1820s Prints

Procession to the Colosseum Through the Arch of Titus, Rome, 1824 This captivating hand-colored engraving titled “Procession to the Colosseum” depicts a solemn religious scene unfol...

Title: Capuchin Monks & Roman Serenity - 1820 Etching of Devotion Description: This serene 1820 etching, titled "Capuchin Monks, Rome," offers a glimpse into the quiet, contemplativ...

Title: Roman Carnival Horse Race & Festive Corso - 1820 Etching Description: This dynamic 1820 etching, titled "Horse Race at Rome, in Carnival," vividly captures the exhilarating a...

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...

Title: Tivoli Costumes & Temple of Vesta - 1819 Etching of Italian Heritage Description: This enchanting 1819 etching, titled "Costumes of Tivoli," transports viewers to the idyllic...

Title: Roman Excavation Print - 1820 Pinelli & Bridgens Etching Description: This detailed 1820 etching, titled "Excavating Near the Temple of Jupiter Stator, Rome," captures the bu...

Title: Execution Print: Public Beheading for Murder in Rome, Hand-Colored, 1820s Description: This rare and haunting hand-colored engraving, titled *An Execution in Rome for Murder*...

Harness Print: Traditional Mule and Oxen Tack in Italy, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This fascinating hand-colored engraving, titled *Harness of the Mule & Oxen in Italy*, presents ...

Genre Scene Print: A Letter Writer in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This delightful hand-colored engraving, titled *A Letter Writer, Rome*, captures a charming and now-vanished...

One of several spectacular groupings of engravings fresh from a Bronxville Mansion. Ten Copperplate engravings by Benjamin Maund (British) in the finest...

Agricultural Print: Haycart in Rome, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving Description: This charming hand-colored engraving, titled "Haycart – Rome," offers a picturesque glimpse into rural...

Agricultural Print: Ploughing in the Campagna di Roma, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This engaging hand-colored engraving, titled "Ploughing in the Campagna di Roma," captures the qu...

Costume Print: Roman Butcher at Work, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This evocative hand-colored engraving, titled "Roman Butcher," offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in 19t...

Costume Print: Traditional Dress of Rome, 1820 Hand-Colored Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving depicts two figures in traditional dress from Rome, Italy, capturing a mom...

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...

Botanical Print: Common & Spanish Hazelnut, Le Jardin Fruitier, 1821 This captivating botanical print features two varieties of hazelnuts: the Common Hazelnut (Noisette franche) and...

Title: Botanical Print: Mirabelle, St. Catherine, White Plum & Apricot, 1821 Description: This beautiful botanical print features four varieties of European stone fruits: the Mirabe...

Great map of China Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith Copper-plate engraving Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 Unfr...

Title: Antique Animal Engraving with Sloth, Armadillos and Pangolin – Early 19th Century Description: This striking early 19th-century hand-colored engraving captures a fascinating ...

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...

Title: Antique Engraving of Rodents: Hamster, Jerboa, Pocket Gopher, and Beaver - 19th Century Description: This fascinating antique engraving depicts four distinct rodent species: ...

Title: Antique Primate Engraving of a Sapajou Atèle Hybride and Macaque Domestique - 19th Century Description: This exquisite antique print captures two fascinating primate species,...

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...

Great map of Hungary Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 Unframed.

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...

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

"Botanical Illustration of Sonchus oleraceus (Common Sow Thistle)" Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving by F. Guimpel, from the early 19th century, featur...

highly specialized subject of a riding arena/academy in Venice, Italy, matted in a period giltwood frame

William Roscoe Botanical Large Print, Curcuma Aeruginosa, Monandrian Plants of the Order Scitamineae, 1828 From a set of four -sold individually. A spectacularly large and beautifu...

Title: Industrial Panorama: Nottingham, England in the 19th Century Description: This finely engraved and subtly hand-colored print depicts a 19th-century view of Nottingham, Engl...

The print is a beautifully detailed hand-colored lithograph from the early 19th century, attributed to Carl Wilhelm Hahn. It showcases the Spangled C...

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...

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...

Copperplate engraving printed on paper, after the portrait by John Jarvis of Commodore Stephen Decatur. Framed in a Rosewood veneered molding with gilt bezel. Circa 1825.

Great map of Central America. Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 Unframed.

Antique print titled "Danze de' Chiliesi" (Dance of the Chileans), from the historical work "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" by Giulio Ferrario. The print, created in 1821, showcases a traditional Chilean dance, vividly captured in line and aquatint etching with original hand coloring on wove (vellin) paper. The scene depicts a group of Chilean dancers in a circular formation, engaging in a traditional dance. The dancers are adorned in colorful attire, featuring breechcloths, leggings, and vibrant headdresses with feathers, which reflect their cultural heritage and the festive nature of the dance. The setting is outdoors, possibly during a community celebration or ritual, indicated by the natural backdrop and the casual yet organized arrangement of the figures. Cultural and Historical Significance This print is significant as it provides a visual documentation of Chilean cultural practices from the early 19th century, emphasizing the traditional dances that were an integral part of community gatherings and celebrations. The artwork, by C. Bramati and Paolo Fumagalli after designs by Giulio Ferrario, is part of a larger series that aimed to capture the costumes and customs of people around the world, offering insights into the diversity of cultural expressions during a time of burgeoning global awareness. The detailed depiction not only highlights the dance but also serves as an ethnographic record, preserving aspects of Chilean culture that might have evolved or faded over time. This work, along with others in the series, was widely distributed and appreciated for its educational and artistic value, making significant contributions to the understanding of global cultural heritage in the 19th century. ‘Tavole XXVIII. Danze de’ Chiliesi.’ Line & aquatint etching with original hand colouring on wove (vellin) paper. Sheet size: 33 x 23,5 cm. (13 x 9,3 inch). Image size: 21 x 15,5 cm. (8,3 x 6,1 inch). In more detail: 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 ‘C. Bramati and Paola Fumagalli’ 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...

