settings, from classic libraries to contemporary spaces where natural history prints are used as architectural accents. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light, even age toning to the paper consistent with age. Minor surface marks and soft handling wear visible on close inspection. Plate impression visible. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: This print benefits from a wide mat to emphasize its scientific elegance. Recommended combinations include a black or dark walnut frame with an ivory or parchment mat for a classic look, or a slim natural oak frame with an off-white mat for a lighter, contemporary presentation. Avoid overly dark mats, which can overpower the delicate hand coloring. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Friedrich Gottlob Hayne, Berlin, early 19th century Keywords: antique botanical print, sugarcane print, sugar cane botanical, saccharum officinarum, antique plant illustration, hand colored botanical, 19th century botanical print, natural history wall art, framed botanical print, antique agricultural print, economic botany illustration, tropical plant artwork, colonial trade decor, kitchen botanical wall art...

Austrian Grenz Regiment Soldiers in the Field, Early 19th Century Detailed description: This hand-colored lithograph, likely created in the early 1820s, features soldiers from the ...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Spring Flowers, London 1828 This elegant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings captures the charm and precision of British bot...

Wonderful pair of botanical prints Lithographs after drawings by W.Herbert Original hand color Published by S.Curtis. Dated 1826 Unframed. Free shipping

The Antiquaries – Boilly Satire on Collectors, Hand-Colored, c.1823 Description: The Antiquaries is one of Boilly’s most enduringly popular compositions, portraying a group of elder...

Wonderful prints of Regency furniture Aquatints with original color. From Ackermann's Repository. 3 dated 1825. One dated 1810 Unframed.

Wonderful pair of cactus prints. Lithographs Original hand color Published by S.Curtis. Dated 1826 Unframed.

Antique Fruit Prints by Poiteau and Turpin, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings Description: This exquisite compilation features three antique bot...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This beautifully preserved pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the arti...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This beautifully preserved pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the arti...

Antique Print - Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, 1820s - Jules Ferrario This historically rich print, titled "Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires," originates from Jules Ferrario's renowned series "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne," specifically from Volume II, plate 2. The print offers a captivating depiction of the Plaza de Mayo, one of the most significant public squares in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It beautifully captures the essence of the plaza during the early 19th century, featuring local inhabitants engaged in daily activities, architectural landmarks, and a dynamic urban atmosphere. The intricate detailing and careful hand coloring enhance the visual impact, providing a window into the architectural and social fabric of Buenos Aires during this period. This piece is invaluable for collectors interested in South American history, urban landscapes, and antique lithography. It not only serves as a decorative artwork but also as an important document that highlights the urban development and cultural milieu of Buenos Aires in the early 1800s. It remains in good condition, with colors that have retained their depth and vibrancy, making it a prized addition to any collection of historical prints. In more detail: Line & aquatint etching with original hand colouring on wove (vellin) paper. From: ‘Il Costume Antico e Moderno …, l’America.’ , by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan in 17 volumes (first issue), published sequentially between c. 1815/1816 until 1826 after first being issued in 143 weekly installments. This Italian volume has the date 1821. The second issue was published in 21 volumes in 1827. The work appeared in Italian and French. Smaller size editions with smaller much less elaborate plates were published in Florence (1823-38), Naples (1831-42) and even a 16mo. editon in Livorno (1830). Original blindstamp at bottom right image. The sources used for this work are wide including van Humboldt, von Wied etc. Made by ‘D.K. Bonatti’ after ‘Giulio Ferrario’. Giulio Ferrario was founder of the ‘Societa Tipografica de Classici Italiani’ and served as the director of the Braidense National Library in Milan, Italy. Artists that worked on this monumental work are: Gallo Gallina, D.K. Bonatti, A. Biasioli, L. Rossi, Paolo Fumagalli, Gaetano Zancon (1771-1816), G. Bigatti, C. Bramati, G. Gallo, C. Bottiglia, G. Castellini, Antonio Rancati (1784-1816), Vittorio Raineri, Sydney Parkinson...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Flowering Plants, London 1828 This graceful pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings captures the refinement and scientific curio...

Title: Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Wild and Cultivated Flowers, London 1828 Description: This vibrant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies th...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 This refined pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings represents the artistic and scientific excellen...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Roses and Spring Flowers, London 1828 This charming pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the grace and precision ...

Title: Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Wild and Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This charming pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings reflects the refi...

Scarlet Ibis & Glossy Ibis – Antique hand-coloured lithograph, c.1828 Description: This vibrant early 19th-century ornithological print depicts two striking wading birds: the Scarle...

Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm II, King of Prussia, circa 1810–1825 This finely executed antique print presents a distinguished profile portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm II (1744–1797), ...

Flamingo & Swan – Antique hand-coloured lithograph, c.1828 Description: A graceful early 19th-century ornithological plate depicting two elegant waterbirds: the Flamingo (Le Flamand...

Italian Regional Costumes: Sarzana, Sesto, Rome and Florence, 1823 This hand-colored lithograph presents six detailed bust portraits of Italian women dressed in traditional regional...

Title: Lilium speciosum (Elegant Lily) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving features Lilium sp...

Antique 1828 Satirical Print When First I Saw Thee Graceful Move Hand-Colored This engaging and humorous hand-colored etching is titled 'When First I Saw Thee Graceful Move' and was...

1823 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Gauchos Lassoing Cattle in Buenos Aires, Argentina Description: This 1823 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderb...

Handcolored Copperplate Engraving of Cashmere Goats and Sheep, Friedrich Johann Bertuch, 1823 This is an exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicting a group of Cashmere go...

This is an hand-colored illustration of an officer from the King's German Legion, specifically the 3rd Hussar Regiment, also known as the Duke of Cambrid...

Antique print titled 'Interior of the late Theatre Royal Drury Lane (..)'. Old print of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, as it was between 1794 and 1809 showing the tiers of boxes stage left and the chandelier-lit auditorium with a small party of visitors standing in one of the boxes, as if being shown around. The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, commonly known as Drury Lane, is a West End theatre and Grade I listed building in Covent Garden, London, England. The building faces Catherine Street (earlier named Bridges or Brydges Street) and backs onto Drury Lane. The building is the most recent in a line of four theatres which were built at the same location, the earliest of which dated back to 1663, making it the oldest theatre site in London still in use. According to the author Peter Thomson, for its first two centuries, Drury Lane could "reasonably have claimed to be London's leading theatre". For most of that time, it was one of a handful of patent theatres, granted monopoly rights to the production of "legitimate" drama in London (meaning spoken plays, rather than opera, dance, concerts, or plays with music). The first theatre on the site was built at the behest of Thomas Killigrew in the early 1660s, when theatres were allowed to reopen during the English Restoration. Initially known as "Theatre Royal in Bridges Street", the theatre's proprietors hired prominent actors who performed at the theatre on a regular basis, including Nell Gwyn...

Title: Dacelo Gigantea Better know as the Laughing Kookaburra, by Shaw 1825. In eastern Australia, the raucous cackle of the Laughing Kookaburra is an...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Decorative Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This exquisite pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings showcases the grace a...

Title: Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Ornamental Flowers, London 1828 Description: This striking pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings offers a vivid glimpse...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This elegant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings beautifully illustrates the spirit...

Botanical Brilliance: Edward Dalton Smith’s Copperplate Engravings 1829 This exquisite pair of hand-colored copperplate engravings represents the precision and artistry of the celeb...

An impressively scaled copperplate engraving on laid paper of the Pyramid of Cestius in Rome which is the tomb for Caius Cestius. It is built of brick faced with marble and like othe...

Traditional Headwear from Assisi, Naples, Viterbo, and Beyond – 1823 Print This charming hand-colored lithograph, labeled “No. 2,” is part of a series documenting traditional European costumes, focusing here on regional female headwear. Published in London on December 1, 1823, by Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, it was designed for an English audience eager to explore the rich cultural diversity of the Continent through costume. The print features six finely rendered bust-length portraits of women from different locations in Italy and France, each showcasing distinctive regional headwear. Their names are labeled beneath each figure: Assisi, Near Naples, Vallestirna, Lyon, Meaux, and Viterbo. The woman from Assisi wears a delicate lace veil structured in a geometric latticework over her head, with a red flower tucked near her ear and golden hoop earrings adding warmth. Center top, the figure from Near Naples is seen from behind, with her hair elegantly coiled and secured by a horizontal golden pin, finished with blue and red shoulder ribbons—an unusual rear view that highlights hair arrangement and ornament. The woman from Vallestirna dons a sharply folded white headdress with decorative red and blue shoulder ties and pendant earrings. Her appearance is modest, yet festive. In contrast, the figure from Lyon (bottom left) is depicted in one of the most dramatic regional costumes, wearing a sculptural headdress resembling a bishop’s mitre, paired with a heavy cross pendant and ochre dress...

Title: Antique Botanical Print of Aristolochia à Fleurs Labellées - 19th Century Description: This antique botanical print, titled "Aristolochie à Fleurs Labellées," is a stunning 1...

