1840s Prints

Great images of Lions and tigers Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Wonderful image of The Massacre of The Innocents Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher. C.1840 Unframed.

Great image of Indian pigeons. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. ...

Great images of sporting dogs Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

titled in both German and French these expertly engraved scenes depict lions and a lioness engaged in the hunt, original frames and mattes

Title: "Finches and Sparrows: An 1849 Avian Assembly" Description: This delightful print, titled "Finches and Sparrows," is a detailed illustration from the "Book of Worlds," publis...

Great image of fish. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published,...

This is a finely executed 19th-century hand-colored engraving titled "The Prairie," published in London on September 1, 1841, by a publisher located at Norfolk Street, Strand. The ar...

Description: Antique print titled 'Sydney in New-South-Wales'. View of the city of Sydney, Australia. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer ...

Great images of quails and partridge Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Great map of United States Drawn and engraved by Archer Published by Grattan and Gilbert. 1843 Original colour Unframed.

A Rare Botanical Study of Exotic Flora by Hoola van Houten* This beautifully hand-colored botanical illustration by Hoola van Houten features an exotic flowering plant, carefully ...

Title: Prise de Breda, 24 Février 1793, from Galerie Historique de Versailles Description: This finely engraved print depicts the French forces capturing Breda on February 24, 179...

Great image of a bat. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...

Title: "Tropicbirds and Gulls: An 1849 Coastal Encounter" Description: This evocative print, titled "Tropicbirds and Gulls," is a detailed illustration from the "Book of Worlds," pu...

Antique print titled 'S.A.R. Madame Marie d'Orléans, Duchesse Alexandre de Wurtemberg'. Large lithograph of Princess Marie of Orleans, Duchess of Württemberg with her son, Philip...

The animal depicted in this print is commonly known as the horseshoe crab, specifically the Limulus polyphemus, also known as the Atlantic horseshoe crab. These marine arthropods are...

Great image of cranes Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...

Description: Antique print titled 'Seetreffen zwischen dem Amerikanischen Schiffe 'United States' und dem Brittischen Schiffe 'Macedonian'. Two images on one sheet. The upper ima...

The illustration depicts two species of deer: 1. **Cervus virginianus** - Commonly known as the white-tailed deer, this species is native to the Americas. It is characterized by the...

The image features three different mammal species: 1. **Sciurus aureventer** - This is likely an old taxonomic name, and the animal depicted resembles a squirrel, recognizable by it...

Antique print titled 'Eine Friesin'. Lithograph of a woman from Friesland, perhaps Ostfriesland. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: ...

Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe'. Old map of Turkey in Europe. This map originates from 'A New Universal Atlas Containing Maps of the various Em...

Antique print titled 'Charge des Chasseurs d'Afrique sur les Arabes (..)'. Original lithograph of the Chasseurs d'Afrique charging the Arabs when leaving the Bivouac of Sidi tamt...

Great image of a cat presented in an antique distressed pine frame Copper-plate engraving after Landseer Published About 1840 There is a single horiz...

Description: Antique print titled 'Eingeborner der Insel Rotti'. Original antique print of an inhabitant of Rote Island, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erd...

Great image of a fruit crow Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Pub...

Great image of a Renaissance fresco by Fra Bartolomeo Chromo-lithograph Published, C.1870 Presented in an antique distressed pine frame

These two original antique prints are hand-colored engravings of various bivalve mollusks, which are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These ...

1858 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Flower Beetles on a Blossom – Elegant Natural History Illustration This illustration depicts two vividly colored beetles, likely representing species...

The hand-colored lithographs from *Das Buch der Welt* (The Book of the World), published in 1847, are a stunning example of 19th-century natural history illustration. These lithograp...

The original engraving you've described, titled "Sagouier Farinifère (Sagus Farinifera)," is a depiction of the sago palm tree. Created by F.J. Desmares after Pierre Auguste Joseph D...

Wonderful set of 6 natural history prints. Original hand colored lithographs. After drawings by Cpt. Brown. Published by Fullarton, 1847 Unframed.