Antique horse print titled 'Plate 5th Courage, dedicated by permission to his most Gracious Majesty George the Fourth (..)'. Artists and Engravers: In 1827, British artist Henry Barnard Chalon (1770-1849), designed and lithographed a portfolio of six prints illustrating the “passions” of horses. Chalon had been appointed animal painter to the Duchess of York...

The print is from "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" by Giulio Ferrario, specifically depicting the "Le Lullunge" feast in Senegambia. This festival is illustrated as part of the extensive series detailing the customs, costumes, and daily life of people from different parts of the world. The illustration captures a lively and culturally significant dance that forms part of the "Le Lullunge" celebrations, showcasing traditional attire and communal participation, which are central to the event in Senegambian culture. The illustration not only serves as a vibrant representation of the dance and celebration but also as an ethnographic record from the early 19th century, emphasizing the richness of Senegambian traditions. The term "Senegambia" historically referred to a region in West Africa that encompassed parts of what are today known as Senegal and The Gambia. This area is known for its rich cultural heritage, including vibrant festivals and communal celebrations like the one depicted in the illustration. The "Le Lullunge" feast, as illustrated in Giulio Ferrario's "Il Costume Antico e Moderno," captures the traditional dances and social practices of the peoples in this West African region. This original antique hand-colored print depicts a vibrant scene of Native African dance, possibly part of a ceremonial or ritualistic activity. The individuals are animatedly engaged in dance, with their limbs dynamically positioned, suggesting vigorous movement. Each figure is adorned with elaborate feathered headdresses and carries feathers or other items as part of their dance. These accessories likely have cultural significance, possibly denoting status, role in the ceremony, or spiritual symbolism. The attire of the dancers is simple yet functional for their vigorous activity, consisting of skirts that allow for ease of movement. Their outfits are decorated with additional elements that may indicate tribal affiliation or personal achievement. The dancers are barefoot, connecting them physically and symbolically to the earth, which is a common aspect in many African cultural practices emphasizing a connection to nature. The setting of the dance is outdoors, under a large tree, indicating the importance of natural surroundings for the event. This could be a communal gathering place, chosen for its significance within their community or for its natural beauty and tranquility. Overall, this image captures a moment of cultural expression, highlighting the importance of dance in Native African traditions as a form of communication, celebration, or spiritual practice. The detail and color used in the depiction aim to convey the vibrancy and energy of the scene, reflecting the artist’s perspective on these cultural practices. In more detail: From: ‘Il Costume Antico e Moderno …, l’America.’ , by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan in 21 volumes by Antonio Fortunato Stella in 1827 (first edition, second issue). The 17 volumes of the first issue were published sequentially between c. 1815/1816 until 1826 after first being issued in 143 weekly installments. 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. Made by ‘Gallo Gallina’ 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...

Antique 1828 Hand-Colored Satirical Print Great Skills Have They in Palmistry This charming and humorous hand-colored etching is titled Great Skills Have They in Palmistry and was p...

Antique map titled 'Essai sur la Geographie de l'Ile Timor.' A map showing Timor and the surrounding nearby islands (Floris, Sabrao, Solor, Lomblem, Panter, Ombai and Wetter. Wit...

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...

Title: "Detailed Botanical Study of Persicaria bistorta (Common Bistort)" Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Guimpel, illustrates the Persicaria bi...

This image is an illustration depicting a traditional scene or ceremony. The caption on the side reads "Costumi Caratteristici" which translates from Italian to "Characteristic Custo...

Antique horse print titled 'Plate 2nd Love, dedicated by permission to his most Gracious Majesty George the Fourth (..)'. Artists and Engravers: In 1827, British artist Henry Barnard Chalon (1770-1849), designed and lithographed a portfolio of six prints illustrating the “passions” of horses. Chalon had been appointed animal painter to the Duchess of York...

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...

Large original hand-colored antique ornithological print made by Selby and published around 1826. The print from Prideaux John Selby's "Il...

This print is an old-colored lithography by Carl Wilhelm Hahn from around 1820 and it's listed in Nissen's bibliographic catalog of zoological books,...

Large original hand-colored antique ornithological print made by Selby and published around 1826. The image is a colored etching from "Ill...

Antique print titled '1. Echinus verticillatus 2. Echinoneus semilunaris (..)'. Old print of the sand dollar and other sea urchins. This print originates from 'Iconographie du rè...

This engraving is from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustrations of British Ornithology," depicting two species of plovers. It shows the Ring Plover in two different stages of life—adult ...

Isaac Titsingh, Bijzonderheden van Japan. Het huwelijksprotocol uitgebeeld. This print is from a work of Titsingh, who had a long and successful career in Asia. It shows the cere...

Large original hand-colored antique ornithological print made by Selby and published around 1826. The text identifies the species depicted i...

This print is an old-colored lithography by Carl Wilhelm Hahn from around 1820 and it's listed in Nissen's bibliographic catalog of zoological books,...

Large original hand-colored antique ornithological print made by Selby and published around 1826. This particular print from Prideaux John...

Large original hand-colored antique ornithological print made by Selby and published around 1826. This engraving is an exquisite print fro...

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...

Antique print titled 'Het Opperhoofd der Botocoedos Kerengnatnuck en zyn gezin'. Original antique print of a Botocudo chief with his family. Botocudo are South American Indian pe...

This attractive map of Massachusetts presents a finely detailed overview of the state in the first quarter of the 19th century. Transportation ...