The title of this original antique print is the "Königl. Hannover. Garde Hussaren Regt.", which translates to "Royal Hanoverian Guard Hussar Regiment". This unit would have been part of the army of the Kingdom of Hanover, which, during various periods, was in personal union with the United Kingdom. The Guard Hussars would have been a prestigious cavalry unit, likely serving as both ceremonial guards and elite troops. The uniform, with its rich decoration and distinctive Hussar features, suggests a high ceremonial as well as functional military significance. The King's German Legion...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original French Gran Tour D'APRES JACQUES-MARIE LE PERE Elevations of Two Sides of the Obelisk...

Great images by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after drawings by Rowlandson. Published by Ackermann, dated 1819-1820 Some foxing to some of th...

Costume Print: Italian Gestures with Traditional Dress, “Cattivo!” Series, 1820s This delightful hand-colored engraving is part of a rare and humorous series titled *Italian Gesture...

Title: Roman Carnival Costumes & Festivity - 1820 Etching of Celebration Description: This lively 1820 etching, titled "Carnival at Rome," captures the vibrant spirit of a Roman car...

Wonderful pair of botanical prints Lithographs after drawings by Curtis Original hand color Published by S.Curtis. Dated 1826 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Cinchona Bark Varieties: An Illustrated Botanical Atlas (1826) Description: This rare and finely illustrated botanical atlas, 'Versuch einer Monographie der China. Nur Atlas...

Reading the Will – Boilly Satirical Inheritance Scene, c.1823 Description: In Reading the Will, Boilly captures a moment of collective anticipation as relatives lean in to hear the ...

Consultation of Physicians – Boilly Satirical Medical Scene, c.1823 Description: One of the most iconic plates from Boilly’s Humorous Designs, Consultation of Physicians presents a ...

Title Page – Boilly, Humorous Designs, Satirical Lithograph, c.1823 Description: This lithograph is the original English title page for Humorous Designs, the celebrated satirical se...

Antique map titled 'Geographical, Statistical and Historical Map of Russia'. Old map of the Russian Empire, encompassed on three sides by English language text. Originates from L...

Grimaces Pl. 2 – Female Emotions, Boilly Satirical Heads, c.1823 Description: This plate presents a lively study of female facial expressions, rendered with humour, sensitivity, and...

This illustration, titled "Péruvienne" and stemming from around 1820, likely portrays a European interpretation of a Peruvian woman, possibly an actress dressed for a theatrical role...

Title: 1829 Etching of Temple Bar in Bustling Regency London Description: This remarkable antique print portrays Temple Bar, the historic gateway that once marked the boundary betwe...

1823 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Gaucho Hunting Ostrich with Bolas in the Pampas Description: This 1823 hand-coloured copperplate engraving by Theodore Goetz is from Friedrich Johann...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 This exquisite pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings exemplifies the precision and grace of Englis...

Title: The Pyramids of Egypt – A Scenic 1828 Copper Engraving Description: This hand-colored copper engraving titled The Pyramids of Egypt provides a stunning depiction of Egypt's...

Woman in Traditional Madrid Dress – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1820 This refined hand-colored engraving, titled *Costume de Madrid* and numbered 61 from the *Costumes de divers Pays*...

Antique print, titled: 'Ile Timor. Vue prise aux Environs de Coupang.' - ('Timor Island. View taken near Coupang'). Source: 'Voyage autour du monde sur les corvettes Uranie et la Phy...

Woman of Aran, Spanish Pyrenees – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1820 This striking hand-colored engraving, titled Femme d’Aran, Pyrénées espagnoles (Woman of Aran, Spanish Pyrenees), is...

Title: Traditional Woman from Majorca – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1820 Description: This elegant hand-colored engraving, titled *Costume de Majorque* (Costume of Majorca), is plate No. 74 from the renowned series *Costumes de divers Pays*, published in Paris around 1820. Drawn by Gaté and engraved by Gatine, this piece captures a woman from the island of Majorca in her traditional attire, reflecting the refined charm and cultural richness of early 19th-century Mediterranean dress...

Spanish Woman from Madrid – Hand-Colored Engraving, Costume de divers Pays No.66, c.1820 This elegant hand-colored engraving, titled Costume de Madrid, is plate No. 66 from the seri...

Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts *Martynia prob...

This original antique engraving features a pair of Dippers, also known as water ouzels, which are small, stout, aquatic songbirds. This print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustration...

Costume Print: Female of Civita Castellana, 1820 Hand-Colored Engraving This engaging hand-colored engraving depicts a woman in traditional attire from Civita Castellana, a pictures...

Great map of South Africa. Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Br...