Description: Antique map Asia titled 'Asie Ancienne'. This is an original antique map of Ancient Asia and originates from 'Atlas de la Geographie ...

Here's a brief description of the animals mentioned on the orginal hand-colored antique print: This antique print features marine creatures that present a captivating depiction of e...

These beautiful hand-colored botanical illustrations, drawn and lithographed by the renowned artist Walter Hood Fitch, were featured in Sir William Jackson Hooker's *"Curtis's Botanical Magazine,"* published in London in 1847. Fitch was one of the most prolific and skilled botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his ability to capture the intricate details and vibrant hues of the plants he depicted. Sir William Jackson Hooker, a famous British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, commissioned these illustrations as part of his work to document newly discovered plants from around the world. The *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* has been published since 1787 and remains one of the longest-running botanical periodicals. Detailed Descriptions of Each Plant #### 1. **Dipladenia Rosa-campestris** (*Hortul. ex Veitch*) - **English Name**: Rose Dipladenia - **Description**: This illustration showcases *Dipladenia rosa-campestris*, a striking flowering plant known for its showy pink to deep red trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil, *Dipladenia* belongs to the family Apocynaceae and is prized in horticulture for its vibrant blooms and ability to climb. Fitch's illustration emphasizes the waxy leaves and the vivid color of the petals, bringing the plant to life on the page. #### 2. **Begonia fuchsioides** (*Hook.*) - **English Name**: Fuchsia-flowered Begonia - **Description**: The *Begonia fuchsioides* is depicted with its characteristic red, pendulous flowers, which closely resemble the blooms of fuchsia plants. This species of Begonia is native to tropical regions and is popular for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and glossy leaves. Fitch’s attention to the arrangement of the leaves and the contrast between the flowers' vibrant red and the soft green leaves provides a lifelike representation of this exotic plant. #### 3. **Agalmyla staminea** (*Blume*) - **English Name**: Staminate Agalmyla - **Description**: This illustration captures the unique red tubular flowers of *Agalmyla staminea*, a plant native to Southeast Asia. The species is part of the Gesneriaceae family and is known for its bright, showy flowers that grow in dense clusters. Fitch’s careful rendering of the plant’s leaves and the intricate veining, along with the vibrant red flowers, highlights his talent for bringing the botanical subject to life with both scientific accuracy and artistic flair. ### About the Makers #### **Walter Hood Fitch** (Artist and Lithographer) Walter Hood Fitch (1817–1892) was one of the most influential botanical artists of the 19th century, working primarily with Sir William Hooker and later his son, Joseph Dalton Hooker, at Kew Gardens. He produced thousands of illustrations for various botanical publications, including *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, where he was responsible for the majority of its plates from 1834 to 1877. Fitch’s mastery of lithography allowed him to create richly detailed and accurate depictions of plants, with a particular talent for illustrating both the botanical structure and the vibrant colors of flowers. #### **Sir William Jackson Hooker** (Director and Editor) Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785–1865) was a prominent British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Under his leadership, Kew Gardens expanded its collection of plants from around the world, and Hooker was instrumental in promoting the scientific study and illustration of these species. As the editor of *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, Hooker collaborated with Fitch to document and share the beauty and diversity of plants with the scientific community and the public. ### The Lithographic Technique Lithography, particularly chromolithography, was a crucial innovation in botanical illustration. Fitch was skilled in the traditional method of lithography, where an image was drawn onto a stone plate with a greasy substance and then inked for printing. Hand-coloring was often applied afterward to bring the prints to life, as seen in these illustrations. This method allowed for highly detailed, accurate representations of plants and their botanical features, making it invaluable for both scientific study and aesthetic appreciation. ### Conclusion These prints from *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* reflect the height of botanical art in the mid-19th century. The combination of Walter Fitch...

The image is an intricate hand-colored engraving showcasing a variety of lichen species. Lichens are symbiotic organisms composed of fungi and algae living together. They are known f...

Liverpool from Seacombe – 19th-Century Maritime Engraving by W.B. Scott after J.C. Browne This finely detailed 19th-century hand-colored engraving titled 'Liverpool from Seacombe' c...

‘Title: 1. BREVE PITTOIDE, 2. SCYTHROPS PRESAGEUR, 3. EURYLAIME CORYDON.’ ‘ – (1. Pitta-like Ground-roller, 2. Channel-billed Cuckoo, 3. Dusky Broadbill.) Engraving with original ha...

Antique print titled 'Persischer Mollah'. Original antique print of a Persian priest. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdballs (..)' by H. Berghaus. Artists and En...

Title: 19th Century Guam Mourning Costume Lithograph – Dolorida, Gubam Island Description: This poignant lithograph, titled "Dolorida (Gubam)," captures a woman from Guam in a tr...

Title: Der gemeine Kaiman (Common Caiman) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 Description: This stunning hand-colored antique print titled "Der gemeine Kaiman" (The Common...

An antique botanical engraving of the Acrostichum Aureum, also known as the Golden Leather Fern, though the text "Acrostic ecussonne" may ...

Antique print titled 'Jesuite Missionnaire a la Chine'. Print of a Jesuit Missionary in China. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists ...

Antique print titled 'Mih-Tutta-Hangkusch'. Hand-coloured aquating of a Mandan village by Salathé after Bodmer. In response to raids by its neighbours, the Mandan Tribe consolidated its people in two main villages: Mih-Tutta-Hang-Kusch and Ruhptare. Mih-Tutta-Hang-Kusch, the larger of these, is represented here by Bodmer as it appeared in the summer of 1833. Close to Fort Clark, it consisted of sixty-five earth lodges or houses, many with scaffolding around the houses that was used for drying corn and other food. The village's position, high on a promontory jutting out into the Missouri, made it easily defensible. However, all is tranquil in this scene as the women in the foreground collect driftwood using...

Title: Guam Island Ethnographic Lithograph – "Mariquitta, Jeune Fille de Gubam" Description: This striking lithograph, "Mariquitta, Jeune Fille de Gubam," beautifully captures the...

This image is a historical print titled "The Solway," showing a view from Harrington Harbour in Cumberland. It was drawn by W.H. Bartlett and engraved by R. Brandard, and it was publ...

Antique map titled 'Mittel- und Nord-Africa (östl. Theil) und Arabien'. This map depicts North and Central Africa and Arabia with an inset map of Habesch (Ethiopia and Eritrea). ...

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...

Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 11 - Le Notacanthe Nez (Notacanthus nasus).' - This rare plate shows the snub-nosed spiny eel (Notacanthus chemnitzii). From: 'Voyage en Island...

The print features a collection of marine gastropod mollusks, more commonly known as snails, each with distinctive shell shapes and ornamentations: 1. **Cérith (Cerithium)**: This i...

An original antique hand-colored engraving featuring three different species of animals, each labeled in both Latin and French: 1. **Sus scrofa** - Commonly known as the wild boar. ...

This original hand-colored antique engraving appears to depict a variety of crustaceans, which are characterized by their hard exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed limbs. Each...

Glorious set of 18 prints of English country cottages. Steel engravings. Published by Tallis, circa 1840 Unframed.  

The collage presents a delicate assembly of antique scientific prints, each one a remnant from a time when the natural world was still shroud...

Title: Der Bison (American Bison) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, titled "Der Bison" (The Bison), showcases the *B...

Title: Das gemeine Lama (Common Llama) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 Description: This captivating hand-colored lithograph, titled "Das gemeine Lama" (The Common Lla...

Title: Die gefleckte Hyäne (Spotted Hyena) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 Description: This beautifully hand-colored zoological print titled "Die gefleckte Hyäne" (Spot...

Antique print titled 'Pl. 11 Mollusques'. Old print of different types of molluscs. This print originates from 'Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle' by Charles D’Orbigny...

Title: 1848 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Butterflies, Caterpillars, and Blackthorn Plant – A Captivating Study in Natural History Description: This stunning hand-colored lithograph...